Discovering the Power of Self-hypnosis: The Simple, Natural Mind-body Approach to Change and Healing - Hardcover

Fisher, Stanley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1557043612 ISBN 13: 9781557043610

Publisher: Newmarket Pr, 2000

Synopsis

This second, expanded edition adds a new introduction by Gail Sheehy, a new chapter on dealing with everyday stresses, and new sections on the author's own recent, remarkable success using self-hypnosis in preparation for his own quadruple bypass heart surgery. By sharing his own story as well as the fascinating stories and techniques he has used with some of his 3,000 patients, Dr. Fisher describes: * How you can create your own 90-second exercise to alleviate such problems as insomnia, smoking, overeating, memory loss, pain, skin allergies, fear of flying, performance anxiety, and other concerns. * How to use self-hypnosis as a preparation for surgery, which can lessen pain and bleeding and speed recovery. * How to use the technique to help deal with stress, anger, disappointment, and decision-making. * How to evaluate your hypnotic capacity. * What happens when you're in a trance state.

About this title

About the Author

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.

Review

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Newmarket Pr
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1557043612
• ISBN 13: 9781557043610
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 208