Voices of Experience

Hypnosis has proven efficacy for helping individuals make important changes in their lives. In Vol. 2 of the Handbook of Hypnotic Techniques series, master clinicians from around the world describe an additional set of 11 favorite hypnotic strategies and techniques that they have found to be most effective in their own clinical work.

Hypnosis has been proven to be effective for reducing the pain associated with acute injuries and medical procedures. In this edited volume, written by and for clinicians, ten highly experienced physicians, psychologists, and therapists from around the world describe the hypnotic strategies they have found to be most effective for acute pain management."Looking for a way to change minds about clinical hypnosis? Hypnosis for Acute and Procedural Pain Management reads like a TED talk, gathering international expert voices into one concise and practical volume. For clinicians, beginners and experienced alike, it provides theoretical fundamentals and a diversity of techniques to communicate the calm, safe, ego-strengthening climate that alters the mind's perception of pain." -- Julie H. Linden, PhD, Past President, International Society of Hypnosis"The outstanding Hypnosis for Acute and Procedural Pain Management is a welcome addition to the field-and to my own library. Each chapter is packed with practical advice and specific hypnotic strategies that I can immediately apply to help my patients be more comfortable and empowered." -- Elvira Lang, MD, FSIR, FSCEH, author of Patient Sedation without Medication

Hypnosis has proven efficacy for helping individuals manage chronic pain. In this edited volume, written by and for clinicians, thirteen highly experienced physicians, psychologists, and therapists from around the world describe the hypnotic strategies they have found to be most effective for chronic pain management. Book 2 in the "Voices of Experience" series."This book is essential for clinicians who want to obtain the knowledge and skills needed to provide hypnosis interventions for chronic pain management. It is a tremendous resource for the management of chronic pain in conditions ranging from fibromyalgia to chronic back pain and beyond." ― Gary R. Elkins, PhD, Professor, Baylor University, Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis and Past-President, Society of Clinical and Experiment Hypnosis"The contributors to Hypnotic Techniques for Chronic Pain Management are well-known pioneers and innovative practitioners from America, Europe, and Asia. The book provides an abundance of ideas for chronic pain treatment, which even very experienced pain specialists will find inspiring and useful."― Bernhard Trenkle, Dipl Psych, and President of the International Society of Hypnosis."Hypnotic Techniques for Chronic Pain Management offers an impressive number of tools for addressing the critical psychological and psychosocial issues underlying chronic pain. Examples of protocols are provided, along with descriptions of complementary and innovative clinical approaches. The pediatric perspective is also much appreciated. The reader will be left with a broad framework for treating chronic pain." ― Howard Hall, PhD, Professor, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center."It is truly a pleasure and enlightening to learn from the outstanding master clinicians who contributed to Hypnotic Techniques for Chronic Pain Management. Each chapter provides information, ideas, and techniques that clinicians can use to help their patients (of any age) with chronic pain progress on the road to healing." – Stefan J. Friedrichsdorf, MD, Medical Director, Department of Pain Medicine, Palliative Care and Integrative Medicine, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Hypnosis has proven efficacy for helping individuals make important changes in their lives. In Vol. 3 of the Handbook of Hypnotic Techniques series, master clinicians from around the world describe an additional set of favorite hypnotic strategies and techniques that they have found to be most effective in their own clinical work.

Hypnosis has proven efficacy for helping individuals make important changes in their lives. In this edited volume, written by and for clinicians, 11 master clinicians from around the world describe the hypnotic strategies and techniques they have found to be most effective in their own clinical work.