The theory is proposed that play is the correct model for Hypnosis. Examples are quoted from Johan Huizinga’s “Homo Ludens” in support of this theory. Evolutionary Psychology is cited which suggests that play is a distinct mechanism within the brain. Two examples of role-playing which have influenced the author’s thinking are described and the author […]
Month: September 2020
This paper attempts to answer the question “what is hypnosis?” In the first part the author links hypnotic experience to the verb ‘to be’. In the next part he links religious experience to the verb ‘to be’. In the final part he links play to the verb ‘to be’ and suggests that play should be […]