At least according to this preliminary research. The researcher examined three separate test conditions, including a sample that received weekly sessions of hypnotherapy, a sample that participated in weekly “current events” groups, and a sample that received treatment as usual. The results, from the article:
They found that people living with dementia who had received hypnosis therapy showed an improvement in concentration, memory and socialization compared to the other two treatment groups. Relaxation, motivation and daily living activities also improved with the use of hypnosis.
Dr Duff said: “Over a nine month period of weekly sessions, it became clear that the participants attending the discussion group remained the same throughout. The group who received ‘treatment as usual’ showed a small decline over the assessment period, yet those having regular hypnosis sessions showed real improvement across all of the areas that we looked at.
Of course, further research will need to be conducted to follow-up on this finding. I know very little about hypnosis, and couldn’t pretend to tell you much about it, aside from what most other people already know. I will state, however, that several professionals who I respect use hypnotherapy, including Michael Yapko. At the very least, a finding like this warrants further examination.
At least according to this preliminary research. The researcher examined three separate test conditions, including a sample that received weekly sessions of hypnotherapy, a sample that participated in weekly “current events” groups, and a sample that received treatment as usual. The results, from the article:
Of course, further research will need to be conducted to follow-up on this finding. I know very little about hypnosis, and couldn’t pretend to tell you much about it, aside from what most other people already know. I will state, however, that several professionals who I respect use hypnotherapy, including Michael Yapko. At the very least, a finding like this warrants further examination.