Full Description
This is a comprehensive guide to the basics of Mindful Hypnotherapy (MH), a new modality that delivers a mindfulness-based intervention within a hypnotic context. The book encompasses everything a clinician needs to know to fully understand and apply the approach in clinical practice. The result of a collaboration between a leader in the field of hypnosis and a mindfulness meditation expert, the book elucidates step-by-step clinical strategies and provides verbatim transcripts that professionals can put to use immediately.
The resource first introduces the foundations of mindful hypnotherapy, supported by research evidence. Using a session-by-session approach, it describes how to structure sessions, evaluate a patient's hypnotic ability, deal with resistance, and create individualized clinical applications.
Key Features:
Embodies an innovation collaboration between a leader in hypnosis and a mindfulness expert
Delivers verbatim transcripts of mindful hypnotherapy for immediate use
Provides guidance on structuring sessions, setting goals, assessing hypnotic ability, dealing with resistance, and creating individualized treatment
Guides the clinician in addressing specific psychological issues such as stress, anxiety, and well-being
A Mindful Self-Hypnosis Daily Practice Log enables therapists to track progress
Abundant case examples illuminate the process of mindful hypnotherapy and present real-life treatment interventions for a range of problems
Includes guidelines for formulation of hypnotic suggestions and therapeutic metaphors related to mindfulness
Provides an overview of training and personal growth as a mindful hypnotherapist
Contents
CONTENTS
Preface
Acknowledgments
Section I. Foundations
1. Conceptual Basis for Mindful Hypnotherapy
2. Mindfulness and Hypnosis: Research Context
3. Buddhist Concepts and Mindfulness
4. Hypnotic Induction Techniques and Mindfulness
5. Formulating Hypnotic Suggestions and Metaphors
6. Hypnotic Abilities
Section II. Mindful Hypnotherapy by Session
7. The Session-by-Session Process of Mindful Hypnotherapy
8. Relaxation and Present-Moment Awareness
9. Mindful Hypnotherapy and Nonjudgmental Acceptance of Sensations
10. Nonjudgmental Acceptance of Thoughts and Emotions
11. Self-Hypnosis and Mindful Hypnotherapy
12. Mindful Hypnotherapy for Compassion
13. Mindful Hypnotherapy for Awareness of Values
14. Deepening and Integrating Mindful Hypnosis
15. Transition to Long-Term Practice of Mindful Hypnosis
Section III. Conclusion
16. Becoming a Mindful Hypnotherapist
Appendices
A. Elkins Hypnotizability Scale—Clinical Form (EHS-CF)
B. Mindful Self-Hypnosis Daily Practice Log
C. Resources
Bibliography
Index
