Roy,

Try getting in touch with the National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute

They probably can refer you to experienced clinicians.

Werner

http://www.nphti.net

In the pediatric hospital of Rennes, nurses and doctors are trained in medical ericksonian hypnosis in the emergency room and for children with hematological diseases. Hypnosis is a very good tool for improving physicaĺ and psychological well-being (and thus well-being of parents and health professionals).

In my opinion, you may begin to improve doctors and nurses communication skills. It´s shorter (3 days vs 10 days/hypnosis) and very effective. It´s the way we actually follow.

Sure, you have to follow that very good idea.

I have enjoyed helping children with hypnosis for pain ,anxiety, and other issues such as trichotillomania.  There are a surprising number of organizations that offer training in hypnosis with only a few of them that are scientifically based.  You will want to take workshops from either the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis or the Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis.  I also highly recomend the following book by Lawrence Sugarman: http://www.amazon.com/Therapeutic-Hypnosis-Children-Adolescents-Second-ebook/dp/B00FOQY5CO/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

and this is another classic: http://www.amazon.com/Hypnosis-Hypnotherapy-Children-Fourth-Daniel-ebook/dp/B007ZZCQXW/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1427233022&sr=1-2&keywords=daniel+kohen

Hi Roy,

I developed a technology known as Virtual Reality Hypnosis (VRH). We have completed clinical trials in children, aged 4-12 years, in a hospital ED, and demonstrated significant reductions in both pain and anxiety. We have also completed a trial in children aged 12-18 years of age, at Shriners hospital Cincinnati Ohio USA (burns unit), and demonstrated significant reductions in anxiety in this group as well.

The technology is very easy to use, portable, and does not require any real expertise in hypnosis. The other advantage is that each patient receives exactly the same audio-visual presentation, and the efficacy of the hypnosis is not dependant on the hypnotist or their mood etc.

Let me know if you would like further information.

Regards Colin 

Hi Roy,

Sorry I should have added this link to a media report from a burns unit. 

http://www.virtualmedicine.com.au/PressMedia.php

Regards Colin.

Hi Colin,

Ok for Virtual Reality

Can you explain us Virtual Reality HYPNOSIS

All the Best

Phil

Hi Phillppe,

It is essentially pre-recorded hypnosis in a virtual reality environment. Essentially, we have an audiovisual presentation, and embed various hypnosis and other psychology methods into the audio visual material. This may include traditional hypnosis, dualism, visual and verbal metaphors, photic stimulation, CBT and many other techniques - depending upon the audio-visual material being presented. The verbal message is effectively subliminalised by the other material.  In one study using EEG, we found that 30% of subjects were highly hypnotisable compared to the 10% that is reportedly expected in the general population. 

Regards Colin.

Reasurance yes, but hypnosis not in children, but  I did try and used a smidgin of 'pigeon' as a 5th year Medical Student in PNG, but unlike the Medical Assistant with whom I worked and he could do gland biopsies and suturing under hypnosis, I had to supplement my 'pigeon with a touch of local anaesthesia!

Roy, Congratulations on your research endeavors, particularly for this group of children who desperately need assistance in managing and altering pain, anxiety, fear and other sensations and emotions.

As co-founder and co-director of the U.S. National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute (NPHTI = nifty!) (www.NPHTI.org), I can highly recommend some of our faculty who specialize in the use of clinical hypnosis for inpatient pediatric patients experiencing pain and anxiety.  Most notably: Dr. Leora Kuttner, PhD, Clnical Professor, Pediatrics, BC Childrens' Hospital, Vancouver.  

If interested in pediatric-specific hypnosis skills training, NPTHI welcomes licensed pediatric clinicians with advanced degrees, for a 3-day intensive workshop w/ extensive experiential learning.  October 15-17, 2015 in Minneapolis, MN. USA.  See attached Brochure for details about our faculty, curriculum, and registration information. 

As a clinical child and adolescent psychologist and pediatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in self-regulation of pediatric anxiety, fear, stress and mind-body conditions while combining clinical hypnosis with CBT, biofeedback, mindfulness, and other integrative approaches.  My publications in this area may be of help to you. My 45 year clinical background ranges from inpatient tertiary care settings, to clinics and private practice. I would be happy to talk with you further.

See links below.  Kind regards, 

Pamela Kaiser, PhD, CPNP; Former Associate Clinical Professor, Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, Medical School, Menlo Park, CA

http://www.NPHTI.org)

http://[email protected]

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Hello Roy, sorry your question was some time ago now but I just saw it.  Children are very susceptible  to hypnotic suggestions - in my experience one does not even have to 'do' a conventional induction as such... getting them to imagine something from above, on a TV, etc. can be very influential - it is a matter of absorption, perhaps dissociation too.  I have used such techniques for young children with a needle phobia, pain mgt, etc. in conjunction with any other cognitive or behavioural strategies relevant to the circumstance  Of course, this brings into question -which element was effective however, clinically all seem to inter rate.  Best wishes in dealing with your young patients. Kate