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to define their look and give suggestions.
Hypnotic induction may also include the progressive
muscle relaxation (PMR). Hypnosis can
be used in a variety of ways to (1) reduce the provision
stress, (2) to develop coping strategies,
and (3) block or manipulate the experience
of pain. The literature suggests that hypnosis
can be tailored to individual needs, interests,
and developmental level of child.15 If
the subject responds to hypnotic suggestions
generally indicate that hypnosis has
induced.16 In clinical practice, hypnotic
can be tailored to each child, incorporating
interests, and using
language appropriate for their age. For example,
direct hypnotic used for proposal
a young child undergoing an LP can be
'' We will do some powerful magic now. first
you should do your lower back to go to bed
for a few minutes. I'll show you how to do
it. I'll put my hand right in your back and
help you feel sleepy and numb. soft and
drowsiness.'' 17
Children can be taught self-hypnosis because
This has the potential to facilitate self
symptoms, thus providing a sense of
self-efficacy and mastery over pain and agony.
Active participation in the care of a
been shown to have an additional benefit
therapeutic effect of childhood cancer
patients.18
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Hypnotic ability is a trait that remains stable
Over the years, and 19 may be partly genetically
determined.20 However, there are indications that
Life response and support motivation21
hypnotic effect. There are several validated
scales that measure hypnotic ability
and correlate with one another. The
Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility Stanford,
Form C, developed by Weitzenhoffer and Hilgard,
22.23 has become the'' gold standard'' of research
tool. However, it is time consuming
and therefore it is impractical to use clinical
setting. The smaller scale Stanford Clinic