ABSTRACT

For three decades, Trancework has been the fundamental textbook for guiding professionals in learning hypnosis. Now in its fourth edition, this classic text continues to be the most comprehensive book for learning the fundamental skills of the field. This edition accommodates new studies and topics, and contains five new chapters on positive psychology, the management of pain, pediatric and adolescent hypnosis, behavioral medicine, and hypnosis across modalities. Readers can expect to receive a comprehensive overview of what is currently going on in the domain of hypnosis, an in-depth consideration of issues associated with the use of hypnosis, a greater appreciation for the diverse ways in which hypnosis can be applied, and a more detailed description of hypnotic methods and characteristics. Those new to the field will also appreciate the “Frames of Reference” sections found throughout the book, which provide insights into the work of some of the founders and leaders of clinical hypnosis. Each chapter concludes with suggestions from the author for things to consider and things to do, further emphasizing the importance of active learning. Included online at https://www.routledgementalhealth.com/books/details/9780415884945/ is the video of Dr. Yapko’s session with Vicki, an emotionally powerful and technically excellent session. For those who wish to follow along, a PDF download containing the session transcript is also available. Clinical Hypnosis has the power to change clients’ lives for the better. Trancework gives professionals the skills to do just that. 

part |2 pages

PART I: Conceptual Framework

chapter 1|18 pages

What Is Hypnosis and Can It Help?

chapter 3|16 pages

Conceptualizing Hypnosis

chapter 4|26 pages

The Brain in Hypnosis

chapter 5|16 pages

Matters of the Mind

chapter 6|16 pages

Contexts of Hypnosis

chapter 9|16 pages

Responsiveness to Hypnosis

chapter 10|16 pages

The Phenomenology of Hypnosis

chapter 12|14 pages

Hypnosis and Positive Psychology

part |2 pages

PART II: Practical Framework

chapter 14|20 pages

Assessing Hypnotic Responsiveness

chapter 15|22 pages

Structuring Suggestions

chapter 17|18 pages

Formal Strategies of Hypnotic Induction

chapter 21|28 pages

Clinical Hypnosis in Psychotherapy

chapter 23|12 pages

When People Respond in Less Than Ideal Ways

chapter 24|20 pages

Hypnosis With Children and Adolescents

chapter 25|20 pages

Clinical Hypnosis in the Management of Pain