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Hypnosis: A Comprehensive Guide Producing Deep Trance Phenomena

Hypnosis: A Comprehensive Guide Producing Deep Trance Phenomena is a manual covering approaches associated with Erickson, Estabrooks and Elman. It combines induction scripts with discussion of metaphor and hypnotic language, making it most relevant to trainers and therapists seeking several methods in one book.

At a glance

Explores direct authoritarian and indirect permissive approaches alongside Dave Elman's client-responsibility induction method.
Includes induction scripts and sections on metaphor and hypnotic language patterns.
The listing describes it as a resource for trainers and therapists.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Brings discussion of three named hypnosis approaches together in one manual.
Provides induction scripts as well as discussion of language and metaphor.
Customer feedback specifically notes the detailed treatment of the Elman induction.

Cons

Its stated focus is hypnosis techniques and deep-trance phenomena, so it may not suit readers seeking a general introduction to psychology.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Crown House Publishing
Publication date	1 Jan. 2000
Edition	First Edition
Language	English
Print length	231 pages
ISBN-10	1899836454
ISBN-13	978-1899836451

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	567 g
Dimensions	15.49 x 2.29 x 23.37 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Hypnosis trainers and therapists looking to compare Erickson, Estabrooks and Elman approaches.
Readers seeking induction scripts and discussion of hypnotic language and metaphor.

Less suited to

Readers looking primarily for a broad psychology textbook or an introductory guide outside practical hypnosis methods.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 104 ratings

5 stars64%64%
4 stars18%18%
3 stars14%14%
2 stars1%1%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback describes the book as comprehensive and praises its content, including one specific mention of the detailed Elman induction discussion. This aligns with the listing's emphasis on multiple induction approaches and scripts. Aggregate ratings are generally favourable but include a meaningful middle-rated share, so the rating alone does not establish how well the book fits an individual reader.

Positive themes

Feedback describes the guide as comprehensive and appreciates its content.
One customer specifically praises the detailed description of the Elman induction technique.

Frequently asked questions

Which hypnosis approaches does the book cover?

The listing says it examines the techniques of Erickson, Estabrooks and Elman, including direct authoritarian, indirect permissive and Elman-style induction approaches.

Does it include practical material?

The description says it includes scripts for a variety of hypnotic inductions, alongside sections on metaphor and hypnotic language patterns.

Who is the book aimed at?

The listing presents it as a resource for trainers and therapists. Its focus on induction methods may also interest readers studying hypnosis practice.