Publications

Professional Publications

These are some of the professional publications authored by Dr Leon W. Cowen (PhD)

• ADA. (2018). Hypnotherapy and Dentistry. Retrieved 31 October 2018, from Australian Dental Association (NSW) Centre for Professional Development https://www.adansw.com.au/CPD/Podcasts
• Cowen, L. W. (2018). The use of scripts in Hypnosis Teaching and Practice: Have we been Con–Script–ed. Australian Counselling Research Journal, 12(1), 38-44. Retrieved from http://www.acrjournal.com.au/resources/assets/journals/Volume-12-Issue-1-2018/Volume-12-Issue-1-2018-FULL.pdf#page=38
• Cowen, L. W. (2017). Hypnotic Empty Chair. Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 42, 28-33. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325348358_Hypnotic_empty_chair
• Cowen, L. W. (2017). Clinical News – March ’17: Clinical Hypnotherapy Research Update – Referrals to Clinical Hypnotherapists. Retrieved Mar 27, 2016, from Sydney North Health Network http://sydneynorthhealthnetwork.org.au/news/clinical-news-mar-17/
• Cowen, L. W. (2016). Eeny Meeny Miny Moe: Who Can Practice I Don’t Know. The Australian Journal of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, 38(2), 26-38.
• Cowen, L. W. (2016). Clinical News – Oct ’16: Clinical Hypnotherapy Research Update – Anxiety Issues. Retrieved Nov 1, 2016, from Sydney North Health Network
• Cowen, L. W. (2016). Literature Review into the Effectiveness of Hypnotherapy. Australian Counselling Research Journal. Retrieved from http://www.acrjournal.com.au/resources/assets/journals/Volume-10-Issue-1-2016/Volume-10-Issue-1-2016-FULL.pdf
• Cowen, L. W. (2016). Why are Clinical Hypnotherapists the Poor Relations? Australian Hypnotherapy Journal, 66(7), 7-8. Retrieved from https://members.ahahypnotherapy.org.au/public/21/files/Publications/AHA_Journal_October_2016.pdf#page=8
• Cowen, L. W. (2016). Clinical News – May ’16: Clinical Hypnotherapy Research Update – Sleep Issues. Retrieved May 27, 2016, from Sydney North Health Network http://sydneynorthhealthnetwork.org.au/news/clinical-news-201605/#1
• Cowen, L. W., Saltmarsh, D., & Hayek, R. (2008). Hypnotherapy: An Adjunct to Complementary Medicine. Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society, 14(2), 87-89. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Leon-Cowen/publication/280027994_Hypnotherapy_An_Adjunct_to_Complementary_Medicine/links/577dfccf08aeaee3b27e502c/Hypnotherapy-An-Adjunct-to-Complementary-Medicine.pdf
• Cowen, L. W. (2015). Developing Clinical Hypnotherapy Guidelines Through Consensus. (PhD), University Western Sydney, Sydney. Retrieved from http://researchdirect.westernsydney.edu.au/islandora/object/uws%3A31832
• Cowen, L. W. (2013). Modality Profile – Clinical Hypnotherapy. CAPA Quarterly, 2013(2), 5.
• Cowen, L. W. (2013). DOHA Submission: Review of the Australian Government Rebate on Private Health Insurance for Natural Therapies. Retrieved January 31, 2013, from Department of Health and Ageing http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phi-natural-therapies-submissions-containerpage/$file/Academy%20of%20Applied%20Hypnosis.pdf
• Cowen, L. W. (2012). Hypnotherapy and depression. Australian Hypnotherapists’ Association. Retrieved June 18 from https://www.ahahypnotherapy.org.au/static/uploads/files/hypnosis-and-depression-leon-cowen-wfzfttjyfoxq.pdf
• Cowen, L. W. (2011). Are Hypnotherapists’ Standards Changing? Australian Hypnotherapy Association – Hypnopatter, 62(1), 13-14.
• Cowen, L. W. (2011). Diet with a Difference. Australian Hypnotherapists Association – Hypnopatter, 59(6), 3-4.
• Cowen, L. W. (2011). Hypnotherapy Council of Australia (HCA) History Report. Australian Hypnotherapy Association – Hypnopatter, 62(1), 21.
• Cowen, L. W. (2011). Our History. Retrieved Dec 17, 2011, from Hypnotherapy Council of Australia https://hypnotherapycouncilofaustralia.com/about-hca/our-story
• Cowen, L. W. (2011). Are Hypnotherapists’ Standards Changing? Australian Hypnotherapy Association – Hypnopatter, 62(1), 13-14.
• Cowen, L. W. (2010). Past, Present and Hopeful Future. Paper presented at the National Meeting of Hypnotherapy Profession – Hypnotherapy Council of Australia (HCA): Working Group Sydney.
• Cowen, L. W. (2009). Analgesic Hypnosis. Journal of Complementary Medicine, 8(6), 18-20.
• Cowen, L. W. (2009). How Do I Regress? Let Me Count the Ways. The Australian Journal of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis, 30(1), 5-12.
• Cowen, L. W. (2008). Cautionary Advice – Hypnotherapy and Schizophrenia. Australian Hypnotherapists’ Association Hypnopatter, 59(6), 3-4.
• Cowen, L. W. (2008). Client-Centred Hypnotherapy – Old Concept – New Application. Australian Journal of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis, 29(2), 27-34.
• Cowen, L. W., Saltmarsh, D., & Hayek, R. (2008). Hypnotherapy: An Adjunct to Complementary Medicine. Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society, 14(2), 87-89.
• Cowen, L. W. (2007). Therapy Focus: Hypnotherapy. Journal of the Australian Integrative Medicine Association, 12(2).
• Cowen, L. W. (2006). Hypnotherapeutic Interventions in the Treatment of Compulsive Gambling. Hypnopatter, 10-13.
• Cowen, L. W. (2006). Hypnotherapy and Insomnia. Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Ryde Division of General Practice: Division Newsletter (June).
• Cowen, L. W. (2006). Hypnotherapy and Becoming a Non-Smoker. Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Ryde Division of General Practice: Division Newsletter (February).
• Cowen, L. W. (2006). Hypnotherapy and Adolescent Health. Central Sydney Division of General Practice Newsletter: Central Viewpoint(June), 14.
• Cowen, L. W. (2005). Hypnotherapy and CBT. Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Ryde Division of General Practice: Division Newsletter, 4.
• Cowen, L. W. (2005). Hypnosis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Central Sydney Division of General Practice Newsletter.
• Cowen, L. W. (2004). What is Hypnosis? Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society, 10(3), 105-107.
• Cowen, L. W. (2004). Rapid Induction – What’s the true benefit? Australian Hypnotherapists’ Association Hypnopatter (March), 11-13.
• Cowen, L. W. (2003). The role of hypnosis in diagnosis. In R. Beirman (Ed.), Handbook of clinical diagnosis: A guide for students and practitioners in the health professions (pp. 906-909). Sydney: Beirman, R.
• Cowen, L. W. (2003). What is Hypnosis? Journal of the Australian Integrative Medicine Association (20), 17-19.
• Cowen, L. W. (1983). A Fear of Thunderstorms: A Case Study. The Australian Journal of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis, 4(2), 79-82.

Media Publications

• Cowen, L. W. (2011). Hypnotherapy – magic or just an ancient mental super food from Living Now http://www.livingnow.com.au/hypnotherapy-magic-or-just-an-ancient-mental-super-food/
• Cowen, L. W. (2004). Hypnotherapy for relationships and infertility. Retrieved January 7, 2014, from Living Now http://www.livingnow.com.au/hypnotherapy-for-relationships-and-infertility
• Cowen, L. W. (2003). Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. from Living Now https://livingnow.com.au/hypnosis-hypnotherapy/
• Cowen, L. W. (2002). Hypnosis and public speaking. Retrieved January 7, 2014, from Living Now http://www.livingnow.com.au/hypnosis-and-public-speaking