Tim Brunson DCH

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The use of online resources in the treatment of three cases of simple phobia.

Posted At : February 14, 2013 2:09 PM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Mental Disorders


Numerous creative methods have been developed to incorporate computer technology into cognitive behavior therapy for anxiety disorders. In contrast, little has been written about the role that computer technology might play in therapy with hypnosis. This article is an exploration of some basic ways that clinicians can use images from computer search engines and YouTube to enhance exposure therapy for phobias. These adaptations may be particularly useful for the subgroup of patients who have difficulty re-creating and experiencing vivid and compelling aversive imagery in hypnosis, and consequently are reluctant to pursue in vivo exposure. Three cases are presented that illustrate ways in which computer images of fear inducing stimuli can be used with traditional permissive hypnosis to amplify exposure therapy.

Am J Clin Hypn. 2012 Oct;55(2):174-83. Spiegel SB. shaspi@gmail.com

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Virtual reality exposure therapy and hypnosis for flying phobia in a treatment-resistant patient:...

Posted At : February 14, 2013 2:05 PM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Mental Disorders


Full title: Virtual reality exposure therapy and hypnosis for flying phobia in a treatment-resistant patient: a case report. Flying phobia is a problem that affects a significant portion of the population. There are a number of therapeutic approaches but no one is universally accepted as the gold standard. One therapy is hypnosis. A recent addition to the armamentarium is virtual reality exposure (VRE) therapy. Both therapies are short-term and compare favorably to in vivo desensitization. Heretofore a combination of both approaches has not been reported. This article presents a case of a 50-year phobia to flying that was refractory to traditional methods including pharmacotherapy, systematic desensitization, and cognitive behavioral therapy but was successfully treated using VRE therapy and hypnosis as the primary modalities. This treatment was supplemented by other approaches. The rationale for this multimodal therapy and possible mechanisms involved are discussed.

Am J Clin Hypn. 2012 Oct;55(2):168-73. Hirsch JA. josephhirsch1@me.com

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