Trance and Treatment: Clinical Uses of Hypnosis [Paperback]

Herbert Spiegel (Author), David Spiegel (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0880482648 | ISBN-13: 978-0880482646 | Publication Date: April 2004

This book provides both an introduction to hypnotic techniques for the novice and in-depth information for the experienced therapist. This book is designed for clinicians who are interested in learning, or are currently using, hypnotic techniques for problems such as pain control, habit control, and the differential diagnosis of function from organic disease.

Editorial Reviews

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"This is the second edition of "Trance and Treatment", written by the father and son leaders of the field and serving as a virtual bible of hypnosis... [T]hey cover the ins and outs of hypnosis, presenting theories, concepts, and procedures in a cogent fashion while backing up their ideas with research and findings, both their own and that of others."-- "Psychosomatics", "May-June, 2005" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Herbert Spiegel, M.D.,is Special Lecturer in Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he directed the postgraduate program in hypnosis.

David Spiegel, M.D.,is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Director of the Psychosocial Treatment Laboratory at Stanford University School of Medicine, in Stanford, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 382 pages
• Publisher: American Psychiatric Association (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880482648
• ISBN-13: 978-0880482646
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,377,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent source, drawing heavily upon systemtic data, February 13, 2005

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This review is from: Trance and Treatment: Clinical Uses of Hypnosis (Paperback)

Now in its second edition, Trance & Treatment: Clinical Uses Of Hypnosis discusses the practice of hypnosis as a facilitator and diagnostic tool that psychologists can use in various treatment strategies. Arranged to echo the flow of a standard evaluation and treatment sessions, Trance & Treatment discusses how to use the author's "Hypnotic Induction Profile", a 10-minute clinical assessment procedure that connects hypnotizability to the patient's personality style. Further chapters cover use of hypnosis for smoking control, eating disorders, anxiety, concentration, insomnia, phobias, psychosomatic disorders and much more. An excellent source, drawing heavily upon systemtic data to support its investigation into the beneficial uses of hypnosis in the treatment of psychological dysfunction, and recommended for scientific students of hypnosis, particularly those interested in applying it to mental health practices.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CLINICAL PRIMER, January 27, 2008

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This review is from: Trance and Treatment: Clinical Uses of Hypnosis (Paperback)

This book is a clinical primer for anyone in Hypnotherapy. It is a very comprehensive well referenced source of information that gives really good feedback and examples of clinical application of hypnosis. It is not for the beginner or party hypnotist -this is a really great book for the clnical practitioner - i won't part from mine! You've got to read this one!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hypnosis in Centering and Restructuring, May 25, 2008

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Jack R Dale - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trance and Treatment: Clinical Uses of Hypnosis (Paperback)

This is an excellent text for the doctor, dentist or psychologist with experience with hypnosis. Of particular interest to Psychiatrists in a Consultation-Liaison service and those who use psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, etc. Unique in promoting the use of evidence based practice and the Hypnotic Induction Profile in clinical management.
Teaches 3 main principles: (1)Hypnosis and its measurement (2)Hypnosis and Brief Restructuring Therapy (3)Hypnosis and Centering in Long-term therapy.
This is a classic text that has been updated and enhanced to become an invaluable part of the modern psychiatric psychodynamic practice. The hypnodiagnostic sections and the brief restructuring techniques are of particular value for in-patient psychiatry, while the latter parts provide an excellent model for choosing and structuring long-term out-patient psychotherapy.