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Self Hypnosis

Aka: Self Hypnosis

Relaxation
1. See Relaxation Techniques in Hypnosis
2. See Progressive Relaxation in Hypnosis
Technqiue: Self-Induction Technique Example
1. Establish a Trigger (e.g. balloon)
2. Patient flexes arms forward
3. Patient then lets arms drop, resting lightly on knees
4. Slowly raise one arm to mid-height raised by balloon
5. Raise yourself to top of mountain
6. Ski slowly down the mountain
7. Ski into a "special place"
8. Walk through "magic door" into training area
  1. Inside chalet by fire
  2. Through back door into a classroom
  3. Connect with students and teaching
Technique: Suggestions for Hypnosis
1. Make suggestions positive
2. Suggestions should be relevant to current issues
Technique: Exiting Hypnosis
1. Leave classroom
2. Go back up the mountain

Family Practice Notebook

Patients should address specific medical concerns with their physicians.

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 12/18/2011 and last published on 2/5/2012.

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