Hypnotherapy: A Client-Centered Approach [Hardcover]

Mary Lee LaBay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 31, 2003

Explores various clinical techniques used to help patients overcome fear, chronic pain, and addiction.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"I would like to commend the book Hypnotherapy unreservedly. Mary Lee LaBay has managed to do what few others have--write an authoritative work on hypnotherapy that is an enjoyable and easy read. Mary Lee has disseminated very complicated concepts in a pragmatic way that will be of use to both student and experienced hypnotherapist alike. As an instructor of hypnotherapy, I will be placing this work at the top of our recommended reading list." --Shaun Brookhouse, M.A. (Ed), D.C.H., Ph.D., F.N.C.H. chairman, National Council for Hypnotherapy Professional hypnotherapy is a rapidly expanding field. As more and more people discover the relief that hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming can bring to an array of physical and emotional problems, there is a growing need for qualified, client-centered therapists. This comprehensive study is a virtual textbook for practitioners, covering everything from establishing an appropriate office atmosphere to various therapeutic techniques and case studies. Written by an experienced, certified therapist and instructor, Hypnotherapy offers up-to-date information and field-tested insights for translating theory into effective therapy.

About the Author

MARY LEE LaBAY is a graduate of the Ohio Academy of Holistic Health and a certified instructor of hypnotherapy. She is the founding president of the Lake Washington chapter of the National Guild of Hypnotists and founder of Awareness Engineering.

Patti McCormick is the founder and president of the Ohio Academy of Holistic Health.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing (January 31, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589800524
• ISBN-13: 978-1589800526
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #373,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hypnotherapy - A Client-Centered Approach, October 3, 2003

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Susan Kolesar (Renton, Washington United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hypnotherapy: A Client-Centered Approach (Hardcover)

When I first studied for my hypnotherapists license several years ago the field was very practitioner driven - you took the client where you wanted them to go. Ms. LaBay's book turns this process around 180 degrees and instructs the reader how to create a client-driven session. This produces remarkable results because the client takes themselves to precisely where they need to go to deal with their issue.

The book itself is written in a clear and logical format with the different techniques explained in detail and then through analogy and case studies. Very helpful depending on your learning style - and guess what? NO SCRIPTS!

After reading Ms. LaBay's book I was so intrigued that I took her certification class in Seattle a week ago and am already applying her techniques in my practice with great results!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Reference Book, April 3, 2006

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B. Escolas "Farvision" (Omaha, NE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hypnotherapy: A Client-Centered Approach (Hardcover)

This book is comprehensive, logically organized and, best of all, well-written. As a new hypnotherapist I've waded through dozens of books on the subject and this book is the best I've encountered so far. It will be my first resource. Ms. LaBay uses a client centered approach and provides many strategies in part 2 that allow the hypnotherapist to tailor the session to the unique needs of the client.

Using the information in this book, in particular parts therapy, I've significantly improved my success with helping smokers quit.

Hypnosis is an evolving art and I applaud Ms. LaBay for her contribution to its evolution.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Well Written book for layman and the professional, April 1, 2007

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Jacqueline M. Foskett "Healing Hypnotherapy" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hypnotherapy: A Client-Centered Approach (Hardcover)

As a professional hypnotherapist, I hold Mary Lee's information in this book in great esteem. She has done a marvelous job in presenting information that the novice to the professional can use at any time. It's a wonderful reference book that I continue to use in my practice. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the wonderful and natural tool of hypnosis and hypnotherapy.

Jackie Foskett