Milton Erickson first conceptualized the hypnotist trance (HT) as a unique psychological state developed in clinicians during hypnosis sessions. This qualitative study aimed to investigates HT through the experiences of 12 skilled Clinician Hypnosis Specialists (CHS). Data were collected via semi-structured face-to-face interviews, exploring participants' attitudes toward HT, its impact on their practice, and their strategies for developing and regulating it. Thematic analysis revealed that most CHS view HT as enhancing empathy, communication, and therapeutic effectiveness. However, challenges such as time distortion, hypnotic regression, and countertransference issues were also noted. The study highlights HT's dual nature - offering significant therapeutic benefits while presenting challenges that need careful management. These findings emphasize the importance of comprehensive HT training in hypnotherapy education and advocate for further research to explore HT across diverse contexts and expertise levels to deepen understanding of this complex phenomenon.

Joseph Meyerson

Naftaly Edry

Benni Feldman

American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis

The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis ( AJCH) is the official publication of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). The Journal publishes original scientific articles and clinical case reports on hypnosis, as well as books reviews and abstracts of the current hypnosis literature. The purview of AJCH articles includes multiple and single case studies, empirical research studies, models of treatment, theories of hypnosis, and occasional special articles pertaining to hypnosis. The membership of ASCH and readership of AJCH includes licensed health care professionals and university faculty in the fields of medicine, psychiatry, clinical social work, clinical psychology, dentistry, counseling, and graduate students in these disciplines. AJCH is unique among other hypnosis journals because its primary emphasis on professional applications of hypnosis.

The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis (AJCH) is the official publication of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). The journal publishes original scientific articles and clinical case reports on hypnosis, as well as book reviews and abstracts of current hypnosis literature. The scope of AJCH articles includes multiple and single case studies, empirical research studies, treatment models, theories of hypnosis, and occasional special articles related to hypnosis. The membership of ASCH and readership of AJCH includes licensed healthcare professionals and university faculty in the fields of medicine, psychiatry, clinical social work, clinical psychology, dentistry, counseling, and graduate students in these disciplines. AJCH is unique among other hypnosis journals due to its primary focus on the professional applications of hypnosis.

《美国临床催眠杂志》（American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis，AJCH）是美国临床催眠学会（ASCH）的官方出版物。该杂志发表关于催眠的原创科学文章和临床案例报告，以及书评和当前催眠文献的摘要。AJCH的文章范围包括多案例和单案例研究、实证研究、治疗模型、催眠理论，以及偶尔涉及催眠的特别文章。ASCH的会员和AJCH的读者包括医学、精神病学、临床社会工作、临床心理学、牙科、咨询等领域的持证医疗专业人员和大学教师，以及这些学科的研究生。AJCH在其他催眠期刊中独树一帜，因为它主要强调催眠的专业应用。

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