Hypnotherapy is increasingly recognized as an effective treatment option for a wide range of psychological conditions and the psychological elements of physiologic health concerns. Despite its growing use, the mechanisms underlying hypnotherapy's therapeutic benefits remain unknown. Heart rate variability (HRV), a non-invasive biomarker of autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity and other processes relevant to the psychophysiological stress response, has been used to study the physiological effects of hypnosis. HRV is associated with adaptability to stress and overall mental and physical health. We review how HRV changes during hypnosis treatment and propose mechanisms by which hypnotherapy influences the stress response and psychological flexibility and improves wellbeing. Additionally, we highlight the use of HRV biofeedback as an adjunct to hypnotherapy and psychotherapy and illustrate its potential to enhance therapeutic outcomes. To showcase practical applications, we present a case study of hypnotherapy's impact on HRV in the treatment of hot flashes in post-menopausal women. We conclude by calling for further empirical research, particularly randomized controlled trials, to solidify the integration of HRV metrics in hypnotherapy practice. Understanding the interaction between hypnotherapy and HRV will support more targeted and effective interventions, benefiting both clinicians and patients.

Victor Julian Padilla

Katherine Scheffrahn

Vanessa Muñiz

Tierney K. Lorenz

Gary Elkins

Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback

APPLIED PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY AND BIOFEEDBACK 是一本国际性的跨学科期刊，致力于研究生理系统、认知、社会和环境参数以及健康之间的相互关系。优先考虑原始研究、基础研究和应用研究，这有助于应用心理生理学和生物反馈的理论、实践和评估。也欢迎投稿以供考虑在期刊中出现的几个附加部分。它们由概念和理论文章组成；评价性评论；临床论坛，包括创新案例研究、临床复制系列、扩展治疗方案以及临床笔记和观察的不同类别；讨论论坛，其中包括一系列围绕该领域重要主题的论文；仪器仪表的创新；致编辑的信函，评论该期刊之前发表的文章中提出的问题；并选择书评。应用心理生理学和生物反馈是应用心理生理学和生物反馈协会的官方出版物。

Applied Psychophysiology Biofeedback is an international interdisciplinary journal dedicated to exploring the interrelationships between physiological systems, cognition, social and environmental factors, and health. The journal prioritizes original research, foundational studies, and applied research that contribute to the theory, practice, and evaluation of applied psychophysiology and biofeedback. Additionally, it welcomes submissions for several supplementary sections, including conceptual and theoretical articles, evaluative reviews, clinical forums featuring innovative case studies, clinical replication series, extended treatment protocols, and various categories of clinical notes and observations; discussion forums with papers on significant topics in the field; innovations in instrumentation; letters to the editor addressing issues raised in previously published articles; and selected book reviews. Applied Psychophysiology Biofeedback is the official publication of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.

《Applied Psychophysiology Biofeedback》是一本国际跨学科期刊，专注于研究生理系统、认知、社会和环境因素与健康之间的相互关系。期刊优先考虑原始研究、基础研究和应用研究，这些研究有助于应用心理生理学和生物反馈的理论、实践和评估。此外，期刊也欢迎投稿的附加部分，包括概念和理论文章、评价性评论、临床论坛（涵盖创新案例研究、临床复制系列、扩展治疗方案以及临床笔记和观察的不同类别）、讨论论坛（围绕该领域重要主题的论文）、仪器仪表的创新、致编辑的信函（评论之前发表的文章中提出的问题）以及书评。《Applied Psychophysiology Biofeedback》是应用心理生理学和生物反馈协会的官方出版物。

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