Henry Markovits, Hugues Lortie Forgues, Marie-Laurence Brunet
More evidence for a dual-process model of conditional reasoning
Memory & cognition
pediatric hypnosis practices valuable tool enhancing emotional selfregulation promoting resilience hypnotically informed materials toys language simple ways encourage relaxation stress management learning hypnosis skills becoming imaginatively absorbed imagery belly breathing using simple toys promote muscle relaxation children access natural novel ways navigate lifes challenges example hypnotically informed materials skills training exercises found comfort kits developed dr karen olness circa 1996 widely distributed drs culbert olness since 2004 used thousands children hospitals community settings following natural disasters wars extending supportive tool selfhypnosis training schools presents opportunity introduce children selfdirected stress management skills practical convenient manner training children use hypnotically informed selfregulation skills begins fill gap need mental health services available resources incorporating hypnotically informed stress management training selfhypnosis practices schools equip children essential tools improved mental wellbeing particularly need psychological first aid using hypnotic practices skills help children manage difficult experiences develop sense comfort control next steps include looking feasibility efficacy positioning selfdirected selfregulation practices like found comfort kits used clinicians trained therapeutic pediatric hypnosis schools including consultation experts curriculum development assessment