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  • Identifies 36 common applications of hypnosis, including stress reduction and wellbeing enhancement.

Discussion:

  • Highlights Ericksonian, Hypnotic Relaxation Therapy, and Traditional Hypnosis as leading hypnotherapy approaches.
  • Features expert commentaries from prominent figures in clinical and experimental hypnosis.

Key Insights:

  • Establishes a global benchmark for current clinical hypnosis utilization and practitioner perspectives.
  • Demonstrates the diverse and widespread application of hypnosis in clinical settings.

Outlook:

  • Suggests future research directions based on identified trends in hypnotherapy.
  • Provides a foundation for understanding the evolving landscape of clinical hypnosis internationally.