This unique volume presents the first comprehensive guidance on how to use hypnosis and guided imagery to enhance women's health. Written b y experienced clinicians and distinguished researchers, each chapter f ocuses on a disease, disorder, or life-stage challenge, identifying es sential clinical issues and detailing appropriate hypnotic interventio ns. These techniques address the interrelated psychosocial and medica l determinants of illness and are used to complement and enhance ongoi ng clinical treatments. Areas covered include breast and gynecologica l cancer, cardiac disorders, body image concerns in physical illness, chronic pelvic pain, childbirth preparation and delivery, infertility and pregnancy loss, menopause, anxiety, eating disorders, and smoking. Both empowering to women and effective, these new methods will be a welcome addition to all health care practitioners wanting to harness t he power of the mind to heal the body.
