Mindful Hypnotherapy : The Basics for Clinical Practice

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 expertDelivers verbatim transcripts of mindful hypnotherapy for immediate useProvides guidance on structuring sessions, setting goals, assessing hypnotic ability, dealing with resistance, and creating individualized treatmentGuides the clinician in addressing specific psychological issues such as stress, anxiety, and well-beingA Mindful Self-Hypnosis Daily Practice Log enables therapists to track progressAbundant case examples illuminate the process of mindful hypnotherapy and present real-life treatment interventions for a range of problemsIncludes guidelines for formulation of hypnotic suggestions and therapeutic metaphors related to mindfulnessProvides an overview of training and personal growth as a mindful hypnotherapist