Power in the hypnotic relationship: Therapeutic or abusive?

David P. Walling; Ruth E. Levine

doi:10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1997.51.1.67

Power in the hypnotic relationship: Therapeutic or abusive?

David P. Walling
, Ruth E. Levine

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Abstract

The use of hypnosis contains an undue power differential, sometimes perceived as an ability of the hypnotist to control the subject. This article explores the controversy regarding issues of power and control in the hypnotic relationship, including benefits and drawbacks in therapeutic outcome, and implications for hypnosis training.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	67-76
Number of pages	10
Journal	American Journal of Psychotherapy
Volume	51
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1997.51.1.67
State	Published - 1997

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