Abstract
Abstract Hypnosis is defined as primarily a change in reality testing. It is considered as both an altered state of consciousness and a multilevel dynamic relationship in which the subject is always aware of the operator. Hypnosynthesis emphasizes the patient's values and expectations and his freedom to choose what to say and how he should be treated. Preference is given to terms of “more or less” consciousness. The patient does not receive any training in hypnosis and there is no encouragement of acting out in hypnosynthesis. Attention is directed to repetitive patterns and the hypnotic experience is utilized as a present dynamic experience. Hypnosynthesis (which is based upon Adolf Meyer's psychobiologic principles) demonstrates that symptom removal is possible without symptom substitution when there is an effective working relationship. It is pointed out that the common factor in every psychogenic cure, including hypnotherapy, is the fostering of self-esteem and active participation, both of which are ...
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