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Dr. David Spiegel, MD, is the Associate Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. He serves as Director of the Center on Stress and Health and Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine, where he conducts research and clinical work on hypnosis and its applications for mental and physical health.
Hypnosis is a state of focused attention and cognitive flexibility that works through changes in brain connectivity, particularly in areas related to attention and self-awareness
Clinical hypnosis is a scientifically validated tool that works through neural mechanisms to enhance cognitive flexibility and treat various conditions including trauma, chronic pain, and anxiety