The Malaysian Society of Clinical Hypnosis

Contemp. Hypnosis 2006; 23(4): 151–166. doi: 10.1002/ch.320. Published online in Wiley InterScience.

Much of our waking life is spent daydreaming, with content varying by factors such as personality and gender. Three distinct fantasy styles have been identified: Positive-Constructive (PC), Guilt-Fear-of-Failure (GFF), and Poor Attentional Control (PAC). This research was designed to bridge the literature on fantasy style and hypnosis by examining the effect of fantasy style on the content of hypnotic dreaming.

Although hypnosis is now less popular as an interviewing technique in forensic investigations than it used to be, recent evidence suggests that some of the components of hypnotic interviewing might still be useful in the development of brief memory facilitation procedures.

Dr. Annapurny’s session, "Hypnosis in Paediatric Dentistry," shone a critical light on the vital role of Paediatric Hypnosis as a safe, non-pharmacological method for managing patient anxiety and pain. Her contribution reinforces the global shift towards genuinely patient-centred care, particularly for our youngest patients who often experience significant distress during medical procedures.