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Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formation: How to Harness the Power of Hypnosis to Ignite Effortless and Lasting Change [Paperback]

Richard Bandler
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October 1, 2008
More than thirty years ago, Richard Bandler set out to discover how some therapists effected startling change with their clients, while others argued about theories while their patients waited in vain for help. Now widely regarded as the world's greatest hypnotist and one of the most brilliant minds in the field of personal change, Richard Bandler created patterns that became the bedrock of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), arguably one of the most profoundly effective approaches for self-improvement. In Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formation, he returns to his roots: hypnotic phenomena, trancework, and altered states to provide a highly compelling and effective prescription for quick and lasting personal change. According to Bandler is at the very foundation of human experience. People are not simply in or out of trance, but are constantly moving from one trance to another. We have our work trances, our relationship trances, and our parenting trances. Some of these states are useful and appropriate; others are not. With his signature wit and contrarian approach to therapy, Bandler shows how anyone can reset and reprogram their problem behaviors to reach desired alternatives with lasting and life-altering results. With intriguing case studies, client dialogues, and more than thirty exercises, Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formation, is an engaging, read for anyone, whether they are new to NLP, want to further their NLP training, or simply want to make a positive difference in their own lives.

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With decades of practical and clinical hypnotherapy work behind him-during which he claims to have cured everything from phobias to schizophrenia-hypnotist and author Bandler (Get the Life You Want) rejects conventional psychotherapy in favor of "neuro-linguistic programming," rooted in the inherent human capacity for learning and communication. Here, Bandler collects his techniques for overcoming mental problems now and in the future. Trance states, according to Bandler, are phenomena vital to the human experience, particularly in repetitive behaviors: "At some level or other, everything is hypnosis...people have their work trances, their relationship trances, their driving trances." Exploring these trance states with readers, Bandler provides a number of practical, meditative strategies for developing one's abilities to self-assess and reprogram destructive patterns, providing numerous patient anecdotes and sidelights on subjects like buried hypnotic commands. Despite some improbable claims (achieving lasting cures after only one trance session), Bandler's thorough breakdown of the learning process and simple, cumulative exercises make this psychological self-help worth a look, especially for those who have hit dead ends with more standard approaches.
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'This wonderful book is for anyone interested in making their life significantly better. It is a goldmine of insights and techniques from one of the greatest geniuses of personal change. As you use the techniques in Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formation, you will exponentially increase your ability to make dramatic life-enhancing differences. It is by far one of the most entertaining and professionally stimulating books I have read. It will change your life!' --Paul McKenna, Ph.D., coauthor of I Can Make You Thin and host of TLC's I Can Make You Thin

Product Details

  • Paperback: 284 pages
  • Publisher: HCi (October 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0757307779
  • ISBN-13: 978-0757307775
  • Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,578 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Richard Bandler is one of the greatest geniuses of personal change. He is the man who co-invented NLP and is Paul McKenna's self-confessed guru. He holds courses and workshops all over the world, including in the UK and the USA. He lives with his wife in Texas but also spends time at his house in Ireland.

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115 of 121 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great NLP/Hypnosis book October 9, 2008
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This review is based on the book, and I believe you will find it quite helpful. I ordered it the day it came out, using my Amazon prime membership and had it overnighted. It kept me up all night. First I will cover the positive elements of this book: For those who are experienced at NLP or hypnosis, you will find it a refreshing and comprehensive review, with a few updates on processes and approaches from Bandler. For example he describes how he uses the meta-model now in an opposite manor to what he wrote in "The Structure of Magic I". For those who are teachers you will find the self-help exercises given at the end of each chapter familiar from your own NLP training, and useful new light is shed on them, with a few new ideas. The scripts, back matter, glossary and other resource files in the back make this an essential book for quick reference and study.
For those who are new to hypnosis or NLP, you will find the examples concrete, clear and well written. This is a comprehensive book covering many complex ideas, but with a highlighter and a pen you will be able to learn skills and begin applying them immediately. The lessons are categorized well, and to me it seems like an excellent introductory text, and I will begin recommending it to all my students at an introductory or intermediate level. You will understand hypnosis and NLP if you really take the time to study this book.
I also think that for those considering this book as a "self-help" book, you will find it helpful. All of the material can easily be internalized and practiced as self-transformation and help you to do what the subtitle actually promises.
Now the downside (although there really aren't too many). First, the book is a basic NLP book and those who have a lot of experience and don't enjoy the review and reframes of prior knowledge may find it less than challenging, or covers a lot of material that has already been covered. For me though, I enjoyed the review, update and exercises as suggested after 35 years of Bandlers teaching experience has helped these to evolve. Second, Bandler makes more than a few statements that cause me to ask, "Where is the footnote?" And third, the irreverent style of Bandler can be a distraction at times, with a lot of hyperbole and opinion. However, I actually enjoyed this, even when I disagreed. An example of this was his attempt to reframe NLP by stating the following: "NLP may be thought of as the underlying structure of hypnosis".
I wish I could give it four and a half stars, but I can't so I will go ahead and give it five stars, and am glad I bought the book.
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89 of 93 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed January 30, 2009
By LUS
Format:Paperback
I have read little on hypnosis and was not aware of Bandler or NLP before reading this book. Therefore, I write this review as a contrast to the majority of reviews posted on Amazon which display a greater level of sophistication than I brought to the book; thereby providing a point of view for those coming to the book with a more elementary background.

Bandler promotes some interesting ideas. One is his continual insistence that psychological change need not be traumatic nor take years to accomplish, as is often espoused and practiced by mental health professionals. Also interesting was his idea that people report their psychological states more literally than we generally imagine (for example, someone should be taken at their word whenever they say they feel "heavy" or "things look dark," etc.) and his treatment of psychological distress under such a premise.

As a novice in this field, however, his suggestions on what to do while in a trance were not altogether helpful, because his explanations upon how to achieve self-hypnosis in the first place were cursory and incomplete (for the beginner at least).

Additionally, perhaps 50 pp. of self-promotion and product-placement could have been cut from the book.

For the true believer in NLP, I'm sure this is a great book.
For someone familiar with the literature on hypnosis, but not necessarily an advocate of Bandler, I couldn't say.
For the absolute beginner, I could only say that it will introduce you to some terms and concepts that may be new and helpful.

So, my review is mixed. Buy it used.
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74 of 79 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Stealing a skill November 18, 2008
Format:Paperback
I have to admit I am very impressed with Richard Bandler's latest books, both of which are totally different.

This book is clearly geared at people who already have experience with trance or are hypnotists, and is more detailed. If you're like me, you will find the book to be very free flowing, and an easier read than his earliest works. As you might expect, his trance work has become even more and more refined, there is a grace and fluidity about what he does.

This is apparent in the client session trance scripts included at the back. The embedded commands are italicised. If you don't already know much about Milton Model and Meta Model patterns, you will find resource files at the end, which will enable you to get up to speed very quickly.

My favorite line from the book is: 'So you only torture youself in your spare time?' spoken with typical irreverence.

I particularly like the stealing from a genius exercise. Its similar to something I already do.

Another one, you may find interesting is The Magic of False Memories.

One particular item I saw him do on a clip from Paul McKenna's tv show.
He was demonstrating -spinning feelings. That process is described in - Get the Life you want.

If you're unsure about which book to get, they are both excellent, and highly recommended.

I hope you found this review helpful.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely love it!
Best book I have ever read on NLP and Hypnosis combined, it's a dynamo, it's dynamite to transformation! I highly recommend it to anyone that is serious about changing their lives!
Published 21 days ago by Carlos
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have! Will make you giggle at the simplicity and effectiveness.
Easy, clear,insightful and helpful on many levels. Another great tool book to add to your collection. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Billy Jamez Martin
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Bandler
It’s reasonable to say Richard Bandler is the founder of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP); respectively, we did not give this book five stars because Richard most of the content... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Steward
5.0 out of 5 stars Will improve your trance understanding
Great book on learning about trance and using it. IT's not going to hold your hands and teach you step by step from ground zero. Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. Tang
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing, Practical, Helpful
Sit down with this book alone, making sure to leave your preconceived notions outside the door. This book will help you recognize how you have been creating your experiences, both... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Frank Giovinazzi
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book I've Read on Hypnosis
Mr. Bandler's work is, in my humble opinion, unrivaled. With years of experience and a no nonsense way about him that is direct and yet not aggressive, I have found this book to be... Read more
Published 9 months ago by AmourTrance
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful for formulating trance scripts
This book traces Bandler's involvement with and understanding of hypnosis. His focus on perceptual distortions rather than the content of complaints was new to me but makes sense. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jerome Beck
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy Life-changing Tools!!
This book is amazing. Changed every aspect of life! From the gym to making music to everyday communication with others! Read more
Published 16 months ago by henn0
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, an easy format for learning
If you like NlP then you know who Richard Bandler is. And this is an easy to follow step by step guide to understanding Hypnosis and how to help yourself and others by using his... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Shawn Keller
2.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't get past the first 2 chapters
The beginning of this book is page after page of the author saying how ignorant everyone else is and how clever he is. Read more
Published 22 months ago by tealjoye
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