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Irving Kirsch: a life beyond expectations

Cardeña, Etzel LU orcid (2023) In American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis 65(3). p.181-185
Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the life of the eminent psychologist and hypnosis researcher and theoretician Irving Kirsch. It describes the strenuous lives and legacy of his immigrant parents, his lesser know activities as a satirical editor of a tape that was nominated for Grammy, and as a violin player. The trajectory of his professional life evidences his courage to question conventional ideas and psychotherapeutic and pharmaceutical practices. He has also been consistently
a supportive and warm friend and colleague to many in the hypnosis and other fields.
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keywords
Irving Kirsch, hypnosis, placebo, antidepressants
in
American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
volume
65
issue
3
pages
181 - 185
publisher
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
external identifiers
  • pmid:36638226
  • scopus:85146363698
ISSN
0002-9157
DOI
10.1080/00029157.2022.2135907
language
English
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yes
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