An investigation of the feasibility of Mindfulness-Based Hypnotherapy for stress and anxiety.
| dc.contributor.advisor | Elkins, Gary Ray, 1952- | |
| dc.creator | Olendzki, Nicholas A. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2016-09-08T19:37:53Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2016-09-08T19:37:53Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2016-08 | |
| dc.date.issued | 2016-08-01 | |
| dc.date.submitted | August 2016 | |
| dc.date.updated | 2016-09-08T19:37:54Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs have shown considerable promise for reducing anxiety and stress. However, group mindfulness interventions often involve 8 weekly 2 hour sessions and a one-day retreat, and mindfulness interventions have not generally been shown to be superior to alternative treatments. It is theoretically possible that hypnosis can be used to deliver a mindfulness-based intervention, reducing the total time required for sessions while maintaining or enhancing treatment gains. However, the feasibility of a mindfulness-based hypnotherapy intervention is not yet known since no feasibility studies have been conducted. The purpose of the present investigation was to evaluate the feasibility of implementing Mindfulness-Based Hypnotherapy (MBH), a novel intervention for anxiety and stress. Forty-two students with elevated stress levels participated in the study, and were randomly assigned to either MBH or waitlist control conditions. MBH participants each completed an eight-week intervention with each session lasting approximately one hour. Feasibility of the intervention was determined by participant satisfaction, treatment adherence, and a low rate of significant adverse events attributable to the intervention. Treatment effect outcomes were determined by measures of perceived stress, distress, and mindfulness. Hypnotizability was explored as a potential moderator as measured by the Elkins Hypnotizability Scale (EHS). Results indicated significant and large decreases in perceived stress and distress, and significant, large increases in mindfulness, self-compassion, spirituality, and meaning in life. Although further research is needed, the results of this study indicate that Mindfulness-Based Hypnotherapy is a feasible intervention that holds considerable promise as a treatment for stress and psychological distress. | |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2104/9862 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.rights.accessrights | Worldwide access. | |
| dc.rights.accessrights | Access changed 10/7/19. | |
| dc.subject | Mindfulness. Hypnosis. Hypnotherapy. Stress. Anxiety. Intervention. RCT. Randomized controlled trial. | |
| dc.title | An investigation of the feasibility of Mindfulness-Based Hypnotherapy for stress and anxiety. | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| dc.type.material | text | |
| local.embargo.lift | 2021-08-01 | |
| local.embargo.terms | 2021-08-01 | |
| thesis.degree.department | Baylor University. Dept. of Psychology & Neuroscience. | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | Baylor University | |
| thesis.degree.level | Doctoral | |
| thesis.degree.name | Psy.D. |
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