Group Hypnosis for Stress Reduction

Group Hypnosis for Stress Reduction - a Feasibility Study

This prospective feasibility study aims to test a 5 week group hypnosis training as intervention to reduce perceived psychological stress in healthy subjects.

In a pre- post comparison the feasibility of a standardized weekly 90 minutes group hypnosis training including CDs/MP3 recordings as homework to reduce perceived psychological stress in healthy subjects is investigated. Outcomes are measured quantitatively and qualitatively.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy or health-stable participants between 18 and 70 years with subjective increased intensity of stress in the last four weeks on the visual analogue scale rated between 40 -100 mm (VAS 0 - 100 mm)
• Ability to consent and sign declaration of informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Current or planned participation in a stress management program within the next 17 weeks
• Current use of psychotherapeutic treatment
• presence of moderate or severe acute or chronic disease
• presence of an acute or chronic mental disorder
• Participation in a study within the last 2 months prior to enrollment
• Lack of understanding of the German language