Hypnosis

based on the German version "Hypnose"

Description

Is a desensitization-relaxation technique developed by the German psychiatrist Johannes Heinrich Schultz by which a psychophysiologically determined relaxation response is obtained.

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Form

Individual or group therapy

Clinical applications

Time

Costs

When A doctor might refer someone to an occupational therapist, covered by the German public health insurances

Benefits

Hypnosis can help a person change certain behaviors, such as stopping smoking or nail-biting. It can also help change perceptions and sensations, which can be particularly useful in treating pain.

 Potential adverse

Hypnotherapy does have some risks. The most dangerous is the potential to create false memories (called confabulations). Some other potential side effects are headache, dizziness, and anxiety. However, these usually fade shortly after the hypnotherapy session.