PY673 Clinical Use of Hypnosis (1 cr.)

This class provides an introduction to the basic concepts of hypnosis, corrects misconceptions about hypnosis, and presents the more common uses of hypnosis in the practice of psychology.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Develop basic skills in inducing a state of hypnosis in a cooperative subject, including the demonstration of two or more induction techniques.
2. Implement methods of inducing self-hypnosis.
3. Understand the application of hypnosis in the fields of psychotherapy, habit control, pain management and relaxation.
4. Apply hypnosis to chosen areas of interest.