Hypnosis and The Therapeutic Relationship: Relational Factors of Hypnosis in Psychotherapy

Efficacy of hypnotherapy on pain intensity and psychological distress among women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, applicability of suggestions focused on cognitive flexibility and ego strength

“…Maternal cognitive perceptions can in uence menstrual, premenstrual, labor and delivery related pain perception and should be considered when counseling patients with premenstrual di culties. These ndings support the mind-body correlation (34).…”

Online hypnotic psychotherapy with distant patients

“…1 The inter subjective elements of online H-psychotherapy H-psychotherapy is an interactive, intersubjective process, and this understanding has slowly but steadily penetrated into professional discourse. 2,[39][40][41][42] Synchronized co-trance between the hypnotist and hypnotized has not only been theoretically discussed 43,44 but has also been empirically researched. 43,45 During a face-to-face interaction, the trance of the patient meets and synchronizes with the trance of the hypnotist through neurocognitive mechanisms of 'mirror neurons' 42,[46][47][48] mediated by vocal prosody, interpersonal synchrony, and nonverbal communication that takes place between hypnotist and hypnotized.…”

“…43,45 During a face-to-face interaction, the trance of the patient meets and synchronizes with the trance of the hypnotist through neurocognitive mechanisms of 'mirror neurons' 42,[46][47][48] mediated by vocal prosody, interpersonal synchrony, and nonverbal communication that takes place between hypnotist and hypnotized. 2 Visual and auditory clues that are so important during face-to-face communication and serve as the basis of the therapistpatient attunement are weakened by the videoconferencing setting and online disturbances during online H-psychotherapy. To synchronize the patient's hypnotic trance with the therapist's trance, we have to rely on trance elements that are usually not located in the spotlight of clinical attention.…”

“…Finally, the challenge to develop a safe, inter subjective healing space that can bypass the technological, physical, and psychological barriers during hypnotic psychotherapy will be addressed, especially by focusing on the therapist's ability to 'hold' patients when in silence and to 'contain' patients' abreactive expressions when online. 1,2…”

The case for clinical hypnosis: Theory and research-based do’s and don’ts for clinical practice.

“…Considerable evidence exists that a strong therapeutic alliance—a safe and viable helping relationship—is one of the most important predictors of therapeutic success. Hypnotic techniques can foster such a relationship (Spiegel, Baker, Daitch, Diamond, & Phillips, 2020). In our experience, cultivating a collaborative relationship, setting clear treatment goals prior to hypnosis, coconstructing inductions and suggestions with clients, and providing a rationale for hypnosis grounded in scientifically recognized practice and relevant to the focus of treatment all contribute to positive rapport.…”