Best Hypnosis Books

Clinical hypnosis is the focus of this definitive textbook, Trancework, which has trained thousands of professionals for nearly four decades. With new studies and emerging topics, the 5th edition continues to encourage sound clinical practice based on established scientific research. Expect a comprehensive overview, practical and ethical considerations, and a greater appreciation of the therapy's many applications. This engaging text equips professionals with essential skills to change clients' lives by using hypnosis to enhance treatment for medical and psychological issues.

Discover the genius teaching tales of Milton H. Erickson, the most influential hypnotherapist of our time. Collected and presented by Sidney Rosen, this book features over 100 verbatim tales, each paired with Dr. Rosen's insightful commentary. From Motivating Tales to Reframing, these stories, told with playful humor and clever wordplay, help readers see their situations in a new way.

Master the technique of self-hypnosis in just one weekend and bring about positive changes in your life with this no-nonsense guide. Step-by-step, professional hypnotist Rick Smith takes you through the process, providing free downloadable script recordings and everything else you need to succeed. Learn how to use self-hypnosis to relax, eliminate bad habits, and increase motivation and focus. Avoid the common mistakes that derail others' efforts and acquire a powerful new tool that will serve you in every aspect of your life. Fun and easy to use, this book is the last self-hypnosis guide you'll ever need.

A practical and comprehensive guide to using clinical hypnosis in the treatment of medical and psychological problems. Written for doctors and dentists, this extensively revised edition covers key techniques, approaches, and practical management guidelines. It challenges traditional conceptions of hypnosis and offers an eclectic framework based on mainstream cognitive-behavioral approaches. Sample scripts and ethical considerations are included for readers looking for a springboard to clinical practice. With a focus on anxiety, sleep, smoking, weight-loss, psychosomatic complaints, pain, and more, this guide remains an essential introductory text.

Discover Richard Bandler's groundbreaking theories on personal change and hypnotic phenomena with his Guide to Trance-formation. As the world's greatest hypnotist and master of neuro-linguistic programming, Bandler provides effective prescriptions for quick and lasting personal transformation. Learn to identify and reprogram problem behaviors with more than thirty exercises, engaging case studies, and client dialogues. Whether you're new to NLP, want to further your training, or simply want to make a difference in your own life, Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formation is a must-read.

Trance-Formations by John Grinder is the ultimate guide for understanding the structure of hypnosis. From accessing previous trance states to pattern interruption, this book covers it all. This is not your typical "how to hypnotize" book - it goes beyond that by teaching you how to break through the consensual trance you're already in. Using understandable procedures, the authors turn the "magic" of hypnosis into a science with practical applications for everyday conversation. Whether you're a skeptic or a practitioner, this book is an important reference for understanding the power of hypnosis.

Learn the art of hypnosis and the "magic" behind Ericksonian techniques and Neuro-Linguistic Programming in this insightful book. Discover how hypnosis really works with Monsters and Magical Sticks by Steven Heller.

Explore groundbreaking therapeutic techniques in action with this book. Through a series of case studies covering issues that arise at every stage of life, discover the miraculous results achieved by a skilled and intuitive psychiatrist-hypnotist. This comprehensive look at Dr. Erickson's theories is a major contribution to the field of therapy.