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BT12 Clinical Demonstration 11 - Hypnosis as a Means of Promoting Empowerment - Michael Yapko, PhD
Original Program Date :
Length: 57:17
Description:
Contrary to the popular mythology about hypnosis, clinical hypnosis enhances personal mastery by promoting greater self-awareness, increasing access to personal resources, and amplifying of a sense of personal agency in actively choosing growth-oriented responses. How hypnosis can help empower people will be highlighted in this clinical demonstration.
Educational Objectives:
- Demonstrate how hypnosis can highlight specific resources relevant to self-help strategies.
- Illustrate how metaphors can be applied in hypnosis as a vehicle of stimulating therapeutic associations.
*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*
Michael Yapko, PhD
Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D. (professional psychology, clinical specialization), is internationally recognized for his innovative work in applied clinical hypnosis, developing brief psychotherapies, and the strategic treatment of depression. He has been invited to present his work in more than 30 countries across six continents. He is the author of 15 books, including his most recent, The Discriminating Therapist. He is a recipient of numerous awards for his many contributions to the field, including the Milton H. Erickson Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award.
