Product reviews for Self Hypnosis for Cosmic Consciousness

I find the title of this book a little offputting - too “new age” for me - but the author is a respected hypnotherapy author (with fine works on Milton Erickson) and there is nothing of the psychedelic about it. This is a serious hypnotherapy book, by a serious hypnotherapy author, for serious hypnotherapists. In it Ronald Havens presents the benefits of an empowering approach to hypnotherapy. Instead of inductions with embedded suggestions for wellness etc (which Mr Havens argues are of mixed effectiveness), he offers a grander canvas. He offers inductions bathed in healing light, rich sounds or empowering energy. It is a metaphorical approach. Although no clinical evidence is presented of the effectiveness of this approach, I recommend that hypnotherapists do study this work - it seems an enlightening and empowering route for clients and therapists. One thing, however, that I do think would enhance the book's value is an audio CD of the inductions. An idea for the next edition perhaps.