IC07 Workshop 13 - Self-Hypnosis and Hypnosis in the Treatment of Phobias and Anxieties - Bernhard Trenkle, Dipl Psych

Description:

This workshop will focus on the use of hypnosis and self-hypnosis techniques in the treatment of phobias, anxiety and panic disorders. A new approach for self-treatment of anxiety disorders will be addressed. Building hope and diminishing helplessness are essential intervention strategies for achieving psychotherapeutic goals. The presenter will address different ways to achieve these objectives. A specific and very useful self-hypnosis technique will be demonstrated. Homework assignments, pattern disruption techniques and stabilizing the treatment results also will be discussed.

Educational Objectives:

1. To describe five techniques for reducing helplessness and increasing hope.
2. To describe three techniques for stabilizing treatment results.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*