NOVEMBER 1998, VOLUME 26, NUMBER 2, Abstract 5

HYPNOSIS IN THE TREATMENT OF SEVERE ANXIETY

Noelene Brown, Psychologist

This case demonstrates the use of hypnosis for the treatment of severe anxiety in a 50-year-old woman. It highlights the benefits of hypnosis as an adjunct to mainstream therapies, particularly illustrating how much can be achieved at an unconscious level without the therapist knowing the content.