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How do you Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with hypnosis?
We utilize two approaches to the treatment of relieving IBS symptoms.
The first and primary method is the proven IBS treatment method of Dr. Olafur Palsson, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It utilizes suggestion and metaphorical hypnosis. Research shows that about 4 out of 5 clients benefit from treatment. The second method is that of hypnoanalysis which includes regression therapy and desensitization.

How do I know with IBS treatment is right for me?
During pre-visit contact with our practice, you will get an idea of which way your therapist might be inclined to treat your IBS with.

At the first session, you will go through a thorough history which may include symptom experience, stressors, IBS triggers, onset, and pre-onset history. You will then discuss with your therapist and come to a clear decision as to which process would be more effective.

How many sessions are there for IBS treatment? How frequently will we meet?
The IBS treatment protocol is 8 sessions in total. After the initial session, subsequent appointments are ideally every 2 weeks.

Regression therapy typically ranges from 8 to 10 sessions on a weekly basis. If this is a viable option to reduce IBS symptoms then the therapist will provide you with an educated estimate of the number of sessions.

What is my first IBS session going to be like?
At your first session you will experience Read Full Article →

Olafur Palsson, Psy.D.

The following article was written by Dr. Olafur Palsson, the founder of the 7-session IBS protocol.

You can visit his website at ibshypnosis.com

International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 54(1): 51-64, 2006
Copyright © International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
ISSN: 0020-7144 print / 1744-5183 online
DOI: 10.1080/00207140500322933

STANDARDIZED HYPNOSIS TREATMENT FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME:

The North Carolina Protocol

OLAFUR S. PALSSON

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Abstract: The North Carolina protocol is a seven-session hypnosis-
treatment approach for irritable bowel syndrome that is unique in
that the entire course of treatment is designed for verbatim delivery.
The protocol has been tested in two published research studies and
found to benefit more than 80% of patients. This article describes the
development, content, and testing of the protocol, and how it is used
in Read Full Article →