BCH Special Populations & Contraindications Flashcards
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For clients with chronic pain who are also managing opioid dependency, the hypnotist should:
Answer: Work collaboratively with the client's treatment team to integrate hypnosis safely
Collaborative care ensures hypnosis complements rather than conflicts with existing pain management and addiction treatment protocols.
A client who experienced childhood sexual abuse presents for hypnosis. What is the primary concern?
Answer: Risk of spontaneous abreaction or traumatic memory surfacing during trance
Trauma survivors can experience unexpected abreactions during hypnosis, making trauma-informed training and careful session design critical safeguards.
In the context of working with cancer patients, hypnosis is most appropriately used for:
Answer: Managing pain, nausea, and anxiety associated with cancer treatment
Hypnosis has strong evidence for improving quality of life in cancer patients by reducing treatment-related side effects such as nausea, pain, and anticipatory anxiety.
When working with clients who have borderline personality disorder (BPD), the hypnotist should:
Answer: Proceed with caution, maintain clear boundaries, and consider co-treatment with a licensed therapist
BPD involves emotional dysregulation and boundary challenges that require careful management; collaborative care with a licensed therapist adds important clinical oversight.
A client discloses active suicidal ideation during the intake session. The hypnotist's first responsibility is to:
Answer: Follow crisis protocol and ensure the client receives immediate professional help
Active suicidal ideation is a psychiatric emergency requiring immediate crisis intervention, which falls outside the BCH scope of practice.
Which statement about hypnosis and individuals with anxiety disorders is accurate?
Answer: Hypnosis can be an effective adjunct for anxiety but should be paced carefully to avoid overwhelm
Hypnosis is well-supported as an anxiety management tool, but session pacing and careful script design prevent overwhelming already sensitized nervous systems.