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

by Dr. Brian M. Alman (Author), Dr. Peter Lambrou (Author) "Are you investigating self-hypnosis for the first time?..." (more)
Key Phrases: posthypnotic cues, use your imagery, thin meditations, New York, American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, Experimental Hypnosis (more...)

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Product Description
This revised and expanded edition provides a presentation of the essential steps of self-hypnosis and goal-directed relaxation and imagery. Case studies and scripts for mastering self-hypnosis are also included.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 2nd edition (November 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876306504
• ISBN-13: 978-0876306505
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 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 (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #171,638 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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81 of 81 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

By A Customer

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

39 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars not a beginner book, May 3, 2004

By	Mycroft (Rio Linda, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

While I found the book useful I would NOT recommend it to a beginner as it assumes you know how inductions & scripts work....and while it gives ideas & suggestions... It gives NO scripts or fundamentals. And while it touches on many topics, it covers none very well. The book lacks structure, focus and clear direction.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Joseph H Pierre "Joe Pierre" (Salem, OR USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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