Trancework: An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis
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Trancework, the most comprehensive guide to learning the fundamental skills of clinical hypnosis, is now available in an updated and improved third edition. Yapko clearly and dynamically introduces readers to a broad range of hypnotic methods and techniques that will greatly enhance the effectiveness of preferred modes of therapy. Chapters are filled with new and practical information, including extensive academic references, sample transcripts, thorough summary tables of key points, and interviews with leading figures in the field-Jay Haley, Theodore X. Barber, Ernest R. Hilgard, David Spiegel, Jeffrey Zeig, and Karen Olness, among others. This new edition specifically addresses the growing emphasis within psychotherapy on proving efficacy through empirical data, the controversy of repressed memory that has divided the profession, and the advances in cognitive neuroscience that are stimulating new research.For newcomers, Trancework is an authoritative primer, demystifying hypnosis and offering step-by-step instruction for integrating it into clinical practice. Those familiar with hypnotic procedure will welcome Yapko's presentation of influential theories, controversies, treatment approaches, and rich case material. All readers alike are guided through personal and professional enrichment as they discover the art and science of clinical hypnosis as presented in this essential guide. Booknews A revised and expanded edition (previous, 1984) of a conceptual and practical exposition which details the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy and also provides insight into the role of hypnotic patterns wherever influential communication occurs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
List of TablesAcknowledgmentsForeword to the 3rd editionIntroduction to the 3rd editionForeword to the 2nd editionIntroduction to the 2nd editionForeword to the 1st editionIntroduction to the 1st editionSect. 1Conceptual Framework1What Is Hypnosis and Can It Help?32The Myths about Hypnosis and a Dose of Reality253Conceptualizing Hypnosis614The Brain in Hypnosis835Contexts of Hypnosis1036The Social Psychology of Human Suggestibility1257Matters of the Mind1518Responsiveness to Hypnosis1679The Phenomenology of Hypnosis18710Conditions for Conducting Hypnosis Sessions20511Structured Approaches to Assessing Hypnotic Responsiveness215Sect. 2Practical Framework12Structuring Suggestions23713Helpful Hints for Performing Hypnosis26314Formal Strategies of Hypnotic Induction28715Informal, Conversational Strategies of Hypnotic Induction30716Hypnotic Phenomena: Eliciting and Utilizing Hypnotic Resources33117Designing and Delivering Hypnotic Interventions in Treatment39518Hypnotic Patterns Commonly Employed in Psychotherapy41919Treatment Dynamics and Sample Hypnosis Session Transcripts for Common Problems44720The Case of Vicki: Hypnosis for Coping with Terminal Cancer46921When People Respond in Non-Ideal Ways52522Hypnotic Hazards and Ethical Guidelines537Postscript557App. AHypnosis Organizations for Professionals and Journal Information559App. BSupplemental Materials from Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D563Author Index567Subject Index573
