Best Books on Hypnosis-2015

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The Arthur Shapiro Award: Best Book on Hypnosis 2014 - 2014 - Andreas Meyer - Sites of the Unconscious: Hypnosis and the Emergence of the Psychoanalytic Setting. University of Chicago Press. 2013 - David B. Reid, PhD - Hypnosis for Behavioral Health: A Guide to Expanding Your Professional Practice. Springer Publishing Company; 1 edition (June 20, 2012) 2012 - Michael D. Yapko, PhD - Mindfulness and Hypnosis: The power of suggestion to transform experience. W.W. Norton & Company (September 26, 2011) 2011 - Jensen, Mark; Patterson, David. Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Management: Therapist Guide. Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (April 5, 2011). 2010 - Lang, Elvira V; Laser, Eleanor. Techniques. A Resource Guide for Doctors, Nurses and Technologists. CreateSpace (April 24, 2011). 2009 - Barnier, Amanda; Nash, Michael. The Oxford Handbook of Hypnosis: Theory, Research & Practice. Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (April 1, 2012). 2007 - Daitch, Carolyn. Affect Regulation Tool Box: Practical and Effective Hypnotic Interventions for the Over-Reactive Client. W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition (March 17, 2007). 2006 - Yapko, Michael. Hypnosis and Treating Depression. Application in Clinical Practice. Routledge; 1 edition (May 10, 2006). 2005 - Barabasz, Arreed; Watkins, John G. Hynotherapeutic Techniques 2 Edition. Routledge; 2 edition (December 25, 2004). 2004 - Spiegel, David; Spiegel, Herbert. Trance and Treatment - Clinical Uses of Hypnosis, 2nd Edition. Amer Psychiatric Pub; 2 edition (April 30, 2004). 2003 - Best, M.; Neuhauser, D.; Slavin, L. (2003). Benjamin Franklin: Verification and validation of the scientific process in health care as demonstrated by the "Report of the Royal Commissioner on Animal Magnetism and Mesmerism". Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Trafford Publishing. 2002 - Yapko, Michael (2001). Treating Depression with Hypnosis: Integrating cognitive-behavioral and strategic approaches. New York NY: Brunner-Routledge. 2001 - Hornyak, L.M. Green, J.P. (2000). Healing from within: The use of hypnosis in women's health care. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

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2000 - Brown, Daniel P.; Scheflin, Alan W.; Hammond D. Corydon (1998). Memory, trauma treatment, and the law. New York, NY: W.W. Norton. 1999 - Winter, Alison (1998). Mesmerized: Powers of mind in Victorian Britain. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago press. 1998 - Fromm, Erika; Nash, Michael (1997). Psychoanalysis and hypnosis. Madison CT: International Universities Press. 1997 - Lynn, Steven Jay; Rhue, Judith W. (1996). Casebook of clinical hypnosis. Washington, DC: American Psychological Associaton. 1996 - Hammond, D. Corydon; Garver, Richard B.; Mutter, Charles B.; Crasilneck, Harold B.; Frischolz, Edward; Gravitz, Melvin A.; Hibler, Neil S.; Olson, Jean; Scheflin, Alan; Spiegel, Herbert; Wester, William (1995). Clinical Hypnosis and memory: Guidelines for clinicians and for forensic hypnosis. Chicago: American Society for Clinical Hypnosis Press. 1995 - Lynn, Steven Jay; Rhue, Judith perspectives. New York, NY: Guilford Press.

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1994 - Rhue, Judith W.; Lynn, Steven J.; Kirsch, Irving (1993). Handbook of clinical hypnosis. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. 1988 - Watkins, John G. (1987). The practice of clinical hypnosis, Vol. I: Hypnotherapeutic techniques. New York: Irvington Publishers, Inc. 1987 - Brown, Daniel P.; Fromm, Erika (1986). Hypnotherapy and hypnoanalysis. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. 1986 - Crasilneck, Harold B. ; Hall, James A. (1985). Clinical hypnosis: Principles and applications. (2nd). Orlando FL: Grune & Stratton. 1985 - Hilgard, Josephine R.; LeBaron, Samuel (1984). Hypnotherapy of pain in children with cancer. Los Altos, CA: William Kaufmann. 1984 - Barber, Joseph; Adrian, Cheri (1983). Psychological approaches to the management of pain. New York NY: Brunner/Mazel. 1983 - Sheehan, Peter W.; McConkey, Kevin M. (1982). Hypnosis and experience: The exploration of phenomena and process. Hillsdale NJ: Erlbaum. 1982 - Gardner, Gail G.; Olness, Karen N. (1981). Hypnosis and hypnotherapy with children. New York: Grune & Stratton. 1980 - Kihlstrom, John F.; Evans, F.J. (1979). Functional Disorders of memory. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum. 1979 - Frankel, Fred H.; Zamansky, H.S. (1978). Hypnosis at it bicentennial: Selected papers. New York: Plenum Press. (Based on Congress in 1976.) 1978 - Hilgard, Ernest R. (1977). Divided consciousness: Multiple controls in human thought and action. New York: John Wiley & Sons. 2

1977 - Frankel, Fred H. (1976). Hypnosis trance as a coping mechanism. New York: Plenum Medical Book Co. 1976 - Hilgard, Ernest R.; Hilgard, Josephine R. (1975). Hypnosis in the relief of pain. Los Altos, CA: William Kaufmann. Crasilneck, Harold B.; Hall, James A. (1975). Clinical hypnosis: Principles and applications. New York: Grune & Stratton. 1975 - Unestah, Lars-Eric (1974). Hypnosis and posthypnotic suggestion. S-1.:s.n. 1973 - Fromm, Erika; Shor, Ronald E. (1972). Hypnosis: Research developments and new perspectives. (1st). Chicago: Aldine. 1970 - Hilgard, Josephine R. (1970). Personality and hypnosis: A study of imaginative involvement. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. 1969 - Klemperer, Edith (1968). Past ego states emerging in hypnoanalysis. Springfield IL: Thomas. 1968 - MOss, C. Scott (1967). The hypnotic investigation of dreams. New York: John Wiley & Sons. 1967 - Kline, M.V. (1967). Psychodynamics and hypnosis. Springfield, IL. Charles C. Thomas. 1966 - Hilgard, Ernest R. (1965). Hypnotic susceptibility. New York: Harcourt, Brace, and World, Inc. Hilgard, Ernest R. (1965). The experience of hypnosis. New York: Harcourt. 1965 - Schneck, Jerome M. (1965). Principles and practice of hypnoanalysis. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. (Abstracted in International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 1965, 13, 3, 203205. Reviewed by S.E. Pulver) 1963 - Kroger, William, S. (1963). Clinical and experimental hypnosis in medicine, dentistry, and psychology. Philadelphia: Lippincott. 1962 - de Moraes Passos, A.C.; Farina, Oscar (1961). Aspectos atuais de hipnologia. Sao Paulo, Brazil: Linograficia Editoria Limitada. (Abstracted in American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 1962, 4, 279).

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Useful books General texts: Les Brann, Jacky Owens, et al., Eds. (2012). The Handbook of Contemporary Clinical Hypnosis: Theory and Practice. Malasia, Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN:978-0-470-68367-5

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Ewin, D. (2009). 101 things I wish I'd known when I started using hypnosis, Crown House Publishing Ltd. Hammond, C. D. (1990). Handbook of Hypnotic Suggestions and Metaphors. USA, W.W. Norton & Company. Heap, M. and K. Aravind (2002). Hartland’s Medical and Dental Hypnosis. 4th Edition, China, Churchill Livingstone. ISBN: 0-443-07217-5 Michael Heap, Kottiyattil K. Aravind (2001). Hartland's Medical and Dental Hypnosis, 4e Paperback – 25 Oct 2001, Paperback £59.99 Waxman, D. (1989). Hartlands Medical & Dental Hypnosis. Oxford, Balliere Tindall. David Waxman (Editor) (2007): Hartland's medical and dental hypnosis: Third Edition, Publisher: Bailliere Tindall, Published: 2007, Cover: Paperback, Category: Hypnotherapy, Catalogue No : 12427, ISBN 13 : 9780702013232, ISBN 10 : 0702013234 Bill O'Hanlon, Michael Martin (1992). Solution-Oriented Hypnosis: An Ericksonian Approach Paperback – November 17, 1992, ISBN-13: 978-0393701494, ISBN-10: 0393701492, Edition: 1st, Price: $24.20 Thompson, K. Ed: Saralee Kane & Karen Olness, (2004), The art of therapeutic communication – collected works of Kay Thompson, ISBN: 190442428-7 Williamson, A. (2008), Brief psychological interventions in practice. John Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 978-0470-513063-4 Michael D. Yapko (2012). Trancework: An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis, Hardcover – March 1, 2012, ISBN-13: 978-0415884945 ISBN-10: 0415884942, ISBN: 0-87630-568-0, Edition: 4th, Price: $45.34

Anxiety: Williamson, A. (1999) (Reprint 2008), Still – in the storm. Crownhouse Publishing ISBN 978-184590118- ---

Children: Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy with Children – Gardner & Olness – 0-8089-1413-8 Daniel P. Kohen, Karen Olness (2011). Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy With Children, Fourth Edition, Hardcover – April 1, 2011, ISBN-13: 978-0415876278, ISBN-10: 0415876273 Edition: 4th, Price: $54.91

Dental: Simons, D., C. Potter, et al. (2007). Hypnosis and Communication in Dental Practice. Germany, Quintessence Publishing Co. Ltd. ISBN: 1-85097-116-1

Pain: Hypnosis and Suggestion in the Treatment of Pain – J.Barber 1996 New York: Norton. 4

Joseph Barber (1996). Hypnosis and Suggestion in the Treatment of Pain: A Clinical Guide (Norton Professional Books) Paperback – June 17, 1996, Hardcover $50.00 James, U. (2005). Clinical Hypnosis Textbook: A Guide for Practical Intervention. Oxford, UK: Radcliffe Publishing. Reviewed by Eric K. Willmarth, Ph.D., Michigan Behavioral Consultants. Grand Rapids MI Clinical Hypnosis Textbook: A Guide for Practical Intervention Author: Ursula James publisher: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd number Of Pages: 176 Language: English ISBN-10: 1857757254 ISBN-13: 9781857757255 - See more at: http://www.auxiliumsoftware.com/book/9781857757255/clinical-hypnosis-textbook-aguide-for-practical-intervention#sthash.7TbagJFP.dpuf Clinical Hypnosis Textbook: A Guide for Practical Intervention - Clinical hypnosis is a tool for medical, therapeutic and structured communication which can be used by any individual in a caring profession. It is becoming an increasingly widespread method that is also cost effective and practical. This book provides a thorough, practical introduction and an overview of clinical hypnosis in the medical setting. It explains techniques that can be used in a consultation as part of normal doctor-patient communication to assist with issues such as stress management, goal setting, enhancing confidence and relaxation. Smoking cessation, working with phobias and performance enhancement protocols are also discussed in depth. With a comprehensive list of contacts, references for further research and a free audio CD of hypnosis techniques, this book is perfect for medical students, general practitioners and other medical professionals, therapists, and those working in parallel caring professions. - See more at: http://www.auxiliumsoftware.com/book/9781857757255/clinical-hypnosis-textbook-a-guide-forpractical-intervention#sthash.7TbagJFP.dpuf Clinical Hypnosis Textbook: A Guide for Practical Intervention By Ursula James Download pdf #Clinical Hypnosis Textbook: A Guide for Practical Intervention | #1014495 in eBooks | 2010-01-25 | 2015-01-08 | File type: PDF ||4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.| Clinical Hypnosis Textbook by Ursula James - an excellent introduction|By Bettina Ash|I really liked this book. It is deceptively simple. If you want to learn how to do hypnosis and add it as a tool for psychotherapy or medicine, this is the book to start with. It takes you through how to deliver hypnosis (with a CD so you can copy the intonation), and explains what is happenin| |From reviews of the First Edition 'Provides in-depth information on clinical hypnosis that I would have had a hard time gathering otherwise.' FACT: FOCUS ON ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY 'Well written, clear, excellent.' COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CL Clinical hypnosis can be a powerful tool to help patients access positive states reduce stress levels and embrace change. It can also enhance patient evaluation diagnostic skills and general communication and provide stress management goal setting and relaxation techniques for health professionals themselves. This book gives an overview of clinical hypnosis and its applications in medical settings including self-hypnosis and inducing hypnosis in others. It explores t CLINICAL HYPNOSIS TEXTBOOK: A Guide for Practical Intervention Barbara Potrata University of Leeds, School of Healthcare Studies, Baines Wing, Leeds LS2 9UT, United Kingdom 5

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2006.01.005 This is a textbook on an increasingly recognised modality used in medical and therapeutic settings. The author argues that clinical hypnosis offers an effective and potentially low cost way to deal with many bad habits and problems, such as smoking, fears and phobias. She claims that successful selfmanagement techniques for, among others, pain and skin conditions can be a means of enhancing a client's positive behaviours and thoughts, and increasing their self esteem. Techniques of Hypnotic Induction [Book Review] Psychotherapy in Australia Volume 17 Issue 1 (Nov 2010) Anderson, Jake (Reviewed by) Abstract: Review(s) of: Techniques of Hypnotic Induction, by George Gafner, Crown House Publishing, 2010. PB. RRP $49.95. Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis, Second Edition Edited by Steven Jay Lynn, PhD, Judith W. Rhue, PhD, and Irving Kirsch, PhD Pages: 806 Item #: 4317205 ISBN: 978-1-4338-0568-4 Copyright: 2010 Format: Hardcover Hypnosis has always captured the attention of some of the most creative thinkers in the field of psychology. Today, hypnosis and hypnotic phenomena are in the mainstream of clinical, cognitive, and social psychology, and practitioners can benefit from a wealth of research to guide their interventions. In this second edition of the landmark Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis, editors Steven Jay Lynn, Judith Rhue, and Irving Kirsch have undertaken a significant revision to their classic text, first published over 15 years ago. It is divided into six sections: - Foundations and General Considerations, which includes chapters on the history of hypnosis and assessment of hypnotizability - Theories of Hypnosis, in which hypnosis is examined within the context of various therapeutic constructs - Hypnotic Techniques, which includes a how-to primer for therapists to conduct hypnotic sessions, and chapters about increasing suggestibility and integrating hypnosis with mindfulness strategies - Treating Psychological Problems and Populations, which discusses the use of hypnosis in treating a variety of psychological disorders - Health and Sport Psychology, which examines hypnotic interventions for pain control, surgery, and maximizing athletic performance - Issues and Extensions, which addresses, among other things, memory, education and training, and popular and cross-cultural conceptions of hypnosis The Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis, Second Edition is the ultimate resource for clinicians, researchers, and anyone interested in the theory and practice of clinical hypnosis.

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Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis (Dissociation, Trauma, Memory, and Hypnosis) Hardcover – February 1, 2010 by Steven Jay Lynn (Editor), Judith W. Rhue (Editor), Irving Kirsch (Editor) ISBN-13: 978-1433805684 ISBN-10: 1433805685 Edition: 2nd Price: $59.95 13 New from $55.38 13 Used from $49.69 Hypnosis has always captured the attention of some of the most creative thinkers in the field of psychology. Today, hypnosis and hypnotic phenomena are studied with state-of-the-science neuroimaging techniques, and hypnosis has informed cognitive science (and vice-versa) in meaningful ways. In this second edition of the landmark ""Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis"", editors Steven Jay Lynn, Judith Rhue, and Irving Kirsch have undertaken a significant revision and update to their classic text, first published over ten years ago. It is divided into six sections: Foundations and General Considerations, which includes chapters on the history of hypnosis and measures of hypnotizability; Theories of Hypnosis, in which hypnosis is examined within the context of various therapeutic constructs; Hypnotic Techniques, which includes a how-to primer for trained therapists to conduct hypnotic inductions, as well as chapters about the integration of hypnosis with mindfulness strategies; Treating Psychological Problems and Populations, which discusses the use of hypnosis in treatment for depression, PTSD and Anxiety; Health and Sport Psychology, which examines hypnotic treatments for pain control and surgery as well as for maximizing athletic performance; and finally Further Issues and Extensions, which addresses, among other things, popular and cross-cultural conceptions of hypnosis. ""Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis, Second Edition"" is the comprehensive resource for clinicians, researchers, and anyone interested in the theory and practice of clinical hypnosis. The Oxford Handbook of Hypnosis: Theory, Research, and Practice Edited by Amanda J. Barnier and Michael R. Nash The Oxford Handbook of Hypnosis is a comprehensive summary of where field of hypnosis has been, where it stands today, and its future directions. The book’s articles on the scientific background to the field, aim to live up to an uncompromising scholarly legacy. In addition, the scope of the book includes seventeen clinical articles which describe how hypnosis is best used with patients across a spectrum of disorders and applied settings. Keywords: hypnosis, scientific background, scholarly legacy, clinical issues, spectrum of disorders, patients, ego-depletion, applied settings The Handbook of Contemporary Clinical Hypnosis: Theory and Practice Paperback – June 22, 2015 by Les Brann (Editor), Jacky Owens (Editor), Ann Williamson (Editor) #1 New Release in Hypnotherapy ISBN-13: 978-1119057277 ISBN-10: 1119057272 Edition: 1st Price: $41.45 19 New from $40.19 4 Used from $42.19 Covering theory and practice, The Handbook of Contemporary Clinical Hypnosis is an up-to-date, authoritative resource to support health professionals in their use of hypnosis in clinical settings. * Provides an authoritative reference for practitioners and trainees on the diverse applications of hypnosis, published under the auspices of the British Society for Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH) * Combines a theoretical framework with material on a wide range of specific disorders including anxiety, stress phobias, eczema, oncology, eating disorders and infertility * Shows how to adjust 7

hypnotic techniques for different contexts e.g. when working with children, in emergencies and via a translator * Features a variety of case studies that illustrate hypnosis techniques in action http://www.amazon.com/The-How-To-Book-Of-Hypnotism/dp/0967851505

The How-To Book Of Hypnotism

Paperback – January 5, 2000 by Tom Silver (Author), Ormond McGill (Author) 25 customer reviews See all formats and editions Paperback from $47.47 12 Used from $47.47 7 New from $173.94 This book is recommended to be included in every hypnotist's library and is great reading for any person interested in the art and science of Hypnotism! Detailed word-for-word hypnotic induction methods and suggestions are given. Photographs are also included. An entire section of this book is devoted to rare instructions in Magnetic Healing. This nearly lost art form of physiological hypnosis is of inestimable value to hypnotherapy. CHAPTERS INCLUDE: ? A Brief History of Hypnotism ? The Power of Suggestion ? Preparing To Become A Hypnotist ? Experiments In Waking Hypnosis ? How To Induce Hypnotic Sleep ? Instantaneous Hypnotic Induction ? How To Produce Hypnotic Anesthesia ? Hypnosis & Psychic (ESP) Phenomena ? The Mastering of Unwanted Habits ? The Ancient Art of Magnetic Healing ? Developing Your Personal Magnetism ? Personal Magnetism In Professions ? Self-Hypnosis For Personal Use

http://www.yourmindnow.com/2013/03/hypnosis-how-to-top-10-books-from-top.html Hypnosis How To: Top 10 Books From the Top Hypnotists in the World 3/26/2013 Michael Grady Hypnosis How To: Top 10 Books From the Top Hypnotists in the World Play the video and read along... (I give key hypnosis tips with the book reviews) As being a successful hypnotist for the past 10+ years in areas of hypnotherapy in a clinic setting, hypnosis on the stage in front of hundreds of people, hypnotizing people on major network television shows, teaching hypnosis on the radio, guiding teleconference calls of 3000+ people, having a recording deal producing hypnosis audios and mastering the art of self-hypnosis... I can share with you a collection of books that will enable you to create real hypnotic results. To successfully utilize hypnosis, you must be able to create hypnotic phenomenon. These books will teach you how, with yourself and with others.

1. Hypnotherapy by Dave Elman

One of the most regarded books of all time on the subject of hypnosis. Dave Elman has one of the most effective inductions that is utilized by professional hypnotists all around the World. Personally I've used his methods with foolproof results of getting people to have their eyelids stuck shut with in seconds of the hypnotic process. Hypnotherapy Hardcover – June 1, 1984 by Dave Elman (Author) ISBN-13: 978-0930298043 ISBN-10: 0930298047 26 New from $43.50 23 Used from $48.90

2. The How-To Book Of Hypnotism by Tom Silver and Ormond McGill 8

This how to book shows you exactly what to do to conduct hypnosis with one person or a group. Excellent content from 2 very experienced hypnotists. I personally trained with the Author and have used his methods to conduct very powerful sessions, as well as perform jaw dropping inductions for crowds. The How-To Book Of Hypnotism Paperback – January 5, 2000 by Tom Silver (Author), Ormond McGill (Author) Paperback from $47.47 3. The Everything Self-Hypnosis Book: Learn to use your mental power to take control of your life (Everything (Self-Help)) by Rene A. Bastarache This author I have trained with as well, he has a very comprehensive approach. Prior to doing hypnosis training with Rene I had limited experience with hypnotizing others. Using the methods he shares I was able to hypnotize friends and strangers to the deepest degree, create a stage hypnosis show that became my profession and help others with hypnotherapy. Read this book online for FREE on Google Books. The Everything Self-Hypnosis Book: Learn to use your mental power to take control of your life Paperback – January 17, 2009 by Rene A Bastaracherican (Author) Paperback $11.59 20 Used from $1.45 26 New from $5.86 4. New Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz Every hypnotist should have a basic understanding of taking control of the "servo mechanism" that we have been gifted with to use to our advantage. Very practical methods for hypnosis and de-hypnosis. It's a classic. The New Psycho-Cybernetics Paperback – December 3, 2002 by Maxwell Maltz (Author), Dan S. Kennedy (Editor) Hardcover from $24.48, New from $63.50 Paperback $14.29 5. Ronning Guide to Modern Stage Hypnosis by Geoffrey Ronning A great guide to performing hypnosis on stage to a group of people. Geoff gives you his group inductions, deepeners and skits. What I also really like about this book is that it has excerpts from this students that became successful and on their road to getting there. Ronning Guide to Modern Stage Hypnosis Hardcover – January 10, 2008 by Geoffrey Ronning (Author), Wendy Ronning (Author), David Botsford (Author), Chris Frolic (Author), Blaze Driscoll (Author), Richard Cole (Author), Terry Davolt (Author), Chris Morrison (Author), & 2 more Hardcover $26.27 6. Tom Silver's Advanced 21th Century Hypnosis Training DVD - Hypnosis Trainer Tom Silver This is a course I have taken in person and the resource from where I got my winning group induction that is quick and effective. The author has been on dozens of national television shows and was the first person to popularize hypnosis in Asia. Real hypnosis. Tom Silver's Advanced 21th Century Hypnosis Training Hypnosis Trainer Tom Silver (Actor), Hypnotherapist Tom Silver (Director) Rated: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD 7. Self-Hypnosis: Its Theory, Technique and Application by Melvin Powers I let my friend borrow this book and the craziest thing happened... He read the first few pages, went through the first induction and fell into a trance. While he was in trance, an exgirlfriend of his that recently passed away pulled him out of his body and on to an O.B.E (out of body) journey. Real methods. Self-Hypnosis: Its Theory, Technique and Application Paperback – June, 1973 by Melvin Powers (Author) Hardcover from $18.29, Paperback $7.00 8. Tricks of the Mind by Derren Brown 9

If you are searching hypnosis and you do not know who Derren Brown is, open up a new browser window and search him on youtube. Derren is a genius and his hypnotic effects are completely astonishing. Tricks of the Mind [Paperback] – Import, 2007 by DERREN BROWN (Author) Hardcover from $2.08, Paperback from $0.96 9. Fun With Hypnosis: The Complete How-To Guide by Svengali Being able to produce fun, hypnotic effects with people is really one of the biggest keys to success in hypnosis. If you can stick someone's hand to the wall, you can help them stick to their diet and exercise. If you can make yourself disappear before your subject's eyes, you can do just about anything hypnotically. Fun with Hypnosis: The Complete How-To Guide Paperback – May 1, 1998 by Svengali (Author) ISBN-13: 978-0966398502 ISBN-10: 0966398505 12 New from $38.96 29 Used from $2.60 10. Mind Control: How to Get Others to Do What You Want by William Horton Psy D Although it may seem a bit manipulative, when your intentions are right when dealing with people these techniques allow someone to experience massive change or... extreme control. Please use these techniques with good intentions. Mind Control: How to Get Others to Do What You Want Paperback – February 23, 2007 by William Horton Psy D (Author) Hardcover from $69.95, Paperback $18.78

Extra Tips on Learning Hypnosis:

*In these books you will find techniques on how to hypnotize yourself and others... the most important aspect is figuring out for yourself the best methods that work for you. *Experience helps you most and it's fun to practice! Practicing proven methods like from the books above will enable you to get true hypnotic results from people you work with. *If you can guide yourself into hypnosis... you can show someone else the way. Just as if you would direct a person in a town they'd never been in, street by street, turn by turn is how the hypnotic process can be induced. This is why I find self-hypnosis to be such an important part to any hypnotist's experience and training.

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My Voice Will Go with You: The Teaching Tales of Milton H. Erickson (Paperback) by Sidney Rosen (shelved 12 times as hypnosis) avg rating 4.26 — 1,280 ratings — published 1982

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Uncommon Therapy: The Psychiatric Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, M.D. (Paperback) by Jay Haley (shelved 11 times as hypnosis) avg rating 4.20 — 595 ratings — published 1973

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Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Basic to Advanced Techniques for the Professional (Hardcover) by Calvin D. Banyan (shelved 3 times as hypnosis) avg rating 3.71 — 37 ratings — published 2001

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Provocative Therapy (Hardcover) by Frank Farrelly (shelved 3 times as hypnosis) avg rating 4.17 — 116 ratings — published 1974

Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives (Hardcover) by Brian L. Weiss (shelved 3 times as hypnosis) avg rating 4.19 — 22,007 ratings — published 1988

Practical Guide to Self Hypnosis (Paperback) by Melvin Powers (shelved 3 times as hypnosis) avg rating 3.47 — 310 ratings — published 1960

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Hypnotherapy: An Exploratory Casebook (Hardcover) by Milton H. Erickson (shelved 3 times as hypnosis) avg rating 4.64 — 44 ratings — published 1979

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Finding True Magic: Transpersonal Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy / NLP (Paperback) by Jack Elias (Goodreads Author) (shelved 3 times as hypnosis) avg rating 3.77 — 64 ratings — published 1997

Hypnosis: A Comprehensive Guide: Producing Deep Trance Phenomena (Hardcover) by Tad James (shelved 3 times as hypnosis) avg rating 3.81 — 96 ratings — published 2000

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hypnosis (Paperback) by Roberta Temes (shelved 3 times as hypnosis) avg rating 3.55 — 117 ratings — published 1999

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Phoenix: Therapeutic Patterns of Milton H. Erickson (Paperback) by David A. Gordon (shelved 3 times as hypnosis) avg rating 4.09 — 91 ratings — published 1981

Mind-Body Therapy: Methods of Ideodynamic Healing in Hypnosis (Paperback) by Ernest L. Rossi (shelved 3 times as hypnosis) avg rating 4.50 — 36 ratings — published 1988

The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism (Hardcover) by Ormond McGill (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 3.46 — 148 ratings — published 1994

Through Time Into Healing by Brian L. Weiss (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 4.18 — 2,068 ratings — published 1992

The Everything Hypnosis Book: Safe, Effective Ways to Lose Weight, Improve Your Health, Overcome Bad Habits, and Boost Creativity (Paperback) by Michael R. Hathaway (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 2.80 — 21 ratings — published 2002

How To Master Self-Hypnosis In A Weekend - The Simple, Systematic and Successful Way to Get Everything You Want (Kindle Edition) by Rick Smith (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 4.00 — 33 ratings — published 2013

Essentials Of Clinical Hypnosis: An Evidence Based Approach (Dissociation, Trauma, Memory, And Hypnosis Book Series) 15

by Steven Jay Lynn (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 4.67 — 21 ratings — published 2006

Modern Clinical Hypnosis for Habit Control (Hardcover) by Charles M. Citrenbaum (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 0.0 — 5 ratings — published 1985

I Can Make You Happy (Paperback) by Paul McKenna (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 3.65 — 222 ratings — published 2011

Self-Hypnosis and Other Mind-Expanding Techniques (paperback) by Gil Boyne (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 3.00 — 11 ratings — published 1987

Hypnotherapy for Dummies (Paperback) by Mike Bryant (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 3.68 — 99 ratings — published 2006

The Structure of Magic I: A Book about Language and Therapy (Paperback) by Richard Bandler (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 3.97 — 1,023 ratings — published 1975

Sourcebook of Magic: A Comprehensive Guide to the Technology of NLP (Paperback) by L. Michael Hall (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 3.68 — 116 ratings — published 2000

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Teaching Seminar with Milton H. Erickson (Hardcover) by Milton H. Erickson (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 4.55 — 63 ratings — published 1985

Frogs Into Princes (Paperback) by Richard Bandler (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 3.94 — 1,655 ratings — published 1979

Self-Hypnotism: The Techniques and Its Use in Daily Living (Reward classics) by Leslie M. Lecron (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 3.82 — 93 ratings — published 1920

Energized Hypnosis: A Non-Book for Self Change (Paperback) by Christopher S. Hyatt (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 3.88 — 96 ratings — published 2005

Integrative Hypnosis: A Comprehensive Course in Change (Paperback) by Melissa Tiers (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 4.10 — 68 ratings — published 2010

Memories of the Afterlife: Life-Between-Lives Stories of Personal Transformation (Paperback) by Michael Newton (Editor) (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 4.15 — 788 ratings — published 2009

Look Into My Eyes: How to Use Hypnosis to Bring Out the Best in Your Sex Life (Paperback) by Peter Masters (Goodreads Author) (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 3.55 — 25 ratings — published 2001

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Hypnosis for Change (Paperback) by Josie Hadley (shelved 2 times as hypnosis) avg rating 3.62 — 91 ratings — published 1985

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Whats the best book on hypnosis?

i would really like to learn about hypnosis (mainly stage hypnosis) i dont meen just facts id like a book that actually trains you in it so i could learn to do the whole putting people in trances and what not:) is there one anyones read that they could recomend? Update: oh and i dont meen self hypnosis:)

Best Answer: Well mate, their are pretty much two schools of thought when it comes to stage hypnotism. Once you figure out which one you want to practice, picking a book is easy! The first school of thought is the New School, which about 90 percent of stage hypnotists practice these days. It is essentially a comedy show. You get some fun loving people up on stage, talk them into humping brooms, jumping out of their chairs, and otherwise deliver about 45 minutes of fun, lighthearted entertainment. This school is often criticized as being shallow or immature (which is true, in a sense, after you realize that no real hypnosis is necessary to make this a success). However it certainly has it's advantages. You will have no trouble whatsoever booking shows, and you will be able to perform many more comedy venues. The second school of thought is the Old School style. This style places more emphasis on 'quality enterainment' then the simple comedy that New Schoolers perform. Old School performers will cow a mysterious atmosphere (possibly drawing influence from the hidden parts of the Far East!), and perform mind blowing feats of mental control and prowess. These are the types of shows which are performed at theaters, which people will get dressed up to attend. These are the types of shows which, if done well, will get your name written up in the papers and have you perform before the Queen of England. You will have less shows if you choose to perform in this style, however each is better paying. Additionally, you will be in higher demand, since their are fewer hypnotists who still focus on this type of quality entertainment. To

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"We are here to entertain, not hypnotize." -Geoff Ronning, one of the most famous New School comedy hypnotists of our time "The human mind is a storehouse of miracles. When you become a stage hypnotist, you become a practitioner of miracles." -Ormond McGill, a legendary stage hypnotist of the old school Which quote resonates with you more? Give this some thought, and then purchase one of the following two books: 1) The Ronning Guide to Modern Stage Hypnosis, by Geoff Ronning. An excelent book on starting your own comedy hypnosis buissiness. 18

2) The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism, by Ormond McGill. A veritable tome that not only will teach you everything you ever need to know about hypnosis, but also some stuff you may not :). A fabulous resource, although he does harbor some more experimental views on certain hypnotic phenomena (don't let this put you off though, just follow his instructions and it will work!) I own both books, and cannot recommend them enough. If you are still deciding which style to adopt, I'd recommend both. They compliment each other well. Roy Hunter's The Art of Hypnosis: Mastering Basic Techniques is required reading on some hypnosis courses and covers how to hypnotise, but is perhaps focused more towards therapists. Ormond McGill's The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism is very comprehensive on stage hypnosis. It gives many hypnosis techniques, but doesn't go into the basics quite as much as Roy's book. Source(s): http://www.royhunter.com/bookreco.htm Check out the Official Hypnosis FAQ as well while you are there - it has a stage hypnosis section. If you are looking for covert hypnosis, street hypnosis or stage hypnosis courses to study at home, Igor Ledochowski's training program in the best I know. Check the link below: Source(s): http://thepowerconversationalhypnosis.blogspot.pt/2014/01/The-Power-of-Conversational-HypnosisReview.html

You could check out this course about conversational hypnosis http://www.goobypls.com/r/rd.asp?gid=424... The best learning material I found on the net about the topic. http://www.quora.com/What-are-some-good-books-about-hypnosis

What are some good books about hypnosis? Best book - at least that I think - on hypnosis is "Trance-formations" by Richard Bandler and John Grinder, published in 1981. Other books are: Patterns of the hypnotic techniques of Milton H. Erickson, by Richard Bandler and John Grinder Guide to tranceformation, by Richard Bandler They are not "stage hypnosis" books, but they provide good reading material as a starting point for learning the skills. If you want stage hypnosis, I know a lot of stage hypnotists have read and watched at least some of the works of Ormond McGill. What hypnosis book is best to learn about it? What are some good self-hypnosis resources? What's the best book about covert hypnosis techniques? Hypnosis: Can I hypnotise myself out of depression? Books: Is there a good book/blog about the success of YouTube and YouTube stars? I agree with Marc Innegrave that "Trance-formations" is a good start. I generally won't recommend books for someone wanting to learn hypnosis, or if I do, I will advise against reading several different styles at once. I recommend picking one "guru" and sticking with their school of thought until you are fluent in that approach. Of course, my answer only applies if you are looking to BE a hypnotist. If you are just interested in the history of hypnosis, I'd say read all you can on it. 19

If you are looking to BE a hypnotist, I'd say skip years of reading and just start doing it. I'd recommend starting with Jeffrey Stephens' Weekend Hypnosis Workshop. His approach is the easiest I've come across to being able to "pick up" as rapidly as possible and get you to helping friends and family quit smoking and getting to their desired weight. I recommend Trancework by Michael Yapko. A Guide to Trance Land by Bill O'Hanlon. Hypnotic Realities by Erickson, Rossi, and Rossi. Training Trances by Overdurf & Silverthorn. A critical History of Hypnotism by Saul Rosenfeld. For serious training The Orca Institute, Hypnosis Practitioners Training Institute, and anything Richard Nongard produces. Check out HypnoThoughts.com.

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10 Books Every Hypnotist Should Read April 5, 2010

The New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism by Ormond McGill This book is truly an encyclopedia which includes not only a wealth of information about Stage Hypnosis but a whole variety of techniques and principles that are applicable to any hypnosis situation. This book includes information about how hypnosis works, hypnotic principles that apply to any situation, a whole chapter dedicated to 100 ways to getting someone into hypnosis, and it even shows you how to hypnotize a chicken. Note: Even those hypnotists who are not interested in doing any stage work should read this book! Take my word for it, it is one of the best out there.

Hypnotherapy by Dave Elman Elman was a pioneer in the art of medical hypnosis, and this historical classic explores not only the Dave Elman Induction, but shows a wealth of other hypnotic techniques like using hypnosis as an adjunct to chemical anesthesia, as a tool for impotence and frigidity, and using hypnosis to eliminate stuttering. It’s worth it to read this book just to get inside the mind of one of the legendary hypnotists of the past, as well as learn a lot of useful techniques.

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Uncommon Therapy by Jay Haley This book quite simply blows my mind. Jay Haley provides a detailed account of Ericksonian hypnosis, and tells quite a few stories of how Milton Erickson performed his work. This is where you’ll find a lot of the examples of how to interact with a person, as well as information breaking down the structure of that communication and demystifying it so that you can use it. If you are a person who hopes to do any sort of therapy or coaching or to help people in their lives using hypnosis, this book is an absolute goldmine of information.

The Ronning Guide to Modern Stage Hypnosis by Geoff Ronning If you’re in for the par to learn stage hypnosis or want to be a professional stage hypnotist, I suggest checking out this book. Geoffrey Ronning has put together a very comprehensive guide on specifically how to perform a stage hypnosis show, how to get bookings, what happens if it all goes wrong, and tons of motivation. Although this book is mostly for stage hypnotists and it’s content is geared 90% towards that audience, if you do street hypnosis or even if you are just looking for a good suggestibility test to add onto your repetiore, this book will fulfill those needs.

Influence by Robert Cialdini I do believe I’ve quoted this book about a hundred times in instructing various events and seminars over the years. Cialdini was a guy who always fell for scams; if someone showed up and gave him a fancy sales pitch, he had to buy it. He got very curious as to why he always fell for these gambits, and began a length research procedure which now has been very well documented in his book. Most hypnotists have probably already read this book, but if you haven’t, order a copy. It’s very interesting reading.

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Applied Hypnosis and Hyperempiria by Don Gibbons Probably my second most quoted book is this one, and usually I’ll just reference the book and tell people to go get it. This book by Don Gibbons is an accurate and realistic portrayal of what hypnosis is and what it isn’t. He talks about how hypnosis has been associated with sleep over the years, and how hyperempiria is actually the opposite of that, but that we use essentially the same process to get people into both states. As a bonus for this book, you learn how to take people into hyperempiric states of consciousness which can be very fun to play with. I’m always surprised at how many hypnotists haven’t even heard of hyperempiria or some of the other states that we have available to us. This is a mustread.

Reframing by Richard Bandler and John Grinder Reframing is a critical part of working with people and yet some of us know so little about it. A caller’s objections or a client’s misperceptions both have to be reframed and put into their proper light. People who are talented in the art of reframing are perceived as smarter, they make more money, and their clients have better results. This book shows you how to do it, along with giving you lots of techniques and understandings. It is a transcript of a live seminar that Bandler and Grinder did, but do not be fooled, this is one amazing book. I highly recommend picking up a copy.

Patterns of the Hypnotic Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, M.D., by John Grinder, Judith DeLozier, and Richard Bandler Another great book by Bandler and Grinder, this one also by Judith DeLozier, is the book that introduced the concept of the Milton Model in NLP. If you’re not familiar, Richard Bandler and John Grinder spent 9 months studying Milton Erickson and watching his videotapes. The very core essence of his patterns, called the Milton Model, is now taught in 1 day in NLP practitioner trainings. There’s two volumes to the series, and they are both great, although difficult to get through. It’s not light reading, but I think it’s time well spent. Great book.

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My Voice Will Go With You by Sidney Rosen The subtitle of this book is “The Teaching Tales of Milton Erickson” and this one can be a lot of fun to read. These are some of the stories that Erickson used to tell people when hypnotizing them or before hypnotizing them. If you want to be fascinated with just how smart this guy was, read a couple of his stories and you might find yourself drifting off. Erickson was amazing at metaphor and relating concepts together, and Sidney Rosen does a fantastic job in this book cutting to the core of what we want to know. This should be in your library!

Trancework by Michael Yapko Trancework is a comprehensive guide to learning the fundamentals of clinical hypnosis. Although Yapko is mostly an Ericksonian-style hypnotist, he provides step-by-step instructions for getting things done in hypnosis. The book is also grounded firmly in research and pragmatism, and provides a great introduction to the art of hypnosis which you should re-read every couple of years to find out what you missed the first time. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/hypnosis-the-power-trance/201201/study-hypnosis-the-bestprograms-books-and-ideas

Study Hypnosis: The Best Programs, Books, and Ideas Do you want to learn about Hypnosis?

Post published by John Ryder Ph.D. on Jan 05, 2012 in Hypnosis: The Power of Trance Hypnosis has been a subject of interest for well over a century and it has been used since the beginning of civilization. In the past it was just a trance or a dream state, a ritual dance or perhaps meditation. Anything you do that absorbs your attention and keeps distractions away puts you in that trance state. It is there to help us deal with the world we live in. It is a coping mechanism. Everyone relies on going into a trance some way almost every day. Hypnosis has also become a major tool in psychology and medicine, so if you are curious there is plenty to study. Doctor James Braid coined the term "hypnosis" from the Latin word for sleep back in 1841. Ever since then, hypnosis has been studied in every way and written about extensively. Because it was not regulated as a medical science in the early stages, many unscrupulous people made outrageous claims about it which created a bit of its mysterious reputation. Then Hollywood popularized its fantasized powers in many movies where people were put under a "spell" or made into a walking zombie under the control of the hypnotist. That is just pure fiction, that is not hypnosis. 23

The truth is that this is a powerful technique which can be used for tremendous good purposes in the right hands. The well trained hypnotherapist can help his subject experience amazingly effective trances that can resolve mental, emotional, or physical problems. The hypnotic tools that have been developed over the past century have been studied very carefully. Even the most well respected universities such as Stanford, Harvard, and many others have set up special programs dedicated to the study of hypnosis. This has resulted in a wealth of information about this subject. Hypnosis has many fascinating areas that are far from the conventional path of academics. Some of the research has been on gizmos, for instance, there are lots of spinning disks, pulsating lights, rhythmic sounds all supposedly designed to promote a trance state. Some of these things proved to be a powerful trance inducing mechanism, others were just a joke. Other research studies documented how trance can improve performance in a given task, or help people change a habit. The point here is that there is information about the science of how hypnosis works, what happens inside the brain, as well as how it can even help with serious medical problems. There is a great amount of research about hypnosis, the various techniques and all the different approaches to psychological problems that it can solve. If you are interested in psychology, you must study hypnosis. Although anyone can read about hypnosis and learn about how it works. There are many good books on hypnosis and you are advised to read many if you are truly interested in expanding your awareness about this subject. If you want to become an expert, you should get into a graduate school program in one of the health professions. At that point, I suggest you take practical workshops with qualified experts that teach the techniques to you in a supervised manner. A good student will study with many different experts in order to develop a broad perspective of how hypnosis works and it can be used. Caution! I do not recommend that you read a book or study with some unqualified hypnotist to start using hypnosis on others. However, it is easy learn about it and to use it on yourself, and it is safe to do so. Using this tool on others is unethical, irresponsible and may get you or the subject into trouble. So, don't try to hypnotize someone if you are not qualified to do it. It is just like going to a dentist, you want someone who is a licensed expert not some jerk who read a book about it and wants to experiment on you. The best professionals to go to are the highly trained and well experienced specialists. Although there are some very qualified lay hypnotists out there, it is generally recommended to go to a psychologist or other health professional that is certified by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH.net); you can locate many experts through them. For the aspiring professionals out there, you can find a schedule of workshops sponsored by ASCH on their website. There are also conventions and seminars about hypnosis by nationally recognized groups like the American Psychological Association (APA), International Society of Hypnosis (ISH), Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, (SCEH), the Milton Erickson Foundation and the American Academy of Medical Hypnoanalysts (AAMH). There are many APA approved doctoral programs that teach about hypnosis from either or both the experimental and clinical perspective. If you are just curious and want to know more in general, the APA.org or ASCH.net websites contain a good amount of accurate information. There are plenty of websites about hypnosis but most of them are just trying to sell you worthless stuff that wont work as expected. Below is a list of books that are reliable sources of information. Also, you are welcome to drop by this blog and learn more as well. I am a certified by ASCH as a Consultant in Clinical Hypnosis which indicates that I have the knowledge and experience in clinical hypnosis and also, I can supervise others in studying these techniques: www.JohnRyderPhD.com (link is external) (for more info). REFERENCES: 24

There are two major academic journals about hypnosis that are published regularly: American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. There are many good books about this subject starting with classic texts and going to the more modern; here is a short list of my favorites: Hypnotherapy by Dave Elman Hypnosis and Suggestion in Psychotherapy by H.Bernhein Hypnotherapy - An Exploratory Casebook by Milton Erickson and Ernest Rossi Trance and Treatment: Clinical Uses of Hypnosis by Herbert Spiegel and David Spiegel. Trance-formations Neuro-Linguistic Programming and the Structure of Hypnosis by John Grinder and Richard Bandler Hypnosis - Trance as a Coping Mechanism by Fred Frankel Handbook of Hypnotic Suggestions and Metaphors ed. D.Corydon Hammond Manual for Self-Hypnosis by D.Corydon Hammond Hypnotic Induction and Suggestion by D.Corydon Hammond Casebook of Clinical Hypnosis by Steven.J. Lynn, I. Kirsch, J.W. Rhue. Essentials of Hypnosis by Michael Yapko Trancework: An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis by Michael Yapko http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Books-Hypnosis-Self-Help/zgbs/books/282912

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My rare hypnosis books I enjoy collecting rare hypnosis books and oddities. Some of the older retro books are great fun for their sense of vintage atmosphere and enthusiasm. Its a shame that the best substantial books (like Milton Erickon’s Hypnotic Realities) are difficult to get hold of these days, whilst the introductory watered down books are everywhere. Some of my favourite hypnosis books: Transforming Therapy by Gil Boyne. I trained with Gil just before he died, and really like his style. He blends an excellent understanding of hypnosis (he loved his rapid inductions) with gestalt therapy and great emotional work. His case studies (some are in the book) are absolutely fascinating for their efficiency and results. Open to Suggestion, by Robert Temple. This was one of the first hypnosis books I got really stuck into. Temple is a layman, a hypnosis enthusiast, who basically researches and explores various areas and reports on them. His intrigue and enthusiasm are contagious, if you’re curious about hypnosis then he’s done all the work for you. It won’t teach you much about inductions but it gives a great overview of its uses and the nature of suggestibility. Hypnotic Realities, by Milton Erickson. Milton was studied intensely during the development of NLP – but I find his books are much richer than the “distilled” versions that Bandler and Grinder put out. I would rather learn from the transcripts, and the intents behind them, than the raw, clinical language patterns which can seem a bit pithy out of context. Erickson’s works are brilliant. Wake Up And Live, by Dorothea Brande. Not specifically about hypnosis, but a core feature of hypnosis

lies is at the apex of this book. Its an excellent and relevant wake up call to living without fear of failure, and the positive benefits of doing so.

Findings in Hypnosis, by Dave Elman. Dave Elman was a true master – he somehow had an innate awareness for how suggestion worked and was able to wield it in really interesting ways, whilst always being down to earth and humble about it. He covers waking suggestion, somnambulism, therapy with ease, and has a really infectious enthusiasm.

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Below are some rare hypnosis books, various bits and bobs that people interested in hypnosis or NLP might find interesting (everyone else will probably just think its a bit geeky and odd). I have watermarked some images because cheeky hypnosis sorts were stealing them.

This retro-oddity isn’t a book, but a spinning hypnosis spiral. To see the blurb that was written to go along with it, see the hypnosis spirals page here.

This was from meeting Derren in Plymouth (I met him twice, he’s exceptionally polite. I’d say his early Derren Brown: Mind Control specials on TV were a big influence on me as well as many others, even if he was cheating most of the time).

Derren Brown’s Pure Effect is a rarity and a great book. The dedication reads “To my splendid friend Richard Pope, who understands what I mean about standards.” Derrens books, including Absolute 32

Magic and the more widely available ‘Tricks of the Mind’ are excellent reads and very witty. The subtle information about suggestion and forming in impression is just as relevant to a therapy professional as a magician – there are huge overlaps between the two in terms of suggestion and implying ideas.

An original Radiotimes from 1960 featuring Chan Canasta – this is the guy who inspired Derren Brown (interestingly, slightly similar pose to Mind Reader above). The card he thinks you’re thinking of here is 5 of Spades. I have a rare TV episode of his, and his blend of showmanship, trickery and charm is very Derren Brownish. Excellent stuff. Chan, like Derren, was also an accomplished painter. You can buy a great Chan Canasta image here.

Chan Canasta’s Book of Oopses – a collection of mind puzzles and visual tricks. Insanely rare, I once saw an unsigned tatty copy sell for over £300. Derren once said he’d buy the signed one from me.

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Dave Elman was a great down-to-earth hypnotist and hero of mine, with a fascinating life story. He taught hypnosis to thousands of doctors. He got involved with the CIA after seeing a light flashing from a highrise office in a skyscraper opposite his radio building in Manhattan (where he hosted a show called ‘Hobby Lobby’). He was also raised in Fargo (same one as the Coen brothers movie). Gil Boyne was a keen follower of Elman, and later published his book and seminars. When Gil Boyne moved from California to London I sent him a rare framed print of Elman as a house warming gift, and Gil said on the phone “who was that fella in the photo?” I was amazed that despite having the rights to sell all his stuff, Gil never knew what Dave Elman actually looked like.

Virginia Satir – one of the three was who studied for the development of NLP (the others were Milton Erickson who I’m a keen fan of, and Fritz Perls, tbe daddy of Gestalt psychology).

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I bought this Bandler (NLP) signed copy for 75p in a charity shop. It says “Time 4 knew thoughts”. More like time for a new book (I find most Bandler stuff is over-hyped bullshit, with the exception of Trance Formations).

I love this picture! This original news-sheet is full of great retro pics, and is framed on the wall. There’s even a section on animal hypnosis. I hypnotised a guinea-pig once, with a metronome. Little fella just sat there staring into space, and wouldn’t respond when you tickled his cheek (which he normally hated).

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Some cool pics from one of many retro hypnosis books. Retro hypnosis books are great, and always seem to have delightful illustrations.

A 1900 edition of Trilby, with the original pictures drawn by the author, George Du Maurier.

A rare hardback edition of the rare classic book “Trance Formations”. NLPers get all wet about this book, although I must admit it is great.

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William Kroger’s excellent book signed to someone called Mirella. Its a pretty hardcore book, covering many areas of hypnosis.

This book was the start of ideo-motor signalling being used as an indicator of subconscious processes.

Andrew Newton trained Paul McKenna, which means nothing really. Andrew is pretty scathing of Paul McKenna in this book, saying that he hates his audiences. An interesting book though, very down to earth.

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Excellent book, and super-rare. I love that the author John “Jack” Watkins signed this to one of the people who worked at the hospital where the patients from the books case studies were. I really studied this book, analysing the case studies and drawing big charts of dynamic on A3 paper for each one.

Great hypnotic poster for a great film by Chris Nolan (The Dark Knight), this is framed in my living room. Modern movies are very hit-and-miss, but The Prestige is a terrifically directed film, very intricate, thematic and intelligent. It’s one of my all time favourites. I saw it for the first time at Okehamptons great little cinema. I loved that Thom Yorke’s ‘Analyse’ is used in the end credits. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0307718239/metafilter-20/ref=nosim/

The Worry Solution: Using Breakthrough Brain Science to Turn Stress and Anxiety Into Confidence and Happiness

Hardcover – December 28, 2010 by Martin Rossman M.D. (Author), Andrew Weil (Foreword) Hardcover from $1.85 42 Used from $1.85 10 New from $7.93 1 Collectible from $23.99

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Paperback $10.77 17 Used from $8.59 32 New from $7.56 Our brains are hardwired for worry. While our ancient ancestors had a legitimate use for the fight-orflight instinct, today what was once a matter of survival has become the stuff of sleepless nights and anxiety-filled days. At its best, worry is a way for us to turn over and solve a problem in our minds. But for many, worry becomes a negative cycle of unnecessary suffering. Now, based on cutting-edge brain science, Dr. Martin Rossman has developed a program to help you break the worry cycle—and transform worry into a positive force. In The Worry Solution, Dr. Rossman gives you an easy-to-follow plan for taking control of your reactions to stress and anxiety. Using proven clinical techniques that harness the very power of imagination that creates worry and stress, you will learn the five basic skills that will help you to clarify your worries, sort them into those you can and cannot do something about, and tap the wisdom buried deep within you to help solve problems creatively. At the heart of the program is the use of guided imagery and creative visualization, techniques that invigorate the emotional and intuitive parts of the brain to add to and enhance logical intelligence. Not only can you start to see a change in your stress levels immediately, but with regular practice, you may literally alter the worry pathways in your brain—and "hardwire" yourself for calmness and clarity. Grounded in cutting-edge science and wonderfully accessible, The Worry Solution is a powerful and practical guide to living your best life—healthier, happier, and free from unnecessary stress. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/091581188X/metafilter-20/ref=nosim/

Guided Imagery for Self-Healing

Paperback – October 15, 2000 by M.D. Martin L. Rossman (Author) Paperback $11.30 64 Used from $1.83 44 New from $6.10 1 Collectible from $6.00 Using techniques he's taught to thousands of patients and healthcare professionals, Dr. Rossman presents an overview of imagery and then provides readers with specific scripts that can be used to achieve deep relaxation and healing. "As clear and pragmatic a manual as one will find on the subject." - Library Journal http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0285631365/metafilter-20/ref=nosim/

Self-Hypnosis: The Complete Guide to Better Health and Self-change

Paperback – May 27, 1993 by Brian M. Alman (Author), Peter T. Lambrou (Author) Paperback from $0.62 40 Used from $0.62 20 New from $17.76 Self-Hypnosis: The Complete Manual for Health and Self-Change, 2nd ed offers a step-by step guide to using hypnosis to better well-being and stronger self-control. For over two decades renowned therapist and author Brian Alman showed thousands of individuals how to use self-inductive techniques for relief from pain, stress, and discomfort. Self-hypnosis assists in meditation and fosters positive self-regard. The exercises in Self-Hypnosis are clear, concise and easily attainable. As an effective therapy in alleviating the pain of childbirth, medical and dental surgery, burns, and accidental injuries, hypnosis is practiced widely. Hypnosis in pain relief is a noninvasive and natural healing process. Self-Hypnosis makes this healing technique available to the lay reader. http://www.healthwithhypnosis.com/HYPNOSIS-BOOKS-HYPNOSIS-CD/

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