International Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, ISSN 1927-1255 print, 1927-1263 online, Open Access
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Original Article

Volume 2, Number 2, December 2013, pages 61-67

Hypnosis in 53 Children With Anxiety Disorders, Nocturnal Enuresis, or Insomnia

Tables

Table 1. Medical Hypnosis Procedure
 
1. Therapist introduces self to child and parent
2. Assessment of the problem
3. Assessment of motivation and verbal agreement to attend several follow-up sessions and to practice self-hypnosis techniques at home.
4. Explanation and performance of the induction and relaxation phases using deep breathing techniques and visual imagery.
5. Deepening phase to facilitate hypnotic suggestion.
6. Gradual lightening phase until full alertness.
9. Post-hypnotic review of the session’s goals.
10. Re-enforcement of goals by telephone or e-mail.
11. Follow-up office visits and repeat of steps 4-9.
12. Long-term follow-up to learn what works or did not work with that child and others with similar presenting problems, done as part of our own internal quality assessment.

 

Table 2. Effectiveness of Hypnosis for Anxiety Disorders
 
Initial%Long term%
1: Poor630630
2: Fair315315
3: Good735735
4: Excellent420420
Grand total2010020100

 

Table 3. Self-Hypnosis Habits of Children Receiving Hypnotherapy for Anxiety Disorders
 
Row labelsNumber%
1: Daily210
2: A few times a week420
3: A few times a month210
4: Never1260
Grand total20100

 

Table 4. Effectiveness of Hypnosis for Nocturnal Enuresis
 
EffectivenessInitial%Long-term%
1: Poor212635
2: Fair42316
3: Good529741
4: Excellent635318
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Grand total179917100

 

Table 5. Self-Hypnosis Practice at Home of Children Receiving Hypnotherapy for Nocturnal Enuresis
 
1: Daily16
2: A few times a week212
3: A few times a month318
4: Never1164
Grand total17100

 

Table 6. Effectiveness of hypnotherapy for delayed sleep onset disorder
 
EffectivenessInitial%Long term%
0: not answered0016
1: Poor531531
2: Fair531425
3: Good319212
4: Excellent319425
Grand total161001699