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State-of-the-Art Pediatric Hypnosis Training: Remodeling Curriculum and Refining Faculty Development
Daniel P Kohen1, Pamela Kaiser1, Karen Olness1
1a National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute (NPHTI) , Golden Valley , Minnesota , USA.
The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
|December 17, 2016
Summary
Pediatric hypnosis training has evolved significantly since 1976, with the National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute (NPHTI) now refining its curriculum. The goal is to expand training and teach all children self-hypnosis for improved mind-body health.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Pediatric hypnosis training has been available since 1976.
- Workshops evolved and were taught globally by experienced clinicians.
- The Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (SDBP) sponsored annual workshops for 24 years.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the history of pediatric hypnosis education.
- To describe the remodeling and refinement of the National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute (NPHTI) curriculum.
- To propose expansion of pediatric hypnosis education for all children.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing current research on adult experiential and small group learning.
- Applying design principles to maximize adult learning and memory.
- Incorporating participant and faculty evaluations for curriculum refinement.
Main Results:
- NPHTI's curriculum incorporates innovative methodologies.
- Training includes clinical videos, individualized learning, and goal-oriented sessions.
- Developmental and self-regulation strategies are integrated into pediatric hypnosis skills training.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric hypnosis education has a rich history and ongoing development.
- NPHTI's refined curriculum is applicable to adult training models.
- Expansion of training and removal of barriers are proposed to promote self-hypnosis for children's mind-body health.
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