Psychology: states of consciousness Books

Book SynopsisAn anniversary edition of a classic in cognitive science, with a new introduction by the author.When Brainstorms was published in 1978, the interdisciplinary field of cognitive science was just emerging. Daniel Dennett was a young scholar who wanted to get philosophers out of their armchairs—and into conversations with psychologists, linguists, computer scientists. This collection of seventeen essays by Dennett offers a comprehensive theory of mind, encompassing traditional issues of consciousness and free will. Using careful arguments and ingenious thought experiments, the author exposes familiar preconceptions and hobbling intuitions. The essays are grouped into four sections: “Intentional Explanation and Attributions of Mentality”; “The Nature of Theory in Psychology”; “Objects of Consciousness and the Nature of Experience”; and “Free Will and Personhood.”This anniversary edition includes a new introductio

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Book SynopsisInterdisciplinary perspectives on the capacity to perceive, appreciate, and make music.Research shows that all humans have a predisposition for music, just as they do for language. All of us can perceive and enjoy music, even if we can't carry a tune and consider ourselves “unmusical.” This volume offers interdisciplinary perspectives on the capacity to perceive, appreciate, and make music. Scholars from biology, musicology, neurology, genetics, computer science, anthropology, psychology, and other fields consider what music is for and why every human culture has it; whether musicality is a uniquely human capacity; and what biological and cognitive mechanisms underlie it.Contributors outline a research program in musicality, and discuss issues in studying the evolution of music; consider principles, constraints, and theories of origins; review musicality from cross-cultural, cross-species, and cross-domain perspectives; discuss the computational modeling of

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Book SynopsisA thought-provoking argument that consciousness—more widespread than previously assumed—is the feeling of being alive, not a type of computation or a clever hack   In The Feeling of Life Itself, Christof Koch offers a straightforward definition of consciousness as any subjective experience, from the most mundane to the most exalted—the feeling of being alive. Psychologists study which cognitive operations underpin a given conscious perception. Neuroscientists track the neural correlates of consciousness in the brain, the organ of the mind. But why the brain and not, say, the liver? How can the brain—three pounds of highly excitable matter, a piece of furniture in the universe, subject to the same laws of physics as any other piece—give rise to subjective experience? Koch argues that what is needed to answer these questions is a quantitative theory that starts with experience and proceeds to the brain. In The Feeling of

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Book SynopsisWhat altered states of consciousness—the dissolution of feelings of time and self—can tell us about the mystery of consciousness.During extraordinary moments of consciousness—shock, meditative states and sudden mystical revelations, out-of-body experiences, or drug intoxication—our senses of time and self are altered; we may even feel time and self dissolving. These experiences have long been ignored by mainstream science, or considered crazy fantasies. Recent research, however, has located the neural underpinnings of these altered states of mind. In this book, neuropsychologist Marc Wittmann shows how experiences that disturb or widen our everyday understanding of the self can help solve the mystery of consciousness.Wittmann explains that the relationship between consciousness of time and consciousness of self is close; in extreme circumstances, the experiences of space and self intensify and weaken together. He considers the emergence of the

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Book SynopsisThis text aims to provide enlightening answers for those who have puzzled over the mysteries of sleep. Interweaving facts with case histories and anecdotes, the book discusses all that is known about sleep, dreaming and sleep disorders, including landmark discoveries from the author's own work.

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Book SynopsisPeople with severe sleep apnea may struggle for breath all through the night, not breathing for as long as 90 seconds at a time during their sleep. Peretz Lavie, an expert in sleep research, here provides an accessible discussion of the history, physiology, and risk factors of sleep apnea.Trade Review"In this engaging and historically rich book, we discover the prevalence of sleep apnea, its ability to disrupt our everday lives, and its key role as a major risk factor for hypertension, heart disease, and other degenerative conditions. The book also provides a comprehensive road map to overcoming this pervasive problem." Ray Kurzweil, author of The Age of Spiritual Machines and recipient of the National Medal of Technology

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Book Synopsis"This book meets demands of the competitive world in need of evidence of chosen treatment methods and practices ... I can recommend the book for seasoned professionals working with hypnosis, those who teach and give information of hypnosis needing an overview of references (and) as a general introduction for students."European Society of Hypnosis Newsletter, 2013:1"The authors performed a great job in doing extensive research, highlighting summaries of data, mentioning different studies, results of working with hypnosis, some methods or approaches, putting together an impressive list of references ... For the reader it is inspiring to learn from other clinician's experience and see which approaches are proven helpful and/or efficient."Dr. Nicole Ruysschaert, ESH President"This is an excellent book. It is the best survey of the responsible practice of clinical hypnosis in the UK. The introduction, which provides an overview of theory and research aboTable of ContentsThe editor and contributorsPreface to the second editionPreface to the first editionIntroduction to hypnosisRole and uses of hypnosis in psychological treatmentHypnotherapy and anxietyHypnotherapy and depressionHypnotherapy in medicineHypnotherapy with childrenHypnotherapy and painHypnotherapy and smoking, weight loss and alcohol and drug abuseHypnotherapy and sexual problemsHypnotherapy and eating disorders Hypnotherapy in dentistry

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Book SynopsisThe unconscious has had a long and chequered history. For at least the last 4,000 years, societies have concocted comforting fables in the face of the recurrent puzzles of human existence - death, dreaming, madness, possession, inspiration - that invariably rely on some notion of the unconscious. Supernatural ''fairy stories'' need some internal proxy or contact point through which the influence of demons and spirits can flow. And without such gods and forces, some psychological machinery is needed to take over their work. But what IS the unconscious? Is it ''God''s viceroy'', the soul? Is it the locked ward of Freudian desire? Is the subliminal mind the source of the sublime emotions of the Romantics? Is is the mental microchip of cognitive science? Or is it simply the brain?Trade ReviewWith wit, weird tales and wonderful metaphors, Claxton illuminates the long dark history of the undermind * Susan Blackmore, author of 'CONSCIOUSNESS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MEME MACHINE *It is hard not to feel enticed by a book with such engaging opening words * Steven Rose, GUARDIAN *For anyone who ever wondered why people can be terrified of harmless things, why tunes get stuck in their head or what happens during hypnosis, this vigorously written, fascinating yet accessible book is a must. * IRISH EXAMINER *Intriguing. * FOCUS *

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Book SynopsisWe all dream - and quite often we wonder if our dreams mean anything. As it turns out . . . they do! Your dreams contain wisdom and insight about your waking life - that''s why they are so important. Using The Dream Handbook you can discover the meaning of your dreams and nightmares, and then apply the dream alchemy practices to create positive life change.The Dream Handbook will help you:Stop uncomfortable recurring dreamsIdentify emotional obstacles and release themCreate more fulfilling relationshipsDiscover your talents and life purposeHeal the pastWork with the emotions and feelings in your dreamsTransform fearful dreams into loving visionsTap into your creative sourceIdentify your spiritual lessons and move forwardUse your dreams to strike personal and spiritual goldDesign your own dream alchemy practices

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Book SynopsisTHIS BOOK WILL MAKE YOUR BIRTH BETTER. IT IS FOR EVERY PARENT AND EVERY TYPE OF BIRTH.Expert hypnobirthing teacher and founder of The Positive Birth Company Siobhan Miller has made it her mission to change the way we approach and experience birth. Through her teaching she seeks to educate and empower parents - and their birth partners - so that they can enjoy amazing and positive birth experiences, however they choose to bring their babies into the world.So, what is hypnobirthing? Essentially, it''s a form of antenatal education, an approach to birth that is both evidence-based and logical. Hypnobirthing certainly doesn''t involve being hypnotised; instead, it teaches you how your body works on a muscular and hormonal level when in labour and how you can use various relaxation techniques to ensure you are working with your body (rather than against it), making birth more efficient and comfortable.Siobhan''s advice and

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Book SynopsisIn A Jungian Approach to Spontaneous Drawing, Patricia Anne Elwood provides an accessible and thought-provoking introduction to exploring spontaneous images, focusing on the value of this tool for insight into the unconscious. Illustrated with drawings of clients throughout, the book poignantly demonstrates how one can connect and access the spheres within through drawing, and how this process can reveal the unexpected.Elwood begins by accessibly introducing key Jungian concepts and exploring Jung's belief in the power of spontaneity as an invaluable tool in one's journey to the soul. As well as illuminating spontaneity, an oft-forgotten aspect of Jung's psychology, she explores themes including structure and dynamics, symbols and archetypal patterns.A Jungian Approach to Spontaneous Drawing also examines common motifs including houses, trees and people, and presents extended studies of work with children and adults and how their drawings relate and reveaTrade Review"This is a much-needed book on Image, Symbol, Jung and Therapy. Elwood’s style is very unique in a positive and readable way. The book is paradoxical - it's well anchored in theory, substantial on facts and method and yet poetic and meditative at the same time. Her style pulls the reader in and the reader stays to reflect. I found it to be such a rich experience. This book is an essential resource for analysts, mental health practitioners and graduate students in psychotherapy and art therapy." - John Allan, PhD, Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; Jungian analyst, and author of Inscapes of the Child's World: Jungian Counselling in Schools and Clinics"Patricia Elwood’s book invites the reader into the breath-taking creative world of C.G. Jung. Not only does the author offer a comprehensive, very readable, precis of the principal tenets of Jung’s analytical psychology, but at the same time Elwood offers an in-depth appreciation of spontaneous artwork. As the unconscious reveals the wealth of its images, the author leads the reader forward to a deeper understanding of their own self. This fine, insightful book is truly an encounter with the Soul. It is a gift to all explorers of the psyche and spiritual seekers." - Susan Tiberghien, lecturer and author, Writing Towards Wholeness "Following in the tradition of C.G. Jung and Susan Bach, the author demonstrates and explains incredible revelations to be discovered through spontaneous drawing: truly A Window to the Soul! Simple images of trees, houses, human and animal figures are shown to reveal inner dynamics, helping us to better understand the nature of the psyche and its influence on our ways of being."- Dr Robert Hinshaw, PhD, C. G. Jung Institute, ZurichTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1. Jung’s Journey to the Soul; Chapter 2. Structure and Dynamics in Drawings; Chapter 3. Psychic Energy or Libido; Chapter 4. Janie and "The Wall"; Chapter 5. The Symbol; Chapter 6. The Collective Unconscious, Instincts and Archetypes; Chapter 7. The Transcendent Function; Chapter 8. Alphonso and the Red Toad; Chapter 9. Totemism; Chapter 10. Bobby and the Fish; Chapter 11. The Tree drawing; Chapter 12. The House drawing; Chapter 13. The Person drawing; Checklist; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index

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Book SynopsisThis book is a scientifically current, integrative, and practical guide for understanding clinical hypnosis and its place within a new health care paradigm. Blending four original short stories with a treatise, it alternates narrative prose with health science discourse to create a framework for embracing systemic emotional and relational elements that lie beyond diagnosis, medication, surgery, and psychotherapy. Following the stories of four characters, the authors establish an empirically-grounded conceptualization of the mind, then demonstrate how practical applications of therapeutic hypnosis can help readers use individual and family resources in health and healing. Clinicians will learn to improve their care by embracing emotional, relational, and narrative elements that powerfully affect health beyond diagnosis, medication, surgery, and psychotherapy. Further, health care educators and policy makers will find inspiration that enriches professional traininTrade Review"This book should be read by anyone working and interacting with patients. It provides an excellent background and understanding of hypnosis, not only a therapeutic intervention but a window to better medical care."Fabrizio Benedetti, MD, University of Turin Medical School"Changing Minds with Clinical Hypnosis is a mind changer! Innovative, creative and profoundly thought-provoking. This beautifully written book delves deep, dissolving myths about hypnosis to elucidate how change happens, integrating neurobiological evidence with current knowledge of the therapeutic process. I couldn’t put it down! The authors, through cogent arguments, creatively engaged conversations and story, convincingly present 21st century hypnosis as an embodied mind-changing therapy. Enjoy how it changes your mind on the critical principles of hypnosis as therapy." Leora Kuttner, PhD, Clinical Professor, BC Children's Hospital & University of British ColumbiaThis is a numinous book. Changing Minds with Clinical Hypnosis aligns gratifyingly with what Ernest learned at the feet of Milton H. Erickson, MD. Among the many alternate understandings of Erickson’s work, this book builds solidly on the scientific foundations and furthers the practical clinical approaches within his worldview. Sugarman, Linden, and Brooks have done excellent work combining the science and storytelling that are the essence of therapeutic hypnosis. This book will change your mind.Ernest Lawrence Rossi, PhD and Kathryn Lane Rossi, PhD, PsychoSocial Genomics Research Institute, authors of Creating New Consciousness in Everyday Life: The Psycho-Social Genomics of Self Creation, The Psychobiology of Gene Expression, A Discourse with Our Genes, and many others."This powerful book embraces the nexus of health care and freedom of mind. As a work of exquisite scholarship, it makes an impactful case for recognizing the transformative power of hypnosis in health and care. Its four compelling and beautifully written stories portray our struggle for growth and transformation. So, linking science and art, Changing Minds with Clinical Hypnosis places compassion at the core of healthcare. A must read."Steven Hassan, author of Combating Cult Mind Control, Releasing the Bonds: Empowering People to Think for Themselves, and The Cult of Trump: A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control."This extraordinary book rests on a foundation of an exceptionally gentle and respectful humanism while advocating an active approach to caring for people’s wellbeing based on the newest understandings of hypnosis and the science of human relationships. The authors have created a tight and inspiring weave of ideas and methods and a respectful and empowering use of hypnosis. Their unique style of sharing case examples lends a practicality and authenticity to their writing that readers will undoubtedly find compelling. My suggestion: read this important book – and soon!"Michael D. Yapko, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Trancework: An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis (5th ed.) and The Discriminating Therapist "This is not your ordinary hypnosis book. It is a delightful and highly instructive compilation of the various aspects of hypnotic experience, told from different viewpoints, and through a variety of pertinent voices. In includes masterfully woven clinical stories (that make you want to read on), a thoroughly researched scientific background, and expert analysis of the evolution of the field. All of this is topped with the extensive clinical wisdom of the authors. This is an extraordinary book."Elvira Lang, MD, PhD, Founder and CEO of Comfort Talk®, former Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School"This book should be read by anyone working and interacting with patients. It provides an excellent background and understanding of hypnosis, not only a therapeutic intervention but a window to better medical care."Fabrizio Benedetti, MD, University of Turin Medical School"Changing Minds with Clinical Hypnosis is a mind changer! Innovative, creative, and profoundly thought-provoking. This beautifully written book delves deep, dissolving myths about hypnosis to elucidate how change happens, integrating neurobiological evidence with current knowledge of the therapeutic process. I couldn’t put it down! The authors, through cogent arguments, creatively engaged conversations and story, convincingly present 21st century hypnosis as an embodied mind-changing therapy. Enjoy how it changes your mind on the critical principles of hypnosis as therapy." Leora Kuttner, PhD, Clinical Professor, BC Children's Hospital and University of British Columbia"This is a numinous book. Changing Minds with Clinical Hypnosis aligns gratifyingly with what Ernest learned at the feet of Milton H. Erickson, MD. Among the many alternate understandings of Erickson’s work, this book builds solidly on the scientific foundations and furthers the practical clinical approaches within his worldview. Sugarman, Linden, and Brooks have done excellent work combining the science and storytelling that are the essence of therapeutic hypnosis. This book will change your mind."Ernest Lawrence Rossi, PhD, and Kathryn Lane Rossi, PhD, PsychoSocial Genomics Research Institute, authors of Creating New Consciousness in Everyday Life: The Psycho-Social Genomics of Self Creation, The Psychobiology of Gene Expression, A Discourse with Our Genes, and many others."This powerful book embraces the nexus of health care and freedom of mind. As a work of exquisite scholarship, it makes an impactful case for recognizing the transformative power of hypnosis in health and care. Its four compelling and beautifully written stories portray our struggle for growth and transformation. So, linking science and art, Changing Minds with Clinical Hypnosis places compassion at the core of healthcare. A must read."Steven Hassan, author of Combating Cult Mind Control, Releasing the Bonds: Empowering People to Think for Themselves, and The Cult of Trump: A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control."This extraordinary book rests on a foundation of an exceptionally gentle and respectful humanism while advocating an active approach to caring for people’s wellbeing based on the newest understandings of hypnosis and the science of human relationships. The authors have created a tight and inspiring weave of ideas and methods and a respectful and empowering use of hypnosis. Their unique style of sharing case examples lends a practicality and authenticity to their writing that readers will undoubtedly find compelling. My suggestion: read this important book – and soon!"Michael D. Yapko, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Trancework: An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis (5th ed.) and The Discriminating Therapist "This is not your ordinary hypnosis book. It is a delightful and highly instructive compilation of the various aspects of hypnotic experience, told from different viewpoints, and through a variety of pertinent voices. It includes masterfully woven clinical stories (that make you want to read on), a thoroughly researched scientific background, and expert analysis of the evolution of the field. All of this is topped with the extensive clinical wisdom of the authors. This is an extraordinary book."Elvira Lang, MD, PhD, Founder and CEO of Comfort Talk®, former Associate Professor, Harvard Medical SchoolTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsForewordAcknowledgementsForewordIntroductionRobinson’s Story George with CarolChapter One: PrologueLulu’s Story: IntroductionLulu Tries to WriteLulu Does GymnasticsPart I: Hypnosis and Changing MindsChapter Two: What Was Hypnosis? What is it Now? What is it Becoming?Robinson’s Story: George and RobinsonChapter Three: How We Make Up Our Minds Lyle’s Story:Lyle’s MotherLyle and the Bad HabitsLyle Makes a FriendChapter Four: Trance-Formation: How We Change Our MindsStevie’s Story:Stevie Goes to Yoga ClassStevie Goes to SchoolChapter Five: Hypnosis: The Healer’s ArtPart II: Developmental ImperativesLulu’s Story: BloodLulu Goes to the DoctorSheila TalksLulu and AliyahLulu in the DesertChapter Six: Developmental CurrentsLyle’s Story:Lyle in High SchoolOlivia Meets LyleOlivia and the BulliesChapter Seven: The Dynamics of "Resistance" and "Acceptance" Robinson’s Story:Missed ExitsChapter Eight: Effects of Trauma and Chronic DiseaseLulu’s Story:Bad NewsWhy Lulu Was UnhappyPart III: Attachment, Relationships, and ModelingChapter Nine: Trance and AttachmentStevie’s Story:Stevie’s IdentityChapter Ten: The Trance of Parenting: Parsing the ParadoxLyle’s Story:Olivia Hears Lyle’s MusicLyly, Olivia, and Some Heavy StuffChapter Eleven: Evoking Resilience with Autonomy and UncertaintyRobinson’s Story:Sweet DreamsPart IV: Looking BeyondChapter Twelve: Changing Minds, Shifting Paradigms: Beyond the Biopsychosocial ModelEpilogueLuluLyle Stevie RobinsonAfterwordAppendixGlossarySubject IndexAuthor Index

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Book SynopsisThis book is a collection of selected writings by Dr. Sidney Rosen that aim to demystify the work of the leading psychiatrist, Dr. Milton Erickson, and illustrate his unconventional and life-changing hypnotic learning and strategic therapy. Trade Review"What a pleasure to see this wonderful collection of Sidney Rosen’s papers. He has been an illustrious and unique contributor to the fields of hypnosis and psychotherapy over the years, and it’s a great thing to see some of his many writings all gathered together. Bravo!" Stephen Gilligan, PhD., psychologist and author of Generative Trance"Dr. Sidney Rosen is a healer. Like all healers, he is a teacher. He teaches by way of example. He teaches in the manner of his interactions. He teaches didactically. In this collection of Sid’s writings, those who may not have had the opportunity to study with and learn from him can benefit from his skill and wisdom. Those who have can enjoy recalling their time with Sid, time spent savoring his clinical acumen, his creativity, and his loving warmth." Robert Staffin, PsyD, ABPH, Author of More Common Therapy: The Experiential Psychotherapy of Jeffrey K. Zeig"This most excellent work captures the essence of Sidney Rosen’s work in the field of clinical hypnosis over the past several decades and, with Rosen’s My Voice Will Go With You, will become a standard work for clinicians studying the work of Milton Erickson and the field of clinical hypnosis in its larger scope. I recommend this work enthusiastically and without reservation." Father James W. Warnke, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, former president, The New York Milton H. Erickson Society; retired faculty, National Pediatric Training Program in Clinical Hypnosis Table of ContentsForeword Melvyn BucholtzIntroduction Victor Kiarsis1. The Values and Philosophy of Milton H. Erickson 2. What Makes Ericksonian Therapy So Effective? 3. One Thousand Induction Techniques and Their Application to Therapy and Thinking 4. Concretizing of Symptoms and Their Manipulation 5. The Psychotherapeutic and Hypnotherapeutic Approaches of Milton H. Erickson, M.D. 6. Hypnosis as an Adjunct to Chemotherapy in Cancer 7. A Guided Fantasy 8. Recent Experiences with Gestalt, Encounter and Hypnotic Techniques 9. The Evocative Power of Language 10. The February Man Foreword 11. Hypnotherapy: An Exploratory Casebook Foreword 12. Stories for the Third Ear Foreword

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Book SynopsisArt Therapy, Dreams, and Healing: Beyond the Looking Glass synthesizes methods to work with oneâs dreams through art therapy and introduces the reader to brief creative methods, Gestalt and Jungian experiential methods, and research on lucid dreaming and dream re-entry. The author provides a unique, clear and concise synthesis of 19 available dreamwork methods to find the message of your dreams, with examples from her own 35 years of psychotherapy practice. Along with a classification of types and functions of dreams, chapters include information such as how to keep a dream journal, how to remember oneâs dreams, how to identify 25 different dream types and how to follow your own dreamwork process.This book provides a succinct blend of available dreamwork methods for readers to find the existential message of their dreams and grow from them.Trade Review"Readers interested in dreaming and dream interpretation need a good book on using art therapy and time-honored techniques for dreamwork, and Johanne Hamel has the qualifications, experience and skills to make that a reality!"Robert Waggoner, author of Lucid Dreaming - Gateway to the Inner Self and co-author of Lucid Dreaming Plain and Simple."This book offers a unique, indispensable integration of art therapy, psychotherapy and dreamwork but is not limited to that; it also encompasses writing methods, lucid dreaming, and other aspects of creativity. As a long-time dream journalist, and a psychologist, I am intrigued by this book very much and I am sure that it would attract and inspire many other readers as well."Misa Tsuruta, PhD, psychologist/psychotherapist (Tokyo, Japan)Already published in French, the success, uniqueness and clear depiction of this book on Art Therapy and Dreams makes it a valuable contribution to the field. Johanne Hamel's many years of experience in the field as a mental health professional has given her the insight and the expertise required to write on this topic. Her many years of involvement in the art therapy field, her books and her research, have spread the knowledge of dream work to many parts of the world including Thailand, were she teaches on a regular basis. Lucille Proulx, MA, ATR, RCAT, Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy. "Readers interested in dreaming and dream interpretation need a good book on using art therapy and time-honored techniques for dreamwork, and Johanne Hamel has the qualifications, experience and skills to make that a reality!"Robert Waggoner, author of Lucid Dreaming - Gateway to the Inner Self and co-author of Lucid Dreaming Plain and Simple."This book offers a unique, indispensable integration of art therapy, psychotherapy and dreamwork but is not limited to that; it also encompasses writing methods, lucid dreaming, and other aspects of creativity. As a long-time dream journalist, and a psychologist, I am intrigued by this book very much and I am sure that it would attract and inspire many other readers as well."Misa Tsuruta, PhD, psychologist/psychotherapist (Tokyo, Japan)Already published in French, the success, uniqueness and clear depiction of this book on Art Therapy and Dreams makes it a valuable contribution to the field. Johanne Hamel's many years of experience in the field as a mental health professional has given her the insight and the expertise required to write on this topic. Her many years of involvement in the art therapy field, her books and her research, have spread the knowledge of dream work to many parts of the world including Thailand, were she teaches on a regular basis. Lucille Proulx, MA, ATR, RCAT, Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy. Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Dreams and Existential Messages; Chapter 2 - How to Keep a Dream Journal; Chapter 3 - Creative Writing Methods for Dreamwork; Chapter 4 - Experiential Dreamwork Methods; Chapter 5 - Art Therapy Dreamwork Methods; Chapter 6 - Lucid Dreaming and Awakening of Self; Chapter 7 - Process Dreamwork: A One-Month Intensive Dreamwork; Conclusion; Author’s Index; Words and Expressions’ Index.

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Book SynopsisHypnotherapy Scripts to Promote Childrenâs Wellbeing is a collection of tried-and-tested scripts that will aid hypnotherapists in developing and implementing treatment plans for promoting the wellbeing of children.The book offers a variety of approaches solely focussed on children (aged 5 to 17 years), including: Ericksonian approaches utilising metaphors and story-telling; solution-focussed approaches; benefits approaches; parts therapy; Gestalt therapy and regression therapy. The scripts are intended to help deal with issues relevant to children such as lack of confidence; low self-esteem or self-worth; negative image; lack of motivation; anxiety (general, social and exam); learning and recalling information; fears; phobias; habits; sleep issues; bullying; abuse; bereavement and loss.Serving as a unique resource of techniques and compiled from the author's years of personal experience, this book is beneficial for students, newly qualified and experienced hypnotherapists alike.Table of Contents Introduction: Hypnotherapy, children and wellbeing, 2. How to use the scripts ; 3. Just imagine; 4. Travelling glow: Colour relaxation; 5. Exploring the Island in the City; 6. The Flea Market; 7. Relaxing on the Riverbank: Having Some Quiet Time; 8. Fire; 9. The Maze; 10. The Beards; 11. Traffic Lights; 12. The Workshop; 13. A Bit of Stomping; 14. The Clock; 15. Going Back in Time; 16. Star in the Sky; 17. Harry the Heron; 18. Bertie the beagle; 19. Chinga the Cat; 20. The Salmon Triplets; 21. Maurice the Mole; 22. Harriet the Hedgehog; 23. Bees in the Hives; 24. Butterflies Passing By; 25. Lily' Lavender’s Wellbeing Shop; 26. The Fairy House; 27. Getting Rid of Stuff at The Business Centre; 28. The Post Office; 29. The Art Gallery; 30. The Bakery; 31. The Climbing Wall; 32. Bennett's Bicycle Shop; 33. Storing and Recalling; 34. The Spa; 35. The Igloo; 36. Spencer the singer and song-writer

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Book SynopsisAn engrossing examination of the science behind the little-known world of sleep.Trade Review"A lively overview of recent research into sleep." -- Maureen Corrigan - NPR's Fresh Air"A thoroughly enjoyable overview of a familiar yet remarkably foreign terrain." -- Abigail Zuger, MD - New York Times"The most diverting and consistently fascinating book on the topic ever... but you couldn’t find a more charming guide to what we do know than Dreamland." -- Laura Miller - Salon.com"A page-turner for the science-minded." -- Susannah Cahalan - New York Post"'Small science' at its best, illuminating aspects of human biology and behavior that have powerful repercussions in our private and social lives." -- Carol Tavris - Wall Street Journal"Randall’s wit and curiosity make him a comforting guide." -- Boston Globe"An accessible and well-researched guide to a fascinating subject." -- New Scientist"This fabulous book is likely to address any and all questions you might have about sleep.... There’s plenty of practical information, like how to overcome insomnia without drugs, how to combat snoring, how to encourage young children to get to sleep and, perhaps most useful, how to bet successfully on professional football games: our circadian rhythms favor West Coast teams over East Coast teams on Monday nights. This is one book that will not put you to sleep." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review"Randall emphasizes the too-often neglected common-sense realization that sleep is no void; rather, it is perhaps one-third of the puzzle to living well. The author also notes that sleep is not an undifferentiated continuum; the most restful sleep arrives in five stages of about 90 minutes each. A welcome study of an element of life that is often 'forgotten, overlooked, and postponed.'" -- Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisRossi examines new evidence from psychoneuroimmunology, neuroendocrinology, molecular genetics, and neurobiology, and shows how we can utilize these natural processes to facilitate our emotional and physical well being. More than a dozen new approaches to

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Book SynopsisEgo states are the parts of our personality that cause us to act different ways in different situations.

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Book SynopsisThis useful resource provides over two dozen detailed scripts for inducing trance, deepening, realerting, and debriefing. It covers beginning to advanced hypnotic inductions in four main categories: conversational inductions, embedded-meaning inductions, confusional inductions, and directive inductions.

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Book SynopsisJay Haley once said, The only reasonable excuse for adding another theory of hypnosis to the many that have been proposed is an entirely new approach to the problem.' In Of One Mind, Douglas Flemons demonstrates that he has an eminently reasonable excuse.

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Book SynopsisA friendly and brief guide to the essentials of hypnosis.Trade Review"Bill O’Hanlon has done it again….This short book is filled with useful information about trances and is written in an easy to understand and practical manner. I have already recommended this book to my students. I can easily recommend it to you as well...O’Hanlon’s books are always filled with precious clinical nuggets." -- Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter"From emphasizing through voice volume to creating rhythm in altered states, A Guide to Trance Land is a fine addition to any health library." -- Bookwatch"[C]harming, instructive book, easy to consume." -- DianaPageJordan.com"I highly recommend this to the serious clinician...This volume is probably the most concise opportunity for a practicing clinician to understand the breadth of permissive hypnosis." -- Tim Brunson, Ph.D. - The International Hypnosis Research Institute

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive compilation of Jung's work on dreams, this book is without parallel and provides the perfect introduction to his concepts to those unfamiliar with Jung's work.Trade Review'Not the least of Jung's services to his time was his demonstration of how the dreaming process in man, far from being archaic and redundant, was more relevant than ever.' - Laurens van der Post'He was on a giant scale ... he was a master physician of the soul in his insights, a profound sage in his conclusions. He is also one of western man's great liberators.' - J.B. Priestley'Next to Freud, no psychiatrist of today has advanced our insight into the nature of the psyche more than he has. He does not stop at its mechanism or treat it as natural science but as philosophy. But he is rescued from the tendency to academicism by his experience as a doctor; again and again, he derives from his psychiatric practice a distrust of pure theory and an original, fresh point of view.' - Hermann HesseTable of ContentsIntroduction to Counseling Military Couples. Part I: Military Culture. DeVries, Understanding the Military Culture. Riviere, Merrill, Thomas, Wilk, Bliese, Marital Functioning in the Military: Marital Quality, Infidelity, Divorce Intent, and Dissolution Trends Among US Enlisted Soldiers Following Combat Deployments. Part II: Treatment Modalities. O'Brien, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Military Couples. Tews-Kozlowski, Solution-Focused Therapy with Military Couples. Rheem, Woolley, Weissman, Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy with Military Couples. O'Brien, Gottman Method Couples Therapy with Military Couples. Part III: Specific Issues in Military Relationships. Hall, The Military Lifestyle and the Relationship. Schumm, Nazarinia, Roy, Theodore, Separation and Divorce. Lavender, Lyons, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Connolly, Hahn, Depression. Snyder, Balderrama-Durbin, Fissette, Scheider, Barnett, Fiala, Infidelity. Pukay-Martin, Calhoun, Intimate Partner Violence. Morgillo Freeman, Substance Misuse. Strong, Donders, Traumatic Brain Injury. Porter, Gutierrez, Enhancing Resilience with Culturally Competent Treatment of Same-sex Military Couples. Tews-Kozlowski, King, Cultural Differences. Part IV: Resources. Tully, Helping Military Couples Understand Their Legal Rights in Divorce. Penk, Little, Ainspan, Civilian and Military Programs in Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Couples with PTSD.

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Book SynopsisCovering theory and practice, The Handbook of Contemporary Clinical Hypnosis is an up-to-date, authoritative resource to support health professionals in their use of hypnosis in clinical settings. Provides an authoritative reference for practitioners and trainees on the diverse applications of hypnosis, published under the auspices of the British Society for Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH) Combines a theoretical framework with material on a wide range of specific disorders including anxiety, stress phobias, eczema, oncology, eating disorders and infertility Shows how to adjust hypnotic techniques for different contexts e.g. when working with children, in emergencies and via a translator Features a variety of case studies that illustrate hypnosis techniques in action Table of ContentsAbout the Editors xi About the Contributors xiii Foreword xvii Preface xix Part One Hypnosis: The Fundamentals 1 1. Hypnosis: The Theory behind the Therapy 3 Dr Peter Naish 2. Hypnotic Phenomena and Hypnotizability 19 Dr Ann Williamson 3. History of Hypnosis 31 Dr Ann Williamson 4. Imagery and Visualization 41 Mrs Jacky Owens 5. Use of Language and Metaphor 51 Dr Ann Williamson 6. Safety 77 Mrs Jacky Owens Part Two The Stages of Therapy 87 Dr Les Brann with contributions from Dr Geoff Ibbotson, Mrs Jacky Owens and Dr Ann Williamson 7. Initial Steps 89 8. Explanation of Hypnosis: The Working Model 97 9. Induction and Deepening 107 10. Establishing the Problem 123 11. Resolving the Problem 131 12. Ego Strengthening, Anchoring and Re-alerting 141 13. Self Hypnosis and Other Homework 151 Part Three Specific Disorders 155 14. Self Esteem and Self Confidence 157 Dr Ann Williamson 15. Anxiety and Panic Disorder 169 Dr Ann Williamson 16. Depression 195 Dr Alastair Dobbin 17. Phobias 211 Dr Les Brann 18. Medically Unexplained Symptoms 229 Dr Michael E.Y. Capek 19. Specific Psychosomatic Disorders 247 Dr Les Brann 20. Dermatology 281 Dr Mhairi McKenna 21. Pain 293 Dr Les Brann 22. Anaesthesia, Surgery and Invasive Procedures 315 Dr David Rogerson, Mrs Jacky Owens and Dr Les Brann 23. Oncology 333 Mrs Jacky Owens and Dr Leslie Walker 24. Cancer Care 351 Mrs Phyllis Alden and Mrs Jacky Owens 25. Death, Dying and Loss 375 Dr K K Aravind, Mrs Jacky Owens and Dr Ann Williamson 26. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 389 Dr Geoff Ibbotson 27. Adjustment Disorders 413 Peter J Hawkins 28. Eating Disorders 425 Dr David Kraft and Dr Peter J Hawkins 29. Habit Disorder and Addiction 441 Dr David Medd and Dr Ann Williamson 30. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 457 Mrs Phyllis Alden and Dr Ann Williamson 31. Obstetrics 463 Mrs Diana Tibble and Dr Les Brann 32. Infertility 483 Dr Les Brann 33. Psychosexual Problems 493 Dr Peter J Hawkins and Dr Les Brann 34. Children 507 Dr David Byron and Dr Sobharani R Sungum-Paliwal 35. Learning Disability and Autistic Spectrum Disorder 525 Mr Cliff Robins 36. Sleep Disorders 537 Dr Les Brann 37. Performance Enhancement 547 Dr Barry Cripps 38. Informal Hypnotic Techniques 567 Dr Caron Moores, Dr Grahame Smith and Mr Martin Wall 39. Working Transculturally 575 Dr Geoff Ibbotson 40. Commissioning, Providing and Auditing a Hypnotherapy Service 583 Dr Les Brann Appendix 1: Life History Inventory 591 Appendix 2: What Goes in Must Come Out 593 Glossary 595 Author Index 599 Subject Index 621

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Book SynopsisBy showing how to apprehend inner experience in high fidelity, this book aims to transform your view of your own inner experience and to reframe your thinking about psychological and consciousness science. It provides provocative views of inner experience in bulimia, adolescence, the elderly, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, virtuosity and more.Trade Review“Professor Hurlburt was among the early pioneers in the scientific study of ongoing thought. Now he has extended his technique to capture the most basic elements of the phenomenon. This book is a careful and self-critical presentation of his discoveries with the Descriptive Experience Sampling procedures. It will intrigue and challenge consciousness researchers including a new generation of neuroscientists using brain imaging to study the cerebral default-system.” – Jerome Singer, Yale University"...the book is well written, engaging, and full of humorous retorts..." –Dr. Henderikus Stam and Basia D. Ellis, University of Calgary, PsycCRITIQUESTable of Contents1. Moments of truth; 2. Fragmented experience in bulimia nervosa with Sharon Jones-Forrester; 3. Apprehending pristine experience; 4. Everyday experience; 5. Moments are essential; 6. Experience in Tourette's syndrome with Michael J. Kane; 7. The moment (not): happy and sad; 8. Subjunctification; 9. Before and after experience?: Adolescence and old age; 10. Iteration is essential; 11. Epistemological q/a; 12. A consciousness scientist as DES subject; 13. Pristine experience (not): emotion and schizophrenia; 14. Multiple autonomous experience in a virtuoso musician with Ricardo Cobo; 15. Unsymbolized thinking with Sarah A. Akhter; 16. Sensory awareness with Chris Heavey and Arva Bensaheb; 17. The radical nonsubjectivity of pristine experience; 18. Diamonds vs. glass; 19. Into the floor: a right-or-wrong-answer natural experiment with Chris Heavey; 20. The emergence of salient characteristics; 21. Investigating pristine inner experience.

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Book SynopsisA detailed and scholarly history of the phenomena, practice and theory of mesmerism, hypnotism and multiple personality disorder, tracing the history of these movements and the ideas and influence of leading figures.Trade Review' a useful reference tool …'. Roger Cooter, British Medical Journal' for those who want a complete history of the early phase of hypnotism, this book is well worth reading.' P. J. Whorwell, Lancet'…massive, authoritative and erudite … will surely remain the standard history of hypnotism for a long time to come.' Society for Psychical ResearchTable of ContentsPrologue: Franz Anton Mesmer; Part I. The Successors of Mesmer: 1. The Royal Commissions and the pamphlet war; 2. Puységur; 3. Phenomena and speculations 1784–1789; 4. Mesmerism in the German-speaking countries; 5. Kluge; 6. The revival of magnetism in France; 7. Mesmerism and the medical profession in France 1820–1840; 8. Mystical magnetism: Germany; 9. Mystical magnetism: France; 10. Mesmerism in the United States; 11. Mesmerism in Britain; 12. Topics from the Zoist; 13. Animal magnetism: retrospect and reflections; Part II. The Heyday of Hypnotism: 14. Precursors of hypnotism; 15. Hypnotism and scientific orthodoxy 1875–1885; 16. The Nancy school; 17. Pierre Janet and his influence; 18. Dipsychists and polypsychists; 19. Hypnotism and multiple personality in the United States; 20. Hypnotism and suggestion at the turn of the century I: preliminary considerations; 21. The turn of the century II: hypnotic phenomena; 22. The turn of the century III: uses and applications of hypnotism; 23. The turn of the century IV: states ostensibly related to hypnosis; 24. The turn of the century V: theories of hypnosis; 25. The decline of hypnotism; Epilogue: hypnotism today: Barber and beyond.

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Book Synopsis*THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER* What is a dream? Why do we dream? How do our bodies and minds use dreams? These questions are the starting point for this unprecedented, astonishing study of the role and significance of dreams, from the beginning of human history. An investigation on the grand scale, encompassing literature, anthropology, religion, and science, it articulates the essential place dreams occupy in human culture, and how they functioned as the catalyst that compelled us to transform our earthly habitat into a human world. From the earliest cave paintings - where the author finds a key to humankind''s first dreams, which contributed to our capacity to perceive past and future - to cutting-edge scientific research, Ribeiro arrives at startling and revolutionary conclusions about the role of dreams in human existence and evolution. He explores the advances that contemporary neuroscience, biochemistry and psychology have made inTrade ReviewThe Oracle of Night makes a resounding case for the mystery, beauty and cognitive importance of dreams. Ribeiro marshals prodigious evidence to bolster his case . . . This book is the culmination of decades of thought and collaborative work. It's also the expression of remarkable, if sometimes all-over-the-map, scholarship, drawing on history, literature, biology, anthropology, neuroscience, sociology and psychology, among other disciplines . . . His lyrical account is aided by Daniel Hahn's beautiful translation from the Portuguese . . . Delightful . . . You can't help being awed and enchanted by the wonder with which Ribeiro approaches his subject, by the depth of his knowledge and passion. * The New York Times *A comprehensive consideration of the sleeping mind . . . [Ribeiro] offers a capacious examination of the phenomenon of dreaming. The author draws on biology, chemistry, neurophysiology, anthropology, mythology, history, literature, biography, and art-along with myriad examples of dream narratives-to create a rich history of the human mind . . . A stimulating and informative overview. * Kirkus *[Ribeiro] explores hypotheses about the evolutionary value of sleep to humans, presenting a fascinating analysis of the debate about the relationship between sleep and cognitive ability . . . concluding, among other things, that nap rooms would be a valuable addition to school environments. * Publishers Weekly *A groundbreaking history of the human mind told through our experience of dreams-from the earliest accounts to current scientific findings-and the essential role of dreams in the formation of who we are and the world we have made. * Next Big Idea Club *"A sweeping account as tangled and chaotic-and fascinating-as the dreams themselves . . . It reinfuses the dreamscape with beauty, mystery and significance . . . The Oracle of Night takes a breakneck journey through history, from cave paintings and the ancient Greeks to Celtic myths, Egyptian pharaohs, Gilgamesh and Julius Caesar. The text, translated from the Portuguese by Daniel Hahn, moves fluidly from systemic historiography to guesswork and lighthearted extrapolation . . . The result is a curiously hybridized book, at times playful, at times intensely scientific . . . Poetic and visceral." * The Wall Street Journal *

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Book SynopsisProvides clarification of Jung''s method of dream analysis. Based upon a previously unpublished series of dreams of one of Jung''s patients.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Acknowledgements. Members of the Seminar. Chronological Order of Dreams. List of Abbreviations. Winter Term: First Part. Winter Term: Second Part. Summer Term. Winter Term: First Part. Winter Term: Second Part. Summer Term. Index. The Collected Works of C. G. Jung.

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Book SynopsisA 98% effective baby sleep solution so you can get what every parent wants - a good night’s sleep!

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Book SynopsisOvercome nervous tension, pain, fatigue, insomnia, depression and addictive behaviors with these simple techniques. Now you can join the thousands of readers who have used hypnosis—a tool long used by professionals—to make dramatic improvements in their physical and emotional health . . . and achieve fabulous success and happiness in their relationships and career! In Healing Yourself with Self-Hypnosis you’ll learn how to quickly and easily achieve a hypnotic state—and achieve amazing results with virtually any problems or concern, including: excess weight, substance abuse, pain management, smoking, childbirth, and anxiety.

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Book SynopsisEach of us, right now, is having a unique conscious experience. Nothing is more basic to our lives as thinking beings and nothing, it seems, is better known to us. But the ever-expanding reach of natural science suggests that everything in our world is ultimately physical.Trade ReviewA lively and readable tour of the main philosophical approaches to consciousness. For anyone new to the topic, or for those wanting an update on the latest ideas, Weisberg is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide.Alex Byrne, MIT Consciousness is a tour de force. It covers all the major theories and important empirical findings about consciousness in an inviting, accessible way, drawing penetrating, often novel, connections among the various positions and controversies. The result is a balanced, revealing map of current work on consciousness that makes significant contributions to current discussion. This is essential reading for anybody interested in consciousness and it will surely become a standard in both undergraduate and graduate courses.David Rosenthal, CUNYTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix 1 The Problem 1 2 Mysterianism 19 3 Dualism 35 4 Nonreductive Views 53 5 The Identity Theory 71 6 Functionalism 90 7 First-Order Representationalism 108 8 Higher-Order Representationalism 127 Notes 147 References 154 Index 163

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Book SynopsisEach of us, right now, is having a unique conscious experience. Nothing is more basic to our lives as thinking beings and nothing, it seems, is better known to us. But the ever-expanding reach of natural science suggests that everything in our world is ultimately physical.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix 1 The Problem 1 2 Mysterianism 19 3 Dualism 35 4 Nonreductive Views 53 5 The Identity Theory 71 6 Functionalism 90 7 First-Order Representationalism 108 8 Higher-Order Representationalism 127 Notes 147 References 154 Index 163

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Book SynopsisUmberto Eco (19322016) wrote fiction, literary criticism and philosophy. His first novel, The Name of the Rose, was a major international bestseller. His other works include Foucault's Pendulum, The Island of the Day Before, Baudolino, The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana, The Prague Cemetery and Numero Zero along with many brilliant collections of essays.Trade ReviewIn the age of innumerable populist polymaths, Eco is the exception, a commentator who makes sense of what so often seems senseless. All the more reason to read him * Time Out *That he can write with equal agility on such subjects as the World Cup, St Thomas Aquinas, and how the wearing of tight blue jeans constricts the interior life as well as the body...in a a style that is both serious and diverting, is an achievement unparalleled in British journalism * New Statesman *There is enough liveliness here, and enough imaginative suggestiveness, to keep the reader furiously entertained * Sunday Times *A scintillating collection of writings by one of the most influential thinkers of our time * Los Angeles Times *Eco is...a highly entertaining and perceptive "decoder" of the world * Times Literary Supplement *

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Book SynopsisWhat do the symbols that appear in our dreamscape mean? How can they help us to interpret our lives and untangle our thoughts?From animals and nature to magical symbols and nightmarish events, understanding what your dreams are trying to tell you is essential to becoming more in tune with your everyday needs and wellbeing - whether you''re feeling particularly anxious or unsettled, or if good fortune is about to come your way.With one thousand practical explanations of the most common dream symbols, this book is the ultimate guide to interpreting your night-time thoughts and will tell you everything you need to know to unlock the hidden language of your dreams.Find out what your dreams are trying to tell you by decoding every kind of symbol, sorted by category:- People & Places- The Natural World- The Animal Kingdom- Food & Drink- Universal Symbols- Action Dreams- Magic, Mysteries & the Met

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Book SynopsisA gripping investigation that opens fresh perspectives on biology and anthropology'At the cutting edge of contemporary thought' GUARDIANTrade ReviewBooks such as Narby's are at the cutting edge of contemporary thought . . . [The Cosmic Serpent] ought to be something of an intellectual cause celebre * GUARDIAN *A thoroughly enjoyable read * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *Highly enjoyable, convincing and well illustrated * TLS *A Copernican revolution for the life sciences * MEDICAL TRIBUNE *An intriguing detective story, wondrous visions and a wealth of fascinating information on genetic science, shamanism, etc., and he also offers some valuable thoughts on the parochial smallness of official science, but, overall, his book's greatest value, perhaps, is as a case study in the excesses of scholarship gone astray * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *

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Book SynopsisOneironautics: from the Greek words oneira, meaning dream, and nautis, meaning sailor. An oneironaut is someone who has learned to travel consciously in the dream world. With dozens of real life dream accounts by lucid dreamers, and forty dreamlike illustrations, this book on dreaming is suitable for a new generation.Trade Review“[A] refreshingly practical guide to controlling dreams.” --Publishers Weekly “Step-by-step instructions for achieving the alluring, mysterious goal of lucid dreaming.” –Parade.com “Three young, New York-based oneironauts (‘dream navigators’) have come along to fish these techniques out of esoterica. Pulling from a wide array of lucid dreaming traditions, they offer step-by-step instructions.” --Tricycle“A refreshing blend of science, whimsy and practical tips on spicing up your dream life.” --Sarasota Herald-Tribune

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Book SynopsisA history of traveling magicians, inventors, popular science lecturers, and other presenters of """"miracle science"""" who revealed science and technology to the public in awe-inspiring way, including electrical """"wizards"""" Nikola Tesla and Thomas Alva Edison, vaudeville performers such as Harry Houdini, UFO cultists, and practitioners of New Age science.Trade ReviewThis is a fascinating and important study of popular science in America after the mid-nineteenth century, filled with memorable characters and the amazing demonstrations of their wonders. -- James B. Gilbert * author of Redeeming Culture: American Religion in an Age of Science *A timely and illuminating exploration of American science and pseudo-science as embodied in 'wonder shows.' Fred Nadis impressively connects these colorful performances to contemporary debates about the power and prestige of traditional science amid recent challenges to science's intellectual and moral authority. A terrific book! -- Howard Segal * Bird Professor of History, University of Maine *This is a fascinating examination of the boundaries between science, religion, and magic. -- Robert W. Rydell * author of All the World's a Fair: Visions of Empire at American International Ex *Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgements ix Preface xi Part l: Electric Wonders Introduction 3 1 The Electric Wonder Show 21 2 The Techno-Wizard 48 Part ll: Mystic Vaudeville 3 The Hypnotist 85 4 The Magician 113 5 The Mind Reader 138 Part III: Millennial Wonders 6 The Missionaries 179 7 Flying Saucers 211 8 The Many Gospels 230 Bibliographical Essay 263 Notes 275 Index 307

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Book SynopsisIt has never been more important to sleep well. Stop sabotaging your own sleep and finally wake up energised and refreshed How to Sleep Well is a guidebook that can change your sleep and help you live your life more fully. Whether you struggle to fall asleep, sleep too lightly, wake too often or simply cannot wake up, this book can help you get on track to sleeping well and living better. It all starts with the science of sleep: how much you really need, what your body does during sleep and the causes behind many common sleep problems. Next, you'll identify the things in your life that are disrupting your sleep cycle and learn how to mitigate the impact; whether the pressure of workplace or you simply cannot quiet your own mind, these expert tips and tricks will help you get the sleep you need. Finally, you'll learn how to support healthy sleep during the waking hours what works with or against your sleep and you'll learn when the problem might be best dealt with by your GP. Don't spend another restless night waiting for a bleary, groggy morning and sleepy day. Take control of your sleep tonight! Learn how sleep or a lack thereof affects every aspect of your lifeIdentify the root causes of your sleep issues and cut them off at the sourceDiscover the sleep advice that works, and the tips that are just plain daft. Create a healthy, calming bedtime routine that will help you get the rest you need Sleep affects everything. Work and school performance, relationships, emotional outlook, your appearance and even your health. Sleeping poorly or not sleeping enough can dramatically impact your quality of life, but most sleep problems can be solved with a bit of self-adjustment. How to Sleep Well puts a sleep expert with over 36 years' experience at your disposal to help you finally get the restful, restorative sleep you need to live better and be productive.Table of ContentsAbout the Author ix Introduction xiii Prologue xvii 1.What is Sleep? 1 An Introduction to Sleep 2 Why do we Sleep? 2 What is Sleep? 3 Circadian Rhythms 6 How Much Sleep do I Need? 7 The Eight-Hour Myth 8 Are you a lark or an owl? 10 Sleepy or Tired? 11 An Hour before Midnight 12 Is Daylight Saving Time Incredibly Disruptive? 13 Dreams and Dreaming 14 Children and Sleep 19 Why do Teenagers Sleep so Much? 22 Sleep as we Age 26 Women and Sleep 28 Why Men Fall Asleep After Sex 30 Napping30 2.Why is Sleep Important?35 Sleep and Health 36 Sleep and Relationships 37 Sleep and Business/Leadership 39 Economic Cost of Insomnia 42 Sleep and Academic Performanc43 Sleep and Athletic Performance 44 Sleep and Healthy Eating 46 Sleep and Weight 48 Sleep and Exercise 50 Sleep and Driving 50 Beauty Sleep 53 3. Why we are not Sleeping 55 Fads 56 How Business Impacts Sleep 58 The 24-Hour Society 66 Worry/Stress 68 Children 69 Bed Partners 72 4. Sleep Disorders 75 Insomnia 76 Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) 82 Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) 82 Nocturia 83 Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea 84 Teeth Grinding or Clenching (Bruxism) 85 Circadian Rhythm Disorders 86 Night Cramps 87 Narcolepsy 87 Parasomnias (or Things That Go Bump in the Night) 88 Jet lag 92 5. Treatments for Sleep Problems 95 When to Consider Sleeping Pills 96 Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids 97 Prescription Sleeping Pills 97 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) 102 Sleep Technology is the Future! 107 6. How to Sleep Well 111 Tips and Techniques That May Help You Get Better Sleep 113 The Bedroom 118 The Bed 122 Sleep Foods and Supplements 130 How to Sleep in the Heat 132 7. How to Get Your Child to Sleep 135 How to Get Your Child to Sleep 137 Is Co-sleeping With my Child Wrong? 138 8. Businesses and Sleep 141 How to Make Shift Work Tolerable 146 9. Why You Should Actually be Able to Sleep in Hotels 153 How to Sleep in a Hotel 156 10. 36 Things You Don’t Need to Do to Sleep Better 159 Do I Need ‘Professional’ Help? 160 Do I Have to Buy the Latest Sleep Book? 162 Do I Have to Eat a Banana Before Bed? 163 Do I Really Need to Stop Drinking Coffee at Noon? 163 What About a Nice Cup of Tea? 164 Don’t Take my Chocolate Away From Me 164 Must I Avoid Spicy Foods 4–6 Hours Before Bedtime? 165 Am I a Bear, Lion, Wolf or Dolphin? 165 Should I Buy a ‘Bed in a Box’166 Should I Take Melatonin? 167 Does it Matter What Position I Sleep in? 168 I’ll Sleep When I am Dead 169 Early Nights Don’t Work 169 You Cannot Catch up on Sleep 170 Morning People are Better 170 Do I Need to ‘Ground’ or ‘Earth’ Myself or my Bed? 171 I Have a Bad Back so I Need a Firm Mattress 172 Stanley087683_ftoc.indd vii Should I Paint my Bedroom a Particular Colour? 172 It’s Hot, do I Need to Sleep Like an Egyptian? 173 Is it Natural to Sleep in Two Segments? 173 ‘I am Superman’: Polyphasic Napping 175 Do I Need to Sleep in 90-minute Cycles? 175 Do I Have to Avoid Alcohol to get Good Sleep? 176 I Hear Voices in my Head: Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) 177 The Rhythm of the Night: Binaural Beats 177 Do I Need to Sleep Like a ‘Caveman’? – Palaeo Sleep 178 Get to Sleep in Under 60 Seconds: 4-7-8 Breathing 179 You’ll Sleep Better Naked 180 Do I Need to Avoid Blue Light? 181 Do I Need an Alarm to Remind me to go to Sleep? 182 Do I Have to Ban my Pets from the Bedroom? They are so Cute! 182 Counting Sheep, Surely that Works? 183 Do I Need to go to a Sleep ‘Spa’? 183 Help! My Room is Cluttered 184 Must I Eat Breakfast Within 30 Minutes of Waking Up? 184 Mindfulness and Sleep 185 Conclusion 187 Appendix 1 189 Appendix 2 193 Index 215

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Book SynopsisSET YOURSELF UP FOR BETTER SLEEP with 50 tips you can put into practice around the clockPRACTICAL, SCIENCE-BACKED ADVICE from Professor Alice Gregory, author of Nodding OffDREAMY ILLUSTRATIONS by celebrated artist María Medem bring each tip to lifeTHE PERFECT GIFT for new parents, stressed students or anyone who would benefit from better sleep Discover the secrets of a good night's sleep. This boxed set of fifty cards and accompanying booklet provides accurate and up-to-date scientific advice to help improve the sleep experience. Following a 24-hour structure, it features practical tips to benefit your sleep health from the moment of waking through to bedtime, and even things you can do if you're up in the middle of the night. Discover how alcohol, caffeine, your life stage, screen time, exercise, light and many other factors can impact your sleep, and what you can do about it. Complete wi

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Book SynopsisThis monograph is the product of an interdisciplinary experiment--an artistic experiment and a psychological experiment--focused on dreams. Inspired by the prevalence of dream imagery and dream logic in surrealist art, the authors asked 100 art students to create digital images representing critical scenes from one of their dreams, then to create a surrealist collage from the digital images. The resulting collages tend to capture the surreality envisioned in actual works of surrealist art, as two collages included in the book illustrate. Inspired also by the psychological problem of studying other minds, the authors asked the 100 art students to describe their dream in writing, to interpret their dream, and to complete two personality measures: the Short Form of the Boundary Questionnaire and the Brief Symptom Inventory. The art students'' scores on particular personality scales were found to be statistically associated with particular dream aspects, many of which are visually observabTable of ContentsAn Interdisciplinary Experiment on Dream Imagery Experimental Methods Artistic Experiment: Surrealism and the Boundaries between Subconscious Dreaming and Reality Penetration of the Boundaries between Dream and Reality Quest for Archetypal Manifestations of Subconscious Impulses Use of Collage to Make Incongruities Compatible Conclusions from the Artistic Experiment Psychological Experiment: The Problem of Other Minds and the Visual Content of Dreams Connections between Emotions Underlying a Dream and Visual Aspects of the Dream Connections between Symptoms of Psychopathology and Visual Aspects of the Dream Conclusions from the Psychological Experiment Appendix with 100 Artists’ Verbal Descriptions, Interpretations, and Digital Images of Their Own Dreams References Index to Dreams

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Book SynopsisUp until now, we have had little knowledge of what the state of unconsciousness was like from the patient's point of view. Surprisingly, in a state considered void of human experiences, Lawrence found that the events subjects reported were extraordinary. Her research in hospital units and in the literature reveals that more than 70% of the individuals who regain consciousness remember events during their unconscious period. They heard and understood conversations, had inner dialogues, recognized their emotions, and went out of their bodies. As would be expected, some of the patients' experiences are the now-recognized classic NDEs (near-death experiences).The author also includes descriptions of related research from nursing, medicine, psychology, and parapsychology. The phenomena described in the book are not easily explained by the paradigm of one discipline. It is the author's point of view that because the phenomena crosses the lines of many disciplines, the aTable of ContentsIntroduction Historical Theories, Assumptions, and Beliefs Paradigms of the Disciplines: Medical Science, Psychology, Parapsychology, and Physics Carol's Experience Total Unconsciousness Perceived Unconsciousness Inner Awareness Distorted Consciousness Extrasensory Experiences Out-of-Body Experiences Near-Death Experiences Near-Death Visits The Grim Reaper Pronounced Dead but Still Alive Conclusions, Current Research, and Clinical Implications Appendix: Further Evidence for Veridical Perception during Near-Death Experiences References Index

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Book SynopsisFrom internationally renowned psychologist Dr. Arnold Lazarus, this book presents simple yet powerful imagery techniques that can help you greatly enhance your quality of life--by harnessing the power of your own mind. Dr. Lazarus draws on decades of research and clinical experience to provide new insights into common psychological problems and practical guidance for overcoming them. Whether used on their own or in conjunction with therapy, the easy-to-learn procedures described in this book have helped countless people:*Manage fear, anxiety, anger, and depression*Break free of bad habits, such as smoking and overeating*Build more pleasurable relationships*Improve work performance and creativity*Communicate better and feel more confident *Overcome tension headaches, insomnia, and more

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