Citation

Alladin A. Am. J. Clin. Hypn. 2016; 59(1): 24-46.

Affiliation

Foothills Medical Centre , Calgary , Alberta , Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis)

DOI

10.1080/00029157.2016.1163662

PMID

27196009

Abstract

Although anxiety disorders on the surface may appear simple, they often represent complex problems that are compounded by underlying factors. For these reasons, treatment of anxiety disorders should be individualized. This article describes cognitive hypnotherapy, an individual comprehensive treatment protocol that integrates cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and hypnotic strategies in the management of anxiety disorders. The treatment approach is based on the self-wounds model of anxiety disorders, which provides the rationale for integrating diverse strategies in the psychotherapy for anxiety disorders. Due to its evidence-based and integrated nature, the psychotherapy described here provides accuracy, efficacy, and sophistication in the formulation and treatment of anxiety disorders. This model can be easily adapted to the understanding and treatment of other emotional disorders.

Language: en