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Sherwin Yaffe, MD
Staff Psychiatrist Western Mental Health Institute, Bolivar,TN Approved Consultant American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

Tuesday, November 3 05:45- 07:00 p.m.
263 - So Just What is Hypnosis Anyway? Hypnotherapy 101 Plain and Simple CAM PT
1.25 credits - Room: Breakers IJ
Sherwin Yaffe, MD, Staff Psychiatrist Western Mental Health Institute, Bolivar,TN Approved Consultant American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

This introductory lecture will review the history of Hypnosis and its use in medical and psychiatric conditions. Common misconceptions about Hypnosis will be discussed as well as an introduction to hypnotic phenomena. Lastly, vignettes will be presented demonstrating the application of Hypnosis in several clinical conditions.

Upon the Completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Discuss the common misconceptions about Hypnosis with patients and clients and to present the use of Hypnosis in such a way that will set the stage for a more successful outcome with this modality.
  2. Use an understanding of the hypnotic phenomena and suggestibility tests to decide if Hypnosis may be a useful intervention for a given patient or client.
  3. List the clinical uses of Hypnosis and to be able to apply this therapy to a wide range of medical, psychiatric, and psychotherapeutic settings.

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