Expanded and updated to include recent trends and newer applications, this classic work is the definitive introduction to the many uses of hypnosis in medicine, psychology, and dentistry. Designed to help health care professionals safely and confidently use hypnosis with their patients, this book provides valuable background information as well as practical instruction on hypnotic techniques. Offers a wide variety of proven induction techniques and includes easy-to-follow instructions for such proven approaches as the movie method, clenched fist induction, the coin technique, the confusion technique, and many others. Also contains practical information on what to look for in a patient's words and actions to verify that a trance has been induced.
George J. Pratt, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 4884) with a private practice in La Jolla, CA where he has specialized in psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, mind/body techniques and performance enhancement for over 30 years. Dr. Pratt has served as Chairman of Psychology, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla for 10 years and has been on staff for over 20 years. He is a Fellow and Certified/Approved Consultant of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and is Past-President of the San Diego Society of Clinical Hypnosis. He is a Diplomate of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology and the American Academy of Pain Management. He is a member of several professional organizations including the American Psychological Association. Dr. Pratt is adjunct faculty of the University of California, San Diego. He is co-author of Instant Emotional Healing: Acupressure for the Emotions, A Clinical Hypnosis Primer, and Hyper-Performance: Release Your Business Potential. He has been a repeat guest on Larry King Live and is a voting member for the Grammys.
