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Essentials of HypnosisAuthor: Michael YapkoPublished: 1995Book Description:  198 pages scanned, OCRed & bookmarked.Section I: Principles. Perspectives. Broadening Perspectives. The Origins of Myth. Responding to Misconceptions. Hypnosis, Theoretically Speaking. Contexts of Hypnosis. Human Suggestibility. Mind Matters. Susceptibility to Hypnosis. The Experience of Hypnosis. Conditions for Doing Hypnosis. Section II: Practice.Exceedingly clear, concise, and comprehensive, Essentials of Hypnosis will acquaint you with a dynamic, diverse, and constantly evolving field, one that offers superb therapeutic tools widely applicable in many contexts.The book is designed as an information-packed resource for all who wish to explore this provocative discipline, from the beginner to the practicing mental health practitioner in need of a refresher. A valuable feature of the book is the comprehensive reference section at the end of each chapter for those whose interest has been piqued for further exploration.Among the topics you’ll learn about in Essentials of Hypnosis are:• Myths and misconceptions• Human suggestibility, and how to perform suggestibility tests• Susceptibility• Environmental and physical variables influencing responsiveness• Techniques for traditional and naturalistic inductions• Classical hypnotic phenomena and their inductions• Self-hypnosis• Suggestibility and the repressed memory controversy• Overcoming resistance• Pitfalls to avoid• Ethical guidelines . .. and moreMichael D. Yapko, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Solana Beach,California and is Director of the Milton H. Erickson Institute of San Diego. He is also the author and editor of numerous books and is an influential authority on such topics as hypnosis, depression, and sexual trauma.The author’s web site is at:http://www.yapko.com/index.aspxPlease keep this a elib exclusive, thanks.Elite/VIP: Immediate Power Users (PU): Immediate Users: Upgrade to PU or contribute Thanks, Mazen