Aversion Therapy

A therapeutic approach in which an unwanted behavior or stimulus is paired with an unpleasant experience or suggestion, creating a conditioned aversion. In hypnotherapy, aversion techniques may be used to address habits such as smoking or overeating by associating the unwanted behavior with feelings of disgust or discomfort at the unconscious level. While effective in some contexts, aversion therapy is used judiciously and is often combined with positive suggestion work.