CASE STUDY

Case study

Abstract

During this case study I will investigate my client's anxiety when travelling or being away from home. I will also assess her suitability of hypnotherapy. I will identify any contraindications, make recommendations and then propose a treatment plan.

Case study

Initial Consultation

Emma of 34 years has a job that requires her to stay away from home from time to time. Leading up to, during and post these business trips Emma experiences a general unease and a small amount of anxiety. Emma also finds it difficult to switch off at night and getting off to sleep can at times be difficult. The anxiety does not occur if she is going on holiday.

“From the moment I know I am going on a business trip, I am thinking about coming home. I feel restless and time passes slowly. My trip is all planned for me and I feel I have little choice about where I stay, where I eat and everything just seams difficult. When I come back home it takes me a few days to adjust and relax once again”.

Emma likes her job as a trainer and says she in a good relationship with someone she loves and whom loves her. She doesn't know why she feels they way she does. Usually (when she is not travelling) she feels relaxed and can sleep easily. EB would like to feel more relaxed, less anxious and sleep easier when travelling.

The client's modality is visual; she had a good imagination although at times it can work against her. She enjoys colouring by numbers as it helps her to relax. A copy of the consultation form is attached. The clients name and address have removed for the purpose of confidently. The client is of general good health and has no known medical conditions or psychotic disorders. No contraindications have been identified and GP permission is not required. A treatment plan agreed will be undertaken in accordance with the Hypnotherapy Society Code of Ethics.

The Diagnosis

Feelings of stress & anxiety prior, during and after business travel

Difficulty sleeping whilst on business trip

General feeling of lack of control whilst travelling on business

Feelings of stress & anxiety prior, during and after business travel

Not all stress is distress: a certain amount of stress or pressure is necessary and shows a positive adaptation being made by a person to a situation, task or environment. This is called Eustress. Negative stress is called Distress and is usually occurs when stress is intense, prolonged and unresolved. Stress can be defined as a person's response to their environment.

There appears to be different levels of stress:

Low: Distress leading to boredom, fatigue, frustration and dissatisfaction (Hypo stress)

Optimum: Eustress leading to creativity, problem solving, progress, change, learning and positive energy

High:Irrational problem solving, distortion of the truth and/or reality

EB appears to be experiencing Hypo stress which leads to feelings of anxiety. Anxiety is a state of uneasiness or apprehension. Anxiety disorder is a chronic psychological condition characterised by overwhelming feelings of anxiety and fear; EB is not exhibiting ...