A case study of hypnotherapy combined with mindful decentering technique in a patient with generalized anxiety disorder

VernacularTitle:催眠结合正念去中心化技术治疗广泛性焦虑障碍个案报告
Author: Tedong WU ¹ ; Jingyi LIU ; Dianzhi LIU
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1. 苏州大学教育学院,江苏苏州 215123
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: hypnotherapy; mindfulness; decentering; generalized anxiety disorder
From: Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(8):684-690
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To explore the effect of hypnotherapy combined with mindful decentering technique in treating generalized anxiety disorder(GAD).Methods:A total of 7 sessions of hypnotherapy combined with mindful decentering technique were conducted in a patient with GAD,primarily utilizing mindful decentering induction,hyp-notic regression,and ego state therapy.Changes were evaluated before treatment,1 week after treatment,and 9 months after treatment using the Symptom Checklist-90(SCL-90),Self-Rating Anxiety Scale(SAS),Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI),and Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale(MAAS).Results:After treatment,the patient's anxiety state and accompanying insomnia symptoms improved significantly,with stable results observed during multiple follow-ups over 14 months.Scores of SCL-90,SAS,and PSQI decreased significantly,while the scores of MAAS increased in the short term(Ps＜0.05).Conclusion:Hypnotherapy combined with mindful decen-tering technique has been effective in treatming GAD in this case,with stable outcomes overtime.