Discovering the Power of Self Hypnosis: The Simple, Natural Mind-Body Approach to Change and Healing, Second Edition [Paperback]

Stanley Fisher (Author), Gail Sheehy (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2002

The techniques and uses of self-hypnosis for change and healing—including a new chapter on dealing with everyday stresses and the story of the author's remarkable success using self-hypnosis in preparation for his own quadruple-bypass heart surgery.

This expert's guide demystifies the process of self-hypnosis, presenting a clear and straightforward case for its use in achieving personal change, heightening creativity, dealing with the stresses of everyday life, and promoting healing. By sharing his own story of discovery as well as the fascinating stories and techniques he used with some of his 2,000 patients, Dr. Fisher dispels myths and describes how readers can create their own 90-second exercise to talk to their bodies and minds to alleviate problems such as insomnia, smoking, overeating, memory loss, pain, skin allergies, fear of flying, and performance anxiety.

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"A do-it-yourself antidote to day-to-day stress…Use it to curb insomnia, weight gain, stage fright, shyness, and much more." —Bottom Line Health

"This book shows us how we can spare ourselves, help ourselves, change ourselves. I was amazed." —Anne Roiphe

About the Author

Stanley Fisher, Ph.D., a psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice, worked in the areas of medical, forensic, and psychological applications of hypnosis; in psychoanalysis; and in short-term psychotherapy. He also held a research faculty appointment and has lectured on medical hypnosis at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Newmarket Press; Second Edition, Expanded edition (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155704502X
• ISBN-13: 978-1557045027
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #641,584 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IF YOU NEED TO MAKE A CLASS PRESENTATION BUY THIS BOOK!, October 13, 2000

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This review is from: Discovering the Power of Self-Hypnosis: The Simple, Natural Mind-Body Approach to Change and Healing (Hardcover)

I bought this book when I was doing research for a stress management class at the University of Utah. The information in this book is so useful and readable. It takes the mystery out of hypnosis by explaining the mind-body connection. It also explains how hypnosis can be used to break habits and to enhance your imagination. No matter how far in trance you get, you can still use hypnosis for self improvement. He explains how, with practice, you can use self hypnosis for even controling you automatic nervous system by diverting blood flow. Even the Psychologist I work for found this book to be very useful because of the stories about self-hypnosis to prepare for surgery. He also explains about how our belief systems cause us stress and how to overcome these thoughts so that we can live happy lives. He has a test to measure your hypnotic capacity, that went over great with my class. There are few books written on self hypnosis that you can accually sit down and read, this book excelled in this area.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Self Hypnosis WORKS, June 20, 2000

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This review is from: Discovering the Power of Self-Hypnosis: The Simple, Natural Mind-Body Approach to Change and Healing (Hardcover)

A wonderful book that could change your life . . .

Self-hypnosis is subtle but very real. At first, it's hard for some to believe that the mind has the power to change life for the better, but self hypnosis WORKS. To prove it, keep a short daily diary for a month or two at the onset of this program. Log what you hope to change, and then jot down a sentence or two every day to note any improvement in your life. The power of your mind will amaze you.

I particularly like the added chapter on how to deal with stress, and Gail Sheey's introduction is excellent.

Thank you, Dr. Fisher.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fascinating and Useful Book, September 27, 2000

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This review is from: Discovering the Power of Self-Hypnosis: The Simple, Natural Mind-Body Approach to Change and Healing (Hardcover)

This is a "review" I was sent via a book owner from a reader in Paris. I wanted to share it with you. "We want to give our warmest thanks to Lynne for lending us her book about self-hypnosis, we learned yesterday morning that Marc's surgery should be today instead of Monday so I read the book very fast (it is realy fascinating) and we tried the surgery preparation yesterday evening and this morning before I brought him to the hospital. And I could even talk to him on the phone this afternoon where he told me he has awakened much better than usual.! Thank you so much!"