Trancework: An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D., and Shawn R. Criswell, Ph.D.
Announcing a New 6th Edition of the Popular Hypnosis Textbook Trancework: An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D., and Shawn R. Criswell, Ph.D. Published by Routledge, March 2025 The first edition of Trancework by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D., appeared in 1984. Now, more than four decades and six editions later, it continues to be the definitive textbook in the field for those wishing to learn about the art and science of clinical hypnosis. Previous editions have been translated into multiple languages making it even more accessible across international lines. This latest 6 th edition was coauthored with Dr. Shawn Criswell, a skilled practitioner and talented author. The new 6th edition incorporates “up-to-the minute” recent studies with nearly 1000 valuable references. It features introductions to luminaries in the field and suggests discussion topics as well as skill building exercises making it the ideal textbook for group training programs as well as individual study. It’s a big book of nearly 500 pages and addresses the most important topics for encouraging the knowledgeable and effective applications of clinical hypnosis. We’ve also developed a companion website, allowing us to expand the range of offerings to include audio and video clips of hypnosis sessions, case examples, session transcripts, and more. Shawn and I are passionate about clinical hypnosis. We hope the new 6th edition of Trancework and its companion website will continue to inspire others, too, to discover the many benefits of learning and practicing clinical hypnosis. The book is available on Amazon and Routledge websites. More information about the new edition of Trancework is available on Dr. Yapko’s website: www.yapko.com
Transforming Lives with Hypno-systemic Therapy a practical guide by Stefan Hammel
Stefan always gives good value whether you attend his workshops or are just having an interesting conversation with him. His new book on Hypno-Systemic therapy is no exception. The book explains in detail the foundations of this therapy , using techniques some of which may be familiar to you, if you are an Ericksonian therapist or conversant with the work of Watzlawick. As always Stefan encourages the therapist to be as flexible and diverse in their therapeutic approach as the patient sitting in front of them. Enter the client’s reality , use what they bring to the table allow the client to create a change in their emotions and somatic experiences in a positive way at their own pace. One being made up of mind and body inseparable and all experiencing. Managing expectation, preconceptions, and use of language amongst many other important concepts are covered expertly and with detailed and clear explanation. Stefan’s use and understanding of linguistics is exceptional and this is demonstrated throughout the book. The section of asking good questions is detailed and could be quite easily lifted from the book by less experienced therapists to use in their own practice. The examples of real therapy that he gives in the book are excellent and he writes in such a way as to make the outcomes seem achievable which will surely encourage the reader to feel positive about using these techniques in their own therapeutic environment with their own clients .I found the part on epigenetics interesting and insightful particularly when dealing with the client who has ‘always been’ depressed, anxious etc and how effective therapy can help reverse epigenetic signatures. Fitting in with the herd, love compassion, victim and perpetrator covered in Part 2 under What hurts us and What Heals us is both insightful and so relevant not just to our clients and ourselves but to wider world currently in turmoil. I found it difficult not to explore the philosophical challenges that Stefan often presents in his work. The relationship between multiple traumas, triggers and phobia is explored and some cases discussed with therapeutic options for resolution. Stefan, to his credit, pays homage, throughout the book to his many influencers and teachers. I have not even scratched the surface of the content of Stefan’s work but while some of the content maybe based on Watzlawick and Erickson the content is genuinely “Hammel”. Dr Kathleen Long MBChB MPH DRCOG NLP Master Practitioner MBTI (level 1) Past President ESH, Past President BSMDH, Hon Chairperson BSMDH
About the Author
Stefan Hammel, born in 1967, is a systemic family therapist, a hypnotherapist following the Milton Erickson approach, and a protestant chaplain. He is the director of the Institute for Hypnosystemic Counseling in Germany and conducts seminars on therapeutic storytelling, utilization, working with implications, Ericksonian therapy, and hypnosystemic counseling.
The Routledge International Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis
Editorial Reviews Review “This Handbook presents the cutting edge of research, theory, and practice that underlies why and how clinical hypnosis is crucial to integrative health care. The editors have gathered the research data and broad-ranging experiences from many international experts to bring our understanding of therapeutic communication ― the core of clinical hypnosis ― into the 21st century and beyond. I consider this the essential compendium of the field.” Andrew Weil MD, Tucson, Arizona “This monumental book spans not just the domain of hypnosis but the universe of its history, science, practice and art. While valuable early sections share latest ideas and findings on hypnotic theory, measurement and neuroscience, the heart of the Handbook is its chapters on clinical uses of hypnosis. Leading practitioners working in a range of health care settings offer valuable advice and fresh insights for those already familiar with hypnosis and those new to our field. The Handbook captures and harnesses the power and potential of one of the world’s oldest and most storied therapeutic interventions.” Professor Amanda J. Barnier, PhD, Professor of Cognitive Science and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Performance and Development), Macquarie University; Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia; Fellow of the Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis “This book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and techniques of hypnosis, along with practical guidance on its use in different medical settings. The authors give clear and concise explanations of complex concepts based on their wealth of experience in the field and extensive references to the literature. It is an invaluable resource for any medical practitioner looking to expand their knowledge and incorporate hypnosis into their practice.” Csaba Dioszeghy MD PhD, Hon. Assoc. Prof., Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, UK “Encyclopedic in breadth and depth, with a focus on SELF-regulation grounded in evidencebased neuroscience, this 63-chapter handbook frames clinical hypnosis as an integrative healing practice for young and old alike.” Richard E. Kreipe, MD, FAAP, FSAHM, FAED, Professor Emeritus, Golisano Children’s Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA “The International Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis is a treasure trove for finding everything you always wanted to learn about hypnosis and, even more importantly, about what you didn’t think of yet and would benefit from knowing in the rapidly changing, digitally-driven world. The international perspective and variety of the contributors’ backgrounds avoid any one school of thought and provide a rich and diverse range of viewpoints for novices and practitioners of hypnosis alike. It is an instructive and greatly enjoyable read for anyone interested in hypnosis and promises to become the definitive reference on the topic.” Elvira V. Lang, MD, FSIR, FSCEH, Founder & President of Comfort Talk® “This handbook does a wonderful job of synthesizing and pushing forward the vibrant field of hypnosis research. It draws together an impressive cast of world experts at the forefront of both the science and practice of hypnosis. The diversity and nuance of these perspectives is testament to the remarkable development of this field in recent years. This volume will be of great interest to anyone who seeks to appreciate the cutting edge of scientific research on hypnosis―one of the oldest and most powerful of the healing arts.” Michael Lifshitz, PhD, Assistant Professor of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry, McGill University And here is the info on the 4 editors: About the Author Julie H. Linden, PhD, is a psychologist and past president of the International Society of Clinical Hypnosis. She teaches globally about incorporating hypnosis skills into all aspects of healthcare practice. Giuseppe De Benedittis, MD, PhD, is associate professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Milano, Italy. He is internationally recognized as one of the leading experts in pain therapy and as a pioneer in the clinical and experimental use of hypnosis for pain control, contributing to the elucidation of the complex neurophysiological mechanisms of hypnotic analgesia. Laurence I. Sugarman, MD, is a pediatrician and research professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology’s College of Health Sciences and Technology. He studies, writes, and teaches globally about integrating therapeutic hypnosis into clinical care. Katalin Varga, PhD, DSc, is a psychologist and past president of the Hungarian Association of Hypnosis and a board member of the International Society of Clinical Hypnosis. She is a hypnosis researcher and Ericksonian psychotherapist, as well as a teacher of the application of suggestive techniques in various fields.
Traumatic Dissociation: Neurobiology and Treatment (Paperback)
by Eric Vermetten (Editor), Martin Dorahy (Editor), David Spiegel (Editor) Editorial Reviews Product Description Traumatic Dissociation: Neurobiology and Treatment offers an advanced introduction to this symptom, process, and pattern of personality organization seen in several trauma-related disorders, including acute stress disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the dissociative disorders. Our understanding of traumatic dissociation has recently been advanced by neuroimaging technology, empirically-based investigation, and an acknowledgment of its importance in psychopathology. The authors of this volume tie these findings together, tracking the condition from its earliest historical conceptualization to its most recent neurobiological understanding to provide even greater insight into traumatic dissociation and its treatment. Bringing together for the first time theoretical, cognitive, and neurobiological perspectives on traumatic dissociation, this volume is designed to provide both empirical and therapeutic insights by drawing on the work of many of the main contributors to the field. Opening chapters examine historical, conceptual, and theoretical issues and how other fields, such as cognitive psychology, have been applied to the study of traumatic dissociation. The following section focuses specifically on how neurobiological investigations have deepened our understanding of dissociation and concluding chapters explore issues pertinent to the assessment and treatment of traumatic dissociation. The interacting effects of traumatic experience, developmental history, neurobiological function, and specific vulnerabilities to dissociative processes that underlie the occurrence of traumatic dissociation are among some of the key issues covered. The book’s significant contributions include
A review of cognitive experimental findings on attention and memory functioning in dissociative identity disorder
An appreciation of how the literature on hypnosis provides a greater understanding of perceptual processing and traumatic stress
About the Author Eric Vermetten, M.D., Ph.D., is Head of Research for Military Mental Health at Central Military Hospital and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University Medical Center Utrecht in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Martin J. Dorahy, Ph.D., is Clinical and Research Psychologist at the Trauma Resource Centre, North & West Belfast Health and Social Services Trust, and Research Tutor in the School of Psychology at The Queen’s University of Belfast in Northern Ireland. David Spiegel, M.D., is Jack, Lulu, and Sam Wilson Professor at the School of Medicine, Associate Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Medical Director at the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University in Stanford, California. Product Details
Paperback: 398 pages
Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing; 1 edition (March 20, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 158562196X
ISBN-13: 978-1585621965
Essentials of Clinical Hypnosis: An Evidence-based Approach (Dissociation, Trauma, Memory, and Hypnosis Book Series) (Hardcover)
by Steven Jay Lynn (Author), Irving Kirsch (Author)
Editorial Reviews Book Description The best complete and fundamental textbook on clinical hypnosis available. Written by master therapists and educators Steven Jay Lynn and Irving Kirsch, it bridges the research-practice gap, bringing hypnosis into mainstream evidence-based clinical psychotherapy. Through session transcripts, illustrative case examples, and step-by-step procedures, this volume explores the benefits of incorporating hypnotic methods into treatment plans for such common disorders and conditions as anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, pain and medical conditions, smoking, and eating disorders. Appealing to a broad range of practitioners and students, including psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, and dentists. The book weaves together history, scientific evidence, and vivid applications material. Helps novices get started with basic inductions and suggestive methods, describing when and when not to use hypnotic procedures. More advanced techniques are also covered, along with various theoretical perspectives on hypnosis, up-to-date literature reviews, and unflinching discussions of thorny issues including the use of hypnosis for memory recovery. Product Details
Hardcover: 271 pages
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA) (November 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1591473446
ISBN-13: 978-1591473442
Hypnotherapeutic Techniques: Second Edition (Hardcover)
by Arreed Barabasz (Author) Editorial Reviews Book Description Two premier hypnotherapists Arreed Barabasz and John Watkins collaborate on a new edition of this award-winning text, a collection of techniques and information about hypnosis that no serious student or practitioner should be without. A thorough and practical handbook of various hypnotherapeutic measures, it contains illustrative examples and logically argued selection methods to help practitioners choose the ideal method for a needed purpose. Section by section, it breaks out the various methods and phenomena of hypnosis into easily digested chunks, so the reader can pick and choose at leisure. An excellent practical guide and reference that is sure to be used regularly. The authors have a wide and longstanding experience on the subject and thus can stay on clinically approvable methods. Product Details
Language: English ISBN-10: 0415935814 ISBN-13:978-0415935814
Hypnosis and Communication in Dental Practice David Simons, Cath Potter and Graham Temple
This groundbreaking book brings together for the first time the twin skills of communication and hypnosis. The book speaks directly and in a jargon-free style to all members of the dental team. It demonstrates how by bringing this combination of skills into the armoury of the dental practitioner, compromises in dental care which are so often driven by the anxieties of patients might be eliminated. Its authors invite you to build rapport and relationships with your patients in ways that are accessible, appropriate, and confidence building. They demonstrate how hypnosis can save a great amount of clinical time through the use of post-hypnotic suggestions and other strategies. The book uses case histories and instructional scripts to teach you how to improve your communication skills. It enables you to begin using hypnosis in some of the most frequently encountered dental situations. Amongst other topics, the book covers the management of fear, anxiety and pain, sedation techniques, the treatment of children and programmes for smoking cessation. The ultimate aim of Hypnosis and Communication in Dental Practice is to improve the quality of your working life and thereby to enhance the quality of dentistry for you, your patients and the entire dental team. Contents
Section 1
Chapter 1 History and Development of Hypnosis in Medicine
Chapter 2 Theories and Nature of hypnosis
Section 2
Chapter.3 Rapport in Dental Practice
Chapter 4 Demystifying Hypnosis
Chapter 5 Stage Hypnosis
Chapter 6 Communicating with Patients
Section 3
Chapter 7 Induction
Chapter 8 Deepening
Chapter 9 Alerting
Chapter 10 Hypnotic Communication
Chapter 11 Ericksonian Suggestions
Chapter 12 Use of Metaphor
Section 4
Chapter 13 Ego-strengthening
Chapter 14 Ideomotor Signaling
Chapter 15 Post-hypnotic Suggestions
Chapter 16 Anchoring
Chapter 17 Self-hypnosis
Chapter 18 Management of Bleeding
Chapter 19 Management of Salivation
Chapter 20 Management of Aphthous Ulceration
Section 5
Chapter 21 Psychodynamic Therapy
Chapter 22 Abreaction and Affect Bridge
Chapter 23 Pain, Fear and Anxiety
Chapter 24 Management of Fear and Anxiety
Chapter 25 Management of Pain
Section 6
Chapter 26 Habit Management
Chapter 27 Bruxism
Chapter 28 Gagging
Chapter 29 Thumb Sucking and Nail Biting
Chapter 30 Smoking Cessation
Section 7
Chapter 31 Hypnosis with Children
Chapter 32 Hypnosis as an adjunct to Sedation
296pp; ISBN 978-1-85097-116-0; Price £38
Reversing Chronic Pain: A 10-Point All-Natural Plan for Lasting Relief (Paperback)
by Maggie Phillips (Author)
Product Details Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: North Atlantic Books (September 25, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 1556436769 ISBN-13: 978-1556436765 Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches Editorial Reviews “Maggie Phillips uses her considerable expertise in hypnosis, Somatic Experiencing, and the treatment of pain to create an intelligent, holistic, refreshing new roadmap for reversing pain. Her approach is smart and sophisticated, yet user-friendly and accessible. Most important, her methods work.”–Belleruth Naparstek, LISW, author of Invisible Heroes: Survivors of Trauma and How They Heal and creator of the Health Journeys guided imagery audio series “Reversing Chronic Pain offers specific, practical, and effective pathways out of physical suffering. Perhaps more important, it provides hope, so desperately needed by people who have been dragged by persistent pain into hopelessness and despair.”–Bill O’Hanlon, author of Do One Thing Different: Ten Simple Ways to Change Your Life, Thriving through Crisis, and Pathways to Spirituality “Reversing Chronic Pain is a tremendously helpful guide for dissolving fear and trauma that perpetuate chronic pain. Maggie Phillips’s gentle and soothing style is wonderfully reassuring and healing. Simply reading this book will lend some relief, but when you use the techniques, well-deserved miracles are bound to happen.”–Fred Gallo, PhD, author of Energy Psychology and Energy Tapping for Trauma “Reversing Chronic Pain fills a niche that has been sorely lacking in the pain management field. An important book for physicians, psychotherapists, and anyone who suffers from this ubiquitous and poorly-understood condition.” –Robert Scaer, MD, author of The Body Bears the Burden and The Trauma Spectrum “Maggie Phillips has written the first truly multi-modal, mind-body therapy self-help book for people with chronic pain. She offers usable, nuts-and-bolts techniques that can be used by readers in pain and pain professionals alike. I could not put this book down.”–Bruce N. Eimer, PhD, ABPP, author of Hypnotize Yourself Out of Pain Now and Pain Management Psychotherapy Book Description Reversing Chronic Pain offers a dynamic framework for joining body and mind to speed the healing of traumatic pain from the body level up. Each chapter presents a body-centered skill set that can be mastered through a broad menu of practice exercises. The resulting interlinked somatic building blocks help readers shift from physical pain to body awareness, and from unstoppable suffering to heartfelt connection and peace. Building on the AIDS cocktail approach that reflects the fact that chronic pain is complex and no one tactic is likely to solve the problem, renowned expert Maggie Phillips presents a 10-1 pain plan comprised of easy strategies based on somatic experience. Even if the reader’s pain is perceived as a “10” at the onset of the program, with 10 being intolerable, the somatic building blocks help shift the pain one point at a time until it gradually diminishes to “1” or even “zero.” Showing how the common professional interventions—medication, physical therapy, acupuncture, biofeedback—may be more harmful than healing, Reversing Chronic Pain stresses self-treatment throughout, involving sufferers in attaining lives not simply endured but actively enjoyed.
Editorial Reviews
This groundbreaking book brings together for the first time the twin skills of communication and hypnosis. The book speaks directly and in a jargon-free style to all members of the dental team. It demonstrates how by bringing this combination of skills into the armoury of the dental practitioner, compromises in dental care which are so often driven by the anxieties of patients might be eliminated.
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