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Psychotherapeutic application of group hypnosis
L Raikov1, A M Gofman, M Kulikovsky
1Center for Preventive Medicine, Moscow, Russia.
International Journal of Psychosomatics : Official Publication of the International Psychosomatics Institute
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Group hypnosis shows significant positive effects for psychosomatic disorders. The depth of hypnosis did not impact patient improvement, highlighting the body's self-regulation potential.
Area of Science:
- Psychosomatic Medicine
- Clinical Psychology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Psychosomatic disorders represent a significant challenge in healthcare, often requiring multidisciplinary treatment approaches.
- Hypnotherapy has been explored as a complementary therapy for various conditions, but its efficacy in group settings for psychosomatic disorders requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effectiveness of group hypnosis in treating individuals with psychosomatic disorders.
- To explore the relationship between the depth of hypnotic state and the degree of symptom improvement.
Main Methods:
- A clinical observational study was conducted with a cohort of 306 participants.
- Participants received group hypnosis sessions administered by a psychotherapist over four consecutive days.
Main Results:
- Follow-up assessments revealed strong positive effects of group hypnosis across various psychosomatic disorders.
- No significant correlation was found between the depth of hypnosis achieved and the level of patient improvement.
Conclusions:
- Group hypnosis is a potentially effective intervention for managing psychosomatic disorders.
- The findings underscore the inherent psychophysiological regulatory capacity of the human body, which can be modulated through therapeutic techniques like hypnosis.