Handbook of Medical and Psychological Hypnosis: Foundations, Applications, and Professional Issues

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Winner of the Best Book in Hypnosis presented by Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. A unique, state-of-the art, interdisciplinary resource on clinical hypnosis in psychology and medicine "I have adopted it as the primary text for my upcoming course. It is extremely comprehensive, and has the latest research and information on hypnosis. The authors who have contributed to the book are the best in the field, and this book is a goldmine of information on hypnosis. It far exceeded my expectations, and I am sure that my students will greatly benefit from it." - Rita Sherr, Founding Director of The New York Milton H. Erickson Society for Psychotherapy and Hypnosis This is the only up-to-date, comprehensive interdisciplinary resource on clinical hypnosis research and applications in psychology and medicine. Authoredby hypnosis experts worldwide, it encompasses state-of-the-art scholarship and techniques for hypnotic treatments along with hypnosis transcripts and caseexamples for all major psychological disorders and medical conditions. In easily understandable language, this desk reference addresses theories,neurophysiology of hypnosis, hypnotherapy screening, measurement of hypnotizability, professional issues, and ethics. Individual chapters present hypnoticinductions to treat 70 disorders including anxiety, depression, pain, sleep problems, phobias, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, menopausal hotflashes, Parkinson's disease, palliative care, tinnitus, addictions, and a multitude other common complaints. The guide also examines the history and foundations of hypnosis, myths and misconceptions, patient screening, dealing with resistance, and precautions tothe use of hypnosis. It examines a variety of hypnotherapy systems ranging from hypnotic relaxation therapy to hypnoanalysis. With each application thetext includes relevant research, specific induction techniques, and an illustrative case example. Additionally the resource covers professional issues,certification, hypnosis in the hospital, and placebo effects. Key Features: Presents state-of-the art hypnosis research and applications for a wide range of psychological and medical disorders Encompasses information on 70 disorders with relevant research, intervention techniques, and case examples Authored by an international cadre of experts Provides an interdisciplinary perspective of both the mental health and medical communities Addresses certification, ethics, and other professional issues Review: no comment..only open this book and learn.. - I am a strategic psychotherapist and now i add hypnosis on my work tool kit. This book is the most comprensive text of hypnosis, the most expert in the field presents the state of the art of rispective speciality, resulting in the most complete and serious base for beginning the fascinating exploration of hypnosis in his medical and psychological application. This book is as a complete menu of sample of food, if you desire the full mastering of the coulinary arts described in the menu you must read bibliographic reference and the end of any of the 75 chapters and find it for a deep learning. The structure of any chapters is very clear for learning because specific sequence of theory, research, tecnique and script for a natural passage from abstract theory to clinical practice in a moltitude of theme. Sorry for my english, i'm italian. Review: A Must Have - This book exceeded all my expectations. This is a must have in a library. This book compiles both approaches: medical and psychological. It gives you a brief description of the illness or disorder, a case to study, the technique used to help with the issue and a conclusion. Very interested. Still fascinated reading it.