num_pages: 240
description: The techniques and uses of self-hypnosis for change and healing—including a new chapter on dealing with everyday stresses and the story of the author's remarkable success using self-hypnosis in preparation for his own quadruple-bypass heart surgery. This expert's guide demystifies the process of self-hypnosis, presenting a clear and straightforward case for its use in achieving personal change, heightening creativity, dealing with the stresses of everyday life, and promoting healing. By sharing his own story of discovery as well as the fascinating stories and techniques he used with some of his 2,000 patients, Dr. Fisher dispels myths and describes how readers can create their own 90-second exercise to talk to their bodies and minds to alleviate problems such as insomnia, smoking, overeating, memory loss, pain, skin allergies, fear of flying, and performance anxiety.Author Biography: Stanley Fisher, Ph.D., a psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice, also holds a research faculty appointment and has lectured on medical hypnosis at the College of Physicians &amp; Surgeons of Columbia University. He also gives seminars and lectures to laypersons, and is often called as an expert witness in criminal trials. He has appeared on CBS-TV, MSNBC, Fox News, and the Today Show. He lives in New York City.
language: English
title: Discovering the Power of Self Hypnosis: The Simple, Natural Mind-Body Approach to Change and Healing
titlecomplete: Discovering the Power of Self Hypnosis: The Simple, Natural Mind-Body Approach to Change and Healing
genres: Self Help
ratings_count: 24
publisher: Newmarket Pr