Description
Book SynopsisCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is now in use worldwide, while hypnosis as a technique continues to attract serious interest from the professional community. Integrating the two, the field of cognitive hypnotherapy uses the natural trance states ofclients to unlock unconscious thoughts and memory patterns that can generate and sustain problems. Cognitive hypnotherapists work within the client's model of the world, so that changes are more likely to be subconsciously accepted and become permanent. Thispractical guide shows howcognitive hypnotherapy can be used to treat a range of emotional disorders includingdepression, sleep disorders, anxiety, eating disorders and PTSD.
Trade Review"This interesting book is practical, providing a step-by-step approach for integrating hypnotherapy with CBT. It demonstrates how this method is applied with common psychological disorders such as depression and PTSD. Clinicians who use hypnosis will be very pleased with this work because it gives them more techniques to use with their clients." (
Doody's, April 2009)
Table of ContentsAbout the Author.
Foreword.
Preface.
1 The Rationale for Integrating Hypnosis and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in the Management of Emotional Disorders.
2 Cognitive Hypnotherapy Case Formulation.
3 Cognitive Hypnotherapy in the Management of Depression.
4 Cognitive Hypnotherapy in the Management of Migraine Headaches.
5 Cognitive Hypnotherapy with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
6 Cognitive Hypnotherapy with Psychocutaneous Disorders.
7 Cognitive Hypnotherapy in the Management of Somatisation Disorder.
8 Cognitive Hypnotherapy in the Management of Chronic Primary Insomnia.
9 Cognitive Hypnotherapy in the Management of Sexual Dysfunctions.
10 Future Directions.
Appendices.
References.
Index .
