Title: Hypnosis and stress
First published: 2006
Description: Hypnosis and Stress provides a practical approach to using hypnosis with patients suffering from a wide range of stress related problems. Innovative in its approach, this book integrates traditional approaches in hypnosis with Ericksonian and Rossi's approach to hypnotherapy.   The most up-to-date research is discussed and a flexible, 'hands-on' framework is provided for practicing hypnotherapy, including:    detailed guidelines on conducting clinical interviews  examples of preparing the patient for hypnosis  templates of clinical 'scripts' for use in sessions  solutions for dealing with catharsis  discussion of inter-professional collaboration.     Interventions are suggested for a wide range of stress problems in both adults and children, including anxiety, sexual dysfunctions, sleeping problems, pain and other psychosomatic conditions.   This practical guide provides a useful introduction to hypnotherapy for professionals such as counsellors, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, psychologists and physicians. The breadth of information included ensures it will also appeal to the more experienced clinician.
Subjects: Hypnosis, Hypnotism, Memory, Methods, Nonfiction, Psychological Stress, Psychology, Stress, Psychological, Therapeutic use, Therapy, Hypnotism, therapeutic use
LC classification: RC495 .H385 2006