Hypnosis and Clinical Hypnotherapy in the Treatment of Psychological and Psychosomatic Ailments

Abstract

This review on hypnosis and clinical hypnotherapy in the treatment of psychological and psychosomatic ailments comes to shed the light on a topic since its inception is neglected in our Arab world, though historically and scientifically it had been evolved as it is the case of other clinical procedures. Tracing of the most significant efforts in the history of hypnotism, the nature of the phenomenon, its scope and process was of great importance to be addressed. Also, earlier, late and current evaluations of the subject from a scientific outlook were highlighted, where it was shown that hypnosis and hypnotherapy is a valid and reliable clinical tool in the treatment of many health problems. From here, it leads us to conclude that hypnosis and hypnotherapy is a significant clinical tool in medical practice; in past and at present. With hope that one day hypnosis and hypnotherapy will become a therapeutic choice for all who may need it; individuals, families and groups; for a healthy living, happiness and much better promising quality of life.