Clinical applications of hypnotherapy
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THEORETICAL OVERVIEW Simply speaking, hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness. Hypnotherapy, therefore, is the use of an altered state of consciousness, or trance, to reach a therapeutic goal or purpose. During the trance state there is a heightened concentration for the specific purpose of maximizing potential or changing understanding and experience. Relaxation and imagery is used to obtain a fixed, narrowed attention with a high degree of concentration. The act of hypnosis is to induce a state in which the patient is receptive to therapy based on suggestion. Several particularly interesting characteristics of hypnosis include narrowly focused attention, and dissociation. These qualities are also used as means to maximize the induction and deepening of a hypnotic state.
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