ABSTRACT

Hypnotherapy Scripts, 2nd Edition is a straightforward, practical guide for doing Ericksonian hypnotherapy. This book not only explains the rationale for every step in the hypnotherapeutic process, it also contains sample scripts for each step. This edition of Hypnotherapy Scripts guides professionals through the construction of their own hypnotherapy induction and suggestion scripts. Verbatim sample transcripts of various induction and therapeutic suggestion procedures with detailed guidelines for creating one's own hypnotherapeutic inductions and metaphors are included. Recent research and writings on the role of unconscious processes, wellness, and positive psychology have been added to this edition. Also included is a detailed review of the diagnostic trance process, a therapeutic procedure unique to this text.

part |55 pages

Concepts and Instructions

chapter |23 pages

A Neo-Ericksonian Orientation

chapter |10 pages

Conducting a Diagnostic Trance

chapter |20 pages

On Doing Hypnotherapy

part |191 pages

Scripts

chapter |26 pages

Trance Induction

chapter |21 pages

Direct Approaches to Change

chapter |14 pages

General-Purpose Metaphors

chapter |10 pages

Managing Chronic and Acute Pain

chapter |12 pages

Recovering From Trauma and Grief

chapter |8 pages

Dealing With Depression

chapter |10 pages

Alleviating Unwarranted Fears

chapter |11 pages

Overcoming Sexual Problems

chapter |10 pages

Enhancing Relationships

chapter |11 pages

Medical Issues

chapter |10 pages

Problems in Living

chapter |7 pages

Trance Termination Procedures

chapter |11 pages

Writing Your Own Hypnotherapy Scripts