Healing through words: hypnotherapy, Ericksonian communication, and the management of meaning in Bogor, Indonesia

Tarsani (2025) Healing through words: hypnotherapy, Ericksonian communication, and the management of meaning in Bogor, Indonesia. Doctoral thesis, Sahid University Jakarta.

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Abstract

This dissertation explores communication practices in hypnotherapy in Bogor, Indonesia, with a focus on the use of Ericksonian language patterns in addressing psychosomatic disorders. Using an ethnographic approach and the Coordinated Management of Meaning theory, this study analyzes the structure and mechanisms of messages used by hypnotherapists in delivering suggestions to clients. Findings show that the Ericksonian approach, which emphasizes indirect, metaphorical, and empathy-based communication, is more effective than conventional methods in building trust, reducing resistance, and facilitating healing. The study affirms that therapeutic communication is not merely a technical tool, but a process of co-constructing meaning rooted in cultural context and interpersonal relationships. This research contributes to the development of alternative communication models in mental health services and opens new space for integrating reflective communication approaches in hypnotherapist training in Indonesia.

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