The Use of Fractionation in Self-Hypnosis

The E2R (Emotion, regression, repair) method: A case study of this new pragmatic hypnotherapy technique

“…Since Erickson, many hypnotherapists have developed methods to facilitate therapeutic work in hypnosis. We can highlight JG Watkins and the affect bridge [19], Rossi with the four stages of the creative process in therapeutic hypnosis and the hand technique [27], Bonshtein and Torem with the forward affect bridge [20], Corydon Hammond with fractionation in self-hypnosis [41] Aaroz and the New Hypnosis [40], Abramowitz and the Roots and Evolution of Ego State Theory and Therapy [42], Moshe with "Back to the Future": A Powerful Age Regression Technique [43]. They have evaluated and diffused their concepts to the scientific community, advancing practices.…”

An introduction to the practice of clinical hypnosis.

“…Posthypnotic suggestions often prime certain responses in certain circumstances. For example, Hammond (1992) recommends the following format for posthypnotic suggestions: "When I feel _______, I will _________." Many different cues can be attached to posthypnotic suggestions that include visual cues (e.g., "When I see a person smoking, I will remind myself that smoking is bad for my health"), sounds ("Whenever I hear _____ on the radio, I will list five reasons to not smoke"), thoughts ("When I think I need to smoke, I will have an image of myself as a nonsmoker"), and physical sensations and emotions ("When I feel an urge to smoke, I will tell myself that the urge will pass").…”

Clinical self-hypnosis: Transformation and subjectivity.

“…The use of self-hypnosis to reduce pain has been documented by a variety of theorists (Barber, 1982;Crasilneck & Hall, 1985;Hilgard & Hilgard, 1975;Sacerdote, 1982). Finally, the use of tapes as an adjunct to self-hypnosis has been evaluated, with equivocal results (Hammond, 1987;Lieberman, Fishers, Thomas, & King, 1968;Paul & Trimble, 1970). The effectiveness of tapes has been confounded by the use of a variety of other techniques and procedures.…”