Techniques of Hypnotic Induction

By: George Gafner, MSW, LCSW

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Size:	234mm x 156mm
Pages :	160
ISBN :	9781845902926
Format:	Paperback
Published:	February 2010

One of the most challenging parts of the practice of clinical hypnosis is the creation and use of hypnotic inductions. The therapy phase of the hypnotic process can consist of a story, an age regression, or any one of a myriad number of techniques. The bottom line is, the therapist must successfully induce trance so that the client is prepared for what follows. That’s what this book is about, the induction and how to use them in clinical practice effectively.

This book contains both direct, using guided imagery, and indirect inductions and metaphors are used in both. With indirect inductions, trance occurs when the therapist reads a client a story about someone else who develops interesting sensations in his or her body. These inductions are easy, non-threatening, and usually fail safe. Such a metaphorical approach gets in underneath the radar and cannot be defended against. When clients don’t respond to a story or guided imagery induction, the author introduces a confusion induction.

George Gafner, MSW, LCSW

George Gafner, MSW, LCSW, is director of the hypnosis training program and director of the family therapy training program at the Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Tucson. He is the author of four previous books on hypnosis and hypnotic inductions.

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Judith E. Pearson, PhD, Psychotherapist, Life Coach, author of `The Weight, Hypnotherapy and You Weight Reduction Program`

Techniques of Hypnotic Induction makes enjoyable reading for hypnotherapists who want to bring creativity and imagination to their inductions. The entire book makes for a truly entrancing learning experience.
Tom Barber, MA, Director, Contemporary College of Therapeutic Studies, UK

As an experienced teacher and practitioner of hypnotherapy spanning two decades, George Gafner's work has offered me enormous insights into the therapeutic work that is seldom seen. This book is highly recommended!
Sonja Benson, PhD, co-author of `Hypnotic Techniques` and `Handbook of Hypnotic Interventions`

Not only does George Gafner do it again in his latest book, but he surpasses his previous excellent work. George is one of the most gifted hypnotic story writers of our time.

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