Compare And Contrast Psychodynamic And Cognitive Behavioural Therapies

'Meta-analyses have established that different psychotherapies have different outcomes. Cognitive-behavioural therapies are significantly more effective than psychodynamic therapies, and their superiority increases when long-term follow-up is assessed. Hypnosis enhances the efficacy of both psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy'. (Kirsch, 1996)

Clinical Hypnosis is natural and safe.

Hypnosis is essentially a cognitive (thought) process. It is a natural process which we all have engaged in, many times throughout our lives. An everyday example is reading a book, imagining a scene, becoming so focused on the images that you disregard what is happening around you. This often happens when driving or when watching a film etc. Other
The term non-conscious is used to refer to processes, which are not mediated by conscious awareness. We are referring to processes that one carries out automatically, they are thus well rehearse and practiced; therefore, the processes are not currently in consciously awareness. For example; driving a car, riding a bicycle, carrying out a habit or daily routine etc. The activity and thought processes behind it, are well rehearsed and practiced consequently, they have become non-conscious. The thoughts and behaviours are conducted automatically and therefore frequently do not come to conscious
Concluding from psychological investigation, those who respond well to hypnosis are those who have an active, strong mind and are capable of imagination. In principal, anyone can be hypnotised. Anyone can be hypnotised because we all have the ability to use our imagination. It is noteworthy to mention, that anyone can learn how to enhance his or her ability with instruction, guidance and a little practice. Hypnosis has the potential to have a powerful impact in your life, alleviating symptoms resulting in positive lasting changes in the way you construct your personal and interpersonal