The techniques and uses of self-hypnosis for change and healing—including a new chapter on dealing with everyday stresses and the story of the author's remarkable success using self-hypnosis in preparation for his own quadruple-bypass heart surgery. This expert's guide demystifies the process of self-hypnosis, presenting a clear and straightforward case for its use in achieving personal change, heightening creativity, dealing with the stresses of everyday life, and promoting healing. By sharing his own story of discovery as well as the fascinating stories and techniques he used with some of his 2,000 patients, Dr. Fisher dispels myths and describes how readers can create their own 90-second exercise to talk to their bodies and minds to alleviate problems such as insomnia, smoking, overeating, memory loss, pain, skin allergies, fear of flying, and performance anxiety.
Author Biography: Stanley Fisher, Ph.D., a psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice, also holds a research faculty appointment and has lectured on medical hypnosis at the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University. He also gives seminars and lectures to laypersons, and is often called as an expert witness in criminal trials. He has appeared on CBS-TV, MSNBC, Fox News, and the Today Show. He lives in New York City.
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Stanley Fisher, Ph.D., a psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice, also holds a research faculty appointment and has lectured on medical hypnosis at the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University. Results from research he designed in self-hypnosis have been published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery and the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine. He has appeared on CBS-TV, MSNBC, Fox News, and the Today Show. He lives and practices in New York City.
One of the clearest trail guides I've ever read for taking inner journeys of self-discovery. . . . This is not the first book on self-hypnosis, and it surely won't be the last. But I believe it is one of the best, skillfully written and continually put to the test by a sincere practitioner. -- Gail Sheehy, from the Foreword
This book goes a long way towards removing the mystery about hypnosis. The case histories and anecdotes are very impressive . . . the book could well be listed as recommended reading for all medical students. -- Bernard Towers, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Anatomy and Psychiatry, UCLA
Through Dr. Fisher's self-hypnosis, I am able to revitalize myself as often as I need during the day by taking short, restful breaks. -- Leon Uris
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