Product reviews for Sports Hypnosis in Practice

This book lives up to its title absolutely. The author's background as a clinical psychologist is important because of his application of sound theoretical perspectives into his work as a therapist first and a sports psychologist second.

The introduction gives an accurate and sound (historical and developmental) rationale for the application of hypnosis in order to help athletes enhance their performance. Joseph Tramontana clearly demonstrates his vast experience in helping with athletes from more than 15 sports. The very many case studies illustrate the application of hypnotic techniques such as hypnotic suggestibility tests, muscle testing, induction, deepening, the practice effect, alert and open eye hypnosis and self hypnosis. The final chapters, "Recovering from Injury and Returning to Training and Competition" and "Substance Abuse and Other Addictive Behaviours" make a valuable contribution to support the efficacy of hypnosis as an adjunct to therapy not generally covered in other texts. The book closes with insightful conclusions, appendices including a valuable list of affirmations, recommended books, movies and references.