The Roots and Evolution of Ego-State Theory and Therapy.

The Roots and Evolution of Ego-State Theory and Therapy.

Abramowitz Eitan G; Torem Moshe S

The International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis

2018

2018-12

The purpose of this article is to elucidate the origins of ego-state theory and therapy and to discuss the concept of human personality as a structure comprising numerous ego states. The historical roots of ego-state theory and therapy are reviewed. Also, the evolution of ego-state therapy from classic hypnotherapy to modern methods is identified. The article notes that these methods of ego-state therapy have been described by different authors and under different names. It is suggested that core concepts related to ego-state theory and therapy of guided hypnotic dissociation may underlie the core of clinical effectiveness in many contemporary psychotherapeutic methods.

Consciousness; Ego; Hypnosis – History; Hypnosis – Utilization; Hysteria; Personality Assessment; Psychological Theory – History; Psychotherapists – History; Psychotherapy – History; Psychotherapy – Methods; Scientists; Somnambulism

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