<b>Effects of Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Prolonged Grief Among University Students: A Randomized Clinical Trial</b>

This study evaluates the comparative effectiveness of Ericksonian Hypnotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in addressing prolonged grief among university students in Istanbul. Transitioning through critical developmental phases, 39 students who had experienced significant loss and demonstrated symptoms of prolonged grief participated in this randomized controlled trial. They were divided equally into three groups: those receiving Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, those undergoing CBT, and a control group placed on a waiting list. Assessments utilized the Prolonged Grief Scale, Beck Depression Inventory to measure the interventions' impact on grief. Findings revealed significant improvements in both Ericksonian Hypnotherapy and CBT groups compared to the control, with Ericksonian Hypnotherapy showing marginally higher effectiveness in reducing grief symptoms. This research underlines Ericksonian Hypnotherapy's potential as a culturally adaptable and effective treatment for prolonged grief in a diverse academic setting, advocating for its broader application and further exploration across various populations.本研究评估了埃里克森催眠疗法（Ericksonian Hypnotherapy）与认知行为疗法（Cognitive Behavioral Therapy）在缓解伊斯坦布尔大学生持续性哀伤方面的相对疗效。本项随机对照试验的受试对象为39名正处于关键人生发展过渡阶段、经历过重大丧失且表现出持续性哀伤症状的大学生。受试者被平均分为三组：分别接受埃里克森催眠疗法的组别、接受认知行为疗法的组别，以及等待名单对照组。本研究采用持续性哀伤量表（Prolonged Grief Scale）与贝克抑郁量表（Beck Depression Inventory）对两项干预措施的哀伤缓解效果进行评估。研究结果显示，与对照组相比，埃里克森催眠疗法组与认知行为疗法组均出现了显著的症状改善，且埃里克森催眠疗法在减轻哀伤症状方面的疗效略胜一筹。本研究凸显了埃里克森催眠疗法作为一种具备文化适配性且疗效确切的治疗手段，在多元学术环境中用于缓解持续性哀伤的潜力，并呼吁在更多人群中推广该疗法并开展进一步研究。