application of the self-concordance model with hypnosis in the treatment of a phobia of medical procedures: A case study, The

American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, Apr 2005

Pearce, M. (2004). The application of the self-concordance model with hypnosis in the treatment of a phobia of medical procedures: A case study. Australian Journal of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, 25(1), 31-35. Hypnosis is used to treat a specific phobia of medical procedures. A case study of a client wishing to attend the birth of his child is presented in light of the self-concordance model.

Therapy for both client and clinician may become more successful if the client's core values can be aligned to autonomous motivation thus enhancing the therapeutic outcome.