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The hidden observer, hypnotic dreams, and age regression: clinical implications

S J Lynn1, C Maré, S Kvaal

  • 1Psychology Department, Ohio University, Athens 45701.

The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
|October 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

The hidden observer phenomenon reveals more personal information during hypnotic dreams and age regression. This awareness is often not recalled, even in non-hypnotized individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • The hidden observer phenomenon, where a part of the self is aware of information inaccessible to conscious awareness, has been extensively studied.
  • This research extends the hidden observer concept to clinically relevant phenomena: hypnotic dreams and suggested age regression.

Observation:

  • Subjects receiving suggestions for hypnotic dreams or age regression, followed by hidden observer suggestions, produced hidden reports.
  • These hidden reports contained more personally relevant information compared to the direct dream or age regression reports.

Findings:

  • A high rate of hidden observer responding (over 80%) was observed across hypnotized, simulating, and relaxed subjects.
  • Hypnotized subjects showed more primary process thinking in dream reports compared to non-hypnotized subjects.

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  • Subjects were less likely to recall information from hidden observer reports.

    • Implications:

    • The hidden observer technique offers a method to access deeply personal information, particularly in therapeutic contexts.
    • Case studies involving trauma and forensic clients suggest the clinical utility of hidden observer suggestions for uncovering relevant details.
    • This research highlights the potential of the hidden observer for enhancing therapeutic outcomes and understanding dissociative phenomena.