“Choosing one of the case studies that you developed within your group during the class. Explain the cause of the person’s symptoms and construct a hypnoanalysis treatment plan and required outcome. ”

Introduction

In this essay I will identify and explain the underlying issues which have caused the weight problem presented by Ms. B, as described in the case study below, and devise an appropriate hypno-analysis treatment plan for her, with an attached screed. I will also include the potential benefits, possible contraindications and any ethical issues that may arise, in order to determine whether this is the best and most realistic course of action for her to achieve her weight loss goal. The case study for Ms.B is as follows:

Case study:
Ms. B is a 58 year old divorced mother of two who has come for therapy because she has a long held belief that she is the unattractive, overweight one in her family. She is the eldest of three children, with one sister and brother. She has always felt like she never received the same sense of approval and affection from her father as her sister and brother did. This made her feel left out from her father’s affections. She remembers that her father often made comments about her appearance, although Ms.B is aware that her father did this unconsciously. In her house growing up being athletic, attractive and slim had value. She believes her childhood feelings of being undervalued have affected her deeply and these feelings have carried on into her adult life. She knows there is a connection between these emotions and her overeating and anxiety now. She has tried diets in the past to lose weight but feels it is not working for her. She has read many different studies on how hypnotherapy can be very helpful in dealing with weight loss so she is willing to give it a try. It is apparent here that the client felt left out in