1st Edition

Hypnosis in Therapy

By H. B. Gibson, M. Heap Copyright 1991
252 Pages
by Routledge

252 Pages
by Routledge

252 Pages
by Routledge

Originally published in 1991, this book covers a comprehensive range of the applications of hypnotic techniques in therapy for psychological disorders, and medical conditions where such techniques are a valuable adjunct. In the years before publication psychologists, medical doctors, dentists and allied professional workers had come to make increasing use of hypnosis in their work, and there was... Read more

Acknowledgements.  1. What is Hypnosis?  2. Historical Background  3. Differential Susceptibility to Hypnosis  4. Hypnosis in Therapy: General Considerations  5. Hypnosis in Behaviour Therapy  6. Hypnosis in Psychodynamic Therapy  7. Hypnosis in Psychosomatic Medicine  8. Hypnosis in the Treatment of Pain  9. Hypnosis in Medical and Surgical Procedures  10. Hypnosis in Obstetrics  11. Hypnosis in Dentistry  12. Hypnosis with Children  13. The Use of Hypnosis by Various Professions.  References.  Reference Notes.  Author Index.  Subject Index.

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H. B. Gibson, Michael Heap