Hypnotic relaxation therapy : principles and applications /

""Like others trying to incorporate hypnotherapy into their practice, I found myself struggling with the question, ""Where do I begin?"" This book provides that answer [It]offers the first complete presentation of [the} fundamentals [of hypnotic relaxation therapy] in a...

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Main Author: Elkins, Gary Ray, 1952- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer Publishing Compaby, [2014]
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Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Historical foundations
  • Principles of hypnotic relaxation therapy
  • Theoretical basis for hypnotic relaxation therapy
  • Hypnotic induction and formulation of suggestions
  • Case conceptualization and planning
  • The first hypnotic relaxation therapy session
  • The second hypnotic relaxation therapy session
  • The third hypnotic relaxation therapy session
  • Session four and beyond
  • Assessment of hypnotizability
  • Dealing with resistance
  • Refining hypnotic inductions and interventions
  • Pain management
  • Smoking cessation
  • Post-menopausal and hot flash symptoms
  • Anxiety management
  • Insomnia
  • Hypnotic relaxation therapy to facilitate insight
  • Ethical considerations in the practice of hypnotic relaxation therapy.