Clinical Hypnosis M

Course aim

To examine the theory and practice of hypnosis and develop an awareness of its application to the treatment of a variety of physical and psychological conditions.

Course content

The phenomena of hypnosis (physiological and psychological); definition of hypnosis; myths and misconceptions; communication with the unconscious (the cognitive sub-systems); suggestibility tests; correlates of hypnotisability and individual differences; measures of hypnotic susceptibility in clinical practice and experimental work; contemporary models and current research directions in hypnosis; applications of hypnosis in clinical and applied settings; induction methods, deepening and alerting; explaining hypnosis to the client, client preparation, establishing rapport, and managing resistance; contraindications; ethical considerations in the use of hypnosis; variables affecting response to hypnosis; the four stage model of hypnosis; laws and principles of suggestion; direct and indirect suggestions; forensic use of hypnosis; hypnosis and children; use of hypnosis in organisations.

Textbook(s)

Barabasz, A & Watkins, J 2005, Hypnotherapeutic techniques 2E, Brunner Routledge, New York

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL (INTENSIVE)
Workshop	8 hours x 5 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Skills assessment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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