An Introduction to Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy

In this introduction to the subject, experienced hypnotherapist and trainer Damian Hamill takes the reader on an exploration of the exciting fields of hypnosis and hypnotherapy.<br><br>Assuming no previous knowledge, Damian helps the reader to:<br><br>– Learn an empowering and respectful philosophy for helping people change with hypnosis<br><br>– Explore the fascinating History of Hypnosis and meet many of the pioneers going back centuries <br><br>– Find out why Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung both turned their backs on hypnosis (or thought they had!) and why they were wrong<br><br>– Discover what people actually experience when they access hypnosis and how these natural phenomena can be used for therapeutic ends<br><br>– Find out about natural hypnoidal states and how hypnosis surrounds us on a daily basis<br><br>– Investigate what factors influence individual hypnotic susceptibility and find out why what happens in a research laboratory is not necessarily the best guide to what happens in real life<br><br>– Examine a number of classic theories and &#39;explanations&#39; for hypnosis<br><br>– Discover different styles for inducing hypnosis, deepening it and communicating with your client in trance<br><br>– Learn how to handle the unexpected and how to engage with clients in a supportive and respectful way<br><br>– Be introduced to a range of therapeutic approaches for utilising hypnosis for therapeutic change.<br><br>Written in a friendly and accessible style the reader will find the subject clearly explained and de-mystified and will be left with a thirst to find out more.