This outstanding manual on Ericksonian hypnotherapy has been thoroughly revised and updated. There are two new chapters - one on Metaphor Therapy and Guided Metaphor and the other on Ernest Rossi`s work on the psychobiology of gene expression. The latter chapter also contains a section on the brain and hypnosis. Thomas South has ......
Metaphor and Guided Imagery for Psychotherapy and Healing
This is the comprehensive guide for all those wishing to explore the fascinating potential of metaphor. Conducting a systematic analysis of the effectiveness of metaphor, this work examines:
the structure of a metaphor: from its essential elements to its optional components
Some New and Some Old Tools for Doing Brief Therapy
Brief Therapy emphasises a focus on a specific problem and direct intervention. The therapist takes responsibility for working more pro-actively with the client in order to treat the clinical and subjective conditions faster.For a number of years, Rubin Battino has been presenting professional workshops on the art of very brief therapy. He defines ......
Psychotherapy and Healing Through the Mind Body Connection
This unique, practical and accessible healing manual explores the most powerful methods of healing, primarily focusing on guided imagery, a healing technique that fully exploits the connection between mind and body. In addition, it encourages a multi-modal approach to healing through an analysis of other techniques, including psychotherapy-based ......
This immensely powerful and practical book is about utilising the power of expectation in working with clients. It is the author's contention that creating an environment where the client expects to change is the foundation of doing effective very brief therapy. His own private practice is one where he rarely sees clients more than one or two ......
An outstanding demonstration of the correct and incorrect delivery of trance induction and metaphor. Can be used on its own or as a companion to the best-selling Ericksonian Approaches: A Comprehensive Manual.Track 1: a demonstration of correct and incorrect deliveries of trance inductionTrack 2: a demonstration of multiple embedded metaphor and ......
The Viennese psychiatrist and neurologist, Viktor E. Frankl, was the founder of Logotherapy, the third Viennese school of psychiatry, Freudian and Adlerian being the other two. Frankl's system of Logotherapy is concerned with helping people find meaning in their lives. He developed this system before spending several years in Nazi concentration ......
A Practical Guide for People with Life-Challenging Diseases and their Carers
How do you cope with a life-challenging disease? How you do respond can have a profound effect on the physical course of the illness. There is a healing power in hope, and a destructive power in despair. Attitude matters. Some people seem to be ''naturally'' better at creating the right attitude, but we can all learn to improve our coping skills. ......
