A Metaphor for Hypnosis Antonio Capafons, University of Valencia Ana Alarcón, University of Valencia Martin Hemmings, University of Salamanca A study examined the nature and utility of a metaphor for hypnosis. After rapport-building and administration of one of two active hypnosis techniques (waking-alert hypnosis and active-alert hypnosis), a metaphor was offered to 60 volunteers.  After metaphor, participants received … Continue reading NOVEMBER 1999, VOLUME 27, NUMBER 2, Abstract 7