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IF YOU NEED TO MAKE A CLASS PRESENTATION BUY THIS BOOK!
I bought this book when I was doing research for a stress management class at the University of Utah.The information in this book is so useful and readable.It takes the mystery out of hypnosis by explaining the mind-body connection.It also explains how hypnosis can be used to break habits and to enhance your imagination.No matter how far in trance you get, you can still use hypnosis for self improvement.He explains how, with practice, you can use self hypnosis for even controling you automatic nervous system by diverting blood flow.Even the Psychologist I work for found this book to be very useful because of the stories about self-hypnosis to prepare for surgery.He also explains about how our belief systems cause us stress and how to overcome these thoughts so that we can live happy lives.He has a test to measure your hypnotic capacity, that went over great with my class.There are few books written on self hypnosis that you can accually sit down and read, this book excelled in this area.

A Fascinating and Useful Book
This is a "review" I was sent via a book owner from a reader in Paris. I wanted to share it with you. "We want to give our warmest thanks to Lynne for lending us her book about self-hypnosis, we learned yesterday morning that Marc's surgery should be today instead of Monday so I read the book very fast (it is realy fascinating) and we tried the surgery preparation yesterday evening and this morning before I brought him to the hospital.And I could even talk to him on the phone this afternoon where he told me he has awakened much better than usual.! Thank you so much!"

Booorrringg!!! I want my money back!
I bought this book hoping to learn how to use self hypnosis, and how to doit myself.Instead, I spent reading chapter after chapter of stories thatjust repeat themselves on how others found self hypnosis to be veryhelpful. Well, duhhh, if I didn't know that already I wouldn't have boughtthe book!It's a waste of time and money. If you're looking for apractical guide on how to use self hypnosis, this is not it. If you justneed something to help you fall asleep, well, stick with it - It would dothe trick!Can I have my money back? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Autogenic training    2. Healing    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health Care Issues    5. Health/Fitness    6. Hypnotism    7. Popular works    8. Psychiatry - General    9. Psychology    10. Psychotherapy - General    11. Self-Hypnosis    12. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques    13. Popular medicine   

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Many good insights into mind-body healing
The book explains in great detail the influence and the effect of mind over body from the perspective of neuro-biology.In simple terms, most healing performed with hypnosis are a result of mind influencing the blood-flow, which then creates corresponding changes in the body.
The Nuts and Bolts of Hypnosis
This book is technical, but comprehensive and concise in its explaination of what we know about how the "Mind-Body Connection" works. From practical mini-scripts to use clinically to the mathematical formula for hypnosis, this book has it all. A background in neurophysiology is helpful, but those who understand it will truly appreciate the detail.

5X3 = solid
The lonliest day is also the longest.This book serves as catalyst toadventures in YOUR PSYCHE!A puzzle laid before you, a map designed bychaos.Eliminate hardships. Dissolve linear thinking. Why a three??? Thereare lots of books. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Hypnotism    2. Medicine, Psychosomatic    3. Mental Health    4. Mind and body therapies    5. Psychobiology    6. Psychology    7. Psychoneuroimmunology    8. Therapeutic use    9. Hypnosis    10. Hypnotherapy (suggestion therapy)    11. Psychotherapy   

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Recommend!
Easy to read and helpful for understanding the process of EMDR.I would have to agree with the previous reviewer Laura M that PEACEFUL HEART : A Woman's Journey to Healing is a must-read.Aimee Jo Martin's story clearly illustrates and details her journey with successful EMDR treatments.Quite powerful if you want to really see how effective EMDR can be.

Thank you Maggie
Maggie Phillips is a fantastic therapist and teacher. I really believe this book is not only a very suitable and pratical book for therapists who wishes to improve their neuro-emotionnal therapy practice, but the result of several years of personnal research and intelligence !

A book for therapists on the forefront
I had an opportunity to review this book prior to its publication; that's how I first came to know Maggie Phillips.She is a highly accomplished psychologist and psychotherapist, and in this book she expertly integrates the best of traditional practice with cutting edge therapeutic processes.She also offers useful strategies for when to choose and how to combine hypnosis, EMDR, ego-state therapy, somatic therapies, imagery, and thought field therapy. An evolved perspective on energy psychology, "Finding the Energy to Heal" is required reading for therapists who take their craft seriously. --Fred P. Gallo, Ph.D., author of "Energy Psychology", "Energy Diagnostic and Treatment Methods", and "Energy Tapping." ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Healing    2. Hypnotism    3. Mind and body therapies    4. Psychology    5. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    6. Psychotherapy    7. Psychotherapy - General    8. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques    9. Mind, body, spirit: mysticism & self-awareness   

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A valuable early look at the mind and medicine...
This exceptional book, a collaboration of two gifted characters, is as relevant today as two decades ago when it was a pioneering look at the mind body process.It explores many different facets of the use of communication, suggestion and hypnosis in medical situations.The information is so interesting and accessible that the book could appeal to anyone with a curiosity about the mind/body relationship.Cheek was an Ob/Gyn who regularly used hypnotism in his practice. Rossi an ally, student and collaborator of the late, famous Dr Milton Erickson, is a theorist, a psychologist / hypnotherapist and clear-thinking, research-driven psychobiologist.The examples of work with medical patients in this book show the profound and binding impact of experience on the health of the body.Processes of communication are used to explore past experiences of patients (usually consciously forgotten) that had a dramatic impact on current reproductive health.The book is part detective story and a meandering look at many different facets of the mind in medical situations. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Hypnotism    2. Medicine, Psychosomatic    3. Mind and body    4. Psychiatry - General    5. Psychology    6. Psychotherapy    7. Therapeutic use    8. Hypnosis    9. Hypnotherapy (suggestion therapy)   

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Rapid Change Can Happen
This is THE handbook for integrating Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Brief Therapy, and Hypnosis into a highly effective model for beginning and experienced therapists. Author's Review
We wrote this book for therapists and other health professionals who are either new to the use of hypnosis as a clinical tool or who have experience with hypnosis and want to refine their skills. It is based on over forty years of the clinical experience of the senior author, Jordan I. Zarren, M.S.W., DAHB, and over twenty years of the clinical experience of the second author, Bruce N. Eimer, Ph.D., ABPP.Read more

Subjects:  1. Brief psychotherapy    2. Clinical Psychology    3. Cognitive Therapy    4. Hypnotism    5. Medical    6. Medical / Nursing    7. Psychiatry - General    8. Psychology    9. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    10. Psychotherapy - General    11. Therapeutic use    12. Cognition & cognitive psychology    13. Hypnotherapy (suggestion therapy)   

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Excellent stuff
A great book. I defy anyone to read this and not find it fascinating and useful and life enhancing.

fascinating!
I LOVED this book. It provides a fascinating inside look into the unconscious mind and the power of hypnosis and counseling. Even if you have no interest in hypnosis per se, this is a great study of human nature and relationships.

Master At Work
Rarely do we get a chance to witness a master healer at work.In this fascinating and well-written book you can begin to fathom how the mind impacts the body, how powerfully the events of our childhood mold ourpsyche and reverberate into every area of our lives.Here's a benchmarkfor good therapy - so whenever you might need some help navigating yourlife, you hope to find a gifted therapist like David Calof.This is amust-read for all who want to know themselves and others. P.S. Mr. Calof,when's your next book coming out? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Health/Fitness    3. Hypnotism    4. Psychiatry - General    5. Psychology    6. Therapeutic use    7. Hypnosis    8. Hypnotherapy (suggestion therapy)    9. Psychology & Psychiatry / Psychiatry    10. Psychotherapy   

Reviews (7)

Not an academic approach
Some of the psychology in this book is dated.For example, the author frequently refers to homosexuality as a disorder so dire that extensive therapy is preferable over hypnosis.
Self-Hypnotism
Having practiced Self-Hypnosis (and Hypnosis) for almost fifty
A good self-help book
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Subjects:  1. General    2. Health & Fitness    3. Health/Fitness    4. Hypnotism    5. Personal Growth - General    6. Psychology    7. Hypnosis    8. Self-Help / Hypnotism   

Subjects:  1. General    2. Hypnotism    3. New Age / Parapsychology    4. Psychology    5. Therapeutic use   

Subjects:  1. Hypnotism    2. Psychology   

Reviews (5)

Clinical Hypnotherapy
The second edition of Clinical Hypnotherapy by Dr. Chips is an excellent revised second edition. Writing errors are to a minimum, and the content is pertinant to clinical and transpersonal hypnotherapy. This book is well worth the cover price for those who desire to learn about hypnotherapy for themselves as a client, or for the purpose of entering into the profession.

Poorly Written & Not Recommended
As mentioned in another review, this book contains many, many grammatical and spelling errors which distract from the credibility of the material presented.This self-published book is not professionally written or edited.While some of the material is useful ~ particularly the final chapter ~ it certainly wasn't worth the expensive cover price.I can't recommend this book.

Clinical Hypnotherapy: A Transpersonal Approach
I was not impressed with the book at all. There were quite a few typographical errors, the pictures were amaturerish to say the least. The Justification was all staggared throughout the book, and I would not suggest this book for anybody who wants to look at the world of hypnotherapy in a nonbiased light. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Hypnotism    2. Movements - Transpersonal    3. Psychology   

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Time Distortion - An Extremely Useful Hypnotic Phenomenon
The book explored time distortion phenomenon and provides lot of examples - some are interesting purely from investigative perspective as in being able to count in few minutes of hypnosis the number of cotton balls it would take to count in several hours of real time; others are very practical and useful as in accelerating learning or developing a skill - imagine in few hours of hypnosis you can develop an expertise it would take you years to develop in real time.Read more

Subjects:  1. Hypnotism    2. Psychology    3. Psychotherapy - General    4. Hypnotherapy (suggestion therapy)    5. Psychotherapy   

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It's all there.
This remarkable book reviews ten years of practical and theoretical advances in the application of hypnosis to psychotherapy.Hypnosis grew enormously in the 1990's and if you are unclear about how to apply hypnotic skills to therapeutic problems, this book is for you.It is clearly written and well organized for the professional practitioner.It is not a self-help book, and it is not "lightweight."It is a must-read for practitioners who want to know how to use hypnosis in psychotherapy.It is all there, including clear descriptions of the conceptual underpinnings. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Clinical Psychology    2. Ego strength    3. Hypnotism    4. Psychology    5. Psychotherapy    6. Psychotherapy - General    7. Hypnosis    8. Psychology & Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology   

Subjects:  1. Abuse - General    2. Hypnotism    3. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders    4. Post-traumatic stress disorder    5. Psychic trauma    6. Psychology    7. Psychotherapy - General    8. Treatment    9. Hypnotherapy (suggestion therapy)    10. Psychotherapy   

Reviews (4)

Concise Overview of Hypnosis
This book is not a "how to" manual, but rather a concise overview of many different aspects of hypnosis.It indeed deals with the "essentials" that any practicing hypnotist should know.Even though these are "essentials", they are not covered in any traditional hypnosis training, so anyone attending hypnosis training may benefit from this information.
A Great Introduction
This book has "smatterings" of everything - the history of the field, theory, application, and so forth. One could, with this book alone, learn to induce hypnotic trance and apply basic suggestions. (There is *no* one book that will turn somebody into a hypnotherapist.) Dr. Yapko is a leading researcher in the field and his book is at the perfect level for an intelligent, fairly well-educated reader who wishes to learn about this fascinating subject - it's informative without being paternalistic or "talking down."

A simple introduction to Clinical Hypnosis
This was the first book I've read on hypnosis.I found it to be very informative as I had not heard of the new contemperary methods of induction.The book is written well and there are a lot of helpful references to relevent work.I liked this book as it was tied together professionally and wasn't just a collection of trance-scripts.Read more

Subjects:  1. Hypnotism    2. Psychiatry - General    3. Psychology    4. Psychotherapy - General    5. Therapeutic use    6. Hypnosis   

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Awakening:A Fascinating Peek Into the Unknown
Author, Mary Rodwell, is a therapist and healer whose clients by their experiences and hypnotic regressions opened a new dimension to her practice.She was semi-prepared by her study of some books by several "heavies" in the ET phenomenon.Now she has joined them with her own research.Selected clients and their experiences ("Experiencers," she calls them), tell her story.Her conclusions that the Field of ET Study is fluid, constantly changing with the ebb and flow of time and experience, serves to comfort one for what he does not know, while complimenting one for what he has learned, and leaving the door open for whatever is new to come.
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Subjects:  1. Body, Mind & Spirit    2. Healing - General    3. Hypnotism    4. New Age    5. New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit    6. UFOs & Extraterrestrials    7. Body, Mind & Spirit / General    8. Mary Rodwell RN.   

Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - Hypnotherapy    2. Case Studies    3. Controversial Knowledge    4. Healing - General    5. Hypnotism    6. Medical    7. Medical / Nursing    8. Hypnotherapy (suggestion therapy)    9. Psychotherapy   

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Sports Hypnosis,reviewed by Christopher R. Newton
This book is excellent. As a sports hypnosist myself,I understand it's potential value in so many immediately relevant areas.It covers a wide range of examples,but not just American sports like American football and baseball.This book has worldwide appealRead more

Subjects:  1. Applied Psychology    2. General    3. Hypnotism    4. Psychological aspects    5. Psychology Of Sports    6. Sports    7. Sports & Recreation    8. Sports Medicine    9. Sports Psychology    10. Hypnosis    11. Sports coaching   

Subjects:  1. Child Psychiatry    2. Child Psychology    3. Child psychotherapy    4. Hypnosis    5. Hypnotism    6. Medical / Nursing    7. Mental Health    8. Pediatrics    9. Psychology    10. Psychotherapy - General    11. Therapeutic use    12. Child & developmental psychology    13. Paediatric medicine    14. Psychology & Psychiatry / Psychotherapy   

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chilling and real
I know a woman who used to be married to a man in the CIA, and she confirmed what Carla says in her book.That makes this book all the more chilling.The average person does not know the sinister experiments that the CIA is involved in.

I'm one of the people she talks about.
It is true. It is happening to me. Do read the book and understand that this must be happening to more people than can be imagined. Doctors won't tell nor will the police. Talk about what's happening with everyone. Share information now.

Blatant alarmism, decently researched
I've actually read some of her sources -- Estabrooks comes to mind.Saying, for instance, that he says you should establish a "stable" of hypnotic subjects is true.Of course, he's talking about learning hypnotism and doing basic, noninvasive, voluntary, harmless stuff, too.His advice isn't any worse than if a beginning masseusse was to establish a "stable of massage victims".Call it what you want, but it's really not that bad for the people involved -- and if you don't think being hypnotized can be enjoyable, you've never done it right.Read more

Subjects:  1. Brainwashing    2. General    3. Hypnotism    4. Moral and ethical aspects    5. Psychology    6. Psychology & Psychiatry / Hypnotism    7. Sociology    8. Psychology & Psychiatry   

Subjects:  1. Double bind (Psychology)    2. Hypnotism    3. Medical / Nursing    4. Psychiatry - General    5. Self-Help    6. Therapeutic use