Atavistic regression

<h2 id="atavistic-regression-in-smoking-cessation-therapy">Atavistic Regression in Smoking Cessation Therapy</h2>
Atavistic regression, a concept related to hypnosis, is proposed to have potential implications for smoking cessation therapy. This concept posits that by regressing to a more primitive, suggestible mental state, an individual may become more receptive to therapeutic suggestions. In hypnotherapy, this regressed state might be used to facilitate access to the subconscious mind, potentially aiding in smoking cessation efforts. The application of atavistic regression in hypnotherapy for smoking cessation is discussed, referencing the experiences detailed by André Kramer on his website, which focuses on hypnosis for quitting smoking.
While hypnotherapy that induces atavistic regression for smoking cessation is an area of interest, it is important to note that its effectiveness and mechanisms require further empirical validation. Hypnotherapy can potentially assist individuals in addressing subconscious motivations and altering behavioral patterns. It may also offer increased focus and suggestibility, potentially aiding individuals in achieving their goal to quit smoking, and could help in managing stress, a known trigger for smoking. However, comprehensive empirical studies are necessary to substantiate these claims. It should be emphasized that hypnotherapy, when considered for smoking cessation, is recommended as part of a broader program encompassing behavioral therapy, support groups, and other interventions. The importance of seeking hypnotherapy services from certified and experienced professionals is crucial to ensure both safety and efficacy of the treatment.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:6" href="#fn:6">6</a>

<h2 id="notes">Notes</h2>

<ul><li>Meares, A., "A Dynamic Technique For The Induction Of Hypnosis", Medical Journal of Australia, Vol.I, No.18, (30 April 1955), pp. 644–646.</li>
<li>Meares, A., "A Note on the Motivation for Hypnosis", Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Vol.III, No.4, (October 1955), pp. 222–228.</li>
<li>Meares, A., "A Working Hypothesis as to the Nature of Hypnosis", Archives of Neurology and Psychiatry, Vol.77, (May 1957), pp. 549–555.</li>
<li>Meares, A., "An Atavistic Theory of Hypnosis", pp. 73–103 in Kline, M.V. (ed.), The Nature of Hypnosis: Contemporary Theoretical Approaches, Transactions of the 1961 International Congress on Hypnosis, The Postgraduate Center for Psychotherapy and The Institute for Research in Hypnosis, (New York), 1962.</li>
<li>Meares, A., "Atavistic Regression As A Factor In The Remission Of Cancer", Medical Journal of Australia, Vol.2 (1977), No.4, (23 July 1977), pp. 132–133.</li>
<li>Meares, A., "On The Nature Of Suggestibility", <a href="/facts/British_Journal_of_Medical_Hypnotism/LRLoozmK">British Journal of Medical Hypnotism</a>, (Summer 1956), pp. 3–8.</li>
<li>Meares, A., "Theories of Hypnosis", pp. 390–405 in Schneck, J.M. (ed.), Hypnosis in Modern Medicine (Third Edition), Charles C. Thomas, (Springfield), 1963.</li>
<li>Meares, A., A System of Medical Hypnosis, Julian Press, (New York), 1960.</li>
<li>Meares, A., Hypnography: A Study in the Therapeutic Use of Hypnotic Painting, Charles C. Thomas, (Springfield), 1957.</li></ul>

<h2 id="references">References</h2>

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<li id="fn:1">Meares, 1960, p.59 (Meares' System of Medical Hypnosis was one of the first texts on medical hypnotism). <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></li>
<li id="fn:2">John F. Kihlstrom University of California, Berkeley (6 November 2023). "Neuro-Hypnotism: Prospects for Hypnosis and Neuroscience". Cortex; A Journal Devoted to the Study of the Nervous System and Behavior. 49 (2): 365–374. doi:10.1016/j.cortex.2012.05.016. PMC 3528837. PMID 22748566. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3528837" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3528837</a> <a href="#fnref:2" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></li>
<li id="fn:3">Meares, A (1963) The Management of the Anxious Patient, pp42-43 <a href="#fnref:3" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></li>
<li id="fn:4">Bruhn, O (2017) Ainslie Meares on Meditation <a href="#fnref:4" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></li>
<li id="fn:5">Bruhn, O (2017) Ainslie Meares on Meditation <a href="#fnref:5" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></li>
<li id="fn:6">André Kramer (6 November 2023). "Nichtraucher durch Hypnose: Erfahrungen" (in German). <a href="https://andre-kramer.ch/nichtraucher-durch-hypnose-erfahrungen/" target="_blank">https://andre-kramer.ch/nichtraucher-durch-hypnose-erfahrungen/</a> <a href="#fnref:6" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></li>
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