1st Edition

Hypnosis in Clinical Practice Steps for Mastering Hypnotherapy

By Rick Voit, Molly Delaney Copyright 2005
188 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

188 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

192 Pages 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book is aimed at helping both newly trained and experienced mental health professionals become comfortable and adept in using hypnosis in their clinical practice. Despite dramatic evidence of the effectiveness of hypnosis and its growing acceptance, only a small percentage of psychotherapists employ their hypnotherapy training in their practices. This under-use of hypnosis is due to... Read more
Acknowledgements. Preface: A Book for Psychotherapists. Introduction: The Myth of Magic. Thinking About Hypnosis. The Hypnotic Relationship. Assessment and Diagnostics: What Our Clients Teach Us About Themselves.  Hypnotic Phenomena and Unconscious Process. Treatment Planning: Accessing Natural Trance. Treatment Planning: Managing Resistance. Treatment Planning: Basic Steps. Looking Ahead to Looking Back.  Bibliography. Appendix A: Professional Organizations. Appendix B: Hypnosis Treatment Planning Worksheet. Appendix C: Informed Consent Form. Appendix D: American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Code of Conduct. Index.

Biography

Rick Voit, Ph.D., is Chair of the Certification Committee and faculty with the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. He is co-founder of DeLaney & Voit Inc. and conducts his private practice in Brunswick, Maine.

Molly DeLaney, Psy.D., is past treasurer and faculty with the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. She is the co-founder of DeLaney & Voit Inc., and maintains a private practice in Brunswick, Maine. She and Dr. Voit conduct numerous presentations and workshops to professional groups and teach courses on hypnotherapy