Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program

Course Descriptions

CH 520—Hypnosis: Clinical Applications

Prerequisite: Students should have a basic knowledge of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral theory.

This course will review the history, psychological research, and clinical applications of hypnosis. Historical controversies, related phenomena such as dissociation and suggestibility and the literature supporting its use for patients with a variety of medical and psychological problems will be presented. Psychological theory and other psychotherapeutic techniques will be integrated into the curriculum. Laboratory and didactic instruction in hypnotic technique and clinical use will train students to be competent practitioners in a variety of treatment settings. In addition to twice weekly, two hour classes, an extended (7 hour) Saturday session will be devoted to skill acquisition and the competent application of hypnotic technique. The course required and will review the following topics: History of Hypnosis; Charcot, Janet, and Dissociation; Hypnosis and Psychoanalysis; Memory, Suggestibility, and Forensic Applications; Application to Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating, Smoking, and other Habit Disorders, Application to Medical Problems such as Pain, Asthma, Surgical Intervention, Sleep, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Cancer.

Updated 10/1/07