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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

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Author:   Gary Elkins ,  Nicholas Olendzki, PsyD
Publisher:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Weight:   0.412kg
ISBN:  

9780826127730

ISBN 10:   0826127738
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   17 September 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of 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

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Gary R. Elkins, PhD, ABPP, ABPH, is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Baylor University, where he is the director of the Mind–Body Medicine Research Laboratory. Nicholas Olendzki, PsyD, is a psychotherapist specializing in mindfulness, integrative psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy interventions. He is currently engaged in clinical practice at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth.

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