teaching self hypnosis
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Teaching Self Hypnosis
Shelly Johnson Gottsegen, MSW, LICSWHypnovations: Burlington, VTApril 11, 2010
“All Hypnosis is Self - Hypnosis”Erickson
What is self –hypnosis?
Similar to daydreaming in that the person is creating, relaxing, expressing and moving inside. The difference is that self- hypnosis guides one toward a desired result or goal such as pain control or relaxation.
Definition
Private, internal trance experience *Altered state of consciousness*Focused attention*Inner absorption*Communication between conscious and unconscious
mind*Patient-initiated experience of hypnosis independent of
therapist*Experience of self-control and self-efficacy outside of
office
Why Learn Self-Hypnosis?
Enhances self –care potentialsMind/body Relaxation Connects one to unconscious mind; the “Inner
voice”, the creative, intuitive part of the mind
Helps one to go beyond conditioning, upbringing, blocks and patterns
Inner awareness is heightened when one learns to relate to the unconscious
Erickson taught that
“ The unconscious is the manufacturer and the conscious is the consumer, and self –hypnosis is the bridge between them.
Clinician use of self-hypnosis:
Connects us to experience of hypnosisIncreases self awarenessRelieves burn outChange patterns and blocksRelieves stress
Patient Use of Self - Hypnosis
Stress / Tension Jaw Clenching / Teeth Grinding Fears / Anxieties /Phobias Sleeping Problems Depression Obsessive thinking and behavior Ego-strengthening Pain Allergies / Asthma Skin Problems
Application
• Reinforcement of goals for change in behavior / cognition / emotion
Amelioration of physical symptoms Stress reduction Self-relaxation Self-control Self-efficacy
Introducing Self - Hypnosis
After orientation to hypnosis After positive trance experienceAfter exposure to hypnotic phenomenaAfter development of induction/deepening skills
Teaching Self-Hypnosis
Generalize individual experience:“So, now you know how to…”“I wonder when you will do what you did here today…” ”In your mind, imagine yourself doing this, maybe later
today, maybe tomorrow…”When you do this for yourself again, where will you be
the most comfortable?”“How will you do this next time?”Ask patient to review in their mind what they did todayReinforce aspects of their reviewExplain that it may be differentOffer to make a CD or tape
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