INSTITUTION:CLARKE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
REG NO:2023BNSTU-F13
COURSE UNIT:ISSUES IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING
NAME:KIWANUKA FLORENCE.
TOPIC:HYPNOTISM , LINKING
CULTURE.
INTRODUCTION.
· The word "hypnosis" and "hypnotism" both derive from the term
"neuro-hypnotism" (nervous-sleep) often described as the
coined by the Scottish "Father of Hypnosis surgeon James Braid
around 1841.
Introduction CONTND.
• Hypnotherapy regained popularity in the mid 1900s due to Milton H.
Erickson (1901), a successful psychiatrist who used hypnosis in his
practice. In 1958, both the American Medical Association and the
American Psychological Association recognized hypnotherapy as a
valid medical procedure Since 1995.
INTRODUCTION CONT.
Braid described "hypnotism" as a state of physical relaxation
accompanied and induced by mental concentration ("abstraction").
TYPES OF HYPNOSIS.
There are four main types of hypnosis that are used in today's society to
hypnotize another person or to hypnotize one's self. Each type of
hypnosis varies in terms of use and practice.
The main common denominator between the four types of hypnosis is
that they all begin with some sort of hypnotic induction, such as fixed
eye induction or counting backwards to induce a hypnotic
state.
TYPES OF HYPNOSIS
1. Traditional hypnosis
2. Self hypnosis
3. NLP hypnosis.
4. Ericksonian hypnosis
5. Evil Hypnosis
TRADITIONAL HYPNOSIS.
· Traditional hypnosis is when the hypnotist puts the subject into a
hypnotic trance and then tells the subject what to do by giving direct
commands and suggestions.
Traditional hypnosis has received some bad press over the years and
unfortunately some of it is justified. There have been many stories of
actors and stooges playacting in the performance, and at the other
extreme people have become stuck in a hypnotic state of terror unable to
fully awaken.
Having said this traditional hypnosis can be a fun and
effective tool when used by an experienced hypnotist.
SELF HYPNOSIS .
· Self hypnosis (also known as auto hypnosis) is a self induced form
of hypnosis and usually involves the subject learning a set of
procedures, or following a recording or some other form of media.
A hypnotist will often teach or recommend self-hypnosis to their
patients. It can also be used for relaxation and has been compared
with meditation.
The uses of self-hypnosis are very similar to those of hypnotherapy and
can be used to combat psychological problems like phobias, addictions,
stress and other psychological problems.
NLP.(Neuro-Linguistic Programming.)
Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
NLP hypnosis (neuro-linguistic programming) is another form of
hypnosis similar to self hypnosis but concentrates more on peoples
behaviors.
NLP hypnosis is used to tackle psychological or behavioral
problems or to simply improve ones sense of well being. It is a great
tool for motivation and improving self confidence, although again it
is unclear in the scientific community exactly what NLP is or how it
works.
ERICKSONIAN HYPNOSIS
It is also known as conversational hypnosis or covert hypnosis,
Ericksonian hypnosis is when a subject can be hypnotized within a
normal conversation, often without the subject realizing they are
being hypnotized at all.
Ericksonian hypnosis or conversational hypnosis was started by the
hypnotherapist dr. Milton h. Erickson, who learnt to use his speech
so effectively after becoming paralyzed and seriously ill himself.
After contracting polio at the age of 17 he was essentially bed
ridden for long periods, but during this time he learnt the
significance of non-verbal communication - things
ERICKSONIAN HYPNOSIS .
This form of hypnosis can be used on those who are skeptical about
hypnotherapy or more traditional hypnosis, and has been said to be
more effective on those who are more skeptical. It can be used by
therapists during conversation and bypasses the traditional stage
where a hypnotist will 'induce trance' before performing their work,
although according to Erickson the patient will still enter this trance
like state, but it will happen within a few second using clever
hypnotic language and techniques during normal conversation.
EVIL HYPNOSIS
Suggests that Permanent Change To Our Personality Occurs Only When
Our Core Self Image Is Altered.
CLINICAL USES OF HYPNOSIS.
• PHOBIAS
• STOP SMOKING
• CONFIEDENCE , SELF ESTEEM AND ASSERTIVENESS
• MOTIVATION
• PERFORMANCE ANXIETY(Exam Stress, Public Speaking ).
WHO CAN BE HYPNOTIZED.
· Any Person With Average Intelligence Willing To Cooperate Can Be Hypnotized
·10% Of Population Are Highly Hypnotizable
· Hypnotizable Is Related To The Imaginative Absorption. Absorption Is The
Ability To Become Particularly Involved In Something, Such That Things That
Would Normally Be Very Distracting Are Not Even Noticed.
· Absorption Is A Personality Trait A Subscale Of Openness.
· Openness Measures Our Willingness To Explore And To Consider Unusual
Alternatives.
WHO CAN NOT BE HYPNOTIZED.
• A Person In A Psychotic Process Or With A Thought Disorder .
• A Person With A Low Iq .
• A Person Who Really Does Not Want To Be Hypnotized.
ADVANTAGES OF HYPNOSIS.
· The benefits of relaxation &self hypnosis are great & can be used
in conjunction with medical doctor.
· It may affect in reducing fear blood pressure & anxiety reducing frequency of
headache, controlling bleeding & pain
during dental process.
It create a state of deep relaxation, quite conscious mind & leaves
unconscious part of the mind open to suggestion that can improve
health & life style.
GENERAL ADVANTAGES OF HYPNOSIS.
Hypnosis enables you to command the power of your un conscious
mind to make whatever change your desire.
It helps people to stop smoking, alcohol consumption overeating
Hypnosis can used by the therapists as tool to help in eliminating the
strength of phobias
It is done under the care of professionally trained hypnosis therapists
to minimize the risk.
It is also creating relaxing brain wave patterns.
DISADVANTAGES .
• · Many patient undergo hypnotherapy in the hopes of finding miracle
cure & get disappointed.
Benefits of Hypnosis in Nursing.
• Pain management. : Hypnosis has been shown to be an effective tool for
managing acute and chronic pain. By guiding patients into a state of deep
relaxation.
• Stress and anxiety reduction: Hypnosis can help patients manage stress
and anxiety by promoting relaxation.
• Behavior modification: Hypnosis can be used to address unhealthy habits
or behaviors, such as smoking cessation or weight management, by helping
patients reframe their beliefs and develop new, positive associations.
• Sleep improvement: Hypnosis can help patients overcome insomnia or
sleep disturbances by promoting relaxation and addressing underlying issues
contributing to poor sleep.
NURSES ROLE IN HYPNOSIS.
• Nurse Education.
• An Advocator
• Researcher
• Facilitator
• Collaborator.
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