BCH BCH Special Populations & Contraindications

Question 1

Which population requires special caution and often physician clearance before hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

Clients with cardiovascular disease

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Clients who regularly practice meditation

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Clients presenting primarily with insomnia

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Clients seeking general stress relief

Question 2

Hypnosis with children generally requires:

Accepted Answer

Parental consent and age-appropriate language and imagery

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The exact same induction scripts used with adult clients

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Deeper trance states than adults to achieve effectiveness

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A medical license to legally administer

Question 3

For clients with a history of trauma, the hypnotist should:

Accepted Answer

Proceed carefully, prioritizing safety and avoiding regression work without proper training

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Use age regression immediately to uncover the trauma's root cause

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Avoid hypnosis entirely as it is never appropriate for trauma survivors

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Use abreaction induction as an initial therapeutic step

Question 4

A client diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID) presents for hypnosis. The BCH should:

Accepted Answer

Refer the client to a licensed mental health professional with specialized training

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Proceed with a standard relaxation induction as a starting point

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Apply ego-state therapy techniques immediately in the first session

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Decline to see the client for any reason whatsoever

Question 5

When working with elderly clients, hypnotists should be aware that:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive changes may require simpler language and shorter session lengths

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Elderly clients are universally poor hypnotic subjects due to age

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Age regression is the preferred and most effective technique for all elderly clients

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Longer sessions are recommended to overcome age-related resistance

Question 6

Which of the following is a clear contraindication for hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

Active psychosis with command hallucinations

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High intellectual ability or intelligence

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Previous personal experience with meditation practices

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Mild depression without suicidal ideation