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Hypnosis

Hypnosis relies heavily on guided imagery, which raises an obvious question for aphantasia: does it work, and what does it feel like without pictures to follow?

Hypnosis

Hypnosis relies heavily on guided imagery, which raises an obvious question for aphantasia: does it work, and what does it feel like without pictures to follow?

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How Do You Hypnotise Someone Who Can't Visualise? Inside Aphantasia and Hypnosis
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How Do You Hypnotise Someone Who Can't Visualise? Inside Aphantasia and Hypnosis

Most hypnotherapy quietly assumes a mind's eye. Dr Paulina Trevena — a hypnotherapist who discovered her own aphantasia mid-session — has spent years proving that assumption wrong, and rebuilding the practice for minds that don't picture anything at all.

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Can Hypnosis Work on Those With Aphantasia
Article

Can Hypnosis Work on Those With Aphantasia?

A hypnotherapist with aphantasia explains hypnosis and how hypnosis can work for aphantasics.

recentlyby Paulina Trevena
Discussion

Have you ever been hypnotized?

recentlyLiana

Can those who struggle with visualization still find success in hypnotherapy? Share your experiences!

Hypnosis with Aphantasia
Article

Hypnosis with Aphantasia

Can aphantasics be hypnotized? My experience learning to be hypnotized with imagery-free inductions.

recentlyby Liana Scott
Discussion

Can aphantasics be hypnotized?

recentlyJerry

Can a lack of mental imagery affect the effectiveness of hypnosis? Share your experiences or thoughts on this intriguing connection!

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