White Coat Hypertension Relaxation Hypnosis Script

Those owning their own blood pressure monitor often find that their reading is fine when they check it in their home surroundings. Yet, when it is time to visit their nurse or doctor, the reading can be considerably higher.

This is thought to be due to anxiety at the prospect of the forthcoming procedure and is known as White Coat Hypertension. Even though your clients report no problem with visiting the surgery, this anxiety can be unconscious and is the same mechanism that is controlling the blood pressure so it makes sense that helping your clients to relax during the procedure can also help to reduce the anxiety.

This script includes suggestions for making healthier lifestyle choices and a visualization exercise to help clients to imagine their reading lowering and thus giving them a great feeling of control.