II. Definition: Hypnosis is a procedure of suggestions
- Sensations and Perceptions
- Thoughts and Feelings
- Behaviors
III. Contraindications: Relative
- Dissociative disorder
- History of physical, sexual or emotional abuse
- History of major Trauma
IV. Background: Factors for Hypnosis (Shor)
- Depth of trance
- Fading of generalized reality orientation
- Depth of involuntarism or non-conscious involvement
- Hypnotic role playing (able to undergo phenomena)
- Depth of transference
- Relationship between hypnotist and patient
- Patient's self relationship (emotional control)
V. Background: Misconceptions Disarmed
- No loss of control
- Characteristics of subject do not prevent Hypnosis
- Characteristics of trance do not uncover hidden truths
VI. Technique: Assessing Hypnotic Responsiveness
- Stanford Hypnotic Clinical Scale for Adults
- Canned Induction
- Hypnotic Phenomena with scoring
- Hypnotic Suggestibility
VII. Technique: Approach
- Preparation
- Assess hypnotic responsiveness (See above)
- Set Goals for Hypnosis
- Relaxation
- See Relaxation Techniques in Hypnosis
- See Progressive Relaxation in Hypnosis
- Hypnotic Induction
- Hypnotic Suggestion
- Hypnosis Conclusion (returning to awareness)
- Follow-up
- Teach Self-Hypnosis