THE USE OF HYPNOSIS IN SURGERY AND ANESTHESIOLOGY

THE USE OF HYPNOSIS IN SURGERY AND ANESTHESIOLOGY

Author: Lillian E. Fredricks

Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 0398083894

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The use of hypnosis in surgery and anesthesia does not seem to have any influence on operative mortality. However, hypnosis and hypnotic techniques teach patients a way to alter their body's reaction to the insult of surgery and all the poisons used to create unconsciousness. The use of hypnosis alters the psychological state of the patient which, in turn, influences the psychological reaction to the insult. This book describes in detail how to teach patients, in just a few minutes, what they can do to accomplish this. It also provides the vast amount of research that has been done to document these physiological changes that seem to be the result of the use of hypnosis. The author and her contributors have made it their goal to alleviate, prevent, and control both pain and suffering. They use hypnosis as an integral part of this effort and describe how it enhances all aspects of pain control. There are chapters on hypnosis as the sole anesthetic, as an adjunct to chemical anesthesia, and in conjunction with regional anesthesia. Additional topics include hypnosis in the intensive care unit and in the emergency room and hypnosis in obstetrics, gynecology, and pediatric surgery. The book concludes with several case studies from physician-patients. This excellent resource is intended to stimulate physicians to explore the vast capabilities of the human mind, when it is working together with the body, and with the help of unconsciousness, to accept hypnotic suggestion.


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Download or read book THE USE OF HYPNOSIS IN SURGERY AND ANESTHESIOLOGY written by Lillian E. Fredricks and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of hypnosis in surgery and anesthesia does not seem to have any influence on operative mortality. However, hypnosis and hypnotic techniques teach patients a way to alter their body's reaction to the insult of surgery and all the poisons used to create unconsciousness. The use of hypnosis alters the psychological state of the patient which, in turn, influences the psychological reaction to the insult. This book describes in detail how to teach patients, in just a few minutes, what they can do to accomplish this. It also provides the vast amount of research that has been done to document these physiological changes that seem to be the result of the use of hypnosis. The author and her contributors have made it their goal to alleviate, prevent, and control both pain and suffering. They use hypnosis as an integral part of this effort and describe how it enhances all aspects of pain control. There are chapters on hypnosis as the sole anesthetic, as an adjunct to chemical anesthesia, and in conjunction with regional anesthesia. Additional topics include hypnosis in the intensive care unit and in the emergency room and hypnosis in obstetrics, gynecology, and pediatric surgery. The book concludes with several case studies from physician-patients. This excellent resource is intended to stimulate physicians to explore the vast capabilities of the human mind, when it is working together with the body, and with the help of unconsciousness, to accept hypnotic suggestion.

Hypnotic Gastric Band

Hypnotic Gastric Band

Author: Paul McKenna

Publisher: Hay House

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 1401949177

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The New Surgery-Free Weight-Loss SystemDo you want to lose weight? Have you tried diets and failed? Do you want a completely new approach? Then let Paul McKenna help you! A gastric band is a radical surgical operation that reduces the available space in the stomach. Dr. McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band is a psychological procedure that can help to convince the unconscious mind that a gastric band has been fitted, so the body behaves exactly as if one were physically present.Why does it work so well? Along with the book, the system contains audio and video sessions to provide complete support for physical and psychological change while you lose weight. There's no physical surgery, no scarring, and no forbidden foods. Just follow all the instructions and let Paul help you lose weight. An amazing new approach that promises weight loss for good!-- Dr. Ronald Ruden, M.D., Ph.D. Dr McKenna's system offers people a safer, non-invasive method of significant weight loss.-- Professor Michael Carmi, M.D., Ch.B.


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Download or read book Hypnotic Gastric Band written by Paul McKenna and published by Hay House. This book was released on 2016 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Surgery-Free Weight-Loss SystemDo you want to lose weight? Have you tried diets and failed? Do you want a completely new approach? Then let Paul McKenna help you! A gastric band is a radical surgical operation that reduces the available space in the stomach. Dr. McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band is a psychological procedure that can help to convince the unconscious mind that a gastric band has been fitted, so the body behaves exactly as if one were physically present.Why does it work so well? Along with the book, the system contains audio and video sessions to provide complete support for physical and psychological change while you lose weight. There's no physical surgery, no scarring, and no forbidden foods. Just follow all the instructions and let Paul help you lose weight. An amazing new approach that promises weight loss for good!-- Dr. Ronald Ruden, M.D., Ph.D. Dr McKenna's system offers people a safer, non-invasive method of significant weight loss.-- Professor Michael Carmi, M.D., Ch.B.

Hypnosis in Medicine and Surgery

Hypnosis in Medicine and Surgery

Author: James Esdaile

Publisher:

Published: 1850

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Hypnosis in Medicine and Surgery written by James Esdaile and published by . This book was released on 1850 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

One Surgeon's Experience with Hypnosis

One Surgeon's Experience with Hypnosis

Author: Ernest W. Werbel

Publisher:

Published: 1965

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book One Surgeon's Experience with Hypnosis written by Ernest W. Werbel and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Surgeon's Self-Hypnosis Healing Solution

A Surgeon's Self-Hypnosis Healing Solution

Author: Scott M. Fried Dr

Publisher:

Published: 2009-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780615284637

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A FREE AUDIO SELF - HYPNOSIS HEALING SESSION WITH DR FRIED IS INCLUDED WITH THIS BOOK - This is a unique opportunity to actually experience self-hypnosis (see copyright page) Healing is not what we have been led to believe. Each of us has the same capacity to heal. Dr Fried's father had 5 heart attacks and unsuccessful heart bypass surgery by age 52. The medical community said he should be dead. Instead, he lived a full life, using the secret revealed in these pages, brought back from deep in the jungles of Burma, half a century ago. A Surgeon's Self-Hypnosis Healing Solution helps you to heal neck, back and nerve pain without surgery -treat high blood pressure, cholesterol and arthritis -achieve control and happiness in your life -use less or no medication - and avoid surgery. Dr Scott Fried, an orthopaedic surgeon, found early in his career -people often do not get better with surgery. So he began teaching his patients how to heal themselves. This is the power of self-hypnosis.


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Download or read book A Surgeon's Self-Hypnosis Healing Solution written by Scott M. Fried Dr and published by . This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A FREE AUDIO SELF - HYPNOSIS HEALING SESSION WITH DR FRIED IS INCLUDED WITH THIS BOOK - This is a unique opportunity to actually experience self-hypnosis (see copyright page) Healing is not what we have been led to believe. Each of us has the same capacity to heal. Dr Fried's father had 5 heart attacks and unsuccessful heart bypass surgery by age 52. The medical community said he should be dead. Instead, he lived a full life, using the secret revealed in these pages, brought back from deep in the jungles of Burma, half a century ago. A Surgeon's Self-Hypnosis Healing Solution helps you to heal neck, back and nerve pain without surgery -treat high blood pressure, cholesterol and arthritis -achieve control and happiness in your life -use less or no medication - and avoid surgery. Dr Scott Fried, an orthopaedic surgeon, found early in his career -people often do not get better with surgery. So he began teaching his patients how to heal themselves. This is the power of self-hypnosis.

Surgery in Hypnosis

Surgery in Hypnosis

Author: Mirjam Borsboom

Publisher: Hypnosementor

Published: 2018-10-14

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9789082567779

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When Mirjam is confronted with a fibroadenoma - a connective and glandular tissue lump - in her chest, she asks Ina to accompany her to undergo the operation with hypnosis. This is the starting point of a special adventure in which Ina and Mirjam work towards the operation. The authors of Hypnosis in Surgery are Ina Oostrom, an internationally recognized teacher of hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and Mirjam Borsboom, an experienced hypnotherapist. The book Surgery in Hypnosis is a personal report of an operation performed with hypnosis as natural anesthesia. This event demonstrates the exceptional power of hypnosis. One of the most sensational applications of hypnosis is the removal of pain. This book takes the reader along in the complex preparation process, in which Ina delves into what the best hypnosis techniques are for Mirjam. Together they prepare Mirjam's subconscious as much as possible for the circumstances in the operating room. This thorough preparation seems to work well. An inserted trip to Nairobi results in the code words that Mirjam uses to get to the different hypnotic stages: acacia and simba. The operation itself is described from both Mirjam's and Ina's point of view, which gives a very complete picture of the special experience.Quote from the book Surgery in Hypnosis: "if you consider that Mirjam only used her own mind as a barrier against pain for 9 minutes, the powerful effect of hypnosis is undeniable." With this book, the authors convincingly demonstrate the power of hypnosis. The evaluation with the surgeon, the recommendations for subsequent operations and the numerous references to scientific research complete it.The use of hypnosis for pain relief in medical practice is not new. It was used before the advent of ether and chloroform in the era of the Scottish surgeon James Esdaile (1808-1859) who said about his experience with hypnosis: "In the last six years I have performed more than 300 major operations, most of them particularly serious cases. I did this without causing any pain and in all cases the insensitivity to pain was performed in this way."Who is this book for?This book is highly recommended for medical professionals who want to learn more about the power of hypnosis and its broad applicability in dealing with their patients. It is also a recommendation for patients who want to know how the power of their own subconscious can help them to undergo a medical procedure with less or no fear and pain. Learning self-hypnosis can be a perfect tool for this. For hypnotherapists and other professionals it is an instructive book about the many possibilities of hypnosis, supported by scientific research.Advance praise- I hope that the content will be an opportunity for the interested reader to delve into this new world of thought. This requires at least the necessary curiosity and the will to let go of old convictions. Hypnosis is the means par excellence.Franklin Sluijters, MD, CH National Guild of Hypnotists- The book by Ina and Mirjam lets you experience from close up how they, as pioneers with a centuries-old method, are taking a new step in the Dutch medical world of the 21st century. It is written clearly and recognizably, making it easy to read. You will be taken along in a special hypnosis adventure which I give to everyone who needs surgery.Monique van de Ven, hypnotherapist and certified surgery assistant


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Download or read book Surgery in Hypnosis written by Mirjam Borsboom and published by Hypnosementor. This book was released on 2018-10-14 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Mirjam is confronted with a fibroadenoma - a connective and glandular tissue lump - in her chest, she asks Ina to accompany her to undergo the operation with hypnosis. This is the starting point of a special adventure in which Ina and Mirjam work towards the operation. The authors of Hypnosis in Surgery are Ina Oostrom, an internationally recognized teacher of hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and Mirjam Borsboom, an experienced hypnotherapist. The book Surgery in Hypnosis is a personal report of an operation performed with hypnosis as natural anesthesia. This event demonstrates the exceptional power of hypnosis. One of the most sensational applications of hypnosis is the removal of pain. This book takes the reader along in the complex preparation process, in which Ina delves into what the best hypnosis techniques are for Mirjam. Together they prepare Mirjam's subconscious as much as possible for the circumstances in the operating room. This thorough preparation seems to work well. An inserted trip to Nairobi results in the code words that Mirjam uses to get to the different hypnotic stages: acacia and simba. The operation itself is described from both Mirjam's and Ina's point of view, which gives a very complete picture of the special experience.Quote from the book Surgery in Hypnosis: "if you consider that Mirjam only used her own mind as a barrier against pain for 9 minutes, the powerful effect of hypnosis is undeniable." With this book, the authors convincingly demonstrate the power of hypnosis. The evaluation with the surgeon, the recommendations for subsequent operations and the numerous references to scientific research complete it.The use of hypnosis for pain relief in medical practice is not new. It was used before the advent of ether and chloroform in the era of the Scottish surgeon James Esdaile (1808-1859) who said about his experience with hypnosis: "In the last six years I have performed more than 300 major operations, most of them particularly serious cases. I did this without causing any pain and in all cases the insensitivity to pain was performed in this way."Who is this book for?This book is highly recommended for medical professionals who want to learn more about the power of hypnosis and its broad applicability in dealing with their patients. It is also a recommendation for patients who want to know how the power of their own subconscious can help them to undergo a medical procedure with less or no fear and pain. Learning self-hypnosis can be a perfect tool for this. For hypnotherapists and other professionals it is an instructive book about the many possibilities of hypnosis, supported by scientific research.Advance praise- I hope that the content will be an opportunity for the interested reader to delve into this new world of thought. This requires at least the necessary curiosity and the will to let go of old convictions. Hypnosis is the means par excellence.Franklin Sluijters, MD, CH National Guild of Hypnotists- The book by Ina and Mirjam lets you experience from close up how they, as pioneers with a centuries-old method, are taking a new step in the Dutch medical world of the 21st century. It is written clearly and recognizably, making it easy to read. You will be taken along in a special hypnosis adventure which I give to everyone who needs surgery.Monique van de Ven, hypnotherapist and certified surgery assistant

Medical Hypnosis

Medical Hypnosis

Author: Roberta Temes

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13:

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This unique, new resource presents abundant, specific ways in which hypnosis can be incorporated into medical specialty practices. It explores the history of clinical hypnosis as well as todays cutting-edge applications. Grounded in solid scientific research, well-respected, world-class practitioners explain how they apply this non-invasive, non-pharmacological technique to dentistry, nursing, psychotherapy, surgery, oncology, emergency medicine, pediatrics and other specialties. Organized by specialty area for quick reference to relevant information. Discusses how hypnosis makes patient management easier, relieving claustrophobia during an MRI and relaxing the child or emergency room patient. Shows how hypnosis aids pain management, patient compliance to medical regimens, reduces nausea in pregnancy, and prepares mothers for childbirth. Considers the special needs of the asthmatic patient and what the hypnotist should avoid saying. Provides case studies of situations well-suited for hypnosis. Reports on the latest research in mind/body studies including psychoimmunology and intentional immunomodulation. Explains the many benefits of pre-surgical hypnosis such as faster recovery times, and less post-surgical medication.


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Download or read book Medical Hypnosis written by Roberta Temes and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique, new resource presents abundant, specific ways in which hypnosis can be incorporated into medical specialty practices. It explores the history of clinical hypnosis as well as todays cutting-edge applications. Grounded in solid scientific research, well-respected, world-class practitioners explain how they apply this non-invasive, non-pharmacological technique to dentistry, nursing, psychotherapy, surgery, oncology, emergency medicine, pediatrics and other specialties. Organized by specialty area for quick reference to relevant information. Discusses how hypnosis makes patient management easier, relieving claustrophobia during an MRI and relaxing the child or emergency room patient. Shows how hypnosis aids pain management, patient compliance to medical regimens, reduces nausea in pregnancy, and prepares mothers for childbirth. Considers the special needs of the asthmatic patient and what the hypnotist should avoid saying. Provides case studies of situations well-suited for hypnosis. Reports on the latest research in mind/body studies including psychoimmunology and intentional immunomodulation. Explains the many benefits of pre-surgical hypnosis such as faster recovery times, and less post-surgical medication.

Hypnosis in Anaesthesiology

Hypnosis in Anaesthesiology

Author: Jean Lassner

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-03-13

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 3642460038

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During the First European Congress of Anesthesiology, held in Vienna, Austria, in September, 1962, panel discussions on nineteen different subjects were held, each lasting approxi mately three hours. One, concerning Controversial Aspects of Resuscitation, was later edited by its chairman, PETER SAFAR, and published in 1963. At the request of the publisher, the discussion on hypnosis has been edited in a similar manner. The participants in the discussion on Hypnosis in Anes thesiology had agreed, prior to the meeting, on a list of questions to be debated, and Dr. STOKVIS' introductory statement on the nature of hypnosis was circulated among them in appropriate translations in order to give the debate a starting point. It had also been agreed that no formal papers should be read after this introduction, and that the participants should use at will the German, English or French language. Following each contribution it was the chairman's task to give a brief summary in the two other languages. Discussion was therefore somewhat slowed down and occasionally rendered difficult by misunderstandings or the omission of details. Drs. GUEGUEN, MOSCONI, and VOLGYESI, who were not able. to attend, had sent written contributions which the chairman presented briefly during the discussion. The present text has been worked out of the tape recording of the discussion and the chairman's correspondence with the panelists some time after the meeting. Whenever the original contributions were in French or German, the English translation has been the chairman's.


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Download or read book Hypnosis in Anaesthesiology written by Jean Lassner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the First European Congress of Anesthesiology, held in Vienna, Austria, in September, 1962, panel discussions on nineteen different subjects were held, each lasting approxi mately three hours. One, concerning Controversial Aspects of Resuscitation, was later edited by its chairman, PETER SAFAR, and published in 1963. At the request of the publisher, the discussion on hypnosis has been edited in a similar manner. The participants in the discussion on Hypnosis in Anes thesiology had agreed, prior to the meeting, on a list of questions to be debated, and Dr. STOKVIS' introductory statement on the nature of hypnosis was circulated among them in appropriate translations in order to give the debate a starting point. It had also been agreed that no formal papers should be read after this introduction, and that the participants should use at will the German, English or French language. Following each contribution it was the chairman's task to give a brief summary in the two other languages. Discussion was therefore somewhat slowed down and occasionally rendered difficult by misunderstandings or the omission of details. Drs. GUEGUEN, MOSCONI, and VOLGYESI, who were not able. to attend, had sent written contributions which the chairman presented briefly during the discussion. The present text has been worked out of the tape recording of the discussion and the chairman's correspondence with the panelists some time after the meeting. Whenever the original contributions were in French or German, the English translation has been the chairman's.

Hypnosis in Medicine and Surgery - Scholar's Choice Edition

Hypnosis in Medicine and Surgery - Scholar's Choice Edition

Author: James Esdaile

Publisher: Scholar's Choice

Published: 2015-02-12

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9781295973231

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


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Download or read book Hypnosis in Medicine and Surgery - Scholar's Choice Edition written by James Esdaile and published by Scholar's Choice. This book was released on 2015-02-12 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Trance and Treatment

Trance and Treatment

Author: Herbert Spiegel

Publisher: American Psychiatric Pub

Published: 2008-05-20

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 1585627275

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What is hypnosis? Despite widespread misconceptions, hypnosis is not a treatment in itself; instead, it is a facilitator -- a useful diagnostic tool that can help the practitioner choose an appropriate treatment modality and accelerate various primary treatment strategies. The second edition of this remarkable work (first published 25 years ago) is written to provide both beginning and seasoned practitioners with a brief, disciplined technique for mobilizing and learning from an individual's capacity to concentrate. Putting to rest both exaggerated fears about hypnosis and overblown statements of its efficacy, this compelling volume brings scientific discipline to a systematic exploration of the clinical uses and limitations of hypnosis. The challenge was to develop a clinical measurement that could transform a fascinating amalgam of anecdotes, speculations, clinical intuitions and observations, and laboratory advances into a more fruitful and systematic body of information. Thus was born the authors' Hypnotic Induction Profile (HIP), a crucial 10-minute clinical assessment procedure that relates the spectrum of hypnotizability to personality style, psychopathology, and treatment outcome. Structured to reflect the flow of a typical evaluation and treatment session and highlighted by case examples throughout, this remarkable synthesis describes how to use the HIP, reviews relevant literature, and details principles and short- and long-term treatment strategies for smoking control; eating disorders; anxiety, concentration, and insomnia; phobias; pain control; psychosomatic disorders and conversion symptoms; trichotillomania; stuttering; and acute and posttraumatic stress disorders and dissociation. Meticulously referenced and indexed, this in-depth work concludes with an appendix on the interpretation and standardization of the HIP.This unique work stands out in the literature because It is written both as an introduction for practitioners new to hypnosis and as an in-depth guide for practitioners with wide experience in hypnosis. Unlike current clinical works, it emphasizes the importance of performing a systematic assessment of hypnotizability to identify, measure, and utilize a given patient's optimal therapeutic potential -- a process that, until now, has been relegated to clinical intuition. It describes human behavior phenomenologically as it relates to hypnosis in a probable rather than an absolute fashion. It reviews only specific portions of the literature that are particularly relevant to the important themes presented by the authors. Wherever possible, the authors apply statistical methods to test their hypotheses. The realm of scientific investigation encompassing hypnosis and psychological dysfunction is comparatively new. This exceptional volume, with its profusion of systematic data, will spark controversy and interest among scientific students of hypnosis everywhere, from psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychoanalysts to physicians, dentists, and other interested clinicians.


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Download or read book Trance and Treatment written by Herbert Spiegel and published by American Psychiatric Pub. This book was released on 2008-05-20 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is hypnosis? Despite widespread misconceptions, hypnosis is not a treatment in itself; instead, it is a facilitator -- a useful diagnostic tool that can help the practitioner choose an appropriate treatment modality and accelerate various primary treatment strategies. The second edition of this remarkable work (first published 25 years ago) is written to provide both beginning and seasoned practitioners with a brief, disciplined technique for mobilizing and learning from an individual's capacity to concentrate. Putting to rest both exaggerated fears about hypnosis and overblown statements of its efficacy, this compelling volume brings scientific discipline to a systematic exploration of the clinical uses and limitations of hypnosis. The challenge was to develop a clinical measurement that could transform a fascinating amalgam of anecdotes, speculations, clinical intuitions and observations, and laboratory advances into a more fruitful and systematic body of information. Thus was born the authors' Hypnotic Induction Profile (HIP), a crucial 10-minute clinical assessment procedure that relates the spectrum of hypnotizability to personality style, psychopathology, and treatment outcome. Structured to reflect the flow of a typical evaluation and treatment session and highlighted by case examples throughout, this remarkable synthesis describes how to use the HIP, reviews relevant literature, and details principles and short- and long-term treatment strategies for smoking control; eating disorders; anxiety, concentration, and insomnia; phobias; pain control; psychosomatic disorders and conversion symptoms; trichotillomania; stuttering; and acute and posttraumatic stress disorders and dissociation. Meticulously referenced and indexed, this in-depth work concludes with an appendix on the interpretation and standardization of the HIP.This unique work stands out in the literature because It is written both as an introduction for practitioners new to hypnosis and as an in-depth guide for practitioners with wide experience in hypnosis. Unlike current clinical works, it emphasizes the importance of performing a systematic assessment of hypnotizability to identify, measure, and utilize a given patient's optimal therapeutic potential -- a process that, until now, has been relegated to clinical intuition. It describes human behavior phenomenologically as it relates to hypnosis in a probable rather than an absolute fashion. It reviews only specific portions of the literature that are particularly relevant to the important themes presented by the authors. Wherever possible, the authors apply statistical methods to test their hypotheses. The realm of scientific investigation encompassing hypnosis and psychological dysfunction is comparatively new. This exceptional volume, with its profusion of systematic data, will spark controversy and interest among scientific students of hypnosis everywhere, from psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychoanalysts to physicians, dentists, and other interested clinicians.