Hypnotherapy For Dummies
1. Edition June 2006
328 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Short Description
When most people think of hypnotism, they think of stage hypnotism--;someone made to feel very sleepy and then asked to cluck like a chicken. But in reality, hypnotism can be an extremely effective therapy for a whole host of issues, from quitting smoking and losing weight to overcoming phobias, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and other problems. This friendly guide demystifies hypnotherapy, explains how it works, and helps people work with a hypnotherapist or get results with simple self-hypnosis.
Understand the techniques of hypnotherapy and put them into practice
Find a practitioner, set your goals, and get results
If you think hypnosis is just for stage tricks and party games, think again; this reassuring and responsible guide explains how hypnotherapy works and shows you how to use it to treat a wide range of problems. Whether you're seeking to overcome anxiety or depression, improve performance, lose weight, or beat an addiction, hypnotherapy can help you make the positive changes you need to achieve your goals.
Discover how to
* Get the right professional help
* Set realistic personal goals
* Control phobias and manage pain
* Banish bad habits
* Practise self-hypnosis
* Become a hypnotherapist
Part I: Understanding Hypnotherapy.
Chapter 1: Examining Hypnotherapy .
Chapter 2: Techniques: The Tools of a Hypnotherapist .
Chapter 3: Preparing for Hypnotherapy .
Part II: Considering How Hypnotherapy Can Help.
Chapter 4: Making the Mind-Body Connection .
Chapter 5: Breaking Away from Old Habits .
Chapter 6: Touching on Body Matters .
Chapter 7: Feeling Good.
Chapter 8: Considering the Limits of Hypnotherapy .
Part III: Expanding the Reach of Hypnotherapy.
Chapter 9: Your Kids and Hypnotherapy .
Chapter 10: Visiting Your Former Selves .
Chapter 11: Removing Your Phobias .
Part IV: The Practical Stuff.
Chapter 12: Finding a Hypnotherapist .
Chapter 13: Your First Hypnotherapy Session Step by Step .
Chapter 14: Practising Self-Hypnosis .
Chapter 15: Meeting the Family: Some Cousins of Hypnotherapy .
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 16: Ten Common Misconceptions about Hypnotherapy.
Chapter 17: Ten Pioneers of Hypnosis .
Chapter 18: Ten Qualities to Look For in a Hypnotherapist .
Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Choosing a Hypnotherapy Training Programme.
Appendix: Resources.
Index.
Peter Mabbutt is Director of Studies at the London College of Clinical Hypnosis.