Hypnotherapy
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Manufacturer: Westwood Publishing Company
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 615
EAN: 9780930298043
ISBN: 0930298047
Label: Westwood Publishing Company
Manufacturer: Westwood Publishing Company
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: 1984-06-01
Publisher: Westwood Publishing Company
Release Date: 1984-06-01
Studio: Westwood Publishing Company
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Summary: A Classic Hypnotherapy Text
Comment: I was a bit put off by the high price of this book, but it was definitely worth the read. For anyone interested in the possibilities of hypnosis for modern medicine and dentistry, this book is a must-read.
Dave Elman was a master hypnotherapist, teaching physicians, dentists and psychologists back in the 1950s how to do what they should already have been taught in their training. This book is full of stories, examples and dialogues with clients that demonstrate his ability to work successfully with a stunning array of people. It is truly amazing that it has taken over 50 years since his work in order for hypnosis to begin emerging as the tool for personal transformation that it is. Although the history of hypnosis is much older that that, it has long suffered the indignity of scorn by those who don't understand it, fear it or simply believe it can't really work.
The book gives examples of induction methods, including what is now called the classic "Dave Elman Induction", as well as the use of hypnosis in dozens of physical and mental conditions. Since these uses are reserved today only for licensed professionals, and since licensed professionals usually shy away from or shun anything that is not considered mainstream, hypnosis is most often used today for behavior modification issues, such as weight loss or smoking cessation.
Yet this book is still valuable to the non-professional, as it demonstrates to the reader the tremendous ability of the mind to control physical experience, habit patterns and emotional reactions.
Although this book is fascinating, without the guidance of a live instructor it cannot really be used as a practical learning tool. Although it seems there is almost nothing Dave Elman can't handle successfully with hypnosis, the reader may be left feeling a bit inadequate, as his physician students often did, when trying to duplicate his efforts. Obviously there is a lot to be said for intuitive skill in this area.
Moonstone Star White is a certified hypnotherapist and the author of the personal transformation book High Way from Hell: Using Emotion to Fan the Fire of Enlightment.
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Summary: If I Could Own Only One Hypnotherapy Book, It'd Be This One
Comment: If I could own only one hypnotherapy book, it would be Dave Elman's "Hypnotherapy." First published in 1964, Elman's book continues to exert an influence, whether credited or not, on authors such as M. Gerald Edelstein, Roger P. Allen, and the late William W. Hewitt. The confidence and enthusiasm the author conveyed in these pages are utterly infectious. I can only imagine what it was like to attend one of his seminars. A former stage hypnotist (among several other careers), Elman developed a training course in hypnosis for doctors and dentists. This text derives from transcripts of those trainings.
The abundance of useful material in this book includes: Elman's rapid, easy, and highly effective induction method; methods for inducing and assesing the depth of the Esdaile state; and the application of hypnoanalysis to phobias and allergies. There is also a 39-page chapter entitled "Questions Doctors Ask." Elman's tone throughout is direct, practical, earthy, yet eminently informed and informative. He also had the good sense not to overstate his case: "I don't think hypnosis is the last word in medicine, but I do think it is an important tool" (p. 254).
Proponents of more indirect methods of hypnosis may be put off by Elman's directive style, but it works. It also provides an excellent foundation on which beginning practitioners can build their style.
In light of its enormous practical value and the sheer enjoyment of reading it, there is very little negative I could say about this book. The author's view of what purport to be memories of intrauterine and past-life experiences is rather limited. He viewed such experiences as nothing more than dreams unintentionally induced by the physician and having "no basis in fact" (p. 310). He did not seem to consider the possibility that even if such accounts are only dreams they may still resonate symbolically with patients' core conflicts, thus having enormous therapeutic value. But again, this is a minor, and even nitpicking criticism, given the embarrassment of riches to be found in the rest of the book.
Elman (5/6/1900-12/5/1967) was himself something of a renaissance man. He became interested in hypnosis as a child when he saw first hand the relief it afforded his father from otherwise intractable pain of terminal cancer. A talented musician by his teens, Elman went on to perform on the vaudeville circuit, and he co-composed several songs with "father of the Blues," W. C. Handy, one of which was "Atlanta Blues." Later he had a career in radio that included several years spent hosting a program called "Hobby Lobby." This lasted until 1948 when Elman began his new career as hypnosis educator to medical and dental professionals. This book is his lasting legacy.
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Summary: You're NOT a hypnotherapist if you didn't read parts of this book
Comment: I'll be honest with you. I haven't read the whole book. But I know that it is the most important piece of paper in hypnosis.
Why? Because finally we have fundamental scientfic laws in our profesion just like in physics. People always have said that hypnosis is "an altered state that has the theta brainwave state". But now we know that it is the bypas of the critical factor. And finally we have a nice definition for it.
I realize that some people might not like the techniques that were written in this book. (Mainly because they were trained in other techniques and now don't want to try anything new). The inductions in this book are pretty much the essence of modern hypnotherapy.
If you want a profesional book about hypnosis get this one.
If you want a metaphysical pseudoscientific monologe about hypnosis go read someone else. ("Hypnosis is a state where the power of god flows freely through you" (haha))
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Summary: Excellent - 5 stars!
Comment: This book is very fast paced and enlightening. I have read many books that introduce Hypnosis and this book leaves them all trailing behind and is quite simply in a league of its own.
Its writen in a humourous and direct manner and sheds light on many areas concerning the 5 basic hypnotic states. Mr Elman has written this book primarily for Therapists and Drs and subsequently there is much to learn from this viewpoint.
I agree with the above reviewer that the case regarding the homosexual client was not ideal (the understanding of homosexuality was outdated, and I have to stress there was absolutely NO homophobia suggested in the text), Mr Elman treated this patient with utmost respect and helped him overcome his Depression.
Even now looking at the contents page of this book impresses me at how many topics are dealt with. And they are all covered with great devotion and attention to detail. There is absolutely no waffle in this book and I treat it as one of the best works ever!
A must resource for any Hypnotist/Hypnotherapist!
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Summary: A Master at Hypnosis
Comment: Hello,
I've been producing hypnosis related dvd's and cds for years, and found Elman's book to be of the highest caliber. It was recommended to me by one of my clients in fact.
Great material for the thinking hypnosis junkie who want's real solid information that you can build a practice on.
Read, learn and enjoy,
John Wingert, DD
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