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Hypnotherapy Scripts, 2nd Edition is a straightforward, practical guide for doing Ericksonian hypnotherapy. This book not only explains the rationale for every step in the hypnotherapeutic process, it also contains sample scripts for each step. This edition of Hypnotherapy Scripts guides professionals through the construction of their own hypnotherapy induction and suggestion scripts. Verbatim sample transcripts of various induction and therapeutic suggestion procedures with detailed guidelines for creating one's own hypnotherapeutic inductions and metaphors are included. Recent research and writings on the role of unconscious processes, wellness, and positive psychology have been added to this edition. Also included is a detailed review of the diagnostic trance process, a therapeutic procedure unique to this text.
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HYPNOTHERAPY SCRIPTS A Neo-Ericksonian Approach to Persuasive Healing Second Edition Copyrighted Material Copyrighted Material HYPNOTHERAPY SCRIPTS A Neo-Ericksonian Approach to Persuasive Healing Second Edition Ronald A. Havens, Ph.D. and Catherine Walters, M.A., L.C.S.W. Brunner-Routledge New York · London Copyrighted Material Published in 2002 by Brunner-Routledge 29 West 35th Street New York, NY 10001 Published in Great Britain by Brunner-Routledge 27 Church Rd. Hove, East Sussex BN3 2FA Copyright © 2002 by Brunner-Routledge Brunner-Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group. Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilized in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 Cataloging-in-Publication data is available from the Library of Congress. ISBN 1-583-91365-3 Copyrighted Material This is still dedicated to the ones we love. Copyrighted Material Copyrighted Material CONTENTS Preface to Second Edition . . . . . xiii Preface to First Edition XV xix Acknowledgments CONCEPTS Chapter 1. PART I AND INSTRUCTIONS A NEO-ERICKSONIAN ORIENTATION The Effectiveness of Scripts, 4 Pain Is the Primary Symptom, 5 Comfort Is the Primary Goal, 7 Our Multiple Minds Must Interact, 9 Injured Interactions Cause Pain, 15 Injuries Elude Examination, 18 Pain Leads to the Source, 20 Awareness Promotes Healing, 21 Assistance May Be Needed, 24 Conclusion, 25 vii Copyrighted Material 3 viii HYPNOTHERAPY SCRIPTS Chapter 2. CONDUCTING A DIAGNOSTIC TRANCE How the Diagnostic Trance Process Works, 27 Step 1: Focus on the Discomfort, 29 Step 2: Wait and See, 30 Step 3: Imagine the Solution, 30 Example of a Diagnostic Trance, 31 Why and When to Use a Diagnostic Trance, 33 26 Chapter 3. ON DOING HYPNOTHERAPY How Trance and Hypnotherapy Work, 37 Pre-Trance Considerations, 38 Steps in the Hypnotherapeutic Process, 42 Guidelines for the Use of This Book, 50 36 PART II SCRIPTS Chapter 4. TRANCE INDUCTION Induction Selection Criteria, 60 Category IA: Basic Induction Script, 62 Category IB: Another Basic Induction Script, 64 Category II: Confusion Induction Script, 65 Category III: Conversational Induction Script, 68 Category IV: Naturalistic Induction Script, 70 Category V: Revivification Induction Script, 72 Category VI: Simulation Induction Script, 73 Category VIIA: Eye Fixation and Arm Levitation Ratification Induction Script, 75 Category VIIB: Eye Closure Ratification Induction Script, 77 Category VIII: Brief Induction Scripts, 79 Category IXA