Conversational Hypnosis: Conceptual and Technical Differences Relative to Traditional Hypnosis. Issue 2 (4th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Short, Dan
• Is Part Of: American journal of clinical hypnosis. Volume 61:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 125
• Page End: 139
• Publication Date: 2018-09-04
• Subjects: conversational hypnosis -- Ericksonian hypnosis -- naturalistic induction -- traditional hypnosis -- utilization approach; Hypnotism -- Therapeutic use -- Periodicals; Hypnosis -- Periodicals; 615.851205
• DOI: 10.1080/00029157.2018.1441802
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0002-9157

Abstract

Abstract : This article provides an overview of conversational hypnosis (CH) as distinct from traditional forms. The article includes a history of Ericksonian hypnosis followed by a conceptual model and operational definitions for CH. The analysis is built on three levels of comparison and contrast. Three concepts commonly used in the general hypnosis literature—focusing, engaging, and inciting—structure a comprehensive definition of CH. The article concludes with recommendations for future research.