The Book
Hypnosis: The Induction of Conviction - Third Edition
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338 pages Buy the Book DescriptionThis book is the accumulated wisdom and insight of someone who has been part of the hypnotic community for a very long time. the hypnotist reader will find this volume full of practical help and guidance from someone who is an “old hand” at this work. Hughes gives his less-experienced colleagues sophisticated advice, tips, cautions and reassurances. Collecting in one place an overview of the history and theory of hypnotism, a summary of current research and guidance for the practitioner, this substantial volume is one of the best books on hypnotism available today.
––The Rev. C. Scot Giles,
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This book is a practical guide for beginning and seasoned practitioners as well as for curious lay people wanting more information to understand hypnosis. Dr. John Hughes, a well-known expert in the field of clinical hypnosis, offers a brief history, myths and misconceptions, theories, and how hypnosis works. But, most importantly Hughes gives guidance and advice to the practitioner. He covers areas such as: suggestibility tests, how to hypnotize and awaken a client, and guidelines for smoking cessation, pain management and painless childbirth. He even adds a chapter on marketing tools for the practitioner. I specifically found interest in the section on self-hypnosis. Many hypnotherapists encourage their clients to perform self-hypnosis and Hughes details self-induction as an effective tool to curb habits (smoking, drinking, overeating, etc.), deal with negative emotions (fear, anger, depression, etc.), overcome health issues (colds, lethargy, pain), and sexual concerns (impotence, low urge, frigidity, etc.). Encouraging the client to do self-hypnosis will bring greater results to the overall sessions with the practitioner. As a certified practitioner of hypnosis, I personally found “Hypnosis: The Induction of Conviction” a very valuable book. I feel this book should be added to every curriculum for hypnosis study because it gives a concise, yet extremely informative overview of the necessary elements. Hughes gives the practitioner assurance that with practical knowledge and desire to help the client, hypnosis could be a key factor in successful clinical psychotherapy. Of the volumes of reference books I have on hypnosis, I am adamant in saying that “Hypnosis: The Induction of Conviction” by John C. Hughes is the best on the market today. It is a must have for every practitioner of hypnotherapy. ––Irene Watson for Reader Views
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