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Hypnosis and PTSD

 Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious disorder that  
can have a negative impact on a person's quality of life. Alternative therapies are available to treat post traumatic stress disorder. Research in hypnotherapy is proving that it can help people who experience PTSD and other anxiety disorders. Treating PTSD is important to help people lead productive lives unaffected by previous stressful events.

Post traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder that can develop after someone has experienced a traumatizing event. Symptoms of the disorder greatly reduce quality of life. Re-experiencing symptoms include flashbacks, scary thoughts, and bad dreams Avoidance symptoms include losing interest in everyday activities, feeling depressed, and avoiding places or things that bring back the painful experience. Many people also report feeling guilty, difficulty sleeping, anger, and trouble oncentrating (National Institute of Mental Health).

Hypnosis is found to  be beneficial in treating PTSD for two reasons. One, the symptoms of PTSD are  similar to the phenomena experienced under hypnosis. And two, hypnosis has been  shown to reduce symptoms of PTSD. Studies have shown that people who have PTSD  are highly hypnotizable. ypnosis allows people to access memories of the  event  under controlled circumstances. Then, these memories can be restructured so as  to prevent future symptoms of PTSD. People with PTSD can be taught to use self-hypnosis so if a re-experiencing of symptoms occur, they can reduce the 
effects (Spiegel & Cardena, 1990).

A 2005 study tested the effect of hypnosis and cognitive behavioral therapy on participants with post traumatic stress disorder. Sixty-seven people with
PTSD completed the study. Participants were  divided into 3 groups. They received 6  sessions of CBT with hypnosis, CBT only, or supportive counseling. The CBT with  hypnosis group used exposure, cognitive  restructuring, and anxiety management in  relation to the traumatic event. The hypnosis session included a hypnotic induction and suggestions to help the participant  fully engage in the exposure of the event. The CBT group worked on exposure,  cognitive restructuring, and anxiety management during their  sessions.

Results of the study showed that people in the CBT with  hypnosis and CBT-only groups showed less symptoms of PTSD immediately following  treatment and at the 6-month follow-up compared to the group that received  supportive counseling only. In addition, the group that received hypnosis  reported fewer re-experiencing episodes than the CBT-only group. This study  shows that hypnosis has a profound effect on people suffering
from PTSD (Bryant,  Moulds, Guthrie, & Nixon, 2005).

Relieving PTSD symptoms using  hypnosis can greatly improve a person's well-being. Hypnotherapy allows the  sufferer to be in control of symptoms and helps minimize reoccurring negative  thoughts associated with the traumatic event.

Sources

Bryant,  R.A., Moulds, M.L., Guthrie, R.M., &
Nixon, R.D.V. (2005). The additive  benefit of hypnosis and cognitive-behavioral
therapy in treating acute stress
disorder. Journal of  Consulting and Clinical
Psychology, 73(2), 334-340.

"post-traumatic  stress disorder." National Institute of Mental Health. Retrieved July 24, 2009: 
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-...
Spiegel,  D. & Cardena, E. (1990). New uses of hypnosis in the treatment of 
posttraumatic stress disorder. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 51, 
39-43.
Learn more: 
http://www.naturalnews.com/026725_hypnosis_disorder_stress.html#ixzz2Wi3RXiE3

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The hypnotism services I render to the public are defined as the use of hypnosis to inculcate positive thinking and the capacity for self-hypnosis. I do not represent my services as any form of medical, behavioral or mental health care, and despite research to the contrary, by law I may make no health benefit claims for my services.   I utilize hypnotism to help clients wherein I coach or guide to motivate individuals to achieve their goals. Hypnotism for medical or psychological problems requires a written referral from a licensed practitioner of those healing arts."   ​~ Ron Lake C.C.Ht.
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