TRANCE WORKS
Hypnotherapy and Clinical Hypnosis
ANDRE WEITZENHOFFER "General
Techniques of Hypnotism"
Hardbound 1965(1957) 460 pages, Out of Print
$75.00
$50, a copy with small tear in cover or a copy with worn
covers
One of the finest books on Hypnotism ever written, this
massive text by Dr. Weitzenhoffer is scholarly, yet easy
to read. Weitzenhoffer was a former stage hypnotist who
was tapped by Ernest Hilgard to help run the hypnosis lab
at Stanford. There are 110 pages on Induction
Techniques alone! More information than you have ever
gotten out of any class, at $85 this books speaks for
itself.LEWIS WOLBERG
"Hypnoanalysis"
Hardbound, 1964, 424 pp Second Edition revised,
$49.50
This book may very well have single handedly ushered in
the modern age of hypnosis. Combining an in-depth
hypnoanalysis of a single patient, with theory and
practice including recall of buried memories,
transference, dealing with resistance, and
interpretation, Wolberg's classic is a must read. The
hard-to-find Second Edition was extensively rewritten,
and contains almost 100 pages more than the original.
JOHN O. BEAHRS "Unity and
Multiplicity: Multilevel Consciousness of Self in
Hypnosis, Psychiatric Disorder and Mental Health"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1982, 238 pp, sl pencil underlining
$27.50
What distinguishes voluntary free choise from involuntary
actions which 'just happen'? The author draws upon the
work of Milton Erickson, Ernest Hilgard, and John Watkins
in his views on multilevel consciousness, and his
techniques help the patient regain control as what was
once a symptom now becomes a skill.
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WILLLIAM S. KROGER "Clinical and
Experimental Hypnosis in Medicine, Dentistry and Psychology"
Hardbound W/dJ, 1977, Second edition (revised) 406 pp
$44.50
This book is considered the bible by many hypnosis schools
acrossthe country. Its over 350 pages are printed in two-column
encyclopedia style, and the content covers ALL the major topics
of a good education in hypnotism, including inductions,deepening,
hypnotic behavior, suggestibility tests, group hypnosis medicine
and surgery, dentistry, pediatrics, andspecialized hypnotic
techniques. If you can only own one book onhypnotism, THIS is the
book you should have!
ERNEST W. WERBEL, M.D. "One
Surgeon's Experience with Hypnosis"
Hardbound, 1965, 242 pp
$29.50
The original papers from this San Luis Obispo, California-based
doctor were published in the American Journal of Clinical
Hypnosis back in the 1960's. In this book he discusses his
case-histories for all manners of surgeries,m including pediatric
surgery, orthopedic surgery, obstetrics, back problems, dental
surgery, and other issues. Uncommon.
WILLIAM C. WESTER & DONALD O'GRADY
(eds) - "Clinical Hypnosis with Children"
Hardbound, 1991, 272 pp,
$35.00
An anthology of 16 different articles investigating all aspects
of working with children as clients. Induction and deepening
techniques, psychological and behavioral applications, and
medical applications are all covered, including learning
disorders, pain management, bedwetting, trauma, anxiety, eating
disorders, and other issues.
ARNOLD FURST - "Post Hypnotic
Instructions" (originally published as "How to Prepare
and Administer Hypnotic
Prescriptions - A textbook for the Hypnotherapist)
Trade Paperback, 1969, 207 pp.
$15.00
This books is divided into two sections. The first part contains
post-hypnotic suggestions for a wide variety of problems, such as
habit control, emergencies, childbirth, children, and others, as
well as instruction on how to construct suggestions properly. The
second section is concerned with techniques for the Rapid
Induction of Hypnosis - 27 different techniques all told.
GIL BOYNE - "Transforming Therapy
- A New Approach to Hypnotherapy"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1989, 392 pp,
$32.50
This book documents Gil Boyne's method of hypnotherapy. It
consists mostly of transcripts of Gil working with actual
clients. I have seen the videos of many of these sessions, and
they are the real deal. See how Gil does this stuff without
anything getting in the way. In an appendix, Boyne discusses his
techniques.
ARTHUR PHILLIPS "Transformational
Psychotherapy : An Approach to Creative Hypnotic
Communication"
Hardbound, 1981, 150 pp, sl pencil underlining
$29.50
A post-modern approach to hypnotherapy, informed by NLP,
Erickson, psychodrama, systems theory, and psychotherapy. Covers
rapport training, hypnotic communication, Overt and covert
channels, nonverbal marking, the importance of context, the
client's mp of the world, epistemological challenges, regaining
of cognitive innocence, principle of continuous revision, and
more.
GIL BOYNE [ed] "Hypnosis: New Tool in
Nursing Practice"
Hardbound 1982, 196 pp, front end paper excised
$20.00
An anthology of 14 articles, each covering a different aspect of
the use of hypnotism in the nursing profession. Includes pain
relief, shock and trauma, hypnotizing children in the emergency
room, anesthesia, pregnancy, and pre- and post-operative surgery
assistance.
ALAN MITCHELL - "Harley Street
Hypnotist"
Hardbound, 1959, 249 pp.
$25.00
Based on a series of lectures delivered in London in the autumn
of 1957, this book recounts the cases of a British medical
hypnotist who practiced on the famous Harley Street. Cases
include pain relief, asthma, anxiety, paralysis, and others. In
an unusual fit of honesty, this doctor DOESN'T cure all his
patients!
WILLIAM S. KROGER, and WILLIAM FEZLER
"Hypnosis and Behavior Modification"
Hardcover w/DJ, J.B. Lippincott, 1976, 426 pages,
$39.50 -
$35.00 a hardbound copy lacking a dust jacket
Most readers of this list know Dr. Kroger for his monumental work
on Clinical and Experimental hypnotism. This book was his second
act. Concentrating on the use of visual imagery in behavior
modification, the book contains techniques for induction,
deepening, and treatment of a wide variety of problems, including
sexual problems, smoking, alcoholism, drugs, obesity, enuresis,
phobias, stuttering, pain, headaches, childbirth, and other
conditions. A masterpiece!
ROY UDOLF - "Handbook of Hypnosis for
Professionals"
Hardbound w/DJ, 366 pp
$35.00
One of the more readable and sensible all-around professional
manuals, Udolf brings a keen mind and a well-researched
theoretical foundation to put together one of my personal
favorites. He is not afraid to tell it like he sees it: on
Braidism "It is now known that fixation of the eye muscles
without expectations of hypnotic induction does not induce a
trance but merely eye fatigue." Every chapter has an in
depth bibliography. This guy knows his stuff, and isn't afraid to
share it. Highly recommended.
KLIPPSTEIN (ed) - "Ericksonian
Hypnotherapeutic Group Inductions"
Hardbound, 1991, Brunner Mazel, 300 pp,
$95
This giant book is a compendium of Ericksonian scripts from the
likes of Virginia Satir, Ernest Rossi, David Cheek, Joe Barber,
Sidney Rosen and others. Use these scripts verbatim, or just to
learn more about the Ericksonian approach. Of particular inte r
est to those who conduct group therapy.
MICHAEL D. YAPKO "Hypnosis and the
Treatment of Depressions - Strategies for Change"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1992, 202 pp
$35.00
Yapko, the master Ericksonian, has devoted a good part of his
career to the treatment of depression, and this book is the
pinnacle of his theoretical and practical work. He demonstrates
that hypnosis can be a viable and effective tool in the treatment
of depression, and give a wide variety of techniques,
experiences, and methodologies for working with clients. Lots of
transcripts.
MICHAEL J. SCOTT "Hypnosis in Skin and
Allergic Diseases "
Hardbound w/DJ, 1960, 161 pp,
$42.50
$25.00 - a spiral bound copy
With a foreward by Milton Erickson, this book by the M.D. from
Seattle and instructor at the University of Washington school of
Medicine covers the therapeutic use of hypnosis in the field of
dermatology. His case studies cover herpes, acne, asthma and
other problems.
M. ERIK WRIGHT with BEATRICE A. WRIGHT
"Clinical Practice of Hypnotherapy"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1987, 292 pp
$42.50
$37.50 - hardbound copy lacking a dust jacket
Published posthumously, this work is the crowning acheivement of
the PhD and Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the
University of Kansas for 30 years. A complete advanced guide to
hypnotherapy for the practioner, filled with techniques and
scripts. Covers trance inductions, guided imagery, projective
techniques, time reorientation, dissociation, pain control,
weight control, sexual dysfunction, sleep disorders and use of
hypnosis for trauma victims.
JAMES A. HALL "Hypnosis - a Jungian
Perspective"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1989, 178 pp
$37.50
This innovative work ingetrates modern hypnotherapy with Jung's
analytic psychology, linking the skilled practice of hypnosis wit
the Jungian vision of the human psyche. The author reviews
clinical applications of hypnotherapy focusing on two basic types
of hypnotic intervention - those that produce artificual
complexes in order to counterbalance pathological complexes, and
those that help to dissolve complexes from the past that are
interfering with growth.
MILTON KLINE (ED) "Clinical
Correlations of Experimental Hypnosis"
Hardbound, 1963, 524 pp
$37.50
An anthology of articles which integrate experimental hypnosis
with clinical concepts from the likes of John Watkins, Andre
Weitzenhoffer, Ernest Hilgard, Harold Crasilneck, Margaret
Brenman, Milton Kline, Jermone Schneck and others.Hard to find.
PETER DANIEL FRANCUCH AND ARTHUR EARL JONES
"Intensive Spiritual Hypnotherapy"
Hardbound, 1983, 543 pp
$39.50
An eclectic and uncommon brew of analytical hypnotherapy and New
Age spirituality, this book is heavy on theory, transcripts, and
insight. The author's method uses extremely long sessions over a
short period, and involves a lot of ideomotor signaling.
HARRY ARONS & M.F.H.BUBECK
"Handbook of Professional Hypnosis"
Hardbound w/dj, 1971, 282 pp, Out of Print
$35.00
Arons, the masterful hypnotist in the authoritarian style, writes
this guide for professionals covering all aspects of the
hypnotherapy business, including attitude, interviews, dealing
with resistance, setting up a practice, psychological theory,
self and group hypnosis, uncovering techniques, and dozens of
case histories.
JOHN G. WATKINS "Hypnotherapeutic
Techniques - The Practice of Clinical Hypnosis Volume I"
JOHN G. WATKINS "Hypnoanalytic Techniques - The Practice of
Clinical Hypnosis Volume 2"
Hardbound, 1987, 392
$95.00
Back in the late 1940's, Watkins was a pioneer with his
groundbreaking work with soldiers returning from the war, as
documented in his classic book Hypnotherapy of War Neuroses. Now,
40 years later, Watkins writes the crowning achievements of his
career - this 2 volume set of books which form a complete
hypnothrapy manual for the professional practitioner.
DANIEL BROWN AND ERIKA FROMM
"Hypnotherapy and Hypnoanalysis"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1986, 374 pp
$42.50
$37.50 - a hardbound copy lacking a dust jacket
A complete guide to hypnotherapy from two of the most respected
academic hypnotists in the country - Brown from the Cambridge
Hospital, and Fromm, from the University of Chicago. Covers all
aspects of hypnotherapy and hypnoanalysis, including inductions
and deepening, hypnotherapy techniques, treatment plannings,
clinical applications, and a long-term case history.
DAVID CHEEK M.D. and LESLIE LeCRON -
"Clinical Hypnotherapy"
Hardcover w/DJ, Grune & Stratton, 1968, 245 pages Out of
Print
$45.00
From the intro: "Essentially we are offering a course of
instruction in hypnotic techniques in clinical application. Here
we are putting into writing what we have taught in courses given
by Hypnosis Symposiums." This rare book covers it all, from
testing and induction, to uncovering techniques and hypnotherapy.
DR. AREED F. BARABASZ "New Techniques
in behavior Therapy and Hypnosis including Advanced Techniques in
Sex Therapy"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1977, First Edition, 169 pp
$34.50
A book on behavior therapy, with a strong emphasis on systematic
densensitization, sellp orders, depression, headaches, and sex
issues. About half the book addresses sex therapy. Hard to find.
GARLAND FROSS DDS "Handbook of Hypnotic
techniques
Trade Paperback, 1966, 136 pp
$17.50
Written by the Past Presiden of the American Institue of
Hypnosis, this book is filled with tips and techniques on
hypnotism useful for the beginner or the advanced practitioner.
Has special reference to the use of hypnosis in dentistry. One of
the best books on technique that you can buy.
JULIE GRIFFIN "Facilitating Wellness -
Inside the Miracle of Hypnosis"
Trade Paperback, 1996, 203 pp, New Copy
$11.95
The true stories and case histories of the Boston Hypnotherapist.
Each chapter represents a different client, with titles like
"Sometimes I Talk to Cows", The Penis Man, and Pee,
Poop and Tommy. Lots of issues, scripts, cases and info.
EDWARD DENGROVE "Hypnosis in Behavior
Therapy"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1976, 406 pp
$42.50
With 42 contributors, this book is the granddaddy
of them all - including pieces by Weitzenhoffer, Spanos, Barber,
Lazarus, Kline, Meyer, Edmonston, Fromm, Kroger, Schneck,
Hartland, Zimbardo and others. The issue of behavior
therapy is central to most all hypnotherapy, and this book covers
it from all angles such as desensitization, aversion therapy,
direct suggestion, conditioning therapies, experimental analysis,
and many other topics. Only $1 per article.
MICHAEL MILLER, M.D. "Therapeutic
Hypnosis"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1979, 368 pp
$35.00
A hard-to-find volume from Human Sciences press from the
psychiatrist known for mixing hypnosis and psychodrama with his
psychotherapy. A good all-around text for hypnotherapy, including
history, inductions, handling resistance to induction,
hypnoaversion therapy, and contraindications for hypnosis.
GERALD EDELSTEIN - "Trauma, Trance ,
and Transformation - A Clinical Guide to Hypnotherapy"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1981, 151 pp
$39.50
One of the less verbose manuals, this book concentrates on basic
therapeutic techniques to be used while the client is in trance.
Includes uncovering techniques, dealing with abreaction,
relearning techniques, and behavior modification.
MARIAN KAPLAN SHAPIRO "Second Childhood
: Hypno-play Therapy with Age Regressed Adults"
Hardbound w/dj, 1988, 229 pp
$27..00
Shapiro's method, solidly based in developmental theory, consists
of the strategic use of play therapy with adults in a
hypnotically induced age- regressed state. It enables patients to
work on issues originating in childhood in a safe environment.
S.J. VAN PELT - "Hypnotism and the
Power Within"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1966, 208 pp Revised Edition
$29.50
The first book by the prolific president of the British Society
of Medical Hypnotists. I highly recommend the diagrams (for their
informative value) and the photographs (for their humor value). A
good overall introduction to the history of hypnotism, in duction
methods, therapy with hypnosis, and why hypnotism is not more
widely used. Very nice section describes Van Pelt's 'New Theory
of Mental Illness' as well as a chapter on 'The Menace of
Psycho-Analysis."
ROTHLYN ZAHOUREK (ED) "Clinical
Hypnosis and Therapeutic Suggestion in Patient Care"
Trade Paperback, 1990, 260 pp
$22.50
An anthology of 14 authors covering a wide variety of issues
involving the clinical use of hypnosis, including treatment of
pain, anesthesia, childbirth, treating children, weight loss,
smoking cessation, alcoholism, and the use of hypnotic techniques
in psychotherapy.
W. EARL BIDDLE "Hypnosis in the
Psychosis"
Hardbound, Charles C. Thomas, 1967, 138 pp
$22.50
Written for psychiatrists and clinical psychologists who are
experienced in hypnotherapy, and wish to extent their therapeutic
armamentarium (and vocabulary!)
R.D. LONGACRE "Visualization and Guided
Imagery in Complementary Medicine"
Trade Paperback, 1998, 198 pp, New Copy
$22.50
A textbook for the use of clinical hypnosis and guided imagery
while working alongside a traditional medical caregiver. Good
scripts and pain management techniques.
MARK KING & CHARLES CITRENBAUM
"Existential Hypnotherapy"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1993, 175 pp
$35.00
This pair of former Ericksonians, and the authors of Modern
Clinical Hypnosis for Habit Control weigh in with this book
informed by Kierkegaard, Sartre, and Nietzsche.
J. CHRISTOPHER CLARKE & J. ARTHUR
JACKSON "Hypnosis and Behavior Therapy - The Treatment of
Anxiety and Phobias"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1983, 361 pp,
$35.00
Firmly based in current psychological theory and practice, this
book is a how-to manual for treating all manner of phobic,
cognitive and panic anxieties using hypnotism and self-hypnosis.
Covers hypnosis in children, agoraphobia, origin, nature and
treatment of anxiety, hypnosis preparation and procedures,
anxiety in sprots, and management and treatment of phobic anxiety
and cognitive anxiety.
LESLIE M. LECRON "Hypnotism Today"
Trade Paperback, 1947, 278 pp, Out of Print
$9.00
A good all around introduction to hypnotism and hypnotherapy.
Covers history of hypnotism, induction, suggestibility, hypnotic
phenomena, principles of suggestion, and therories of hypnosis.
Foreward by Milton Erickson.
GEORGE PRATT - "A Clinical Hypnosis
Primer"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1984, 367 pp, Revised Edition in print for
$90
$39.50
A complete textbook of clinical hypnosis, includes a theoretical
overview of modern perspectives on hypnotism, induction, imagery,
self hypnosis, clinical applications for therapeutic and medical
applications. A modern, all-in-one manual.
MICHAEL YAPKO "Suggestions of Abuse -
True and False Memories of Childhood Sexual Trauma"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1994, 271 pp
$17.50
SALE PRICE $12.50
We all know that memories recovered under hypnotic regression
are not necessarilly true. Yapko confronts this dilemna head on,
examining one of the most controversial issues of our times -
recovered memories of sexual abuse.
JOHN G. WATKINS "Hypnotherapeutic
Techniques - The Practice of Clinical Hypnosis Volume I"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1987, 392
$47.50
$35.00 - hardbound copy with edgeworn dust jacket
Back in the late 1940's, Watkins was a pioneer with his
groundbreaking work with soldiers returning from the war, as
documented in his classic book Hypnotherapy of War Neuroses. Now,
40 years later, Watkins writes the crowning achievements of his
career - this is the first of a 2 volume set of books which form
a complete hypnotherapy manual for the professional practitioner.
AARON NOAH HOORWITZ "Hypnotic Methods
in Nonhypnotic Therapies"
Hardbound w/Dj, 1989, 253 pp
$37.50
$29.50 - hardbound copy lacking a dust jacket
This book allows nonhypnotic therapists to use hypnotic methods
without elaborate inductions of formal trance. Includes work with
smoking, headaches, food, obsession, and child custody.
J. CHRISTOPHER CLARKE & J. ARTHUR
JACKSON "Hypnosis and Behavior Therapy - The Treatment of
Anxiety and Phobias"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1983, 361 pp, hiliting in 1 chapter
$35.00
Firmly based in current psychological theory and practice, this
book is a how-to manual for treating all manner of phobic,
cognitive and panic anxieties using hypnotism and self-hypnosis.
Covers hypnosis in children, agoraphobia, origin, nature and
treatment of anxiety, hypnosis preparation and procedures,
anxiety in sprots, and management and treatment of phobic anxiety
and cognitive anxiety.
R.A. STEFFENHAGEN (ed) "Hypnotic
Techniques for Increasing Self-Esteem"
Hardbound, 1983, 264 pp, Out of Print
$29.50
This volume takes a look at self-esteem issues, specifically how
they relate to alcohol and drug problems, eating disorders, and
sexuality issues. Theory from guest scholars is artfully
integrated with case histories from the editor.
MICHELE RITTERMAN "Using Hypnosis in
Family Therapy"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1983, 351 pp
$29.50
By the Bay Area therapis who has studied with Erickson, Haley,
Minuchin and others, shows how hypnosis and feamily therapy can
be combined to intervene simultaneously into the multiple levels
of a symptom structure, working with both the innter worlds of
family members and their outer interactional processes.
ANDREW MCDONALD "Psychosomatics and
Hypnotism in Dentistry"
Hardbound, 1949, 58 pp
$25.00
A practical and personal text by the Louisiana dentist, covers
the psychosomatic aspects of dentistry, and the use of hypnotism
in a dental practice.
EDWARD ARLUCK "Hypnoanalysis - a case
study"
Paperback, 1964, 164 pp
$12.50
The treatment of a case of traumatic war neurosis via an eclectic
psychotherapeutic approach using special hypnotic techniques such
as controlled association, auromatic post-hypnotic suggestions to
dream writing, and dream association. One complete case.
WILLIAM C. WESTER "Clinical Hypnosis -
a case management approach"
Hardbound, 1987, 370 pp
$39.50
A really incredible book with 22 high-quality contributors
addressing the full spectrum of clinical hypnosis. Includes Karen
Olness on Pediatrics and Hypnotherapy, Marlene Hunder on Hypnosis
in Medical Practice, Dr. Harold Golan on Hpnosis int he Treatment
of Pain, D. Cordon Hammond on Induction and Deepening Techniques,
plus sections
G. GAIL GARDNER & KAREN OLNESS
"Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy with Children"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1981, 397 pp
$39.50
A comprehensive text, aimed at the practitioner treating
children. Includes hypnotizability of children, inductions for
children, and specific treatment plans for habit disorders,
learning and performance, pain control, pediatric surgery, the
terminally ill child, and other topics.
HAROLD CRASILNECK & JAMES HALL
"Clinical Hypnosis - Principles and Applications"
Hardbound, 1986, Second Edition, 486 pp., Out of Print
$55.00
With a foreword by Lewis Wolberg, this book is intended for the
serious student or practitioner of medicine who desires a
fundamental knowledge of the principles and applicaations of
hypnosis. Covers history, theories, and induction of hypnosis, as
well as its application in a variety of medical applications,
such as pain control, canacer, smoking, pediatric problems,
sexual issues, obsterics and gynecology, and other problems.
PAUL DURBIN "Kissing Frogs - The
Practical Uses of Hypnotherapy"
Trade Paperback, 1996, 246 pp, New Copy
$19.95
Durbin, a chaplain from New Orleans and a member of the
International Hypnosis Hall of Fame, has written this book filled
with case histories about the practical uses of hypnotherapy,
often within the context of religious counseling. Includes his
personal scripts for inductions and treatment.
MICHAEL YAPKO - "Trancework - An
Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis"
Hardbound w/dj, 1990, 446 pp, New Copy
$44.95
$35 - used copy with dust jacket
$29.50 - hardbound copy of the first edition
A very good general introduction to Ericksonian Hypnotherapy,
covering all aspects from induction and deepening, to
suggestibility testing, trance phenomena, trance scripts, and
annotated transcripts of sessions.
STEPHEN GILLIGAN & REESE PRICE (eds)
"Therapeutic Conversations"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1993, 362 pp, New Copy
$34.95
$27.50 - used copy
A new book of Ericksonian therapies in practice. A collection of
17 different cases, each with the use of therapeutic metaphorical
conversation used to promote change in the client. In an unusual
move, each chapter contains a commentary by a different author.
Includes contributions by Gilligan, William O'Hanlon, John
Weakland and others.
MICHAEL YAPKO (Ed) "Hypnotic and
Strategic Interventions: Principles and Practice"
Hardbound, 1986, 355 pp
$39.50
Drawn from the proceedings of the First Annual San Diego
Conference on Hypnotic and Strategic Interventions organized by
the Milton H. Erickson Institute of San Diego,these papers focus
on Ericksonian Conceptual Frameworks, Tools for Facilitating
Treatment, and more, including Parts Work, the use of statistical
modeling in hypnosis, hypnosis with children, Pattern
Interuption, and other wide-ranging issues. Uncommon.
EDITH KLEMPERER M.D. "Past Ego states
Emerging in Hypnoanalysis"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1968, 270 pp
$37.50
The psychiatrist here deals with the emergence of past ego states
during hypnoanalysis, and how they can provide an incisive,
reliable clue to the divergent roots of the present
complications. Thats PsychSpeak for regression to root causes,
for you who can't stand jargon. An uncommon book
LEWIS WOLBERG "Medical Hypnosis"
Hardbound, Grune & Stratton, 1948
Vol I - The Principles of Hypnotherapy 449 pp
Vol II - The Practice of Hypnotherapy 513 pp
$59.50 for both volumes
$45.00 - an ex-library set of two
These books are the granddaddies of modern American hypnotherapy.
Wolberg's straightforward style and encyclopedia-like knowledge
covers all aspects of hypnotism and its use in a clinical
setting. History, technique, applications, and theory, no
hypnotism library is complete without these seminal works.
A. PHILIP MAGONET "Hypnosis in Medicine"
Trade Paperback, 1957, 104 pp
$12.50
A slim volume from the former president of the british Medical
Hypnosis Association. Covers history of hynotism, techniques,
psychotherapy, psychosomatic symptoms, Impotence, Hypnotic
Phenomena, Obstetrics, Psychoneurosis, Homosexuality and other
topics.
S.J. VAN PELT "Modern Hypnotism - Key to the Mind"
Trade Paperback, 1956, 88 pp.
$12.50
Some case histories from this Harley Street doctor and former
president of the British Society of Medical Hypnotists. Includes
Van Pelt's theories of suggestion, as well as some great photos
of dental work being done under hypnosis.
HELLMUT KARLE "Thorsons Introductory Guide to
Hypnotherapy"
Paperback, 1988, 96 pp
$6.50
This British import is a great introduction to the subject of
hypnotherapy for the laay person. It does NOT explain techniques
- rather it contains information on what to expect of treatment
by hypnosis, and works to dispel the myths and misonceptions
commonly associated with hypnosis and hypnotherapy.
DAVE ELMAN - "Hypnotherapy"
Hardcover, , 336 pages, NEW COPY
$37.50
This book is the only written legacy of Dave Elman, famous for
his handshake method of hypnotic induction. Elman trained
thousands of people in hypnotic techniques, and he distilled his
classes into this book. This is perhaps the single most-requested
book at Tranceworks.
WALTERS D. NAPOWSA "Hypno Technology : Roles of the
Hypno-Technician Vol I"
Softbound, 1977, 218 pp Out of Print
$22.50
This hypnotist from Florida teaches the role of the
Hypno-Technician in junior college in St. Petersburg. A nice book
of tips, scripts and techniques for aspiring professionals.
JEROME M. SCHNECK M.D (ed) "Hypnosis in Modern
Medicine"
Hardbound , 1963, 452 pp, Third Edition Out of Print
$29.50
If you have the first or second edition of this book, take a
closer look, because it was completely revised and rewritten for
the third edition. Old sections were dropped, and new ones by
Milton Marmer, Bernard Raginsky, John Watkins, Anislie Meares,
Milton Kline and others have been added. A great anthology of
articles about medical hypnotism from a distinguished group of
experts.
LAUREL PARNELL "Transforming Trauma
EMDR"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1997, 287 pp
$15.00
The author is a clinical psychologist in San Rafael, California,
and a senior EMDR Institute trainer. This book
provides a compelling insider's view of Eye movement
desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) from her own case
studeis.
MARILYN GORDON "Healing is Remembering Who You Are"
Trade Paperback, 1991, 137 pp, New Copy
$10.95
With a foreword by Ormand McGill, this practical, inspiritional
and easy to read book gives many specific hypnotherapy techniques
as well as fascinating stories abut actual hypnotherapy
experiences such as healing food and eating problems,
abandonment, unworhiness, intimidation, loneliness, sexual abuse,
and other issues.
WESLEY SHRADER "The Amazing Power of Hypnosis"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1976, First Edition, 189 pp Out of Print
$22.50
From a Baptist Minster and Manhattan Hypnotherapist, this book
presents 26 case histories compiled from over a quarter century
of patient counseling. Shrader's cases include fear of flying,
dying, gaining weight, coming to terms with homosexuality,
alcoholism, cigarette addiction, insomnia and other issues.
RAYMOND BURNAP M.D. "Extension of Human Capability and
Function Through Reflex Conditioning"
Paperback, 1967, 21 pp
$7.50
This small pamphlet from the Californian doctor discusses a
Pavlovian approach to hypnotic conditioning, including several
case histories.
AXEL WAYNE BACON "Hypnotism: Course of 17 Practical
Self-Study Lessons on Hypnotic Power"
Trade Paperback, 1945 - later printing, 265 pp
$16.50
Another rewrite of the Young book on Hypnotism, circa 1899.
Especially strong in historical references to Liebault,
Nancy, Luys, Charcot, Tuckey, Bernheim, and the other masters of
the day.
S. J. VAN PELT, GORDON AMBROSE, GEORGE NEWBOLD "Medical
Hypnosis Handbook"
Trade Paperback, 1970, 187 pp
$12.50
Three heavyweights in the field chime in with this book for the
medical practitioner, first published in 1953. Van Pelt
introduced the concepts of hypnotism, Ambrose writes about
hypnotism of children, and Newbold contributes sections about
hypnosis in childbirth and gynecology.
GORDON AMBROSE & GEORGE NEWBOLD "Hypnosis In Health
and Sickness"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1957, 196 pp
$22.50
$15.00 - a hardbound copy
A book for medical doctors and the general public, it covers the
mental and emotional aspects of physical ailments, specifically
the role of anxiety as a cause of illness, and the use of
hypnotherapy to provide relief. Strong sections on hypnotism with
children, and it use in gynecology and obstetrics.
GIL BOYNE "Marketing Self-Hypnosis and Other Group
Programs"
Perfectbound in Wrappers, 1988, 68 pp
$25.00
The SoCal hypnotism instructor and master marketer gives you his
secrets on running self-hypnosis classes, and how to expand your
hypnotherapy business.
ALEX ERSKINE "A Hypnotist's Case Book"
Trade paperback, 1932, later printing, 128 pp
$16 00
A casebook from the British hypnotist. Covers hypnotism and pain,
medical hypnosis, hypnotism for drug and alcohol problems,
hypnotism and crime, and other topics. I rarely come across this
book.
BERNARD GINDES - "New Concepts of Hypnosis -Theories,
Techniques, and Practical Applications"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1951, 262 pp
$16.50
$7.50 - Paperback copy
A succinct and fascinating look at the uses of hypnotism as an
adjunct to medical and psychological treatment. The book contains
a history of hypnosis, specific induction and deepening
techniques, therapeutic uses, and several case histories. One of
my favorite aspects of this book is the rich reference sitings
which accompany EACH CHAPTER of the book.
WILLIAM T. HERON "Clinical Applications of Suggestion and
Hypnosis"
Hardbound, 1953, Second Edition (revised and expanded) 137 pp
$25.00
$19.50 - hardbound copy of the first edition
One of the early post war manuals of hypnotherapy from a PhD in
psychology at the University of Minnesota. Covers history,
approaching the patient, degrees of hypnosis, methods of
induction, posthypnotic suggestions, precautions in the use of
hypnosis, and group hypnosis. Special notes on use of hypnosis in
dentistry.
CONNERY & SPEIGEL "The Inner Source - Exploring
Hypnosis with Dr. Herbert Speigel"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1982, 261 pp
$19.50
$10.00 - Paperback copy
"60 Minutes" called him 'the leading expert in the
country, perhaps in the world" For more than two decades he
has taught a legendary graduate course in the medical and
therapeutic uses of hypnosis at Columbia University's prestigious
College of Physicians and Surgeons. And of course, he is the
author of Trance and Treatment. The work of Dr. Herbert Speigel
is the subject of this book.
IAN WICKRAMASEKERA (ed) "Biofeedback, Behavior
Therapy and Hypnosis: Potentiating the Verbal Control of Behavior
for Clinicians"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1976, 589 pp
$29.50
A collection of articles, with separate sections on Biofeedback,
Behavior Modification, and Hypnosis. Includes Spiegel's 'An Eye-Roll
Test for Hypnotizability', Zimbardo's Objective Assessment
of Hypnotically-Induced Time Distortion, Spiegel's A
Single-Treatment Method To Stop Smoking Using
Ancillary Self-Hypnosis, and dozens of other articles of
interest. A huge book.
HERBERT SPIEGEL M.D. & DAVID SPIEGEL M.D. "Trance and
Treatment: Clinical Uses of Hypnosis"
Hardbound w/dj, Basic Books, 1978, 382 pp
$25.00
One of the most innovative and creative books on hypnotism, the
Spiegel's come up with a unique theory of hypnotizability and
personality. The inventor of the Eye Roll test perfects his
hypnotizability test even further in this book with the Hypnotic
Induction Profile. A modern primary source from two experts.
RICHARD OFSHE & ETHAN WATTERS
"Making Monsters - False Memories, Psychotherapy, and Sexual
Hysteria"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1994, 340
$15.00
A definitive account of the involvement of hypnosis to create
false memories during therapy from the Pulitzer Prize winning
psychologist Ofshe and Mother Jones writer Watters. Great
investigatory work.
DANIEL ARAOZ - "The New Hypnosis"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1985, 214 pp
$29.50
Araoz traces the new movement in hypnosis based on
client-centered therapy, humanistic psychology, and inner
transformation, back to the New Nancy school. Contains
techniques, transcripts, and a great bibliography.
DANIEL ARAOZ AND WILLIAM SUTTON
"Reengineering Yourself"
Trade Paperback, 1994, 223 pp
$10.00
Araoz takes off his hypnotherapist hat, and puts on his
management consulting one in this book which gives you a
blueprint for personal success in the new corporate culture.
Features lots of self-help exercises to help you change in
harmony with the demands of your work, your world, and the people
around you.
JEAN DAUVEN "The Powers of
Hypnosis"
Trade Paperback, 1980 (1965), 255 pp
$10.00
Translated from the French in this English paperback. A
remarkably well illustrated book on hypnotism with sections on
history, practice, and therapeutic use.
JOSEPHINE HILGARD : "Hypnotherapy of Pain in Children
with Cancer"
Hardbound w/DJ, 250 pp, NEW COPY
$37.95
$24.50 - a used copy
Clearly written, yet rigorously scientific, this comprehensive
study of the effects of hypnosis in reducing anxiety and pain in
children with cancer is both a step-by-step resource for clinical
work and a study of theoretical issues.
ANDREW SALTER "Conditioned Reflex Therapy"
Hardbound, 1949, 359 pp
$22.50
$10.00 a trade paperback copy
"Psychoanalysis has outlived its usefulness" Salter
proclaims in this post-war tome. Salter is talking about chucking
analysis and replacing it with Pavlovian conditioning under
hypnosis! "In the conditioned reflex, he has seen the
essence of hypnosis." Combines hypnotism and classic
conditioning.
JOHN K. WILLIAMS "The Knack of Using
Your Subconscious Mind"
Trade Paperback, 1952, 112
$6.50
A practical guide showing you how to tap the powerful resources
of your subconscious mind without the use of hypnosis.
WILLIAM MOODIE - "Hypnosis in Treatment"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1960, 167 pp
$19.50
This slim volume comes from a British doctor who specializes in
treating children via hypnosis. Includes light hypnosis and
suggestion, how a symptom becomes a habit, hypnoanalysis, and
treating behavior disorders in children.
MILLS and CROWLEY - "Therapeutic Metaphors for
Children"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1986, 261 pp
$22.50
Application of Ericksonian technique to children's therapy, these
authors use a combination of teaching tales with art therapy to
forge a unique approach to working with children.
RAPHAEL RHODES - "Therapy Through Hypnosis"
Hardbound, 1952, 272 pp
$15.00
$19.50 - Hardbound British First edition published as 'Curative
Hypnosis'
$6.50 - a paperback copy
An anthology of 17 articles reads like a Who's Who of Hypnotic
thought: Andrew Salter, Lewis Wolberg, S.J. Van Pelt, William S.
Kroger, Gordon Ambrose, Milton Erickson, Robert Linder and more.
Articles on Hypnotism in Obstetrics, Children, Alcoholism,
Depression, Menstural Pain, Habit Control, and Self-Hypnosis for
Obesity are covered, in addition to other topics.
URSULA MARKHAM - "Regression Therapy
Using Hypnosis"
Paperback, 1991, 126 pp
$11.00
Markham, a professional hypnotherapist from England, shows how
regression therapy techniques can be use to help access and come
to terms with a traumatic emotional experience from the past
which may still be causing problems today.
C. SCOTT MOSS - "Dreams, Images and Fantasy - A Semantic
Differerential Casebook"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1970, 302 pp
$22.50
$15 - an ex-library copy
Moss, also the author of Hypnotism in Perspective, is
concerned with intensive, time-limited, crisis-oriented
psychotherapy with hypnosis as a facilitant. Includes a complete
transcript of a single client.
C. SCOTT MOSS & PAULINE JAMES
"Black Rover Come Over! The Hypnosymbolic Treatment of a
Phobia"
Trade Paperback, 1970, 140 pp
$19.50
A single case history from the book Dreams, Images and Fantasy,
which demonstrates the techniques of hypnosymbolic psychotherapy.
The patient had been terrified of dogs all her life, and
under hypnosis she discovers the cause.
EDMUND JACOBSON - "Progressive
Relaxation"
Trade Paperback, University of Chicago Press, 1974 (1929),
494 pp
$25.00
One of the earliest scholarly book about the relaxation response.
Includes a complete progressive relaxation routine that can be
used as a hypnotic induction, as well as scores of experimental
data applicable to hypnotism.
CITRENBAUM, et al - "Modern Clinical Hypnosis for Habit
Control"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1985, 200 pp
$19.50
These authors assume you already know the basics of hypnosis, and
concentrate on treating behavior problems most associated with
hypnotic therapy: cigarette smoking, overeating, and alcohol and
drug abuse. They use Ericksonian methods, such as anchoring and
reframing, and teach their clients self hypnosis as well.
ROY DORCUS : "Hypnosis and its
Therapeutic Applications"
Hardbound, 1956, approx 300 pages
$27.50
$17.50 - an ex-library copy in good condition only, a reading
copy
An anthology of articles from the likes of Dorcus, Frank Pattie,
Milton Kline, Ted Sarbin and others representing the state of the
art of all aspects of therapeutic hypnosis. Includes methods of
induction, theories, learning and habit modification, pain
control, hypnoanalysis, and other topics.
LEWIS WOLBERG "Hypnoanalysis"
Hardbound w/DJ, (1945), 342 pp
$32.50
$25.00 - hardbound copy lacking a dust jacket
This book may very well have single handedly ushered in the
modern age of hypnosis. Combining an in-depth hypnoanalysis of a
single patient, with theory and practice including recall of
buried memories, transference, dealing with resistance, and
interpretation, Wolberg's classic is a must read.
GORDON AMBROSE & GEORGE NEWBOLD
"Handbook of Medical Hypnosis"
Hardbound, 1968, Third Edition, 312 pp sl discolored boards,
sl hiliting
$17.50
A complete text of medical and clinical hypnosis from two British
M.D's. Completely rewritten from its 1953 beginnings.
DAVID CHEEK & ERNEST ROSSI "Mind-Body Therapy -
Methods of Ideodynamic Healing in Hypnosis"
Hardback w/DJ, 1988, 519 pp
$34.50
This incredible book combines Cheek's idea of ideomotor signaling
under hypnosis and combined it with Rossi's ground breaking work
with Ultradian rhythms to form a cohesive, innovative approach to
hypnotherapy. Packed with information!
ERNEST ROSSI "The Psychobiology of Mind-Body Healing -
New Concepts of Therapeutic Hypnosis"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1993, 231 pp, New Copy
$39.95
$27.50 - Hardbound w/DJ of the first edition, 1986
$15.00 - a trade paperback copy of the first edition, 1986
A dash of NLP, a bunch of Ericksonian Therapy, a bit of
psychoneuroimmunology and molecular genetics and of course,
hypnotism, make up the recipe for this new look at hypnotic
therapy. The man who became famous for annotating Erickson comes
into his own in this revised version of his famous text.
MILTON KLINE (ed) - "Hypnodynamic Psychology"
Hardbound w/DJ, Julian Press (1955), 367 pages, out of print
$22.50
Contents: "Social Psychological Aspects of Hypnosis"
(Glasner), "Theoreti- cal and Conceptual Aspects of
Psychotherapy" (Kline), Basic Psychological Principles and
Hypnosis (Guze); "Animal Hypnosis and Psychology (Marcuse);
"Experimental Psychopathology" (Sweetland);
"Induction Techniques" (Weitzenhoffer);
ROBERT LINDNER "Rebel Without A Cause - the Hypnoanalysis
of a Criminal Psychopath"
Hardbound, Grune & Stratton, 1944, 296 pp
$19.50
$10.00 - A Paperback Copy
Amazingly, this book predates Wolberg's book, Hypnoanalysis, by a
year! A very early work of hypnoanalysis, and the classic James
Dean film is loosely based on this book.
S.J. VAN PELT - "Secrets of Hypnotism"
Trade Paperback, 1958, 208 pp, NEW COPY
$5.00
The Harley Street M.D. and former president of the British
Society of Medical Hypnotists has gathered together lectures and
numerous articles from the British Journal of Medical Hypnotism
to create this book, which covers myriad applications of
hypnotism in a medical setting. Also contains a fascinating
theoretical section.
PHILLIP MAGONET - - "Practical Hypnotism"
Trade Paperback, 1957, 104 pp
$7.00
Originally titled "Hypnosis in Medicine", this book by
the former president of the British Medical Hypnosis Association
might be an autobiography of Dr. Magonet's medical career.
Special insight is garnered regarding the state of Hypnotism in
England. Dozens of case histories include obstetrics,
psychosomatic symptoms, psychoneuroses, and sexual dysfunction.
ALAN MITCHELL - "Harley Street Hypnotist"
Hardbound, 1959, 249 pp.
$25.00
Based on a series of lectures delivered in London in the autumn
of 1957, this book recounts the cases of a British medical
hypnotist who practiced on the famous Harley Street. Cases
include pain relief, asthma, anxiety, paralysis, and others. In
an unusual fit of honesty, this doctor DOESN'T cure all his
patients!
E. THOMAS DOWD (ed) "Case Studies in Hypnotherapy"
Hardbound w/dj, 1986, 318 pp. Out of Print
$27.50
A series of 24 articles using the casebook approach to show how
hypnotherapy is being used in contemporary clinical settings.
Sections on Emotional Problems, Family and Relationship Problems,
Habit Control, Somatic Problems (Bulimia, Hiccups), Pain Control,
and the Frontiers of Hypnotherapy. Lots of actual transcripts.
S. IRWIN SHAW - "Hypnotism Can Help"
Hardbound, 1948, 213 pp, Out of Print
$16.50
Shaw was a dentist who was born in Manchester, England, and
eventually settled in Detroit Michigan. These are his personal
tales of using hypnosis on patients for a variety of problems.
Shaw is also the author of "Hypnosis in Dentistry".
HAROLD ROSEN - "Hypnotherapy in Clinical Psychiatry"
Hardbound w/torn DJ, Julian Press, (1953) 313 pp
$26.50
One of the books from the golden age of the 50's, when
psychologists and psychiatrists began the serious use of
hypnotism, Rosen has meticulously researched, documented, and
written case studies dealing with Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy,
Gynecology, Neurological condtions, Urologic Disease, and other
conditions. Great bibliographies, and a section on special
hypnotic techniques.
ARTHUR ELLEN - "The Intimate Casebook of a
Hypnotist"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1968, 171 pp
$19.50
$8.00 - a paperback copy
In this amazing book, Mr. Ellen tells how he has removed humps
from hunchbacks, straightened withered limbs, made the crippled
walk, the impotent potent, and the sterile fertile. Also included
are many celebrity tales, including hypnotic therapies for Tony
Curtis, Maury Wills, George Shearing, Johnny Mathis, Vic Damone
and others.
DR. IRENE HICKMAN "Mind Probe -
Hypnosis"
Trade paperback, 1983, 200 pp
$10
Transcripts abound in this book of non-directive hypnotherapy.
Dr. Hickman's cases cover a wide range of issues, including
sexual problems, migraines, allergies, birth and death
experiences among others. She uses hypnosis to go to the root of
the issue, excavating the original cause like an archaeologist.
EDGAR BARNETT M.D. "Unlock your Mind and Be Free - A
Practical Approach to Hypnotherapy"
Trade Paperback, 1984, 153 pp
$9.00
$15.00 - hardbound copy w/DJ
The author of the great textbook Analytical Hypnotherapy weighs
in with this slim volume based on transactional analysis. Use
ideomotor signaling with both hetero and self hypnosis.
L. T. WOODWARD "Sex and Hypnosis"
Paperback, 1961, 137 pp
$7.50
Case studies from a M.D. who specializes in helping cases of
sexual dysfunction through the use of hypnotism.
JEROME FRANK - "Persuasion and Healing"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1973, 378 pp, In Print for $47.00
$25.00
$10.00 - a trade paperback copy, some hiliting
First written in 1961, later revised, this classic work explores
all aspects of healing via persuasion, with a special emphasis on
psychotherapy. Examines healing rituals, the placebo effect, and
contemporary forms of individual, group and encounter therapy.
MERTON GILL and MARGARET BRENMAN - "Hypnosis and Related
States: Psychoanalytic Studies in Regression"
Hardbound w/DJ, 1959, 405 pp
$27.50
$22.50 - Hardbound copy lacking a dust jacket
The first half of this book covers induction, the hypnotic state,
theory of hypnotism, and the metapsychology of regression and
hypnosis. The second half investigates similar phenomenon such as
dreams, brainwashing, trance in Bali, and the use of hypnosis in
psychotherapy.
MERTON GILL and MARGARET BRENMAN - "Hypnotherapy: A
Survey of the Literature"
Hardbound w/worn DJ, 1947, 276 pp
$22.50
$15.00 - a trade paperback copy
A very good copy of one of the seminal works on hypnotherapy in
this country during the furtive Post war period. I often use this
book as a guide to the hypnotherapy concepts prevelant before
1950. Karl Menninger also makes an appearance.
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