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Hypnosis in the 1990s--and beyond
The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Hypnotherapy will see increased focus on the mind-body connection and psychoneuroimmunology. Future applications include surgical anesthesia, self-care, and forensic uses, with greater collaboration between hypnosis organizations.
Area of Science:
- Psychoneuroimmunology
- Mind-Body Medicine
- Health Communication
Background:
- The Presidential Address explores future directions in hypnotherapy.
- Increasing emphasis on the mind-body relationship in healthcare.
- Psychoneuroimmunology emerges as a key research area.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the projected evolution and applications of hypnotherapy over the next decade.
- To highlight the potential of hypnosis in understanding and modulating the mind-body connection.
- To discuss the expanding role of communication in health sciences.
Main Methods:
- The address is based on the speaker's perception and experience as an oncologist.
- It synthesizes current trends in psychoneuroimmunology and health communication.
- It extrapolates future applications from existing research and practice.
Main Results:
- Hypnosis is expected to play a larger role in mind-body medicine.
- Training in hypnosis can help identify trance states influencing nocebo effects.
- Hypnoanesthesia presents a viable option for surgical settings, especially in developing nations.
Conclusions:
- Hypnotherapy is poised for growth in self-care, forensic applications, and general public use via self-hypnosis.
- Enhanced understanding of psychoneuroimmunology will drive hypnotherapy's integration.
- Increased collaboration between the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) and the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH) is anticipated.