The Law of Psychic Phenomena A working hypothesis for the systematic study of hypnotism, spiritism, mental therapeutics, etc.

CHAPTER XII.

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PSYCHO-THERAPEUTICS (_continued_).

Methods classified in Two Divisions.--Mental and Oral Suggestions.--Absent Treatment.--Christian Scientists handicapped by Absurd Theories.--They claim too much.--The Use of Drugs.--Dangers arising from too Radical Change.--Importance of Favorable Mental Environment.--Mental Healing requires Mental Conditions.--Treatment by Hypnotism.--Bernheim's Methods.--Illustrative Cases.--The Practical Value of the System.--The Illogical Limitations of the Theory.--Potency of Telepathic Suggestion.--Researches of the Society for Psychical Research.--Mr. Gurney's Experiments.--They demonstrate the Theory of Effluent Emanations.--Diagnosis by Intuition.--Potency of Mesmerism.--Permanency of Cures.--Conditions necessary.--The Example of Jesus.--Self-Healing by Auto-suggestion 161