Trancework: An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis

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For three decades, Trancework has been the fundamental textbook for guiding professionals in learning hypnosis. Now in its fourth edition, this classic text continues to be the most comprehensive book for learning the fundamental skills of the field. This edition accommodates new studies and topics, and contains five new chapters on positive psychology, the management of pain, pediatric and adolescent hypnosis, behavioral medicine, and hypnosis across modalities. Readers can expect to receive a comprehensive overview of what is currently going on in the domain of hypnosis, an in-depth consideration of issues associated with the use of hypnosis, a greater appreciation for the diverse ways in which hypnosis can be applied, and a more detailed description of hypnotic methods and characteristics. Those new to the field will also appreciate the €œFrames of Reference€ sections found throughout the book, which provide insights into the work of some of the founders a Cover Trancework: An introduction to the practice of clinical hypnosis Copyright Contents Acknowledgements List of Tables Frames of Reference Foreword Introduction to the Fourth Edition PART I: Conceptual Framework Chapter 1. What Is Hypnosis and Can It Help? Chapter 2. The Myths About Hypnosis and a Dose of Reality Chapter 3. Conceptualizing Hypnosis Chapter 4. The Brain in Hypnosis Chapter 5. Matters of the Mind Chapter 6. Contexts of Hypnosis Chapter 7. Hypnosis in Behavioral Medicine: Amplifying the Mind–Body Relationship Chapter 8. The Social Psychology of Human Suggestibility Chapter 9. Responsiveness to Hypnosis Chapter 10. The Phenomenology of Hypnosis Chapter 11. Environmental and Physical Conditions for Conducting Hypnosis Sessions Chapter 12. Hypnosis and Positive Psychology Chapter 13. Hypnotic Hazards, Legal Considerations, and Ethical Guidelines PART II: Practical Framework Chapter 14. Assessing Hypnotic Responsiveness Chapter 15. Structuring Suggestions Chapter 16. Helpful Hints for Conducting Clinical Hypnosis Sessions Chapter 17. Formal Strategies of Hypnotic Induction Chapter 18. Informal, Conversational Strategies of Hypnotic Induction Chapter 19. Hypnotic Phenomena: Eliciting and Utilizing Hypnotic Resources Chapter 20. Designing and Delivering Hypnotic Interventions in Treatment Chapter 21. Clinical Hypnosis in Psychotherapy Chapter 22. Treatment Dynamics and Sample Hypnosis Session Transcripts for Common Problems Chapter 23. When People Respond in Less Than Ideal Ways Chapter 24. Hypnosis With Children and Adolescents Chapter 25. Clinical Hypnosis in the Management of Pain Chapter 26. Hypnosis Across Modalities: Parallel Processes Postscript Closure Appendix A: Hypnosis Organizations and Journals for Professionals Appendix B: Supplemental Materials Appendix C: Forewords and Introductions to the Previous Three Editions References Author Index Subject Index