This paper clears up some misunderstandings of Woodard's Phenomenological and Perceptual Research Methodology presented by Beshai in a recent critique. Beshai's critique helps demonstrate and validate a number of themes in Woodard's Perceptually Oriented Hypnosis. First, for each of us, our historical learnings provide the basis for scientific progress but at the same time may impede new views and even a more comprehensive understanding of hypnosis. Second, hypnosis is fundamentally a process of differentiating personal meanings that can be vastly different for various individuals. Third, Beshai uses a quantitatively based approach to understanding phenomenon different from Woodard's qualitative research process. Last, holistic understanding of hypnosis is impeded when aspects of the phenomenal field are taken quantitatively out of context.

Woodard Hypnosis and Research, Inc, USA. Fredwoodard@aol.com

Posted: 06/03/2006



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