Hypnosis in Therapy

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the applications of hypnotic techniques in therapy for psychological disorders and medical conditions,with a focus on their historical background,individual differences,behavior therapy,psychotherapy,psychosomatic medicine,pain treatment,and applications in obstetrics,dentistry,and children. It also discusses the potential abuses that may arise from unqualified people seeking to practice hypnotherapy or professionals acting outside their proper range of competence.

Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1991, this comprehensive book delves into the diverse applications of hypnotic techniques in the therapeutic treatment of psychological disorders and medical conditions where these techniques hold significant value as an adjunct. Prior to its publication, psychologists, medical doctors, dentists, and allied professional workers had increasingly incorporated hypnosis into their work, and a substantial body of relevant research literature was readily accessible in journals. This literature is thoroughly reviewed, providing valuable guidance for professionals at the time. The book begins by defining hypnosis in contemporary terms and tracing its historical background. It addresses fundamental questions such as individual variations in susceptibility to hypnosis in relation to therapeutic outcomes. Separate chapters are dedicated to key topics such as behavior therapy, various forms of psychotherapy, psychosomatic medicine, pain management, and applications in medical and surgical procedures. The modern status of hypnotic techniques in obstetrics and dentistry is examined, and a dedicated chapter on the use of hypnosis with children will be of particular interest to educational and clinical psychologists. A final chapter explores the use of hypnosis by various professions and para-medical disciplines, discussing potential abuses that may arise from unqualified individuals seeking to practice hypnotherapy and professionals operating outside their areas of competence.

Weight: 626g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367756482