Hypnosis as a Therapeutic Technique for Use by School Psychologists

Abstract

Hypnotherapy is now an acceptable technique used by school psychologists in the UK. This paper looks at the rapid growth of interest over the last decade and offers a working definition of hypnosis avoiding the theoretical controversies. An overview of hypnosis with children is provided together with a description of a structured treatment approach using guided imagery which can be used with more resistant children to deal with a wide range of problems. Case studies are discussed.