Creative Choice In Hypnosis

Volume IV takes the reader on a journey that recaptures his evolution of the therapeutic double bind: from a technique based on an authoritarian concept of 'illusory choice', to a modern vision of the double bind as a 'free choice among comparable alternatives'.

More than any other individual, Milton Erickson has been responsible for shaping the modern view of hypnosis. His great contribution came from his ability to locate an individual's inner resources for coping creativelywith the real problems of everyday life. Erickson himself endured tow bouts of polio and was in a wheelchair throughout much of his later life. He learned to use the healing methods of self-hypnosis to deal with his handicaps and uncover ways of experiencing living at more profound levels. His delight in teaching these methods of self-healing are clearly shown in these transcriptions of his seminars, workshops and lectures. Volume IV explores some important questions through a presentation, never before published, of Erickson's own hypnotic workshops and demonstrations: is hypnosis a process of manipulation or facilitation? does the hypnotherapist control people? does the hypnotherapist simply give people permission to heal themselves? The authoritarian-permissive paradox of hypnotherapy is most evidednt in Erickson's use of the double bind. Volume IV takes the reader on a journey that recaptures his evoluiton of the therapeutic double bind: from a technique based on

This book is a simple introduction to hypnotic phenomena. Knowing why, when and how to practise hypnosis may help readers to improve their health, creativity and performance, and above all to find who they really are. This book is specially written for those who for whatever the reason just lost their track in life. This step by step guide will help them to find the light house and the right course again. For easy understanding, I use the metaphor of sailing on stormy seas, to express common life challenges and how to deal with them in a more effective way. We can’t change the weather and life events, but we can learn new skills to stay on course and make confident decisions to find a safe place to wait out the storm. Only this way we can enjoy sailing to the ports of our choice. Self-hypnosis will speed up the process of learning new skills and achieving goals. A few minutes of self-hypnosis a day will help to find out who you are, assess your present position, and determine what need to be changed for you to make confident decisions in a calm way. Just by visualizing what you want will help to bring your dream to reality. As Aladdin said “Your wish is my command.” Now, thanks to many clinicians throughout centuries who believed that our unconscious has the ability to release the resources to be in better control of life events, everyone can learn and benefit from it. In twenty century scientists around the globe just proved to be true.

First published in 1994, this book provides a selection of time-tested hypnotherapy scripts which aim to ease a variety of problems such as in the workplace, concerning pain relief, psychometric disorders, fears and phobias, self-discovery, memory retrieval, habit disorders, ego strengthening and sexual difficulties. The volume also intends to assist with such problems of childhood as enuresis, learning disabilities, fears, night terrors and asthma while also suggesting a variety of induction and self-hypnosis techniques. Hunter offers an insightful commentary alongside each script which exhibits state-of-the-art research as well as an expanded reference section and annotated bibliography. Its spacious format enables therapists to take notes as required and alter the script to meet the varying personal needs of their patients. Case histories and in-depth information as to how and when to use a particular script is also included.

Psychologist-attorney Eisner puts psychotherapy on trial by critically examining its effectiveness through the lens of the scientific method. From psychoanalysis to cognitive-behavior therapy as well as the 500 or so other psychotherapies, there is not a single experimental study that supports the effectiveness of psychotherapy over a placebo or religious healing. Using both case examples and clinical research, this book challenges the conclusion that there is empirical support for the notion that psychotherapy is effective.