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Ian Clancy Review authored by, The Psychotherapist Issue 33
Having previously read Hunter's The Art of Hypnotherapy I anticipated reviewing Hypnosis for Inner Conflict Resolution with some excitement; and I was not disappointed. Not being a stranger to Parts Therapy work I wondered if there was anything new to learn in Hunter's book.
Parts Therapy is not new. It has long been taught as a significant part of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and by many institutions purporting to train hypnotherapists. Well before the advent of NLP, parts work was acknowledged within Freudianism, was and is a fundamental in archetypal theory within Jung's work, and a mainstay with Gestalt Therapy. Inner Child, Alchemical/Conference room and Archetypal Therapies are noted for their differing uses of -˜parts'.
The heart of the book describes Hurter's techniques which were originally developed by Dr Charles Tebbetts to resolve negative internal conflicts in the subconscious mind. Under deep hypnosis, the therapist can speak to the parts of the client engaged in conflict and by using methods of compromise can effect an agreement which resolves the conflict, thereby eliminating the negative internal conflict forcing function.
Hunter's writing style and use of plain English descriptions make the book exceptionally easy to read with seven of the thirteen shortish chapters dedicated to reviewing and instructing the processes of Parts Therapy. The novice therapist and the student will gain considerably from reading this book and carefully following the steps outlined by Hunter. Of specific interest is Hunter's chapter on potential pitfalls and other concerns which illuminates many areas of therapy that even experienced therapists can find problematic.
If there is to be any criticism of Hypnosis for Inner Conflict Resolution it is the short though detailed chapter about Dr. Tebbetts, which could easily have been left out without detracting from the book over-all. Hurter has made more than adequate reference to Tebbetts throughout the book.
Parts Therapy is not new. It has long been taught as a significant part of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and by many institutions purporting to train hypnotherapists. Well before the advent of NLP, parts work was acknowledged within Freudianism, was and is a fundamental in archetypal theory within Jung's work, and a mainstay with Gestalt Therapy. Inner Child, Alchemical/Conference room and Archetypal Therapies are noted for their differing uses of -˜parts'.
The heart of the book describes Hurter's techniques which were originally developed by Dr Charles Tebbetts to resolve negative internal conflicts in the subconscious mind. Under deep hypnosis, the therapist can speak to the parts of the client engaged in conflict and by using methods of compromise can effect an agreement which resolves the conflict, thereby eliminating the negative internal conflict forcing function.
Hunter's writing style and use of plain English descriptions make the book exceptionally easy to read with seven of the thirteen shortish chapters dedicated to reviewing and instructing the processes of Parts Therapy. The novice therapist and the student will gain considerably from reading this book and carefully following the steps outlined by Hunter. Of specific interest is Hunter's chapter on potential pitfalls and other concerns which illuminates many areas of therapy that even experienced therapists can find problematic.
If there is to be any criticism of Hypnosis for Inner Conflict Resolution it is the short though detailed chapter about Dr. Tebbetts, which could easily have been left out without detracting from the book over-all. Hurter has made more than adequate reference to Tebbetts throughout the book.
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