Hypnotic relaxation therapy : principles and applications / Gary Elkins.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Elkins, Gary Ray, 1952-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hypnotism--Therapeutic use.

Hypnotism.

Relaxation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (273 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : Springer Pub., 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

""Like others trying to incorporate hypnotherapy into their practice, I found myself struggling with the question, ""Where do I begin?"" This book provides that answer [It]offers the first complete presentation of [the} fundamentals [of hypnotic relaxation therapy] in a manner that is not only supported by empirical research, but is consistent with the author's 30 years of experience as a clinical practitioner. In contrast to a ""one-size-fits-all approach,"" this book provides specific, easy-to-follow guidelines for developing hypnotic suggestions in a flexible manner that will enable the cli

Contents:

Historical foundations

Principles of hypnotic relaxation therapy

Theoretical basis for hypnotic relaxation therapy

Hypnotic induction and formulation of suggestions

Case conceptualization and planning

The first hypnotic relaxation therapy session

The second hypnotic relaxation therapy session

The third hypnotic relaxation therapy session

Session four and beyond

Assessment of hypnotizability

Dealing with resistance

Refining hypnotic inductions and interventions

Pain management

Smoking cessation

Post-menopausal and hot flash symptoms

Anxiety management

Insomnia

Hypnotic relaxation therapy to facilitate insight

Ethical considerations in the practice of hypnotic relaxation therapy.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-8261-9941-0

OCLC:

853508117