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Hypnosis In The Treatment Of Vaginismus And Vulvodynia
Dr. Janet M Hall

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This paper describes the use of hypnosis in the treatment of five cases of vaginismus and two cases of vulvadynia in a private psychology practice in Melbourne, Australia. The experience of physical pain during sex was noted to be associated with a range of psychological and relationship concerns that both impacted on the onset of the physiological problem and exacerbated its effects. Hypnosis was utilised as an integral component of a multi-faceted treatment program which also included counselling, cognitive-behaviour therapy and the inclusion of the sufferer’s partner in therapy as appropriate. It is suggested that hypnosis plays an important role in helping these women cope with a history of great distress, often compounded by medical misdiagnosis. In particular, it is used to affirm that pain during sex was never “something that was just in their head”. Further, hypnosis can assist in programming a future of positive expectation of progress in overcoming the sexual pain and in eventually being able to enjoy the sexual pleasure that is a woman’s birth-right.

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Sydney, Australia, April 2007

Janet M Hall

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Hypnosis In The Treatment Of Vaginismus And Vulvodynia	Janet M Hall
Hypnosis In The Treatment Of Vaginismus And Vulvodynia	Janet M Hall

Dr. Janet M Hall

Dr Janet Hall is a Clinical Psychologist, Hypnotherapist, Author and Professional Speaker Working in private practice in Melbourne, Australia, she specializes in family and relationship therapy, particularly sex therapy. She is the author of eight books, including “Sex Wise Teens” and “Sex-life Solutions

Jan featured regularly on the television program “Sex Life” as their female sex therapist/advisor. Her 18 CDS in the Sensational Sex Series frankly and informatively discuss sexual issues ranging from sex therapy using hypnosis, to advice on creating and sharing sexual fantasies, and strategies for sparking up your sex-life.

Dr Jan is regularly asked to comment on current issues for newsprint, television and radio. She has appeared on most major Australian television programs including “A Current Affair”, “Sex-Life” and “The Glasshouse”.

Dr Jan has been associated with the National Speakers Association of Australia for over twenty years and has twice presented for their National Conference. She has also lectured and tutored at University level. She has been a member of the Australian Psychological Society for over thirty years.