Syntax-derived confusion in hypnosis

Shlomo Mendlovic; Adiel Doron; Avraham Hrshfeld

doi:10.1002/ch.147

Syntax-derived confusion in hypnosis

Shlomo Mendlovic^*, Adiel Doron, Avraham Hrshfeld

^*Corresponding author for this work

Psychiatry

Shalvata Mental Health Center

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Abstract

The confusion technique is based upon statements that are meaningful in themselves but nonsensical in the context in which they are spoken. We describe a modification of this technique. Through unanticipated alterations in syntax, rhythm or content the patient's attention is diverted and then refocused on specific themes that are beneficial for induction or hypnotherapy. Due to its subtlety, this modification may be effective also in low-susceptible subjects.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	32-35
Number of pages	4
Journal	Contemporary Hypnosis
Volume	16
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/ch.147
State	Published - 1999

Keywords

Confusion technique
Hypnosis
Induction phase
Rhythm
Syntactic changes

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