Regression and hypnoanalysis - what is the difference

[maidmarian]

What is the difference between regression and hypnoanalysis and when would they be used?

[Poodle]

Got a dictionary? Pood :)

[Merlin]

Regression is a method of mentally reliving a past event.
Not remembering, but reliving in your mind.

Hypnoanalysis is any method beyond simple suggestions.

[John B.]

Merlin:
You have the gift of explaining things in concise and informative manner.

Your FAQ is awesome, too.

-John B.

[Merlin]

Thank you :)

[maidmarian]

Thank you.

We have to do a case study for each. Regression is self explanatory.

What sort of presenting problems would clients have for you to use each

[Merlin]

Thank you.

We have to do a case study for each. Regression is self explanatory.

What sort of presenting problems would clients have for you to use each

I use regression as a part of hypnoanalysis.

[maidmarian]

This is where I have a problem as I have to do a 2 case studies one for regression and one for hypnoanalysis.

Someone else has come back with the following

Hypnoanalysis is general term, which describes the process by which the source of a problem is revealed to the patient who has repressed this information, that is, pushed it into the subconscious mind. Whether this has manifested itself as a psychological problem or as a physical problem does not matter.


Regression therapy utilizing hypnosis allows the patient to explore the PAST without the repression of the present, and to uncover significant events along the way, right down to the birth experience.

So I will have to go along with this explanation

Thanks for your input

[Don]

Hello, MaidMarian.

Part of the difficulty with your question is that there is no standardized definition of "hypnoanalysis," and although the meaning of regression seems obvious, there are many techniques and differing intentions of its use.

If you pick a definition, a practitioner who does either or both based on different definitions of the terms may not give an appropriate answer--or at least one that is confusing based on your accepted definitions.

My suggestion, therefore, is to find a person or persons who actually practices regression and hypnoanalysis, use their definitions, and get case studies from them. That way you'll maintain internal consistency.

Good luck.

[maidmarian]

Thanks Don, I will do that. Glad it isn't something obvious that I have not understood.

[Don]

Nope--not your fault at all! If anything, it's the fault of easy communication and fiduciary interests.

Before easy access to worldwide communications, someone would come up with an idea, present it in a peer-reviewed journal, and it would be discussed for many months or years in journals and only among professionals. Terms such as "behaviorism" have a specific meaning in psychology. "Phenomenology" has a specific meaning in philosophy circles.

But in today's world, it seems like every person needs a gimmick. Hypnosis and hypnotherapy isn't enough. You have to do Depth Hypnosis or Fourth-Level Hypnosis or Hypnoanalysis. And although people try to prevent others from using their ADVERTISING terms, many people use the same words and have different meanings for them. I have several books on "hypnobirthing" and in them the term means something different from book to book. The same is true with Parts Therapy and Regression Therapy.

Eventually, one definition of terms wins out, but it may take decades. That's why in many professional papers authors will begin with definitions of terms. Without it, such papers can be highly confusing.

I remember having a discussion/argument with a good friend about communism. We literally argued for hours. At the end, I happened to ask what he meant by the term. His definition was totally different than mine. When we used his definition, I agreed with him completely. When we used my definition, he agreed with me completely.

Where are Korzybski and Hayakawa when we need them! ;)