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The Effectiveness of Self Hypnosis to Overcome Insomnia: A Case Study

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  • Suad Sulaiman

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This study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of implementing a self- hypnosis program as a skill forenhancing the quality of life for individuals suffering from insomnia. It involved a case study of one malestudent. The participant had suffered from insomnia for six months in addition to an obsessive-compulsivedisorder. The self-hypnosis program was assessed to be suitable for insomnia cases. Pre-tests data were taken fora six day period before training. The counsellor then trained the participant for three sessions, followed by sixsessions of self-training by the participant. On each of the self-training days, the participant registered post-testdata for three dependant variables.Results of the means show that the program of self-hypnosis is effective in reducing the time required to sleep,an increase in the time remaining asleep, and a reduction in the number of awake periods during sleep sessions.Discussion and recommendations were made.

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  • Suad Sulaiman, 2013. "The Effectiveness of Self Hypnosis to Overcome Insomnia: A Case Study," International Journal of Psychological Studies, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 6(1), pages 1-45, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ijpsjl:v:6:y:2013:i:1:p:45
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