The Practice of Hypnotism
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The field of hypnosis has greatly evolved in recent years. Since the publication of the successful award-winning first edition of this book, has about 1,200 research and clinical articles on hypnosis have been published in American journals alone and numerous related books have been written. With so many important contributions in this area is in such a short time, there is great need for a resource that reflects the current thinking and provides the latest techniques. The practice of Hypnosis, Second Edition, this resource provides the most up-to-date information available about hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Written by André Weitzenhoffer, Ph.D., a leading expert in the field for over 45 years, this book examines past and present thinking hypnotic phenomena in an objective manner. It provides valuable background information, ideas for future research and a wealth of detailed practical instructions for the production of hypnotic phenomena and the treatment of a wide range of health related problems. Like the first edition is the purpose of this book to present hypnosis from a scientific perspective. It also covers the bases on which the author and others in the area have made their judgments, so the reader to make independent decisions based on the most complete information. The practice of Hypnotism has evolved from the original two-volume set to a single, comprehensive volume in two parts: Foundations of Suggestion and Hypnosis, Hypnotism and other clinical applications. Each chapter presents the basic material at a relatively elementary level, gradually moving into more advanced material at a comfortable pace. This second edition contains a wealth of new information reflecting results of recent research and clinical experience using hypnosis, including: complete rewrite of chapters on metrics that are relevant to and about the current hypnosisNew chapters on the proposal and suggestion and treatment of anxietyA revised chapter on self-hypnosis, includ ing a detailed training procedureExpanded and reorganized material on Ericksonian approach major changes regarding the socio-cognitive and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches to hypnotic phenomenaSuggestions for future research purposes in an efficient, safe and informed practice of hypnosis, The Practice of Hypnotism, Second Edition is the ultimate resource. It addresses the specific interests and needs of healthcare practitioners, researchers and other professionals who are new to hypnosis, and seasoned readers looking for accurate facts and one scientific perspective on the topic. Like the first edition, this version also works well as a textbook for self study or as a supplement for courses. A newly revised, thoroughly updated edition of the most complete resource for hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Designed to help researchers, practitioners and other professionals safely and confidently produce and use Hypnosis, The Practice of Hypnotism, Second Edition is filled with the most up-to-date information available about hypnosis and its techniques. Offers the same coverage as the highly successful two-volume set of the first edition, it offers very practical instruction on producing hypnotic effects and treat a wide range of health and behavioral problems, and examines current thinking on these issues. Written by a leading expert in the field, this book reports on the latest research and clinical experience, and contains many sections that have been thoroughly revised and expanded to include the latest developments.
