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The Secrets of Hypnosis

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As a hypnotherapist practicing in the U.S., this book is one of the best I've seen for explaining to the lay person the benefits of hypnosis, particularly as an adjunct to traditonal medical treatment. I'd love to chat with the author. Excellent job.

This is one of the nicest little books that anyone can read to understand hypnosis and how to use it. I keep it on the table next to where my clients sit, and they all enjoy reading it.

Hypnosis is often thought of in connection with stage shows where someone dangles a watch and makes an audience member bark like a dog. If that is what you want out of hypnosis, then this is NOT the book for you.
The authors take the reader from the beginning in how this often-misunderstood facet of the human mind works, and continue building information in small units that are easy to read and concise. They detail the steps and pitfalls, as well as the potential uses of hypnosis. The book is written in a manner so that one does not need an advanced knowledge of behavioral sciences to understand it. The photographs and illustrations are clear and relevant.
After reading this book, I was much more aware of how Mesmer and Freud were able to utilize hypnosis to deal with their patients, but I was also even more aware of how the media and pop culture have held hypnonis in a category of mystery instead of seeing it as a true medical tool for therapy.
The authors simply deal with various topics, such as who can be hypnotized, how it is done, and how hypnosis can be abused. There is also some discussion of ethics and a good resource section for persons who wish to continue further with their research.