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General Considerations about the Contraindications of Hypnotherapy.

Listed are some general considerations when using Hypno-therapy;

Many practitioners come from a 3 angle assessment;

1. Physical
2. Psychological
3. Environmental.

Patients History takes this structure;

• Any history of nervous illness’s with patient and their family.
• Any evidence of anxiety? And how extreme? – Scaling 1 – 10.
• Depression? (Particularly endogenous or bi –polar)
• Addictions Inc’ smoking, alcohol, shopping, food, etc…?
• Medication?*
• Effects of patient’s issue upon their family? Attitudes and opinions.
• Previous treatments and attempts?

*When a patient is on any of the following;

Anti- depressant medication or
Anxiolytic
Night sedation.

Always encourage patient to discuss their withdrawal with their Doctor or General Prescriber before stopping.

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Dawn Pugh Therapy expert.

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