Product reviews for The Art of Therapeutic Communication

Kay Thompson's book is stunning!

She clearly explains and defines the basic tenets of hypnotherapy and, in particular, Ericksonian therapy with its premise of respect for what the client brings to the therapeutic relationship.

Her wisdom and experience shines strongly throughout this entire book. Even if you are an experienced therapist of many years, there is something new to be learned by reading this book. And if you don't read it, you will be missing out on a very rewarding experience.

I particularly liked the sections on language " how conversation is an artform that can be learned and used to effect change. How powerful metaphors, puns and plays-on-words can be. And how artful and creative words really are. Language is an area of therapy that needs to be rediscovered, it is an important aspect of all therapies and this book highlights this fact.

Kay has given us a wonderful gift in this book " she was truly a giant in the therapeutic communication area and it is sad that she is no longer with us to continue teaching and imparting her wisdom and energy to the rest of us.