The treatment of incest offenders -- a hypnotic approach: a brief communication Alternative Therapies April 2021 View Journal Publication Full Citation Guyer, C. G. & Van Patten, I. T. (1995). The treatment of incest offenders -- a hypnotic approach: a brief communication. The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental hypnosis, 43(3), 266-273. DOI: 10.1080/00207149508409969 Abstract Incest has become more prominent in public awareness over the past 15 years. The major focus of this interest has been on the incest survivor. The incest offender has received less attention. A hypnotic approach to treating incest offenders is outlined that involves a seven-stage approach. A case example is presented and future research directions suggested.