Hypnosis Therapy

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Hypnosis Therapy

• Daniel Wolkenfeld
• Psyc 222
• 27 April 2005

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Introduction
Hypnosis Treatment 1958, AMA Pain
Management Habit Retraining
Procedures
Credibility
Hypnotizability
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Hypnotizability

• Natural Ability
• Not Intelligence
• Not Gullibility
• Absorbed in Activity

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Procedures

• Narrowed Focus Relaxation
• Positive suggestions
• 30 min sessions 3 - 4, with tapes
• Brain Scans show Altered Sensory Perception

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Credibility

• Not induced with waving watch
• Cant force one against their will
• Vulnerable to suggestion
• By licensed professional
• Ethical standards, certified by SCEH, ASCH