IC04 Workshop 12 - The Neurobiology of Pain Processing, Affect and Hypnosis: Validation of Ericksonian Concepts and Implications for Present Treatment - Jeffrey Feldman, Ph.D.

Description:

This workshop will review the neurobiology of pain processing, affect and hypnosis. Neuro- imaging studies will be reviewed elucidating individual differences in pain sensitivity and identifying distinct areas of the brain differentially activated depending upon the nature of hypnotic suggestions. A hypnotic approach that develops a dissociation between sensory and affective components of pain through the accessing of prior positive emotional experience will be demonstrated.

Educational Objectives:

1. To describe the neurobiology of pain processing.
2. To describe a hypnotic approach that develops a dissociation between sensory and affective components of pain.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*