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Hypnosis in human sexuality problems.

Daniel Araoz1

  • 1Department of Counseling and Development, C.W. Post Campus-Long Island University, Brookville, NY 11548, USA.

The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
|May 27, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Hypnosis can address challenges in human sexuality, including gender identity and sexual functioning. This patient-centered approach uses inner resources and imagery for therapeutic benefit.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Human Sexuality
  • Hypnotherapy

Background:

  • Human sexuality encompasses diverse aspects like gender identity, sexual orientation, preferences, functioning, and mores.
  • Pathologies or difficulties in these areas often lead individuals to seek therapeutic interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a general overview of hypnosis applications in addressing sexual health concerns.
  • To highlight patient-centered hypnotic techniques for exploring sexuality.

Main Methods:

  • The study reviews the use of hypnosis across five key areas of human sexuality.
  • Emphasis is placed on two primary hypnotic techniques: permissive and patient-centered.
  • Techniques involve utilizing the patient's imagery and inner resources.

Main Results:

  • Hypnosis offers a therapeutic avenue for individuals experiencing issues related to gender identity, sexual orientation, preferences, functioning, and mores.
  • Clinical vignettes demonstrate the practical application and potential for reader identification.

Conclusions:

  • Hypnosis, when applied permissively and centered on the patient's experience, can be a valuable tool in sexual health therapy.
  • This approach respects individual experiences and leverages internal resources for positive outcomes.

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