Psychobiology of Mind-Body Healing: New Concepts of Therapeutic Hypnosis [Hardcover]

Ernest L. Rossi (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0393701689 | ISBN-13: 978-0393701685 | Publication Date: January 15, 1993 | Edition: Revised

Rossi examines new evidence from psychoneuroimmunology, neuroendocrinology, molecular genetics, and neurobiology, and shows how we can utilize these natural processes to facilitate our emotional and physical well being. More than a dozen new approaches to

Many of the hypotheses that Rossi proposed when this book was published in 1986 have now been confirmed. The mind-body connection is a process that can be seen, measured and accessed through hypnosis. In establishing that it is possible to use the mind to heal body illness, he now brings together new evidence from psychoneuroimmunology, neuroendocrinology, molecular genetics and neurobiology. More than a dozen new approaches to mind-body healing are outlined in a series of teaching tutorials.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

No doubt those familiar with current research in psychobiology will be interested in hypnotherapist Rossi's description of therapeutic hypnosis, as will lay readers not daunted by the numerous citations to the professional literature. Integrating information from clinical and experimental studies on the placebo response, stress, neuroendocrinology, molecular genetics, the neurobiology of learning and memory, and psychosomatic medicine, he postulates a theory of mind-body communication and explores the idea of a mind-gene connection. His approach to mind-body healing is to help patients convert "stress symptoms into meaningful signals and psychological problems into creative functions" through therapeutic hypnosis. Appropriate for professional and large public libraries. Jodith Janes, University Hospitals of Cleveland
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Ernest L. Rossi, Ph.D., is Diplomate in Clinical Psychology and the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Psychotherapy by the Milton H. Erickson Foundation. He is also the science editor of Psychological Perspectives and the author, coauthor, and editor of numerous professional books.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 362 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; Revised edition (January 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393701689
• ISBN-13: 978-0393701685
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #642,599 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Many good insights into mind-body healing, October 31, 2004

By 

Laura De Giorgio "hypnotherapist" (Canada) - See all my reviews
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Psychobiology of Mind-Body Healing: New Concepts of Therapeutic Hypnosis (Hardcover)

The book explains in great detail the influence and the effect of mind over body from the perspective of neuro-biology. In simple terms, most healing performed with hypnosis are a result of mind influencing the blood-flow, which then creates corresponding changes in the body.

Rossi provides a some amazing case-histories where hypnosis has helped people deal with problems which were unresponsive to regular medical treatment.

Together with a number of healing techniques, the focus is on Ericksonian principle of utilization. In this respect he also points out the significance of "utradian rhythm" - the fact that throughout the day we all drift in and out of trance naturally, and that one could do hypnosis even more-effectively by doing it in accord with ultradian rhythm, at a time when the person feels naturally more relaxed and drifting into a trance state.

30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent text the mind/body phenomena, December 30, 1999

By 

Craig Lang (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Psychobiology of Mind-Body Healing: New Concepts of Therapeutic Hypnosis (Hardcover)

In a word, excellent. A wonderful explanation of mind-body dynamics and the placebo effect. Some excellent hypnotic and mind-body healing techniques. Dr. Rossi is a true expert in his field. He fully justifies that reputation with this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good authoritative book, September 26, 2007

By 

George Wong - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Psychobiology of Mind-Body Healing: New Concepts of Therapeutic Hypnosis (Hardcover)

this is an up to date book on the latest knowledge on hypnosis and its therapeutic uses. it is authoritative and theories are scientifically based. it has given hypnosis a sound scientific basis.