Handbook of Hypnotic Suggestions and Metaphors [Hardcover]

D. Corydon Hammond (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 039370095X | ISBN-13: 978-0393700954 | Publication Date: June 17, 1990 | Edition: 1

Designed as a practical desktop reference, this official publication of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis is the largest collection of hypnotic suggestions and metaphors ever compiled. It provides a look at what experienced clinicians actually say to their patients during hypnotic work.

A book to be savored and referred to time and again, this handbook will become a dog-eared resource for the clinician using hypnosis.

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About the Author

D. Corydon Hammond, Ph.D., ABPH, is past president and a fellow of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH), which honored him with a Presidential Award of Merit in 1989. He also received the ASCH Irving I. Secter Award in 1990 and the Thomas P. Wall Award for Excellence in Teaching of Clinical Hypnosis in 1994. He is Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Co-director of the Sex and Marital Therapy Clinic at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He has written six books, including the Handbook of Hypnotic Suggestions and Metaphors. He coordinated a national task force on hypnosis and memory and is the primary author of Clinical Hypnosis and Memory: Guidelines for Clinicians and for Forensic Hypnosis and of ASCH's Standards of Training in Clinical Hypnosis.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 624 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition (June 17, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 039370095X
• ISBN-13: 978-0393700954
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.4 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
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46 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Often-Used, Valuable Reference, December 10, 1999

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DrTerryND,DCH,MEd,NBCDCH - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook of Hypnotic Suggestions and Metaphors (Hardcover)

I purchased this book several years ago, when I first entered private practice as a hypnotherapist. Nine years later, I still refer to it frequently. As a previous reviewer commented, many of the scripts can be used verbatim; however, I use them mostly as guides and personalize them to the client. It's a must-have book for every hypnotherapist's library.

51 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Reference for Hypnotherapists, October 27, 2004

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Laura De Giorgio "hypnotherapist" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of Hypnotic Suggestions and Metaphors (Hardcover)

The book contains brief introduction to Ericksonian hypnotic language patterns / how to formulate hypnotic and posthypnotic suggestions with 14 major sections of short hypnotherapy scripts for dealing with just about any issue a hypnotherapist may encounter in practice.

Some of the sections are: pain management, self-esteem, anxiety, hypnosis for cancer patients, hypnosis for sleep disorders, hypnosis for addictions, weight loss, academic performance, and hypnosis for children.

While I do not recommend that you necessarily use the scripts verbatim as they are written, this book may serve as an invaluable resource for ideas and possible suggestions to help you in your work as hypnotherapist.

38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent read, November 30, 1999

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Ed Mackey CRNA, M.S. (Phila. Pa. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook of Hypnotic Suggestions and Metaphors (Hardcover)

A super rescource for the practitioner regardless of profession. Many, many helpful suggestions and hints to enable the appropriate therapy to reach target. The text gives scripts, "stories", and suggestions for you to utilize in your practice. This is a great source for ideas in framing suggestion. I have used this text extensively, for pain relief, distraction, and for post-op recuperation for my patients.