In this edited volume, 11 master clinicians with over 350 years' combined clinical experience discuss the key factors necessary for effective hypnotic inductions and provide specific examples of the inductions they found most effective. A clinical reference book for psychotherapists with all levels of experience who use hypnotic techniques.

Everything you always wanted to know about PRACTICAL HYPNOSIS but didn’t know who to ask. About this book: If you only buy one book on hypnosis, you need to ... make it this one... ‘Just make the purchase’! You won’t need another. It is a complete, step by step, guide on how to master the art of instant, hypnotic inductions (in as little as one second), rapid inductions, conversational hypnosis and stage hypnosis, in one book. In this, the author has created an informative, inspirational and enjoyable read for those who wish to learn hypnosis. Within its pages you will find everything you need to know (and more) to begin practising hypnosis for fun or profit. Its coverage of conversational hypnosis provides the necessary theory to make every conversation you have with others hypnotic in its effect, sending subliminal messages that take the form of silent command that must be obeyed. This book is also an invaluable tool for the hypnotherapist wishing to up-grade their skills by learning instant or rapid inductions to get their clients in a state of deep trance in a fraction of the time taken by more progressive inductions, thereby increasing income or leaving more time for therapy in each session. This book describes tried and tested hypnotic methods that work, explaining the theory so you quickly learn how to hypnotise safely, with confidence and professionalism. Descriptions of hypnotic techniques are clear and easy to understand. It completely lifts the lid on the mystery of hypnosis, kept secret by a privileged few for centuries. It is a must have, no nonsense book for the serious and intelligent reader, forming a valuable reference for both student and professional alike. It does what it says on the cover, nothing is left out. Its concise and informative style explains even the most difficult concepts easily, packing the amount of information normally found in four or five books into one clear text without the padding, saving hundreds of pounds otherwise spent purchasing light-weight resources. The book’s direct approach gets you quickly to the core of the subject matter, which is laid out in chapter form, allowing the reader to dip into areas of interest without having to repeatedly read the whole. As a resource, it is as brilliant and useful as it is detailed and informative, making it essential reading for the would-be hypnotist as well as teachers, sales-men and other professionals. If you decide to buy this book you will need no other. ‘Just make the purchase’!

John Barboza has written another creative, interesting book where he takes the inductions apart and examines, and reassembles them so that the reader can fully understand how and why they work. Throughout the book there are many speed inductions mixed with some slower progressive ones along with a handful of inductions performed by other hypnotists. The three-part format that flows throughout the inductions section of the book begins with the introduction, which lures you in by playfully teasing you with crafty headlines, piquing your interest of what the induction entails. The induction part spells out each step of the process used to hypnotize the subject. And the explanation section gives the details of what is taking place beneath the surface. It explains what words, phrases or actions are used and why. These elements can be added to other inductions elevating their stature, making them equally as powerful, and magical. Reading, studying, and practicing this material will leave you with potent, enchanting tools to build your confidence and make you feel, believe, and know that you can induce hypnosis easily and effortlessly, just like all the intriguing and masterful hypnotists do.

Barboza’s Book of Hypnotic Inductions is filled with creative inductions easy enough for a novice hypnotist to master and clever enough for seasoned hypnotists to ponder at. The inductions presented within the pages are understandable and translatable enough to easily put into action. John thought that the style of the vintage book cover illustration taken directly from the classic comic book ads from the 50’s to the 80’s would be fitting enough to complement the imaginative instant and rapid inductions he has assembled. The inductions vary enough so that some can be used in the office setting and others during presentations, street and stage performances and demonstrations. This book is for anyone who is interested in learning about hypnosis and others who have a basic grasp of the concept of hypnotic inductions. It is for the hypnotist who has an interest in learning new induction techniques and it’s for the seasoned hypnotists who aren’t comfortable doing instant and rapid inductions but would like to become more proficient in using them.

George Gafner's Handbook of Hypnotic Inductions provided clinicians with inductions ready-made for practice. Here, in response to the overwhelming success of that book, he provides more brand-new inductions for the beginning and advanced hypnotherapist. After briefly summarizing the theoretical foundations of hypnosis, Gafner presents the inductions in five main categories: story inductions, inductions for sleep, inductions for children, directive inductions, and confusional inductions. Detailed scripts for inducing the hypnotic state are presented, as well as strategies for deepening, re-alerting, and debriefing-all followed by insightful clinical comments, making this book a comprehensive and invaluable hypnosis resource for clinicians.

Trancework, the most comprehensive guide to learning the fundamental skills of clinical hypnosis, is now available in an updated and improved third edition. Yapko clearly and dynamically introduces readers to a broad range of hypnotic methods and techniques that will greatly enhance the effectiveness of preferred modes of therapy. Chapters are filled with new and practical information, including extensive academic references, sample transcripts, thorough summary tables of key points, and interviews with leading figures in the field-Jay Haley, Theodore X. Barber, Ernest R. Hilgard, David Spiegel, Jeffrey Zeig, and Karen Olness, among others. This new edition specifically addresses the growing emphasis within psychotherapy on proving efficacy through empirical data, the controversy of repressed memory that has divided the profession, and the advances in cognitive neuroscience that are stimulating new research. For newcomers, Trancework is an authoritative primer, demystifying hypnosis and offering step-by-step instruction for integrating it into clinical practice. Those familiar with hypnotic procedure will welcome Yapko's presentation of influential theories, controversies, treatment approaches, and rich case material. All readers alike are guided through personal and professional enrichment as they discover the art and science of clinical hypnosis as presented in this essential guide.