Hypnosis is an old modality. It is looked upon as both a special state or a special process. I prefer to view hypnosis as a process of transmitting ideas which requires a special state of receptivity, like for example a state of focused attention, daydreaming or simply trance. This process results in a behavioral change in a subject.
Clinical hypnosis is not faith healing. You don't have to believe in it in order for it to work. You don't have to believe in any deity or supernatural ability o