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Consciousness
Published in Tricia L. Chandler, Fredrick Dombrowski, Tara G. Matthews, Co-occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, 2022
Tricia L. Chandler, Tara G. Matthews, Karlene Barrett, M. A. Lawless Coker
The use of hypnosis in treatment has been limited, especially in the United States. However, the effectiveness of this modality in the treatment of use disorders has been shown repeatedly. One such study comparing the efficacy of nicotine replacement to hypnosis showed not only that hypnosis is a more effective form of treatment but also that the relapse rates are significantly lower for clients, and it’s a healthier choice for individuals who are being forced to stop smoking due to medical issues (Hasan et al., 2014). Another recent study showed that despite the fact that hypnosis does not significantly affect the rate of success for individuals with opiate use disorders, hypnosis proved to provide significant relief for withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and relapse (Golabadi et al., 2012).
Preparing for the next pregnancy
Published in Janetta Bensouilah, Pregnancy Loss, 2021
The most effective way of stopping smoking at present appears to be a combination of behavioural support and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). However, it is difficult for health professionals to provide clear unequivocal guidance to pregnant women on the safety of using NRT, as it has yet to be studied thoroughly during pregnancy. What evidence there is remains inconclusive, although there is expert consensus that NRT is safer than smoking in pregnancy so long as the levels of nicotine remain lower than those obtained by smoking.6 It may be worth considering alternative methods of encouraging smoking cessation, such as hypnosis or acupuncture, and there are practitioners who are experts in this field. Whatever their stage of pregnancy, it is always worthwhile for pregnant women to reduce their cigarette consumption, and although total cessation is the aim, any reduction is better than none.
Guided Imagery, Hypnosis, and Other Approaches for Palliative Care
Published in Rubin Battino, Using Guided Imagery and Hypnosis in Brief Therapy and Palliative Care, 2020
Considering my working definition for hypnosis, which is any time your attention is so focused on something that the work around you recedes, it is evident that in addition to guided imagery some of the other things discussed in this chapter also involve patients being in some level of trance. (Chapter 3 discusses using hypnosis for preparation for surgery.) In this section the use of hypnosis for pain control is discussed. Please note that there is an extensive literature on this subject going back to Esdaille’s remarkable operations in India using hypnosis as the only anesthetic (1846, 1902). Also, see Barber and Adrian (1982) and Barber (1996).
Reliability and Validity of the Elkins Hypnotizability Scale within a Clinical Sample
Published in International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 2023
Kimberly Zimmerman, Vanessa Muñiz, Morgan Snyder, Gary R. Elkins
Hypnosis is a state of consciousness that involves focused attention and reduced awareness of external surroundings leading to increased responsiveness to suggestion (Elkins et al., 2015). Clinical hypnosis is useful to practitioners for its efficiency in alleviating symptoms and in the treatment of mental and physical health-related conditions. Some examples include, and are not limited to, diminishing depressive symptoms, PTSD, stress, and chronic pain while improving sleep quality, the immune system, and overall quality of life (Milling et al., 2019; Olendzki et al., 2020; Rotaru, 2015; Téllez et al., 2020). The ability to respond to hypnotic suggestions is measured by hypnotizability scales. Hypnotizability is the ability to “experience suggested alterations in physiology, sensations, emotions, thoughts, or behavior during hypnosis” (Elkins et al., 2015, p. 383). Scales that measure hypnotizability help identify patients’ responses to hypnotic suggestions and may assist therapists in the personalization of treatment plans that best suit patients’ individual hypnotic differences (A. Barabasz & Perez, 2007; A. F. Barabasz & Watkins, 2005; Elkins, 2014; Spiegel & Spiegel, 2004).
Current Practices, Experiences, and Views in Clinical Hypnosis: Findings of an International Survey
Published in International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 2023
Olafur S. Palsson, Zoltan Kekecs, Giuseppe De Benedittis, Donald Moss, Gary R. Elkins, Devin B. Terhune, Katalin Varga, Philip D. Shenefelt, Peter J. Whorwell
The extent and nature of adverse events associated with hypnosis as applied in clinical practice are important to document (De Benedittis, 2009). In the clinical context, hypnosis is generally considered to be a safe psychological intervention with minimal side effects, and this is supported by recent systematic reviews of randomized clinical trials for treatment of medical problems (Häuser et al., 2016; Schaefert et al., 2014). However, comprehensive assessments of the frequency and severity of adverse events associated with hypnosis in the experience of hypnosis clinicians in general are now several decades old, and past reports have been limited in detail and lacking in generalizability due to the narrow scope of the sampling (single hypnosis societies or particular professions). Our survey data in this regard therefore both update the literature and add detail to the adverse effects picture of clinical hypnosis. Our findings are generally consistent with older conclusions from clinician surveys: As documented in the past by other researchers, a subset of practicing hypnosis clinicians does encounter adverse events to some extent, but those effects are most often nonserious and short lived (Judd et al., 1986; Levitt & Hershman, 1963; Pulver & Pulver, 1975). We also found, consistent with prior work (Levitt & Hershman, 1963), that the most common adverse side effect of hypnosis reported by clinicians is emotional upset.
Psychosocial effects of hypnosis in patients with obesity: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Published in American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 2023
Aurélie Untas, Kristopher Lamore, Fabienne Delestre, Guillaume Lehéricey, Philippe Giral, Emilie Cappe
For decades hypnosis has gained attention as a complementary and alternative therapy that can be used in various fields. However, it was suggested as a promising treatment option for obesity a long time ago (Hershman, 1955; Kroger, 1970). More recently, a meta-analysis showed that hypnosis is an effective intervention for helping people with obesity to lose weight (Milling et al., 2018). However, more research is needed to investigate the long-term effects of hypnosis and confirm its effectiveness (Roslim et al., 2021). Several studies have also shown an interest in self-hypnosis for obesity and other chronic problems (Eason & Parris, 2019). For example, the study of Bo et al. (2018) showed that self-hypnosis does not improve weight loss but does improve QoL in people with morbid obesity. Furthermore, hypnosis might impact other outcomes such as self-esteem and coping strategies. Indeed, for people with obesity, emotional eating may be perceived as a compensatory behavior to cope with psychological distress (Frayn et al., 2018; Spinosa et al., 2019). As self-hypnosis promotes self-efficacy and may enhance coping strategies (Eason & Parris, 2019), it might help people with obesity to better manage their eating behaviors and, more generally, cope with obesity. It might also improve self-esteem, as shown with other clinical conditions (Grégoire et al., 2021; Pekala et al., 2004; Téllez et al., 2017). However, the impact of hypnosis on coping strategies and self-esteem has never been assessed among obese people.