Handbook of medical and psychological hypnosis : foundations, applications, and professional issues /

"This is the only up-to-date, comprehensive interdisciplinary resource on clinical hypnosis research and applications in psychology and medicine. Authored by hypnosis experts worldwide, it encompasses state-of-the-art scholarship and techniques for hypnotic treatments along with hypnosis transc...

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Other Authors: Elkins, Gary Ray, 1952- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer Publishing Company, LLC, [2016]
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Online Access:CONNECT
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Summary:"This is the only up-to-date, comprehensive interdisciplinary resource on clinical hypnosis research and applications in psychology and medicine. Authored by hypnosis experts worldwide, it encompasses state-of-the-art scholarship and techniques for hypnotic treatments along with hypnosis transcripts and case examples for all major psychological disorders and medical conditions. In easily understandable language, this desk reference addresses theories, neurophysiology of hypnosis, hypnotherapy screening, measurement of hypnotizability, professional issues, and ethics. Individual chapters present hypnoticinductions to treat 70 disorders including anxiety, depression, pain, sleep problems, phobias, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, menopausal hotflashes, Parkinson's disease, palliative care, tinnitus, addictions, and a multitude other common complaints. The guide also examines the history and foundations of hypnosis, myths and misconceptions, patient screening, dealing with resistance, and precautions tothe use of hypnosis. It examines a variety of hypnotherapy systems ranging from hypnotic relaxation therapy to hypnoanalysis. With each application thetext includes relevant research, specific induction techniques, and an illustrative case example. Additionally the resource covers professional issues, certification, hypnosis in the hospital, and placebo effects"--Back cover
Item Description:EBSCO eBook Academic Comprehensive Collection North America
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780826124876
0826124879