Synopsis
Hypnosis is finding ever more application in medicine and psychology. Present-day hypnotic techniques are far more sophisticated than those of the past, yet clinical hypnosis remains a field with more questions than answers. This volume is an introduction to modern clinical hypnosis, providing a summary of current research and thinking, illustrations of specific uses of hypnosis, sample induction and treatment verbalizations, and suggestions for further reading in each subject area., Expanded and updated to include recent trends and newer applications, this classic work is the definitive introduction to the many uses of hypnosis in medicine, psychology, and dentistry. Designed to help health care professionals safely and confidently use hypnosis with their patients, this book provides valuable background information as well as practical instruction on hypnotic techniques. Offers a wide variety of proven induction techniques and includes easy-to-follow instructions for such proven approaches as the movie method, clenched fist induction, the coin technique, the confusion technique, and many others. Also contains practical information on what to look for in a patient's words and actions to verify that a trance has been induced.
