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therapeutic use of hypnosis. However for those with an interest in
history we can often find ideas of antiquity which are still current in
our present time. The work of Faria demonstrates the scientific
advances which Faria made regarding the nature of hypnotic
suggestion and the variations of trance induction.
Further Resources:
Carrer. L. (2006) Jose Custodio de Faria: Hypnotist, Priest,
Revolutionary. Trafford Publishing.
S. Sharma (1979) ‘L’Abbe de Faria: His Life and Contribution.’ In
Burrows et al. Hypnosis 1979: Proceedings of the 8th International
Congress of Hypnosis. Holland: Elsevier.
Vas. L. S. R. (2007) Abbe Faria: The Life of a Pioneer Indian
Hypnotist and His Impact on Hypnosis. Broadway Book Centre.
Documentary: In Search of Abbe Faria
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mdL24UOXVs
Abbe Faria Website by Dom Martin
www.abbefaria.com
Edward S. Gardner
Hypnotherapist
Newcastle upon Tyne,
United Kingdom
E mail:[email protected]