Department of the Emergency/Intermediate Care Unit, Hospital das Forças Armadas-Polo Porto, Portugal

*Corresponding author: Ana Almeida, Department of the Emergency/Intermediate Care Unit, Hospital das Forças Armadas-Polo Porto, Porto, Portugal, Tel: 226087900; Email: [email protected].

Received Date: May 17, 2023

Published Date: June 12, 2023

Citation: Almeida A, et al. (2023). The History of Hypnosis. Mathews J HIV AIDS. 6(2):25.

Copyrights: Almeida A, et al. © (2023).

ABSTRACT

Hypnosis presents itself as a free and expanded state of consciousness, through which the use of suggestion and focused attention based on a therapeutic relationship, allows the individual to modify perception/emotion/behavior. Known since the dawn of humanity, it has been a common practice throughout history, having undergone changes in the way it was envisaged and applied. It is currently a therapeutic tool that allows individuals to restore internal balance, harmony and well-being.

Keywords: Erickson, Hypnosis, History.