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Relational hypnosis.

Udi Bonshtein¹

¹Child and Family Guide Unit, Western Galilee Hospital, Nahariya, Israel. udibon@gmail.com

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This study introduces a meta-theoretical framework for hypnosis using relational psychoanalysis. It explores reintegrating psychoanalysis with brain science and hypnosis, enhancing hypnotherapy through neuropsychoanalysis.

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Area of Science:

Psychoanalysis
Hypnotherapy
Neuroscience

Background:

Psychoanalysis has historically been separated from brain science and hypnosis.
Internal divisions within psychoanalysis have also occurred.
Relational psychoanalysis offers a framework for reintegration.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a meta-theoretical framework for hypnosis based on relational psychoanalysis.
To explore the reintegration of psychoanalysis with brain science and hypnosis.
To examine the unconscious dynamics in relational hypnosis.

Main Methods:

Review of historical and theoretical splits in psychoanalysis.
Application of relational psychoanalysis to hypnosis.
Discussion of neuropsychoanalysis and hypnoanalysis.
Analysis of interactional adjustments in relational hypnosis.

Main Results:

A framework for understanding hypnosis through relational psychoanalysis is proposed.
Reintegration of psychoanalysis with neuroscience and hypnosis is facilitated.
Evidence of unconscious, adaptive interactional mechanisms in hypnosis is presented.

Conclusions:

Relational psychoanalysis provides a valuable meta-theoretical foundation for hypnosis.
Neuropsychoanalysis and hypnoanalysis represent integrative approaches.
Understanding unconscious interaction is key to effective relational hypnosis.