Dr. Christopher Lucies.,LPC-S., NBCDCH., NCC., MAC. Clinical Hypnotherapy: Basic Clinical Skills for Clinical Practice

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1 Dr. Christopher Lucies.,LPC-S., NBCDCH., NCC., MAC Clinical Hypnotherapy: Basic Clinical Skills for Clinical Practice

2 Disclaimer and Contact Info Please be advised this workshop is not designed to promote the competent application of clinical hypnosis with clients or with patients. However, the workshop purpose is to introduce the basic concepts of clinical hypnosis and encourage additional training. Contact Info: Dr. Christopher Lucies., LPC-S

3 Learning Objectives (1). Review the history and myths of clinical hypnosis as a modality. (2). Introduce and practice basic induction techniques and stages of trance. (3) Introduce the power of metaphors, suggestions and post hypnotic suggestions.

4 History of Clinical Hypnosis Pre-Historic Times: Magic, medicine people, religious practices Animal magnetism: France Mutual influences James Braid (1880 s) Physician Identified the term, hypnotism Sleeping of the Nerves. Considered to be the first founder of the modality. Early Psychoanalytical practitioners (e.g. Freud and others) Milton H. Erickson (Indirect metaphors, permissive hypnosis)

5 Myths of Hypnosis Myth # 1 It is an evil practice Myth # 2 No one can be hypnotize Myth # 3 Mind Control and Coercion Myth # 4 Sleep Giving up Control Myth # 5 Hypnosis cures all problems Question: What are your myths?

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7 Usages Behavioral/Medical Issues: Smoking Cessation, weight loss and recovery issues, and pain control (aka as pain management). Psychological Issues: Anxiety and Depressive disorders, PTSD, Phobias and ADHD, Grief, Somatization Disorders, etc. Integrating clinical hypnosis as a psychotherapy tool.

8 Subconscious Mind Relaxing the client so the conscious (analytical mind) becomes still Allowing the subconscious mind to remain open so that part of the mind can participate in creative problem solving. The subconscious mind remembers when it needs to remember suggestions and new learning.

9 Induction Techniques Instilling Client Confidence Therapist Soothing Tone of Voice and Conversational Hypnosis Muscle Relaxation and Breath Work Imagery Counting Back Permissive Language to Create Safety Abstract Language for resistance The Marble Staircase Technique

10 Signs of Trance and Stages Fluttering of Eye-Lids Relaxation of Facial Muscles Tears Swallowing Chin Dropping Stages: Pre-Trance, Deep Trance, Awakening (re-orientation)

11 Awaking Re-Orientation Purpose: Supporting the client to return to the here-and-now. Issuing the post hypnotic suggestions (3 to 5 times). Inviting the client to return by counting from 1 to 5 and suggesting to the client she or he is becoming alert, and yet very relaxed. At the count of 5, eyes open and so very relaxed. Process the experience the client.

12 Practice Makes Perfect! Practicing Induction Techniques Group Work Break out Sessions Groups of 2/3 Members Observations, Impressions and Questions Participant Volunteer Demonstration

13 So, the Client is in Trance What do I Do? Be mindful of the purpose of the session (the goal). Continue to make suggestions the client is relaxed, is open to new discoveries and healing. Frame Suggestions (the client s goals) in the here and now "and avoid the Fortune Teller Dilemma

14 Suggestions and Metaphors Suggestions should respect the client s specific learning style (auditory, visual, kinetic). Repeat the suggestions at least 3 to 5 times. Metaphors and Story telling are indirect suggestions which the subconscious mind is able to interpret. For example in the case of a client who suffers from anxiety, The peaceful waves of the ocean breeze creates calm.

15 Post Hypnotic Suggestions Post hypnotic suggestions are suggestions the client internalizes and acts on at a later time or as needed to support change. Post hypnotic suggestions must be realistic and attainable and consistent with the client s value system and communication/intellectual styles. Example: As you continue to be, you will find that

16 Questions Do you have any questions?

17 Professional Clinical Hypnosis Associations and Training American Psychotherapy and Medical Hypnotherapy Association (APMHA). National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists, Inc.

18 Associations, Continue American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

19 References Allen P.R. (2004). Scripts & Strategies in Hypnotherapy: The Complete Works. CT: Crown House Publishers Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis (1997). Editors: Rhue, J., Lynn, St & Kirsch, I. American Psychological Association Lang, E. & Laser, E. (2009). Patient Sedation Without Medicatoin: Rapid rapport and quick hypnotic techniques. Trafford Publishers: Victoria, BC, Canada: Trafford Publishers

20 References Cont. Lynn, S, Kirsch, I., (2005). Essentials of Clinical Hypnosis: An Evidence-Based Approach. American Psychological Association Yapko, D. M. (1992). Hypnosis and the Treatment of Depression Strategies for Change. New York: Brunner/Mazel Publishers