Main description:

This is a Revised Second Edition of Dr. Kroger's classic work on hypnosis, which describes successful hypnotherapy techniques for a wide range of medical, psychiatric, and dental conditions. Dr. Kroger's work in developing the concept of clinical hypnosis, and making it a part of the science of behavior modification, is generally regarded as the foundation of modern hypnotherapy. This Revised Second Edition features an introduction by Michael Yapko, PhD, an internationally recognized expert in short-term psychotherapy, which places Dr. Kroger's work in contemporary context.

A bound-in DVD features two of Dr. Kroger's filmed demonstrations of surgical procedures using hypnosis as anesthesia, one for childbirth and another for thyroid surgery, plus extensive commentary by Michael Yapko, PhD.

Contents:

History of HypnosisPhenomena of Suggestion and Hypnosis

Theories on Hypnosis

Misconceptions About Hypnosis

Suggestibility Tests

Factors That Influence Susceptibility to Hypnosis

Laws of Suggestion

Recognition of the Depth of the Hypnotic State

Clinical Observations and Management of Various Depths of Hypnosis

Hindrances to Hypnotic Induction

Practical Hints for Hypnotic Induction

Preinduction Talk

Authoritarian or Direct Technics of Hypnosis

Permissive or Indirect Technics

Deepening Technics

Autohypnosis

Autogenic Training

Group Hypnosis

Antisocial Aspects of Hypnosis

Dangers from Hypnosis

Precautions in the Use of Hypnosis

Precautions in Dehypnotization

Medical Training, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Hypnosis

Religious Attitudes: Comparative Evaluation With Hypnosis

Magic, Spiritualistic Faith-Healing, and Hypnosis

The Dynamics of Faith, Placebo Effect, and Hypnosis

Biofeedback,Meditation, and Altered States of Consciousness

Neurophysiologic Mechanisms in Mediation of Emotions at Nonhypnotic and Hypnotic Levels

Psychophysiologic Mechanisms in the Production of Hypnotic Phenomena: Relation to Belief and Conviction

Relationship of Semantics, Communication, and Perception to Hypnosis

Learning Theory, Hypnosis, Behavior Modification, and Imagery Conditioning

Some Relationships of the Physical and Behavioral Sciences to Psychotherapy and Hypnosis

Hypnosis in Internal Medicine

Hypnosis in Surgery and Anesthesiology

Pain, Acupuncture, and Hypnosis

Hypnosis in Obstetrics

Hypnosis in Gynecology

Hypnosis in Dermatology

Hypnotherapy in Physical Rehabilitation of Neuromuscular Disorders

Hypnosis in Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, and Rhinology

Hypnosis in Genitourinary Conditions

Hypnosis in Oncology

Hypnosis in Pediatrics

Hypnosis in Orthopedics

Hypnosis in the Removal of Habit Patterns

Hypnodontics: Hypnosis in Dentistry

Miscellaneous Indications for Hypnosis

Practical Hints in Hypnodiagnosis

Practical Hints in Hypnotherapy

Specialized Hypnotic Technics

Comparative Evaluation and Criticisms of Hypnotherapy and Psychoanalysis

Failures in Hypnotherapy