Tim Brunson DCH

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The treatment of parasomnias with hypnosis: a 5-year follow-up study.

Posted At : March 25, 2008 8:21 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Mental Disorders


This study involves a replication and extension of a previous one reported by Hurwitz et al (1991) on the treatment of certain parasomnias with hypnosis.

METHODS: Thirty-six patients (17 females), mean age 32.7 years (range 6-71). Four were children aged 6 to 16. All had chronic, "functionally autonomous" (self-sustaining) parasomnias. All underwent 1 or 2 hypnotherapy sessions and were then followed by questionnaire for 5 years. RESULTS: Of the 36 patients, 45.4% were symptom-free or at least much improved at the 1-month follow-up, 42.2% at the 18-month follow-up, and 40.5% at the 5-year follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: One or 2 sessions of hypnotherapy might be an efficient first-line therapy for patients with certain types of parasomnias.

J Clin Sleep Med. 2007 Jun 15;3(4):369-73. Hauri PJ, Silber MH, Boeve BF. Sleep Disorders Center, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. hauri.peter@mayo.edu

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Susan Albers, Psy.D.

Posted At : March 25, 2008 4:52 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Who's Who


Dr. Susan Albers is a psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic Women's Health Center who specializes in relationship and weight issues. She is a College of Wooster graduate and obtained her masters and doctorate degree from the University of Denver. Susan completed her APA internship at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana and her post-doctoral fellowship at Stanford University in California.

Dr. Susan has researched and worked with a number of individuals struggling with eating disorders, body image and self esteem issues. She has a special interest in college students with mild, moderate and severe eating disorders. In addition to eating issues, she has experience treating mood problems, relationship issues and sexual concerns. Dr. Albers has been part of several multidisciplinary eating disorder treatment teams. Also, she is a member of the Academy of Eating Disorders and the American Psychological Association.

On a personal note, she enjoys spending time jogging/walking (she is a New York Marathon, Bolder Boulder 10K & the San Francisco half marathon finisher), traveling/exploring other cultures.

For more information visit www.EatingMindfully.com

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