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 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
About the Editors xi
About the Contributors xiii
Foreword xvii
Preface xix
Part One Hypnosis: The Fundamentals 1
1. Hypnosis: The Theory behind the Therapy 3
Dr Peter Naish
2. Hypnotic Phenomena and Hypnotizability 19
Dr Ann Williamson
3. History of Hypnosis 31
Dr Ann Williamson
4. Imagery and Visualization 41
Mrs Jacky Owens
5. Use of Language and Metaphor 51
Dr Ann Williamson
6. Safety 77
Mrs Jacky Owens
Part Two The Stages of Therapy 87
Dr Les Brann with contributions from Dr Geoff Ibbotson, Mrs Jacky Owens and Dr Ann Williamson
7. Initial Steps 89
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