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Rational self-directed hypnotherapy : a therapeutic intervention for major depression McBride, Maureen L.
Abstract
The efficacy of a rational hypnotherapeutic intervention for unipolar major depression is the focus of this study. Based on a single subject research design, the participant was asked to complete pre-therapy, during and post-therapy assessments of depression, anger and dysfunctional attitudes. Pre-therapy testing, to collect a baseline measure, was conducted two weeks prior to therapy, and therapy lasted 12 weeks. Post-therapy measures were taken one week after therapy, and a follow-up assessment was done six months post therapy. The intervention was comprised of progressive relaxation, guided imagery, and cognitive restructuring and behavioral rehearsal based on the A-B-C-D-E paradigm. The participant examined his self-defeating or irrational thoughts in critical incidents and his subjective emotional and behavioral reactions. He was then asked to substitute his own more rational thoughts in the same situation. Post-therapy results from the assessment devices and self-reports demonstrated significant improvement in all areas. Following the rational hypnotherapeutic intervention, the participant showed decreased symptoms of depression, decreased dysfunctional attitudes and decreased anger and irritation. He also reported subjective feelings of emotional well-being. This improvement was maintained in the six-month follow-up. Rational Self-Directed Hypnotherapy is shown to be an effective, relatively short term intervention that encourages the client to play an active role in finding new ways to successfully deal with problems, and accept control over his/her own life.
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Rational self-directed hypnotherapy : a therapeutic intervention for major depression
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University of British Columbia
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| Date Issued |
1994
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| Description |
The efficacy of a rational hypnotherapeutic
intervention for unipolar major depression is the focus of
this study.
Based on a single subject research design, the
participant was asked to complete pre-therapy, during and
post-therapy assessments of depression, anger and
dysfunctional attitudes. Pre-therapy testing, to collect a
baseline measure, was conducted two weeks prior to therapy,
and therapy lasted 12 weeks. Post-therapy measures were
taken one week after therapy, and a follow-up assessment was
done six months post therapy.
The intervention was comprised of progressive
relaxation, guided imagery, and cognitive restructuring and
behavioral rehearsal based on the A-B-C-D-E paradigm. The
participant examined his self-defeating or irrational
thoughts in critical incidents and his subjective emotional
and behavioral reactions. He was then asked to substitute
his own more rational thoughts in the same situation.
Post-therapy results from the assessment devices and
self-reports demonstrated significant improvement in all
areas. Following the rational hypnotherapeutic
intervention, the participant showed decreased symptoms of
depression, decreased dysfunctional attitudes and decreased
anger and irritation. He also reported subjective feelings
of emotional well-being. This improvement was maintained in
the six-month follow-up.
Rational Self-Directed Hypnotherapy is shown to be an
effective, relatively short term intervention that
encourages the client to play an active role in finding new
ways to successfully deal with problems, and accept control
over his/her own life.
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eng
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| Date Available |
2009-02-25
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Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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For non-commercial purposes only, such as research, private study and education. Additional conditions apply, see Terms of Use https://open.library.ubc.ca/terms_of_use.
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| DOI |
10.14288/1.0054044
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University of British Columbia
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| Graduation Date |
1994-05
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| Scholarly Level |
Graduate
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