Mindful Hypnotherapy to Reduce Stress and Increase Mindfulness: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Olendzki, Nicholas; Elkins, Gary; Slonena, Elizabeth E.; Hung, Julia T.; Rhodes, Joshua R

doi:10.1080/00207144.2020.1722028

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“…In everyday life, metaphorical language is a tool that is able to promote and guide thought processes and to activate cognitive maps for problem solving [ 60 ]. From a therapeutic point of view, metaphorical discourses represent a cornerstone of Ericksonian and Neo-Ericksonian Hypnotic Psychotherapy; for example, a recent study demonstrated the effectiveness of Mindful Hypnotherapy to reduce stress and create mindfulness [ 61 ].…”

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Short-Term Effects of Forest Therapy on Mood States: A Pilot Study

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Albanese

Antonelli

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Immersion in forest environments was shown to produce beneficial effects to human health, in particular psychophysical relaxation, leading to its growing recognition as a form of integrative medicine. However, limited evidence exists about the statistical significance of the effects and their association with external and environmental variables and personal characteristics. This experimental study aimed to substantiate the very concept of forest therapy by means of the analysis of the significance of its effects on the mood states of anxiety, depression, anger and confusion. Seven forest therapy sessions were performed in remote areas and a control one in an urban park, with participants allowed to attend only one session, resulting in 162 psychological self-assessment questionnaires administered before and after each session. Meteorological comfort, the concentration of volatile organic compounds in the forest atmosphere and environmental coherence were identified as likely important external and environmental variables. Under certain conditions, forest therapy sessions performed in remote sites were shown to outperform the control session, at least for anxiety, anger and confusion. A quantitative analysis of the association of the outcomes with personal sociodemographic characteristics revealed that only sporting habits and age were significantly associated with the outcomes for certain psychological domains.

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Short-Term Effects of Forest Therapy on Mood States: A Pilot Study

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Albanese

Antonelli

et al. 2021

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“…Therefore, it is critical to determine the effective factors in controlling high stress. Many studies in the literature focus on mindfulness (Hede, 2017;Olendzki et al, 2020;Sagui-Henson et al, 2018) and problem-solving skills (Chew-Graham et al, 2003;Gupta et al, 2015) and their effects on stress. However, the possible effects of stress on mindfulness and problem-solving skills were not examined sufficiently.…”

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Mindfulness, Problem-solving Skills and Academic Achievement: Do Perceived Stress Levels Matter?

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2022

Kuramsal Eğitimbilim

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This study examines the relationship between higher education students' perceived stress levels, and their problem solving skills, awareness levels and academic achievement. Also, the mediating role of mindfulness levels and problem-solving skills on the association between perceived stress level and academic achievement was investigated. The research was designed according to the correlational research design, one of the quantitative research methods. The participants of the study consisted of 938 higher education students. For data collection, three different questionnaires were administered to the participants. In addition, the personal information form prepared by the researcher was used to obtain the students' demographic characteristics and grade point averages (GPA). The results showed that there was a significant negative relationship between perceived stress levels of higher education students and their mindfulness, problem solving skills, and academic achievement. Also, it was found that mindfulness and problem-solving skills had a mediating role in the association between perceived stress level and academic achievement. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that mindfulness-based approaches and problem-solving skills are important for higher education students to reduce their stress levels and increase academic success. The limitations and recommendations for future research are discussed.

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“…Consistent with Yapko's observations (Yapko, 2020(Yapko, , 2011 this special issue includes a randomized clinical study of the integration of mindfulness and hypnotherapy to reduce stress and increase mindfulness (Olendzki, Elkins, Slonena, Hung, & Rhodes, 2020). This empirical study of Mindful Hypnotherapy (Elkins & Olendzki, 2019) provides support for feasibility and benefit in stress management and ability to increase mindfulness.…”

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Contemplative Practices and Hypnosis: Emerging Perspectives and Future Directions

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2020

International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis

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A distinctive feature common to many contemplative practices is a focus of attention and procedure of induction toward achieving an altered state of consciousness. In recent years, practices like mindfulness have become increasingly popular, and there has been increased interest in the relationship between hypnosis and mindfulness-based practices as well as other contemplative practices including meditation, music, and spirituality. However, questions remain such as: What are the similarities and differences between hypnosis and mindfulness/other contemplative practices?; What is the role of suggestion in mindfulness-based interventions?; Do some contemplative practices have hypnotic-like aspects in their application?; What is the role of words, images, and intentions in contemplative practices?; Can hypnosis be integrated with music and spiritual practices for beneficial effects? This special issue includes eight articles that provide insights and empirical research into contemplative practices and hypnosis. Emerging perspectives and future directions for research and practice are presented.

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Mindful Hypnotherapy to Reduce Stress and Increase Mindfulness: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Cited by 32 publications

References 36 publications

Short-Term Effects of Forest Therapy on Mood States: A Pilot Study

Short-Term Effects of Forest Therapy on Mood States: A Pilot Study

Mindfulness, Problem-solving Skills and Academic Achievement: Do Perceived Stress Levels Matter?

Contemplative Practices and Hypnosis: Emerging Perspectives and Future Directions

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