Hypnosis and Meditation

Hypnosis and meditation are two techniques that are gaining respect in mainstream society as ways of altering consciousness that can lead to benefits for the individual.  In your blog post please include 3 benefits each of hypnosis and meditation, your personal viewpoint and whether or not you have tried these techniques or would try them in the future.  Please ensure that your post covers the learning outcomes related to this module:

Learning Outcomes

13.1 Discuss hypnosis, including its definition, therapeutic value, and the ongoing controversy regarding whether it represents an altered state of consciousness.

13.2 Describe how meditation works and the changes that occur during meditation.

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