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1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia & BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada.
The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
|January 9, 2020
Summary
Pediatric hypnosis, a child-centered approach, has evolved significantly since the 1960s. It offers a distinct therapeutic modality for children, integrating imaginative play and family systems.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Pediatrics
- Hypnotherapy
Background:
- Pediatric hypnosis emerged in the 1960s-1970s, pioneered by figures like Franz Baumann and Karen Olness.
- It has matured into a distinct field, informed by developmental psychology and child-centered principles.
Observation:
- This therapeutic approach is imaginatively focused, optimistic, and inclusive of the child's family and environment.
- Effective use with younger children necessitates an active, flexible, and playful clinician-child interaction.
Findings:
- Pediatric hypnosis research and clinical practice have substantially contributed to the hypnosis literature and training.
- Annual workshops, initially through the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, are now continued by the National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute.
Implications:
- Understanding the history and philosophy of pediatric hypnosis enhances its therapeutic application for practitioners.
- This field offers specialized skills for addressing children's needs through hypnosis.
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