Self-Hypnosis: The Complete Manual for Health and Self-Change [Second Edition] [Paperback]

Dr. Brian M. Alman (Author), Dr. Peter Lambrou (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1992

This guide to self-hypnosis examines the essential steps of self-hypnosis and goal-directed relaxation and imagery. Rich with case examples and actual scripts for mastering self-hypnosis, this second edition illustrates the use of self-hypnosis to achieve such objectives as stress management, self-confidence, pain control, weight loss, smoking cessation, allergy relief, better decision-making ability, and elimination of phobias, skin problems, or sleeping disturbances. The book also includes excerpts from the work of such renowned therapists as Bernie Siegel, Norman Cousins, Ernest Rossi, and Daniel Araoz.

Product Details

• Paperback: 283 pages
• Publisher: Brunner/Mazel; 2nd edition (November 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876306504
• ISBN-13: 978-0876306505
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #169,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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85 of 85 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy-to-read, non-technical, many uses, a good value., November 15, 1998

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This review is from: Self-Hypnosis: The Complete Manual for Health and Self-Change [Second Edition] (Paperback)

This book explains what self-hypnosis and hypnosis in general is about and how to do it. It is layed out very well and easy to understand. The writers provide instructions for applying the method to many different problems. I bought it for stress and found I also used the anxiety and the teethgrinding instructions with good results, and my wife used the pain control part for a low back pain that flares up occasionally. I've loaned my copy to several friends over the past year who've gotten very good results. There's a lot in the bood for the money. --GP Minneapolis

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for Self-Hypnosis, October 29, 2004

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Laura De Giorgio "hypnotherapist" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Self-Hypnosis: The Complete Manual for Health and Self-Change [Second Edition] (Paperback)

As a Clinical Hypnotherapist - this book is the first one on the list of books I recommend to anyone interested in self-hypnosis. I consider it one of the best books on self-hypnosis. It is very well written and it covers vast range of topics whether you desire to lose weight, stop smoking, increase self-confidence, manage pain, reduce stress or just about anything else.

If you happen to be one of those who find this book too challenging or advanced and are looking just for some scripts you can use, you may also check out Instant Self-Hypnosis: How To Hypnotize Yourself with Eyes Open.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is probably the book you are seeking, February 26, 2004

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Joseph H Pierre "Joe Pierre" (Salem, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Self-Hypnosis: The Complete Manual for Health and Self-Change [Second Edition] (Paperback)

Written by two PhDs, this is a very good book on the subject of self-hypnosis> I have a dozen books on the subject, and I think this is the best. Stop smoking, lose weight, gain confidence in yourself, whatever you wish to do that your mind can control (and believe me, the mind can control almost all aspects of human behavior), this book will help you.

Many years ago, I hypnotized a 70+ year old man--a friend--who had arthritis, and suggested to him that his pain would be relieved--and it was! That was my first attempt. He was very grateful.

I am not a hypnotist. But it does work, and it did for me on the first try. We all suggest things to ourselves every day. Things like, "I've always been heavy," or "I just am not coordinated and never have been," both are negative suggestions which, if you state them often enough convice you that they are true, and they become true. I have a friend with a PhD in philosophy and a dcotorate in medicine who has talked himself into believing that he is a "physical coward," and so, of course, he is. What nonsense!

Why not use positive self-images, instead?

Anyway, this book will teach you valid methods to enhance your life. Try it!

Joseph (Joe) Pierre