hypnotherapy
(noun)
ˌhɪpnəˈθɛrəpi
Definitions
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The use of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique.
A dance of dreams between waking and sleep, where the mind finds new paths to heal old wounds.Example: Hypnotherapy was used to help patients overcome phobias.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Greek hupnos 'sleep' + therapy.
Synonyms
hypnosis, suggestion therapy, trance therapy