D. Corydon Hammond

D. Corydon Hammond, PhD

Languages spoken: English

Academic Information

Departments Emeritus - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Board Certification

  • American Board of Family Psychology
  • American Board of Psychological Hypnosis
  • EEG and Clinical Neuroscience Society
  • Quantitative Electroencephalography Certification Board

Dr. Hammond is a Psychologist with advanced specialties in neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback), quantitative EEG brain mapping, clinical hypnosis, and marital and sex therapy. He has been President of the International Society for Neurofeedback & Research and of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. With neurofeedback and hypnosis he works with ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, head injuries, restless legs, OCD, chronic pain, headaches/migraines, IBS, addictions, autism, Aspergers, stroke, PTSD, uncontrolled epilepsy, side effects from chemotherapy, and learning disabilities. Couples therapy work includes inhibited sexual desire and sexual arousal problems, and marital communication and conflict resolution training.

Research Statement

EEG biofeedback (neurofeedback), quantitative EEG brain mapping, clinical hypnosis.

Education History

Internship Marriage and Family Counseling Bureau
 Intern
University of Utah
 PhD
Internship Utah State Prison
 Intern
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Clinic
 Intern
Internship University of Utah
 Intern
University of Utah
 MS
Undergraduate University of Utah
 BS

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Hammond, DC (2013). A review of the history of hypnosis through the late 19th century. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis,. Am J Clin Hypn, 56, 174-191.
  2. Hammond DC (2012). LENS Neurofeedback treatment with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and neglect. J Neurother, 16(1), 47-52.
  3. Hammond, DC (2012). Neurofeedback treatment of restless legs syndrome & periodic leg movements in sleep. J Neurother, 16(2), 155-163.
  4. Hammond, DC (2011). What is Neurofeedback: An Update. J Neurother, 15(4), 305-336.
  5. Hammond, DC (2011). Placebos and neurofeedback: A case for facilitating and maximizing placebo response in neurofeedback treatments. J Neurother, (15), 94-114.
  6. Hammond DC, Bodenhamer-Davis G, Gluck G, Stokes D, Harper SH, Trudeau D, McDonald M, Lunt J, Kirk L (2011). Standards of practice for neurofeedback and neurotherapy: A position paper of the International Society for Neurofeedback & Research. J Neurother, 15, 54-64.
  7. Webster WC, Hammond DC (2011). Solving Crimes with hypnosis. Am J Clin Hypn, 53(4), 255-269.
  8. Hammond DC (2010). The need for individualization in neurofeedback: heterogeneity in QEEG patterns associated with diagnoses and symptoms. Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback, 35(1), 31-6. (Read full article)
  9. Hammond DC (2010). QEEG evaluation of the LENS treatment of TBI. J Neurother, (14), 170-177.
  10. Hammond DC (2010). LENS neurofeedback treatment of anger: Preliminary results. J Neurother, (14), 162-169.
  11. Tan G, Thornby J, Hammond DC, Strehl U, Canady B, Arnemann K, Kaiser DA (2009). Meta-analysis of EEG biofeedback in treating epilepsy. Clin EEG Neurosci, 40(3), 173-9. (Read full article)
  12. Hammond DC (2008). How do you treat chemical sensitivity in your practice? Neurofeedback. J Altern Complement Med, 14(6), 312.
  13. Hammond DC (2008). Hypnosis as sole anesthesia for major surgeries: historical & contemporary perspectives. Am J Clin Hypn, 51(2), 101-21. (Read full article)
  14. Hammond DC, Kirk L (2008). First, do no harm: Adverse effects and the need for practice standards in neurofeedback. J Neurother, 12(1), 79-88.
  15. Hammond DC (2007). Comprehensive Neurofeedback Bibliography: 2007 Update. J Neurother, 11(3), 45-60.
  16. Hammond DC (2007). Hypnosis, placebos, and systematic research bias in biological psychiatry. Am J Clin Hypn, 50(1), 37-47. (Read full article)
  17. Hammond DC (2007). Hypnosis, placebos, and systematic research bias in biological psychiatry. Am J Clin Hypn, 50(1), 37-47.
  18. Hammond DC (2007). Neurofeedback for the enhancement of athletic performance and physical balance. 1(1), 1-9.
  19. Hammond DC, Kirk L (2007). Negative effects and the need for standards of practice in neurofeedback. 35(4), 139-145.
  20. Hammond DC (2007). Can LENS neurofeedback treat anosmia resulting from a head injury? J Neurother, 11(1), 62.
  21. Hammond DC (2007). Review of the efficacy of clinical hypnosis with headaches and migraine. Int J Clin Exp Hypn, 55(2), 207-219.
  22. Brown DC, Hammond DC (2007). Evidence-based hypnosis for obstetrics, labor and delivery, and preterm labor. Int J Clin Exp Hypn, 55(3), 355-371.
  23. Hammond DC (2007). Neurofeedback for the enhancement of athletic performance and physical balance. (Online journal http://www.americanboardofsportpsychology.org/Portals/24/ABSP-JournalHammond1.pdf). 1(1), 1-9.
  24. Larsen R, Larsen S, Hammond DC, Sheppard S, Ochs L, Johnson S, Adinaro C, amp Chapman C (2006). LENS neurofeedback with animals. J Neurother, 10(2-3), 89-104.
  25. Hammond DC (2006). What is neurofeedback? J Neurother, 10(4), 25-36.
  26. Hammond DC (2006). Quantitative EEG patterns associated with medical conditions. 34(3), 87-94.
  27. Tan G, Hammond DC (2005). Hypnosis and irritable bowel syndrome: A review of efficacy and mechanism of action. Am J Clin Hypn, 47(3), 161-178.
  28. Hammond DC (2005). Neurofeedback treatment of depression and anxiety. Journal of Adult Development. J Adult Dev, 12(2-3)(131-), 137.
  29. Hammond DC (2005). The temporal lobes and their importance in neurofeedback. J Neurother, 9(1), 67-88..
  30. Hammond DC (2005). Neurofeedback to improve physical balance, incontinence, and swallowing. J Neurother, 9(1), 27-36..
  31. Hammond DC (2005). Clinical hypnosis and neurofeedback. 33(1), 14-19..
  32. Hammond DC (2005). EEG patterns and hypnotizability. 33(1), 35-37..
  33. Hammond DC (2005). Neurofeedback with anxiety and affective disorders. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am, 14(105-), 105-123.
  34. Hammond DC (2005). An integrative, multi-factor conceptualization of hypnosis. Am J Clin Hypn, 48(2-3), 131-5. (Read full article)
  35. Hammond DC (2004). Neurofeedback for balance and incontinence: Three case reports. J Neurother, 8(4), 96.
  36. Hammond DC (2004). Treatment of the obsessional subtype of obsessive compulsive disorder with neurofeedback. 32, 9-12.
  37. Hammond DC, Walker J, Hoffman D, Lubar JF, Trudeau D, Gurnee R, Horvat J (2004). Standards for the use of QEEG in neurofeedback: A position paper of the International Society for Neuronal Regulation. J Neurother, 8(1), 5-26.
  38. Hammond DC (2004). Neurofeedback: Cutting edge technology that retrains the brain. 1(1), 21-23.
  39. Hammond DC (2003). The effects of caffeine on the brain: A review. J Neurother, 7(2), 79-89.
  40. Hammond DC (2003). QEEG-guided neurofeedback in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. J Neurother, 7(2), 25-52.
  41. La Vaque TJ, Hammond DC, Trudeau D, Monastra V, Perry J, Lehrer P, Matheson D, Sherman R (2002). Template for developing guidelines for the evaluation of the clinical efficacy of psychophysiological interventions. Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback, 27(4), 273-281.
  42. Hammond DC (2002). The alpha rhythm in EEG. J Neurother, 6(3), 89-100.
  43. Hammond DC (2002). Controlling EMG during 40 Hz training. J Neurother, 5(3), 72-75.
  44. Hammond DC, Scheflin AW, Vermetten E (2001). Informed consent and the standard of care in the practice of clinical hypnosis. Am J Clin Hypn, 43(3-4), 305-10. (Read full article)
  45. Hammond DC (2001). Adverse reactions and potential iatrogenic effects in neurofeedback training. J Neurother, 4(4), 57-62.
  46. Hammond DC (2001). Neurofeedback training for anger control. J Neurother, 5(4), 98-103.
  47. Hammond DC (2001). Comprehensive neurofeedback bibliography. J Neurother, 5(1-2), 113-128.
  48. Hammond DC (2001). What do we know about 40 Hz activity and the function it serves? J Neurother, 4(2), 95-100.
  49. Hammond DC (2000). Neurofeedback treatment of depression with the Roshi. J Neurother, 4(2), 45-56.
  50. Hammond DC (2000). Medical justification for neurofeedback with ADD/ADHD. J Neurother, 4(1), 90-93.
  51. Elkins GR, Hammond DC (1998). Standards of training in clinical hypnosis: preparing professionals for the 21st century. Am J Clin Hypn, 41(1), 55-64. (Read full article)
  52. Hammond DC (1997). Advantages and safeguards in using the ideomotor signaling technique: a commentary of Walsh and clinical practice. Am J Clin Hypn, 40(1), 360-7. (Read full article)
  53. Hammond DC (1996). Experiential learning exercises in clinical hypnosis training. Am J Clin Hypn, 39(1), 21-36. (Read full article)
  54. Hammond DC (1992). Hypnosis with sexual disorders. 3(3), 37-41.
  55. Hammond DC (1991). Hypnosis for post polio syndrome & Type-A behavior. Am J Clin Hypn, 34(1), 38-45.
  56. Hammond DC, Haskins-Bartsch C, Grant CW Jr, McGhee M (1988). Comparison of self-directed and tape-assisted self-hypnosis. Am J Clin Hypn, 31(2), 129-37. (Read full article)
  57. Hammond DC (1988). "Will the real Milton Erickson please stand up?. Int J Clin Exp Hypn, 36(3), 173-81. (Read full article)
  58. Hammond DC, Haskins-Bartsch C, McGhee M, Grant CW Jr (1987). The use of fractionation in self-hypnosis. Am J Clin Hypn, 30(2), 119-24. (Read full article)
  59. Stuart FM, Hammond DC, Pett MA (1987). Inhibited sexual desire in women. Arch Sex Behav, 16(2), 91-106. (Read full article)
  60. Keye WR Jr, Hammond DC, Strong T (1986). Medical and psychologic characteristics of women presenting with premenstrual symptoms. Obstet Gynecol, 68(5), 634-7. (Read full article)
  61. Stuart FM, Hammond DC, Pett MA (1986). Psychological characteristics of women with inhibited sexual desire. J Sex Marital Ther, 12(2), 108-15. (Read full article)
  62. Hammond DC (1985). An instrument for utilizing client interests and individualizing hypnosis. 1, 111-126.
  63. Hammond DC (1984). Screening for sexual dysfunction. Clin Obstet Gynecol, 27(3), 732-7. (Read full article)
  64. Hammond DC (1984). Myths about Erickson and Ericksonian hypnosis. Am J Clin Hypn, 26(4), 236-45. (Read full article)
  65. Hammond DC, Keye WR, Grant CW Jr (1983). Hypnotic analgesia with burns: an initial study. Am J Clin Hypn, 26(1), 56-9. (Read full article)
  66. Hammond DC (1983). Ethics in marital & sex therapy. Am Psychol, 38, 502.
  67. Epperson DL, Hammond DC (1981). The use of interest inventories with Native Americans: A case for local norms. J Couns Psychol, 28, 213-220.
  68. Jorgensen GQ, Hammond DC, Hardy A (1977). Saturation marathon couples' therapy in prison: a rationale. Int J Group Psychother, 27(1), 97-103. (Read full article)
  69. Hammond DC (1971). Cross-cultural rehabilitation. J Rehabil, 37(5), 34-6 passim. (Read full article)

Review

  1. Robert Thatcher (2014). Handbook of Quantitative Electroencephalography and EEG Biofeedback. [Review]. Clin EEG Neurosci, 45(1), 59-60.
  2. Wester WC 2nd, Hammond DC (2011). Solving crimes with hypnosis. [Review]. Am J Clin Hypn, 53(4), 255-69. (Read full article)
  3. Hammond DC (2010). Hypnosis in the treatment of anxiety- and stress-related disorders. [Review]. Expert Rev Neurother, 10(2), 263-73. (Read full article)
  4. Brown DC, Hammond DC (2007). Evidence-based clinical hypnosis for obstetrics, labor and delivery, and preterm labor. [Review]. Int J Clin Exp Hypn, 55(3), 355-71. (Read full article)
  5. Hammond DC (2007). Review of the efficacy of clinical hypnosis with headaches and migraines. [Review]. Int J Clin Exp Hypn, 55(2), 207-19. (Read full article)
  6. Tan G, Hammond DC, Joseph G (2005). Hypnosis and irritable bowel syndrome: a review of efficacy and mechanism of action. [Review]. Am J Clin Hypn, 47(3), 161-78. (Read full article)
  7. Frischholz EJ, Kowal JA, Hammond DC (2001). Introduction to the special section: hypnosis and EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. [Review]. Am J Clin Hypn, 43(3-4), 179-82. (Read full article)

Book

  1. Hammond, DC Gunkelman, J (2011). The Art of Artifacting (2nd edition). Corpus Cristi, TX: ISNR Research Foundation.

Book Chapter

  1. Hammond, DC (2014). Definitions, standard of care, and ethical considerations. In Cantor & J. Evans (Eds.), (Eds.), Clinical Neurotherapy: Application of Techniques for Treatment (pp. 1-18). New York: Elsevier.
  2. Hammond, D C (2012). Neurofeedback treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. In S. Larsen (Ed.), The Neurofeedback Solution (pp. 179-197). Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press.
  3. Larsen, S, McCarter, H, Luster, M Esty, M L, amp Hammond, D C (2012). Traumatic brain injury. In S. Larsen (Ed.), The Neurofeedback Solution (pp. 198-220). Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press.
  4. Tan G, Hammond DC, Walker J, Broelz E (2011). Neurofeedback and epilepsy. In R. Coben & J.R. Evans (Eds.), Neurofeedback and neuromodulation techniques and applications (pp. 183-204). New York: Elsevier.

Case Report

  1. Hammond DC (2001). Treatment of chronic fatigue with neurofeedback and self-hypnosis. NeuroRehabilitation, 16(4), 295-300. (Read full article)

Editorial

  1. Hammond DC (1998). The need for clinically relevant research. Am J Clin Hypn, 41(1), 2-9. (Read full article)

Letter

  1. Hammond DC, Keye W (1985). Letter to the Editor: Premenstrual Syndrome [Letter to the editor]. N Engl J Med, 312(14), 920.