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Handbook of Hypnotic Inductions (Norton Professional Books)
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 (11 Reviews)
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$30.00
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Available for immediate delivery.
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April 17, 2000 |
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Hardcover
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 Two Stars, January 23, 2016
By RA67
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Not helpfull
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 Good reference., April 26, 2015
By Doris Richards
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I use it for stimulating my own inductions when stuck for a solution. Good reference.
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 Five Stars, January 03, 2015
By A. Caste.
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Great book ¡
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Clever and entrancing, March 19, 2010
By Hypnotherapist/NLP Trainer
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As a hypnotherapist, I was intrigued by this small book focusing solely on hypnotic inductions. In Techniques of Hypnotic Induction, psychotherapist George Gafner, brings over 30 years of experience to bear, teaching hypnotherapists how to communicate with the unconscious mind skillfully, through story-telling inductions.
Gafner begins with an overview of the applications and efficacy of clinical hypnosis, backed by research studies. Next, the author offers a metaphoric trance induction with helpful notes in the margin showing how he indirectly suggests various trance phenomena: time distortion, dissociation, hallucination, and catalepsy. Then he launches into a series of hypnotic story-telling scripts, which are whimsical, haunting, and amusing, --all designed to induce trance with indirect references to time distortion, opening the mind to discovery, considering options for problem-solving, acceptance, releasing, and dissociation. These scripts teach readers how to insert suggestions into fascinating stories that help clients experience the effects of hypnosis. The scripts obviously speak to the unconscious mind and the influence of Milton H. Erickson is evident. While the scripts are beautifully written, readers are reminded to adapt them to their own circumstances and the preferences and sensitivities of their clients.
Gafner includes a very nice chapter on the hypnotic voice--a subject I've not seen in other books on hypnotherapy. He follows with a chapter on guided imagery inductions, based on scenes from nature - mountain vistas, streams, and forests. He also presents confusional inductions for clients who are not easily hypnotized or who may be somewhat resistant to direct suggestions.
The main text ends with a few practical recommendations for educating clients about hypnotherapy, introducing colleagues to hypnotherapy in clinical settings, and additional practice guidelines. The two appendices cover a range of techniques (with references to other books where each may be found) and a glossary.
Techniques of Hypnotic Induction makes enjoyable reading for hypnotherapists who want to bring creativity and imagination to their inductions. The clever scripts are interspersed with instruction written with just enough hypnotic language to appeal to the conscious mind as well as the unconscious mind. The entire book makes for a truly entrancing learning experience.
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 You are Going Deeper, Deeper. You Will Love This Review...., July 05, 2009
By John R Koenig, Certified Hypnotist
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I have a fairly vast collection of hypnotic inductions to stimulate my thinking as a practicing hypnotist in Rhode Island. My theory is that if a book gives me one or two ideas it was worth the purchase price. And it certainly did fullfill its promise of providing a number of different scripts, though a number of them seemed like variations on a theme.
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Great hypnosis book to refer to, August 12, 2007
By Isabella Valentine - www.IsabellaValentine.com (Bloomington, IN)
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There is a great variety of types of inductions, many involving countdowns and relaxation techniques. I loved the section on "Embedding Meanings Inductions" as well reading stories about Ericksonian and other hypnosis pioneers. Everything you need to know about hypnosis is in this book. It's fantastic for hypnotists and psychologists of all levels and is a reference book worth keeping. The readability is VERY good and all topics are explained thoroughly and simply to avoid confusion. I love this very much!
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