Product Description

Research shows that many people react differently to different types of hypnotic induction - yet many hypnotherapists are confined to using only one technique. This practical book makes three radically different types of hypnosis easy to use in daily hypnotic work, exploring the methods of Milton H. Erickson, George Estabrooks and David Elman, presenting them in such a way as to allow a clear and accessible understanding. A resource for all students, trainers and therapists, it includes a range of powerful scripts for improved hypnotic work.

"This is the sort of book that makes a reviewer's job worth doing. It is a gem. Well-written, well-paced and packed with information. [It] is a book that everyone with an interest in hypnosis will want to own." - Andrew Bradbury, author of "Successful Presentation Skills" and "Develop Your NLP Skills".

"An excellent introductory text for students beginning to study the art and science of hypnosis. For those already knowledgeable about hypnosis, there are many nuances that will enable you to increase the elegance of your work." - David Shephard BSc, Master Trainer of NLP, The Performance Partnership Ltd, London.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #103641 in Books
• Published on: 1999-11-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

Deborah Rose, Chartered Marketer, November 2003
Highly satisfying.

Deborah Rose, Chartered Marketer, November 2003
I love this book. Highly satisfying.

Deborah Mills, Clinical Hypnotherapist
This is definitely a book I will be revisiting and recommending to
colleagues, both new and experienced.

Customer Reviews

A highly readable introduction to hypnosis
For the beginner, this is a highly readable introduction to the science of hypnosis, giving basic coverage of the approaches of Erickson, Elman and Estabrooks and giving some useful suggestibility tests. Pricey for what you get and far too basic for anyone with prior knowledge of hypnosis, it is nevertheless a nice introduction and leaves you wanting to know more. The frequent references to Time Line Therapy are slightly offputting (a clear attempt to sell Tad James' other book on that subject - not worth the money). A good starter text.

Deeply disappointing
I had hoped to broaden my understanding and learn more about the methods of Estabrooks and Elman. Sadly, I was disappointed. The treatment of Ericksonian hypnosis is shallow and skates hurriedly past many of the essential elements of his methods. When the authors move on to Estabrooks and Elman they deliver precious little on which to build understanding.

In many chapters they give extensive 'inductions' that the reader can work through with a partner. Some may find them useful. For me these are dull and formulaic, missing, as they do, the crucial factor of setting the induction into the context of the client.

The bibliograpy seems to be the high point: 19 pages of detailed references.

For those seeking understanding of Ericksons methods, try to get hold of a copy of "Trance-Formations: Neuro-Linguistic Programming and the Structure of Hypnosis" by Bandler and Grinder - an elegantly written text of tremendous depth that puts this allegedly 'comprehensive guide' in the deepest shade.

Excellent stuff for the beginner
Tad has a nice way of trancing you out in the first few lines of a book and keeping you hooked and all the while making sure that you are learning while you go. This book is not 'a comprehensive guide' although it is definitely a 'comprehensive introduction'.
As someone fairly experienced in NLP and trance I found it informative and helpful in understanding other hypnosis models apart from the Erickson model favoured in NLP teachings.
I would recommend this to anyone wanting to gain a very good basic understanding of hypnosis and hypnotherapy techniques.