HYPNOSIS TO ENHANCE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN YEAR 12.

This case study presents the use of hypnosis with an adolescent who was completing her Year 12 exams and matriculation. Ill health throughout her high school years caused reduced confidence in her ability to study and sit for exams. The effectiveness of hypnosis to increase confidence and school performance is demonstrated. The adolescent attended five hypnotherapy sessions beginning late Term 2 focusing upon her ability to sit her exams late in Term 3. A collaborative, solution focused Ericksonian style of hypnosis was employed and special effort was made to individualize treatment involving a discussed and agreed upon purpose for each hypnosis session. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]