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Record Nr.

UNINA9910462972303321

Autore

Elkins Gary Ray <1952->

Titolo

Hypnotic relaxation therapy [[electronic resource] ] : principles and applications / / Gary Elkins

Pubbl/distr/stampa

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

ISBN

0-8261-9941-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (273 p.)

Disciplina

615.8/512

Soggetti

Hypnotism - Therapeutic use

Relaxation

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

""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