• Writings by Dr. Ashley

    I spent years in school immersed in the study of how our minds, bodies, and spirits connect. Rather than letting my writings sit in a folder, I’ve taken my essays on transpersonal psychology, social work, psychophysiology, and neurofeedback and turned them into these blog posts.

    This is my academic journey shared one reflection at a time. Bridging the gap between rigorous study and the personal insights that make sense of the human experience.

Why Some People Get Lost in a Movie (and What It Has to Do With Hypnosis)

Ever been so absorbed in a movie that you didn't hear someone calling your name? While studying hypnosis, I discovered a psychological trait called absorption—the tendency to become deeply immersed in our experiences. Explore how absorption relates to attention, imagination, and hypnosis, and take an interactive questionnaire to discover your own tendencies.

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