The role of hypnosis in handling job related stress and anxiety at the work place

In this document, the principal author who is also a practicing hypnotherapist, brings into his own experience in showing hypnosis can be the most lethal and effective instrument in handling job related anxiety and stress. Various dimensions of job-related stress like its sources and impacts of stress are discussed. Also, short note has been prepared on positive stress, the neuro psychobiology of stress and the various approaches for management of stress at the individual and organization level.
The section on hypnosis and hypnotherapy deals with the neuro psychobiology of hypnosis along with the effectiveness of hypnotherapy over all other available modalities of healing. The usage of hypnosis in stress relief has been dealt with both in relation to the eastern and western models including in positive psychology.
Hypnosis has been proven to be very effective both as a standalone mode of treatment and also as an adjunct to some available therapeutic treatments. Mention is also made about the role of personal characteristics, including hypnotizability or suggestibility in the identification and management of job-related stress. Finally, the author mentions the various techniques used by hypnotherapists in dealing with stress and anxiety, especially at the work place. There is also a cautionary note on the use of hypnotherapy by lay people which can in some instances by counterproductive.
In conclusion the document stresses on the importance of imparting training on hypnotherapy, in academic institutions so that medical professionals and psychologists can utilize this wonderful science of hypnotherapy. Also, it is time Indian psychology is also included in syllabus as it brings in a much wider, integrated and inclusive dimensions of knowledge.