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Using Hypnosis in Pain Management, 2008.
An analysis of the efficacy of using hypnosis in pain management.
14,541 words (approx. 58.2 pages), 49 sources, APA, AU$ 363.95
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The purpose of this paper is to develop an overview of hypnosis in general and how it can be used for pain management applications across a wide range of treatment settings. The paper includes a critical review of the literature and provides a synthesis of timely and relevant clinical studies concerning the efficacy of hypnosis in the management of pain for different types of patients and conditions. The paper summarizes the research and presents salient findings in the concluding chapter.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of Study
Importance of Study
Scope of Study
Rationale of Study
Overview of Study
Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature
Chapter 3: Methodology
Description of the Study Approach
Data-gathering Method and Database of Study
Chapter 4: Data Analysis
Chapter 5: Summary and Conclusions
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"Medical applications for the use of hypnosis for analgesic purposes clearly illustrate well-documented, powerful forms of social influence on pain as well (Craig & Hadjistavropoulos 37). In this regard, Myslinski (2003) reports that, "Using the power of suggestion, a hypnotist gets his subject to focus on a single thought or feeling, until the subject's state of consciousness is altered. Hypnosis to relieve pain is used in dental offices, during childbirth, and after surgery. The patient may also be taught to hypnotize himself: Professor David Spiegel of Stanford University has found that women with advanced breast cancer who practice self-hypnosis need less pain medication" (132)."
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Hypnosis for Pain, 2004.
A discussion of the use of hypnosis for pain treatment.
3,450 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 174.95
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This paper discusses the controversies surrounding the use of hypnosis for treating acute pain. The paper examines how hypnosis works on pain management and the variety of techniques used in the process.
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Hypnosis/ Imaginary Induction, 2004.
An overview of the use of hypnosis or imaginary induction for healing purposes.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 139.95
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This is a paper about hypnosis and imaginary induction. The paper compares the similarities and differences between Eastern meditation and hypnosis as a tool for pain management. In addition, the paper discusses the different goals and healing properties of each system of modifying an individual's consciousness.
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"Although the utilization of hypnosis for the purpose of pain management is considered to be relatively novel in contemporary Western society, it is strongly related to an ancient Eastern tradition-Buddhist meditation that existed before the movement of Mesmerism. Both hypnosis and Buddhist meditation involve the modification of individuals' consciousness that enable them to perceive, feel, think and behave differently from their typical way of functioning. Furthermore. even though they have different goals. both practices have been used for their healing..."
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Hypnosis in Organized Sports, 2004.
An in-depth examination of the effectiveness of hypnosis in organized sports.
8,457 words (approx. 33.8 pages), 43 sources, MLA, AU$ 261.95
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This paper looks at the use of sports hypnosis in organized sports, its theoretical background, its methods of application and, paramount, its effectiveness. This is undertaken through the use of a literature review and through the presentation and assessment of two case studies. The issue of the actual nature of hypnosis is discussed, followed by a discussion about the hypnotic experience, and, briefly, the various uses of hypnosis. The use of hypnosis in sports is then discussed, with a review of relevant literature, and an in-depth look at the two case studies of athletes who were helped by hypnosis.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
What is Hypnosis?
Changes in the Brain During Hypnosis
Uses of Hypnosis
Chapter 2. Literature Review: Uses of Hypnosis in Organized Sports
Heart Centered Hypnosis: An Overview
Case Studies
Chapter 3. Discussion
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"Sport psychologists are interested in how participation in sport, exercise, and physical activity may enhance personal development and well-being throughout an individuals life: one psychological model followed by sport psychologists is that athletic performance has three parts: physical preparation, technical skill, and psychological readiness (Liberty Science Center, 2004). This model suggests that if any of the above areas are neglected, athletic performance will decline, and psychological preparation is the one component that is most often neglected by athletes and coaches (Liberty Science Center, 2004). Sport psychology provides the basis for understanding and influencing the underlying thought processes and attitudes that will ultimately determine the performance of individuals involved in sport and exercise activities (Liberty Science Center, 2004)."
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Hypnosis, 2006.
This well-researched paper examines the history of hypnosis while also discussing its benefits and uses in treating psychological disorders.
2,134 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 96.95
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This paper traces the roots of hypnosis to the 18th century when it was first used by Austrian Dr. Franz Anton Mesmer. This paper analyzes the various uses for hypnosis in curing and/or treating numerous disorders and conditions including convulsions, weight loss and even schizophrenia. This paper delves into the training and methods used in successful hypnosis. This paper details the benefits of hypnosis including cessation of smoking and dealing with diverse types of phobias. This paper examines the published research results pertaining to the effectiveness of hypnosis in managing physical pain such as osteoarthritis. This paper also discusses the morally negative aspects of hypnosis which can be both dangerous and highly unethical if not used as initially intended.
Table of Contents:
History
Methods and Training
Benefits of Hypnosis
Contraindications with Schizophrenia
The Research
Conclusion
References
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"Eye fixation is a method most commonly seen being practiced in movies where the hypnotist takes out a pocket-watch and swings it like a pendulum in front of the patient. This method is not very effective and a large number of people or patients do not get hypnotized using this method. However the concept is to get the patient to focus on the moving object with such a concentration that they disregard any other external stimuli. While the patient focuses on the object, the doctor, using a low soft tone talks to the patient. "The hypnotist says to his subject, 'Let your eyes focus oil some point on the wall. As you continue to stare, your eyelids could become heavy, so heavy that they may close, and you might feel more relaxed about going into trance whenever you are ready, either now or in a few moments'" (Don J. Feeney Jr., p.75). This puts the patient in a relaxed state. This method has now become obsolete but was used widely in the early days."
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Hypnosis, 2002.
A discussion of hypnosis, including a focus on the many aspects of it and how it is done.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 14 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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The following paper examines hypnosis. It discusses many aspects of this scientific mystery such as what exactly hypnosis is, how it is done, and the different stages that hypnosis has. Also discussed are the effects hypnosis has on the brain and body and its advantages and disadvantages.
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"Have you ever been to a hypnotist show? If you have than you would most likely agree that anyone who hasn't, is missing out. Who wouldn't want to watch friends and peers make a complete fool out of themselves on stage? You know the stories: pretending your in a rodeo, sunbathing at the beach, or even acting like you're a famous singer in a group like N'Sync or another celebrity such as Britney Spears. Seriously, if you've never seen a hypnotist show, it's worth your time. After the show ends and the laughs are over, questions always seem to stir about in your mind. Were they faking it, can they become "stuck" in hypnosis, could I be hypnotized? These are all really common questions and yes, there are answers. Chances are, the volunteers were not faking it."
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Hypnosis and Weight Reduction, 2002.
Discusses the concept of hypnosis and looks at hypnotherapy as an effective method of curing obesity and weight-related disorders.
3,652 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 147.95
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Hypnosis holds great promise in the treatment of weight-related disorders because it is one of the best tools available to open the repressed, subconscious, emotional experiences that are the very basis for the condition. This paper discusses how, striking at the very root of the problem, hypnosis offers a much better and safer therapy for weight-reduction than any other method.
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"We are at present in a fast moving world and the pressures to perform have drastically affected our health. The overly expectant lifestyles have resulted in a continuous build up of stress in the system, which often finds expression in the form of dangerous diseases or other unwelcome symptoms. In fact some of the leading physiologists ascribe the origin of as much as 80 % of the diseases to psychological disorders that are buried deep inside our minds. Over the last two decades there has been a significant improvement in the psychological treatment methods. People are increasingly exposed to relatively new forms of self-help systems right from, relaxation and visualization techniques to yoga, biofeedback and self-hypnosis. All these systems have powerful curative effects on depression, which is a predominant problem in our present day society. Hypnosis in particular, has evolved as a powerful technique which finds application in diverse medicinal fields and as one of the potent tools in the psychiatric domain."
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Forensic Hypnosis, 2004.
A review of the application of hypnosis to promote witnesses' recollections of a crime scene.
2,760 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 21 sources, APA, AU$ 139.95
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This paper is a literature review on forensic hypnosis, specifically when employed as a tool to promote witnesses' recollections of a crime scene. The paper cites the effective outcome of hypnosis as well as adverse consequences of inaccurate witness testimony.
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Hypnosis in Sport, 2004.
Talks about the growing recognition and popularity of hypnosis in sports.
1,081 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 14 sources, MLA, AU$ 54.95
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This paper looks at the growing awareness and recognition that hypnosis can be used to help athletes enhance athletic performance. The paper talks about some of the popular sports figures who say they have used hypnosis to help them achieve their successes in sports and reviews some of the literature available concerning the subject.
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"The popular media seems to have spent quite a bit of time covering hypnosis in sports, and a quick search of the Internet will reveal literally dozens, if not hundreds, of sites belonging to gurus promising greater sports achievment if one takes their self-hypnosis course. It has been suggested that Venus and Serena Williams use hypnosis to excel at tennis. Tiger Woods has stated that he uses imagery to perform his golf feats. Lesser-known athletes also claim greater results after hypnosis. Byron Wallien, who took one of the hypnosis courses offered online, said self-hypnosis helped him to win National Weight Lifting Championships and to break 11 weight-lifting records when he was 74 years old. Steve Born, a Race Across America participant, said that the self-hypnosis techniques he learned were his ?secret weapon.? (Jim Zinger Web site)"
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Models of Hypnosis, 2004.
An examination of the neo-dissociation model and socio-cognitive model of hypnosis.
915 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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Generally, there are two major models concerning hypnosis: the neo-dissociation model and the socio-cognitive model, both of which are used by hypno-therapists to achieve differing results in relation to the mental/emotional problems of the patient. This paper briefly examines and explains these two models.
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"According to Lesley Kuhn, the study or practice of hypnosis refers to ?a passive, trance-like state that resembles normal sleep during which perception and memory are altered? (1975), resulting in increased responsiveness to suggestion. The condition is usually induced by the monotonous repetition of words and gestures while the subject is completely relaxed. The susceptibility to hypnosis varies from person to person and is often used in some forms of psychotherapy as an adjunct to other techniques or psychoanalysis in order to gain access to the human subconscious mind or in behavior modification programs that are aimed at helping an individual to stop overeating, smoking or to end other unwanted behavior. At times, hypnosis is also used in medicine to help reduce pain and promote relaxation."
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Hypnosis in Psychotherapy, 1990.
This paper examines the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy: Definition, uses, purpose, theories of Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson and effectiveness.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 115.95
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" ... defines the term hypnosis as constituting ". . . a sleeplike state induced artificially by a hypnotist and characterized by greatly heightened suggestibility." The individual who is in a hypnotized state demonstrates an extreme responsiveness to those suggestions which are made by the hypnotist. ... as many of the early investigators have observed, paralyses, anesthesias, and hyperesthesias may be induced under hypnotic state. In fact, there have been several experiments in America and such countries as China and India as well as the United Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR) utilizing the hypnotic state in childbirth, surgery, and dentistry. In that the patient is relaxed and, therefore, more subject to suggestibility under hypnosis, the ... "
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Dissociation & Hypnosis, 1993.
Theories & research relating hypnosis & negative & positive psychological results of dissociation. Pathology, self-control, susceptibility and recommendations.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 17 sources, AU$ 150.95
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" Introduction
According to Pervin (1988), the psychiatric term "dissociation" refers to the segregation or separation of certain mental events (thoughts, beliefs, etc.) from conscious awareness. For example, Silon (1992) discussed the symptom of dissociation as a mechanism used by some children of incest as a survival strategy. In this regard, Silon noted that after the immediate use of dissociation for means of emotionally surviving the experience, and also in later years, those who have been sexually violated in childhood may manifest a dissociative state when they are unable to deal with life's demands.
Additionally, Silon stated that the coping mechanisms that accompany dissociation (e.g., splitting, detachment, denial) are integrated into the personality and may lead to the development.."
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Hypnosis in Medicine, 1992.
An analysis of the uses and effectiveness of hypnotism in pain reduction, healing and recovery from surgery.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 115.95
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"Hypnosis can be defined as "an artificially induced trance state in which the subject places his ego structure in the control of the hypnotist" (Rodin & Key, 1990, p. 544). In the trance state, the subject is open to the hypnotist's suggestions. Because of this, the hypnotist is able to guide the subject through imagery which is beneficial to the subject's well-being. The hypnotist is also able to guide the subject toward controlling his or her own physical and emotional processes. Because of these capabilities, hypnosis has a number of medical uses. In particular, hypnosis shows a great deal of potential as an alternative healing technique.
Hypnosis has been found effective in the treatment of many different types of illnesses. For example, it is useful in helping cancer patients visualize themselves becoming healthy..."
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Hypnosis & Addictions, 1993.
History, approaches & success of hypnotherapy in treating habits & disorders.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 115.95
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" Hypnosis
During the eighteenth century in France, Franz Anton Mesmer introduced an innovative method for treating physical illness that was to capture the interest and curiosity of both the scientific community and the general public. He believed that there was an invisible force permeating the universe which he could harness, accumulate in his body, and transmit to sick people with curative effects. This ability of the human body to interact with such an unknown force he called animal magnetism. The most important fact about Mesmer is that, despite an erroneous theory, he was able to effect both cures and ameliorations of illness that had defied the best attempts of orthodox practitioners of his period."
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The Role of Hypnosis in Treating Anxiety Disorders, 1994.
This paper evaluates five anxiety disorders and reviews literature on use and effectiveness of hypnotherapy as a treatment, focusing on phobias.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 15 sources, AU$ 150.95
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"The purpose of this paper was to evaluate the existing literature on the use of hypnotherapy for the treatment of anxiety disorders. Based on review and discussion of a representative sampling of the literature, it was concluded that the research is over-represented by phobic conditions and that there needed to be more studies of hypnotherapy with samples suffering from other forms of anxiety disorder.
It was also pointed out that phobic studies need to specifically target anxiety reduction and not just use hypnosis for conditions related to anxiety such as psychosomatic complaints. However, it was noted that despite the foregoing methodological/design problems as well as other problems ... "
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Resistance and Pain, 2003.
An analysis of the notion of resistance in light of the way chronic pain sufferers use narrative and objectification to resist pain and how chronic pain in turns resists political economic pressures.
2,745 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 120.95
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This paper uses Foucault?s work on biopower and governmentality to analyse chronic pain as a resistance to power/knowledge formations that express themselves in terms of control over the body. It attempts to analyse chronic pain by using three different notions of resistance. It looks at how chronic pain causes a contraction of the social world especially in situations of biomedical practice when the moral decision ?it?s all in your head? can often be made by doctors. It examines how this process resists speech (and thus resocialisation) by analysing the dialectical tension this resistance has with the stress, rage and the impulse that drives us to unsettle or confound the fixed order of things. It then explores the resistance that people have to the pain that they feel followed by rage for order.
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"Chronic pain confounds many of the concepts and methods used for its analysis, in part because of the privileging of certain spheres of analysis. This is noticeable in a set of assumptions that are part of both biomedical and western philosophical theory. This set of assumptions assumes a divide between mind and body; it assumes that diseases are universal biological or pyschophysiological entities resulting from somatic lesions and dysfunctions. These can produce signs of symptoms, and one must decode the cultural elements of patients systems in terms of their underlying somatic referents. If the symptoms do not fit this mould, then one is denied illness in the biomedical model."
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