CMH Stress & Anxiety Reduction 2

Question 1

Which hypnotic technique involves guiding a client to imagine a peaceful, safe environment to counteract anxiety responses?

Accepted Answer

Safe place visualization

Answer

Safe place visualization creates a mental refuge the client can access to interrupt anxiety responses.

Question 2

The 'stress inoculation' approach in hypnotherapy helps clients by:

Accepted Answer

Exposing them to graduated levels of stress while in trance to build resilience

Answer

Stress inoculation exposes clients to manageable stress levels under hypnosis to build coping capacity.

Question 3

A certified master hypnotist notices a client's anxiety is rooted in a core belief of unworthiness. Which approach is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Exploring and reframing the belief through hypnotic suggestion and inner child work

Answer

Addressing core beliefs through reframing and inner child work creates lasting anxiety reduction at the root level.

Question 4

The physiological 'relaxation response' described by Herbert Benson is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Decreased oxygen consumption and reduced heart rate

Answer

Benson's relaxation response involves decreased metabolism, heart rate, and oxygen consumption — the opposite of the stress response.

Question 5

In hypnotherapy for anxiety, 'future pacing' is used to:

Accepted Answer

Project the client into a future scenario where they respond calmly to previously anxious triggers

Answer

Future pacing anchors positive coping responses by rehearsing successful outcomes in the imagined future.

(CMH) Certified Master Hypnotist Practice Test