Strategic eclecticism in hypnotherapy: effectiveness research considerations.
Hypnosis is attempting to come to grips with the EST (Empirically Supported Therapy) revolution in mental health practice. However, there are ways to account for outcome outside of simple empirical validation of treatment models. In this light, strategic eclecticism as a broader research-based consideration is used to illustrate empirical principles within Eriksonian hypnotherapeutic approaches.
Amundson
Jon K
JK
Amundson & Associates, 1614 8th Avenue NW, Calgary. aapsych@telus.net
Nuttgens
Simon A
SA
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D019348:Empiricism; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis / Q000379:methods*; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012106:Research