Harnessing the Power of the Subconscious Mind

by Streeter, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780764125935
• ISBN10: 0764125931
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-02-01
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc

Summary

back cover] HYPNOSIS SECRETS OF THE MIND The practice of hypnosis has always been shrouded in mystery and controversy." Hypnosis: Secrets of the Mind tells the fascinating story of how hypnotism has come, against the odds, to be accepted by the medical establishment. Based on the most up-to-date science, the book explains what hypnosis is, and how it works, dispelling the myths to reveal an incredible technique that can unlock the potential that lies within us all. Discover the science of hypnosis, and how it is used to speak directly with the human consciousness. Read about the colorful and often bizarre pioneers of hypnosis, and explore its darker side--from its use by the CIA to the stage acts that went horribly wrong. Be inspired by the success stories of athletes, businesspeople, and artists, and those who have used hypnosis to overcome addictions, fears, phobias, and illness. Follow a safe do-it-yourself guide to achieving instant, life-changing results through self-hypnosis. Michael Streeter is a journalist and the author of numerous books on diverse subjects. He has worked on a number of national newspapers in Britain, including the" Daily Mail, The Independent, The Independent on Sunday, and the "Daily Express. He was also editor of the" Scottish Daily Express.

Author Biography

Michael Streeter is a journalist and the author of numerous books on diverse subjects. He has worked on a number of national newspapers in Britain, including the Daily Mail, The Independent, The Independent on Sunday, and the Daily Express. He was also editor of the Scottish Daily Express

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
The Pioneers of Hypnosis	p. 8
The roots of hypnotism	p. 10
Franz Anton Mesmer	p. 14
The Marquis and magnetic sleep	p. 18
Surgery and quackery	p. 20
The father of hypnosis	p. 22
The French connection	p. 24
Freud and hypnosis	p. 26
Twentieth-century hypnosis	p. 28
The state of hypnosis today	p. 32
Hypnosis in the media	p. 34
The Nature of Hypnosis	p. 36
What is hypnotism?	p. 38
The unconscious mind	p. 40
The theories of hypnotism	p. 42
Before the trance	p. 44
The trance state	p. 46
Inducing a trance	p. 50
Post-hypnotic suggestions	p. 54
Common misconceptions	p. 58
Uses and Abuses	p. 60
Addictions	p. 62
Phobias	p. 66
Home truths	p. 68
Work and art	p. 72
Medical matters	p. 74
Pain relief	p. 76
Childbirth and pregnancy	p. 78
Helping children	p. 80
Enabling memory and learning	p. 82
Regression and progression	p. 84
Winning at sports	p. 88
Forensic hypnosis	p. 92
False-memory syndrome	p. 94
Abuse of patients	p. 96
Cults, brainwashing, and mind control	p. 98
Stage Hypnosis	p. 102
Show business	p. 104
Questions and concerns	p. 108
Stage hypnotists then and now	p. 112
Self-hypnosis	p. 116
What is self-hypnosis?	p. 118
Getting started	p. 122
Getting into a trance	p. 124
Reawakening and deepening	p. 128
Making suggestions and writing scripts	p. 130
Uses of self-hypnosis	p. 136
Sample scripts	p. 139
Glossary	p. 142
Index	p. 143
Resources and credits	p. 144
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