Hypnotherapy For Dummies (eBook)

Mike Bryant is a hypnotherapist, counsellor, and an expert in mental health. Peter Mabbutt is Director of Studies at the London College of Clinical Hypnosis.

Introduction 1

Part I: Understanding Hypnotherapy 9

Chapter 1: Examining Hypnotherapy 11

Chapter 2: Techniques: The Tools of a Hypnotherapist 21

Chapter 3: Preparing for Hypnotherapy 45

Part II: Considering How Hypnotherapy Can Help 59

Chapter 4: Making the Mind-Body Connection 61

Chapter 5: Breaking Away from Old Habits 77

Chapter 6: Touching on Body Matters 99

Chapter 7: Feeling Good 123

Chapter 8: Considering the Limits of Hypnotherapy 141

Part III: Expanding the Reach of Hypnotherapy 153

Chapter 9: Your Kids and Hypnotherapy 155

Chapter 10: Visiting Your Former Selves 165

Chapter 11: Removing Your Phobias 179

Part IV: The Practical Stuff 195

Chapter 12: Finding a Hypnotherapist 197

Chapter 13: Your First Hypnotherapy Session Step by Step 205

Chapter 14: Practising Self-Hypnosis 221

Chapter 15: Meeting the Family: Some Cousins of Hypnotherapy 233

Part V: The Part of Tens 247

Chapter 16: Ten Common Misconceptions about Hypnotherapy 249

Chapter 17: Ten Pioneers of Hypnosis 255

Chapter 18: Ten Qualities to Look For in a Hypnotherapist 261

Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Choosing a Hypnotherapy Training Programme 267

Appendix: Resources 273

Index 281

"If you want to look before you leap, the hypnotherapy edition of the sensible Dummies range gives an excellent roundup of the issues, possibilities, dos and don'ts." (Sunday Times, Sunday 26th August 2007)