Hypnosis and relaxation therapies

Definitions of terms relating to hypnosis Hypnotic trance--A deeply relaxed and focused state with increased suggestibility and suspension of critical faculties Direct hypnotic suggestion--Suggestion made to a person in a hypnotic trance that alters behavior or perception while the trance persists (...

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Published in:The Western journal of medicine 2001-10, Vol.175 (4), p.269-272
Main Authors: Vickers, Andrew, Zollman, Catherine, Payne, David K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Complementary Therapies - methods
Female
Humans
Hypnosis
Hypnosis - methods
Hypnotherapy
Male
Meditation
Pain
Patient Satisfaction
Patients
Psychotherapy
Relaxation Therapy
Sensitivity and Specificity
Teaching
Treatment Outcome
Yoga
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Summary:Definitions of terms relating to hypnosis Hypnotic trance--A deeply relaxed and focused state with increased suggestibility and suspension of critical faculties Direct hypnotic suggestion--Suggestion made to a person in a hypnotic trance that alters behavior or perception while the trance persists (for example, the suggestion that pain is not a problem for a woman under hypnosis during labor) Post-hypnotic suggestion--Suggestion made to a person in a hypnotic trance that alters behavior or perception after the trance ends (for example, the suggestion that in the future, a patient will be able to relax at will and will no longer be troubled by panic attacks) TECHNIQUES Hypnosis Hypnosis is the induction of a deeply relaxed state, with increased suggestibility and suspension of critical faculties. In many cases, however, the method of treatment does not depend on a precise diagnosis.\n Hypnosis or deep relaxation can sometimes exacerbate psychological problems--for example, by retraumatizing those with post-traumatic disorders or by inducing "false memories" in psychologically susceptible individuals. PRACTICE Relaxation techniques are often integrated into other health care practices; they may be included in programs of cognitive behavioral therapy in pain clinics or occupational therapy in psychiatric units.
ISSN:0093-0415
1476-2978
DOI:10.1136/ewjm.175.4.269