“What is Hypnosis?” Describe the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis and discuss the role of relaxation in Hypnotherapy. Introduction I will begin by defining some important terms. Then I will briefly consider the link between the physical and psychological processes and how they can interact within a person. Following this is a consideration of how hypnosis makes use of the physical/psychological interaction element by bringing the unconscious mind to the fore by means of the relaxation process. I will draw on personal experience of the process as a subject.
Toni Harrison NEWCA1A 12 Module One Page 1 “What is Hypnosis?” Describe the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis and discuss the role of relaxation in hypnotherapy. Introduction Over the years there have been many assumptions made regarding hypnosis. Beginning with shamanism, which is something I will discuss in the first part of this assignment, leading to modern hypnosis in the life and work of Franz Anton Mesmer. For some people these assumptions remain uncorrected, for others however, they gain a much deeper insight into the fascinating world of hypnosis. This includes the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis and also the role of relaxation and its importance within hypnotherapy.
“What is Hypnosis?” Describe the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis and discuss the role of relaxation in hypnotherapy. Introduction In this essay I will discuss the psychological and physical aspects of this state and then discuss the role of Relaxation within the practise of hypnotherapy. What is Hypnosis? The word Hypnosis comes from the Greek work Hypnos for sleep. A hypnotic state is in fact a naturally occurring state of mind.
Hellmut W.A. Karle and Jennifer H. Boys explain hypnosis as “a tool with which we may influence many functions of the body, especially in terms of accessing and mobilizing the healing process.” (1) In order to look at the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis it is important to understand that the body and mind are one organism. For example when a person experiences something psychological like
Central to Freud's theory, and perhaps his greatest contribution to psychology, is the notion that our psyche is composed of parts within our awareness and beyond our awareness. Freud used the term psychoanalysis to label his theories and techniques for identifying and curing the mental problems of his patients. This essay will outline the main concepts that surround Freud’s theory of psychosexual development, thus showing how it can help us understand our clients presenting issues. In order for me to do this I will firstly describe the psychosexual stages in relation to personality development followed by briefly identifying some of the main criticisms. I will lastly concentrate on discussing the applications of his theory to therapy today.
“What is Hypnosis?” Describe the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis and discuss the role of relaxation in hypnotherapy. "He who looks outside, dreams; he who looks within, awakens" ~ Carl Jung In this essay I shall try to describe what Hypnosis is, it’s physical and psychological aspects, and try to consider the role that relaxation plays in hypnotherapy. But perhaps before we look directly at what hypnosis is it might be worth considering what it is not and at the same time dispel some of the myths and fears that have grown up around it over time. In this way we may begin to look beyond the pendulum swinging pocket watch of popular fiction and towards the powerful and useful tool for positive change that many people
Title: “What is Hypnosis?” Describe the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis and discuss the role of relaxation in Hypnotherapy. This essay will explore the vast world of Hypnosis and its various interpretations using available literature, as well as touch on its history in an attempt to shed light on its modern day practice and theory. It will also present the intrinsic aspects of hypnosis and then focus on the role that relaxation has and continues to play in the success of this therapy. Heap (1995) states that “Hypnosis is a psychological phenomenon, not a therapy, and ......... it is a complex and contentious subject about which there is much misunderstanding and disagreement ............”. In support of this view other authors Karle and Boys (2010) note that hypnosis or hypnotherapy is not a system of therapy but a technique or procedure by means of which therapy is delivered.
We have different likes and dislikes, come from different cultural backgrounds and will have been brought up in environments that have provided us with different outlooks, values and perspectives. As we learnt in the previous module, when we use hypnosis with a client we are working with the subconscious mind so in order to achieve the best chance to success we need to do our utmost to assist our clients to realise the most beneficial state possible. There are several techniques that we can employ that alter the language we use to suit the personality and individuality of the client and this is what we are going to be studying in this
What is hypnosis? Describe the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis and discuss the role of relaxation in Hypnotherapy. There are many definitions of the hypnosis. According to some of them hypnosis is the natural state of the body, one of the many levels of the consciousness when person is functioning in the automatic mode (Hadley & Staudacher, 1996; Hadley J. & C., 1996), guided induction of various states of consciousness (Halsband, 2011) or natural psycho physiological reaction caused by the specific psychological interactions between the hypnotiser and person being hypnotised (Gapik, 1984).
Coursework Assignment: Lee Sze Chet Rewrite: The Healing White Light Script The Healing White Light Script was chosen for this coursework assignment to demonstrate the therapist ability to create scripts which is more appropriate for the patients. White Light has been associated with a universal concept of peace and cleansing. The script was designed to stimulate the body’s own natural ability to heal and act as a metaphorical approach to ego strengthening. Most doctors believe patient’s mental state affect their health status. The power of our thoughts and our focus on either positive or negative can actually have a direct effect on both the physical and the psychosomatic.