Hypnotherapy Scripts: A Neo-Ericksonian Approach to Persuasive Healing

HYPNOTHERAPY SCRIPTS A Neo-Ericksonian Approach to Persuasive Healing
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Contents
Preface to Second Edition
Preface to First Edition
Acknowledgments
Part I Concepts and Instructions
	Chapter 1. A Neo-Ericksonian Orientation
		The Effectiveness of Scripts
		Pain Is the Primary Symptom
		Comfort Is the Primary Goal
		Our Multiple Minds Must Interact
		Injured Interactions Cause Pain
		Injuries Elude Examination
		Pain Leads to the Source
		Awareness Promotes Healing
		Assistance May Be Needed
		Conclusion
	Chapter 2. Conducting a Diagnostic Trance
		How the Diagnostic Trance Process Works
		Step 1: Focus on the Discomfort
		Step 2: Wait and See
		Step 3: Imagine the Solution
		Example of a Diagnostic Trance
		Why and When to Use a Diagnostic Trance
	Chapter 3. On Doing Hypnotheraphy
		How Trance and Hypnotherapy Work
		Pre-Trance Considerations
		Steps in the Hypnotherapeutic Process
		Guidelines for the Use of This Book
Part II Scripts
	Chapter 4. Trance Induction
		Induction Selection Criteria
		Category IA: Basic Induction Script
		Category IB: Another Basic Induction Script
		Category II: Confusion Induction Script
		Category III: Conversational Induction Script
		Category IV: Naturalistic Induction Script
		Category V: Revivification Induction Script
		Category VI: Simulation Induction Script
		Category VIIA: Eye Fixation and Arm Levitation Ratification Induction Script
		Category VIIB: Eye Closure Ratification Induction Script
		Category VIII: Brief Induction Scripts
		Category IXA: Traditional Self-Hypnosis Training Script
		Category IXB: Rapid Self-Hypnosis Training Script
	Chapter 5. Direct Approaches to Change
		The Nature of Direct Statements
		Example of Treatment Using Direct Statements
		The Nature of Direct Suggestions
		The Nature of Similes
		A Direct Approach for Creating a Pleasant Experience
		A Direct Approach for Establishing Goals Posthypnotic Predetermination
		A Generic Direct Approach: # 1
		A Generic Direct Approach: #2
		A Direct Approach for Depression
		A Direct Approach for Low Self-Esteem
		A Direct Approach for Anxiety
		A Direct Approach for Victims of Abusive Childhoods
		A Direct Approach for Impotence and Anorgasmia
		A Direct Approach for Premature Ejaculation
		A Direct Approach for Unexplained Infertility
		A Direct Approach for Insomnia
		A Direct Approach for Self-Consciousness
		A Direct Approach for Psychophysiologic Disorders
		A Direct Approach for Procrastination
		A Direct Approach for Rehearsing Future Performance
	Chapter 6. General-Purpose Metaphors
		Just Trust the Unconscious
		Lake Life
		Building a House
		The Train Trip
		Erickson\'s Wisdom
		The Movement of Ideas
		Vacations
	Chapter 7. Managing Chronic and Acute Pain
		Chronic Pain Management Script
		Anticipated Short-Term Pain Management Script
	Chapter 8. Recovering From Trauma and Grief
		Little Dreams: A metaphor script for adul survivors of child sexual abuse
		An Apple Tree: A metaphor script for adul survivors of a recent assault
		Prediction and Control: A metaphor script for adult survivors of disasters and acts of terrorism
		Saying Goodbye: A metaphor script for adult survivors of child abuse and childhood trauma
		Buried Treasures: A metaphor script for adult victims of child sexual abuse
		Letting Go: A metaphor script for unresolved grief or bereavement
	Chapter 9. Dealing With Depression
		The Wicked Stepmother: A metaphor script for depression with underlying self-criticism
		The Wreck: A metaphor script for depression associated with a sense of failure and helplessness
		Royal Service: A metaphor script for depression associated with self-defeating efforts to please or protect others
		The Hearing Test: A metaphor script for low self-esteem
	Chapter 10. Alleviating Unwarranted Fears
		The Worst Thing: A metaphor script for anxiety disorders
		Inflated Resumes: A metaphor script for social phobias
		A Quiet Birth: A metaphor script for generalized anxiety and panic attacks
		Fortune Telling: A metaphor script for phobias
		Alien Thoughts: A metaphor script for obsessive-compulsive disorders
	Chapter 11. Concentration and Success in Work, School, and Sports
		Raising Dogs: A metaphor script for procrastination
		The Invisible Barrier: A metaphor script for removing self-imposed boundaries to achievement and fear of success
		Contents under Pressure: A metaphor script for test or performance anxiety
		Climbing Mountains: A metaphor script for fear of failure in any endeavor
		Knot Perfect: A metaphor script for worries about being imperfect
		Microscopes: A metaphor script for nervousness about public speaking and sales presentations
		Magnifying Glass: A metaphor script for enhanced concentration
		Absolute Amazement: A metaphor script for experiencing iflowî or getting into the izone
	Chapter 12. Overcoming Sexual Problems
		Dinner for Two: A metaphor script for improving male attitudes about sex
		Learning to Ride: A metaphor script for sexual inhibitions in general
		Beautiful Gifts: A metaphor script for premature ejaculation
		Explosions: A metaphor script for female anorgasmia
		Looking: A metaphor script for impotence
	Chapter 13. Enhancing Relationships
		World War I: A metaphor script for interpersonal conflicts perpetuated by old hurt feelings
		Territoriality: A metaphor script for jealousy
		Playgrounds: A metaphor script for insecurity and mistrust
		Droughts: A metaphor script for difficulties with emotional commitments
		Become as Little Children: A metaphor script for parental attitudes toward their children
	Chapter 14. Medical Issues
		Protective Ants: A metaphor script for increasing immune system responses to infections
		Raft Trips: A metaphor script for high blood pressure
		Breakdowns: A metaphor script for cardiac anxieties following a heart attack
		Warming Trends: A metaphorical and direct approach for migraines
		Drawing Attention: A metaphor script for insomnia
		Trust: A metaphor script for relaxation prior to dental work, surgery, chemotherapy, and other intrusive medical procedures
	Chapter 15. Problems in Living
		Antiques: A metaphor script for dealing with an unwanted divorce
		True Believers: A metaphor script for people who are obsessed by thoughts and feelings about old lovers or ex-spouses
		Breaking Free: A metaphor script for mid-life crises
		Migrations: A metaphor script for uncertainties about career or life goals
		Magnetic Attractions: A metaphor script for spiritual longings
	Chapter 16. Impulse Control and Habit or Addiction Problems
		A Smoking Abstinence Script
		A Weight Management Script
		A Generic Habit Problem Script
		Carry On: A metaphor script for compulsive gambling
		Outlaws: A metaphor script for kleptomania
	Chapter 17. Trance Termination Procedures
		Step I: Reviewing Trance Learnings
		Step II: Ratification Suggestions
		Step III: Reorientation to Wakeful Awareness
		Step IV: Distractions
		Step V: Follow-up Questions
	Chapter 18. Writing Your Own Hypnotherapy Scripts
		Writing Trance Induction Scripts
		Writing Metaphorical Anecdotes
		Recording, Listening, and Editing
Postscript
Appendix A: Results of the Research Project to Study the Effectiveness of Scripts
References