The Art of Hypnosis: Mastering Basic Techniques
The Art of Hypnosis is a highly-informative and scientific text about an important subject that is gaining increasing recognition daily, and is of personal value to everyone: Hypnotherapy.\ Through his intensive study and work in the field of hypnosis, Roy Hunter has wonderfully contributed to the profession of hypnotherapy in The Art of Hypnosis, which is well-written, easy to read and understand, even for the novice. In-depth and practical information is given on how to achieve maximum...
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The Art of Hypnosis is a highly-informative and scientific text about an important subject that is gaining increasing recognition daily, and is of personal value to everyone: Hypnotherapy. Through his intensive study and work in the field of hypnosis, Roy Hunter has wonderfully contributed to the profession of hypnotherapy in The Art of Hypnosis, which is well-written, easy to read and understand, even for the novice. In-depth and practical information is given on how to achieve maximum results in a hypnotic session by properly phrasing the suggestions and by using various techniques to determine which approach is best for each individual client. Topics include: What is hypnosis? How to induce hypnosis. How to use the unique state of mind in hypnosis to benefit clients in countless ways. A complete glossary of hypnosis terms. Timely updates of important events of the late 1990's at the end of the history chapter. An addition to the self-hypnosis chapter: "The Peaceful Place Meditation" contains a description of a stress relief exercise, along with instructions and a script for successfully mastering this exercise.
PrefaceixIntroductionxi1.Overview1The Purpose of This Book1Who Was Charles Tebbetts?2Part ILearning the Art of Basic Hypnosis5Part IILearning the Art of Hypnotherapy7Part IIIAdvanced Hypnotherapy Techniques82.Hypnosis: What IS It and Why Use It?11Why Use Hypnosis?11Subconscious Resistance to Change13"Old Tapes" Must Be Changed14What Is Hypnosis?14Hypnosis = Altered Consciousness16The Four States of Mind19Correct Terminology for People in Hypnosis20Faith and Hypnosis Are Closely Related22Hypnotic Formula: Components of Hypnosis24Are the Ingredients Enough?283.Hypnosis: Yesterday & Today31The Purpose of this Chapter31Possible Origins of Hypnosis32The Hypnotic Pioneers of Yesteryear33Hypnotic Pioneers of the 18th Century37Hypnosis in the 19th Century46The Most Common Mistake of the Pioneers5820th Century Hypnosis60The ART of Hypnotherapy: Birth of a New Profession62Legal Recognition of Hypnotherapy67The Future of Hypnosis684.The Dual Roles of Suggestibility Tests71Wording Is Important72Tebbetts Suggestibility Tests (Roy Hunter style)73Should You Use Suggestibility Tests Every Time?76Before You Begin Hypnosis...765.Inductions and Awakening79How Do We Induce Hypnosis?79Induction Type #1Eye Fixation81Type #2Relaxation (or Fatique of Nervous System)84Type #3Mental Confusion87Type #4Mental Misdirection91Type #5Loss of Equilibrium94Type #6Shock to Nervous System94Unique Technique98Important Advice Regarding Touch99Your Imagination Is the Limit99Voice: Your Greatest Tool100Awakening1026.Deepening the Hypnotic State105Recognizing the Trance State105Depths of Hypnosis106How to Deepen the Hypnotic State111What About Guided Imagery for Deepening?1157.Testing During Hypnosis119How Does Testing Benefit the Client?119Eye Catalepsy Test120The Hand Clasp Test121The Rigid Arm Test122Automatic Motion123Arm Levitation124To Use Arm Levitation Without Touch125What If a Client Fails Two Tests?126Can Convincers Be Used to Measure Hypnotic Depth?1268.Post-hypnotic Suggestion & Suggestion Structure129Non-therapeutic Post-hypnotic Suggestion129Therapeutic Post-hypnotic Suggestion131Post-hypnotic Suggestion as a Hypnotic Induction131Direct and Indirect Suggestion132Constructing Effective Suggestions1359.Ethics & Potential Dangers145What Constitutes Ethics?145"Hypnotic Seal"148Ethics Legislated in Washington State149Is Hypnosis Dangerous?152Just What Constitutes Adequate Training?152Do Advanced Degrees Stop Unwise Use of Hypnosis?155Be Non-Judgmental of Your Clients16210.Self-hypnosis for Stress Coping165The Peaceful Place Meditation167Using the Peaceful Place Triggers169Stress Release Options--the Healthy Choices170Doing It173It Only Works When It Is Used17411.Concepts about the Subconscious taught by Charles Tebbetts177Six Functions of the Subconscious177The Five Methods of Subconscious Programming179The Rules of the Mind180So... Where Do We Go from Here?18912.Introducing the Art of Hypnotherapy191So... Just What Is Hypnotherapy?192Hypnotist or Hypnotherapist?193How Can Hypnotherapy Resolve Problems?194Are All These Steps Necessary?197Preview of Parts Therapy198In Conclusion202Glossary205Bibliography209Index211
\ Doody ReviewsReviewer: Eden B Lesser, MA (Abbott Laboratories) \ Description: Based on the hypnotherapy of Charles Tebbetts, this book by his student, Roy Hunter, also an expert in the field of hypnosis, is an effort to explain the fundamentals of hypnosis to both practitioners and novices. Very few books cover the subject of hypnosis and its applications.\ Purpose: The author provides readers a full account of hypnosis, starting with the history of hypnosis and moving on to an explanation of the technical aspects.\ Audience: This book should appeal to a wide variety of readers, both clinical professionals and those who are just beginning their study of hypnosis. While it could be used by someone completely unfamiliar with hypnotic techniques, the detailed chapters on the various stages of hypnotic states make it essential for those wishing to broaden their ability to use hypnosis.\ Features: In fact, that is what is unique about this book — it can be used by novices or those unfamiliar with hypnotic techniques, but it is detailed enough for those currently using hypnosis in their day-to-day practice. Readers will enjoy the history of hypnosis as well as the glossary, which includes common hypnosis terms and abbreviations. Excellent technical chapters cover inductions, deepening the hypnotic state, and testing during hypnosis. \ Assessment: This is truly a great addition to the field of hypnosis. Highly recommended!\ \ \ \ \ From The CriticsReviewer: Eden B Lesser, MA(Abbott Laboratories)\ Description: Based on the hypnotherapy of Charles Tebbetts, this book by his student, Roy Hunter, also an expert in the field of hypnosis, is an effort to explain the fundamentals of hypnosis to both practitioners and novices. Very few books cover the subject of hypnosis and its applications.\ Purpose: The author provides readers a full account of hypnosis, starting with the history of hypnosis and moving on to an explanation of the technical aspects.\ Audience: This book should appeal to a wide variety of readers, both clinical professionals and those who are just beginning their study of hypnosis. While it could be used by someone completely unfamiliar with hypnotic techniques, the detailed chapters on the various stages of hypnotic states make it essential for those wishing to broaden their ability to use hypnosis.\ Features: In fact, that is what is unique about this book — it can be used by novices or those unfamiliar with hypnotic techniques, but it is detailed enough for those currently using hypnosis in their day-to-day practice. Readers will enjoy the history of hypnosis as well as the glossary, which includes common hypnosis terms and abbreviations. Excellent technical chapters cover inductions, deepening the hypnotic state, and testing during hypnosis. \ Assessment: This is truly a great addition to the field of hypnosis. Highly recommended!\ \
