Hypnosis Fundamentals

Conjoint 554
Spring 2010
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:20 p.m., T474 Health Sciences

Instructor

Barbara S. McCann, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Mental Health Counseling and Hypnosis Endowed Chair
email: mccann@u.washington.edu


Phone: 206-744-4544

Announcements

To receive an add code for this course, please contact Stephanie Shushan at: shushan@u.washington.edu


Guest Faculty

Cora Collette Breuner, MD, MPH
Associate Professor
Adolescent Medicine Section
Department of Pediatrics
Children's Hospital and Medical Center
Cora.Breuner@seattlechildrens.org

David R. Patterson, Ph.D.
Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine
Staff Psychologist, University of Washington Burn Center
Harborview Medical Center
davepatt@u.washington.edu

Ronald Schneeweiss, MBChB
Professor, Family Medicine
sron@u.washington.edu

Thomas W. Wall Ph.D., ABPP
Associate Professor
Clinical Psychology
Seattle Pacific University
twall@u.washington.edu


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Course Schedule, Speakers, and Readings

March 31, 2010
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Schneeweiss

Introduction - What is Hypnosis - History of Hypnosis - Myths and Misconceptions

Notes from this lecture *NEWLY ADDED 4/12/2010*

Demonstrations

Reading:

1. Mutter, C. B. (1998). History of hypnosis. In Hammond, D.C., Hypnotic Induction & Suggestion (pp.10-12). Chicago: American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

2. Wall, T. W., (1991). Ethics: The royal road to legitimacy. American Journal of Clinical�Hypnosis, 34(2), 73-78.

3. Millet, M.G. (Adapted by R. Schneeweiss; 2004). What is hypnosis?

4. Stewart, J.H. (2005). Hypnosis in contemporary medicine. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 80: 511-524.

April 7, 2010
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McCann

Definitions - The Structure of Hypnotic Sessions - Inductions - Suggestion Structures - Hypnotic Phenomena - Ethical Considerations

Slides

Demonstrations
Practice in Structuring Suggestions
Induction Practice in Dyads

Reading:

1. Barber, J. (1998). When hypnosis causes trouble. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 46, 157-170.

2. Hammond, D.C. (1998). Principles of induction & suggestion. In Hammond, D.C., Hypnotic Induction & Suggestion (pp.17-19). Chicago: American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

3. Yapko, M.D. (1995). Hypnotic phenomena and their inductions. In Essentials of Hypnosis, New York: Brunner/Mazel.

4. Sample induction scripts: Arm Levitation, Catalepsy, Eye Fixation, and Progressive Relaxation.�In Hammond, D.C., Hypnotic Induction & Suggestion. Chicago: American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

April 14, 2010
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McCann

Slides (Added 4-14-2010)

Further Lessons on Hypnotic Suggestions and Observing the Hypnotic Subject

Practice in small groups

Reading:

1. M. Yapko (2003).� Chapter 18: "Hypnotic Patterns Commonly Employed in Psychotherapy," in Trancework: An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis.� New York: Brunner-Routledge.

2. M. Yapko (2001).� "Focusing on the Future."� In Treating Depression with Hypnosis: Integrating Cognitive-Behavioral and Strategic Approaches.� Philadelphia: Brunner-Routledge.

3. Kroger, W.S. (1977). Clinical observations and management of various depths of hypnosis. In Kroger, W.S., Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (pp. 53-56). Revised Second Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

4. . Kroger, W.S. (1977). Deepening technics. In Kroger, W.S., Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (pp. 81-84). Revised Second Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

April 21, 2010***Rate this session (survey available after class)***

McCann

Hypnotizability

Slides (added 4-21-2010)

Demonstration

Reading

April 28, 2010
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McCann

Conversational methods of induction and deepening

Practice in small groups

Reading:

1. Hammond, D.C. (1998). Utilization & individualization in hypnosis. In Hammond, D.C., Hypnotic Induction & Suggestion (pp. 83-89). Chicago: American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

2. Hammond, D.C. (1998). Types of Hypnotic Suggestions. In Hammond, D.C., Hypnotic Induction & Suggestion (pp. 107-112). Chicago: American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

May 5, 2010***Rate this session (survey available after class)***

Tom Wall, Ph.D.

Dissociation

Reading:

1. Cardena, E. (1994).� The domain of dissociation.� In S.J. Lynn and J.W. Rhue (Eds.), Dissociation: Clinical and Theoretical Perspectives.� New York: Guilford. (pp. 15-31).

2. Hilgard, E.R. (1994).� Neodissociation theory.� In S.J. Lynn and J.W. Rhue (Eds.), Dissociation: Clinical and Theoretical Perspectives.� New York: Guilford. (pp. 32-51).

May 12, 2010
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McCann

Hypnosis in Psychotherapy - Hypnosis in the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety disorders - Formulating the Hypnotic Metaphor

Demonstration

Reading: Review readings by Yapko from 4/14/2010

1. Bates, B.L. (1993). Individual differences in response to hypnosis. In J.W. Rhue, S.J. Lynn, & I. Kirsch (Eds.), Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis.� Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

May 19, 2010***Rate this session (survey available after class)***  NOTE: Dr. Bruener will speak on June 2nd

Cora Collette Breuner, MD, MPH

Hypnosis with Children and Adolescents - Video: "No Fears, No Tears;" Leora Kuttner, Vancouver BC; - Children with Cancer

Demonstration

Reading:

1. Richardson, J., Smith, J.E., McCall, G., Pilkington, K. (2006). Hypnosis for procedure-related pain and distress in pediatric cancer patients: A systematic review of effectiveness and methodology related to hypnosis interventions. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 31: 70-84.

May 26, 2010
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Dave Patterson, Ph.D.

Hypnosis in Pain and Rehabilitation

Practice in small groups

Reading:

1. Patterson, D.R., Everett, J.J., Burns, G.L., & Marvin, J.A. (1992). Hypnosis for the treatment of burn pain. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 60, 713-717.

2. Jensen, M. & Patterson, D.R. (2006).� Hypnotic treatment of chronic pain.� Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 29, 95-124.

3. Holroyd, J., (1996). Hypnosis treatment of clinical pain: Understanding why hypnosis is useful. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 44, 33-51.

June 2, 2010
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McCann

Final Thoughts

Movie night: Hypnosis Classics

Reflections Paper Due June 9, 2010