Hypnotherapy
/ˌhɪp.nəˈθɛr.ə.pi/noun
A form of therapy that uses hypnosis to create a state of focused attention and increased suggestibility.
Did you know?The roots of 'hypnosis' trace back to the Greek word for sleep, revealing its deep ties to altered consciousness and ancient healing rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ὕπνος (hýpnos)
“Sleep, often personified as a deity.”
16th Century
Latin
hypnōsis
“A term derived from Greek, referring to the act of inducing sleep.”
19th Century
English
hypnotism
“A practice of inducing a trance-like state for therapeutic purposes.”
20th Century
English
hypnotherapy
“The therapeutic application of hypnosis to treat various conditions.”