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Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext Understand the techniques of hypnotherapy and put them into practiceFind a practitioner, set your goals, and get resultsIf you think hypnosis is just for stage tricks and party games, think again; this reassuring and responsible guide explains how hypnotherapy works and shows you how to use it to treat a wide range of problems. Whether you're seeking to overcome anxiety or depression, improve performance, lose weight, or beat an addiction, hypnotherapy can help you make the positive changes you need to achieve your goals.Discover how to* Get the right professional help* Set realistic personal goals* Control phobias and manage pain* Banish bad habits* Practise self-hypnosis* Become a hypnotherapist Zusammenfassung An easy-to-follow, reassuring and responsible guide that shows how you can use hypnotherapy to identify and overcome unhealthy modes of thinking, deal with emotional issues, improve performance, and banish bad habits. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 ...
List of contents
Introduction.
Part I: Understanding Hypnotherapy.
Chapter 1: Examining Hypnotherapy .
Chapter 2: Techniques: The Tools of a Hypnotherapist .
Chapter 3: Preparing for Hypnotherapy .
Part II: Considering How Hypnotherapy Can Help.
Chapter 4: Making the Mind-Body Connection .
Chapter 5: Breaking Away from Old Habits .
Chapter 6: Touching on Body Matters .
Chapter 7: Feeling Good.
Chapter 8: Considering the Limits of Hypnotherapy .
Part III: Expanding the Reach of Hypnotherapy.
Chapter 9: Your Kids and Hypnotherapy .
Chapter 10: Visiting Your Former Selves .
Chapter 11: Removing Your Phobias .
Part IV: The Practical Stuff.
Chapter 12: Finding a Hypnotherapist .
Chapter 13: Your First Hypnotherapy Session Step by Step .
Chapter 14: Practising Self-Hypnosis .
Chapter 15: Meeting the Family: Some Cousins of Hypnotherapy .
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 16: Ten Common Misconceptions about Hypnotherapy.
Chapter 17: Ten Pioneers of Hypnosis .
Chapter 18: Ten Qualities to Look For in a Hypnotherapist .
Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Choosing a Hypnotherapy Training Programme.
Appendix: Resources.
Index.
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