This book is suited both to a newcomer of how hypnosis can be used in therapy as well as a seasoned therapist and offers a comprehensive guide to learning the fundamental skills of clinical hypnosis. Yapko clearly introduces readers to a broad range of hypnotic methods and techniques that will greatly enhance the effectiveness of preferred modes of therapy. Chapters are filled with new and practical information, including extensive academic references, sample transcripts, thorough summary tables of key points, and interviews with leading figures in the field – Jay Haley, Theodore X. Barber, Ernest R. Hilgard, David Spiegel, Jeffrey Zeig, and Karen Olness, among others.

Each section offers thought provoking questions and ideas for discussion regarding the presented material, and things to do to further investigate the topics.

For newcomers, Trancework is an authoritative primer, demystifying hypnosis and offering step-by-step instruction for integrating it into clinical practice. Those familiar with hypnotic procedure will welcome Yapko’s presentation of influential theories, controversies, treatment approaches, and rich case material. All readers alike are guided through personal and professional enrichment as they discover the art and science of clinical hypnosis as presented in this essential guide.

This book includes a full transcript of a therapy session with a terminal cancer patient with commentary made by Michael Yapko regarding the aims and methods that are used in the session. This is available seperately as a DVD, and can be purchased here.

You can buy this as a book or as an abridged version on CD.

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