Hypnosis as an adjunct to habit reversal in the treatment of chronic facial motor tics
This case study describes the treatment of a 52-year-old woman for two facial motor tics. Treatment was centred around "habit reversal," a behavioural approach which is supported by the bulk of psychotherapy outcome research. Hypnosis was included as part of the treatment plan because th...
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Australian Society of Hypnosis Ltd.
2002
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/42019 |
| Summary: | This case study describes the treatment of a 52-year-old woman for two facial motor tics. Treatment was centred around "habit reversal," a behavioural approach which is supported by the bulk of psychotherapy outcome research. Hypnosis was included as part of the treatment plan because the client had expectations for a positive therapeutic outcome from this technique and it was felt that it might enhance various components of the habit reversal package. After two sessions the client reported a significant reduction in the frequency of tics. Issues associated with the intervention are discussed. |
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