Hypnotherapy Scripts

by Havens, Ronald A.; Walter, Catherine

• ISBN13: 9781583913659
• ISBN10: 1583913653
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-08-30
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

In this innovative and informative revision of their classic text, Havens and Walters provide a clear description of the hypnotic experience and a compelling explanation of its therapeutic potential within the clinical setting. The poetic and metaphorical communication patterns integrated into this hypnotic technique are designed to create therapeutic change efficiently and effectively while providing a healing relationship within which deeper personal meanings may be explored. Verbatim sample transcripts of various induction and therapeutic suggestion procedures offer an exhaustive range of possible applications. This revised edition incorporates recent research and writings on the role of unconscious processes, wellness, and positive psychology along with new metaphor scripts for problems and disorders not included in the first edition. It also includes specific guidelines for creating one's own hypnotherapeutic inductions and metaphors, as well as a detailed explanation of the therapeuticallyefficient and effective Diagnostic Trance process.

Author Biography

Catherine Walters is the Executive Director of the Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault in Springfield, Illinois.

Table of Contents

Preface to Second Edition	xiii
Preface to First Edition	xv
Acknowledgments	xix
PART I CONCEPTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
A Neo-Ericksonian Orientation	3	(23)
The Effectiveness of Scripts	4	(1)
Pain Is the Primary Symptom	5	(2)
Comfort Is the Primary Goal	7	(2)
Our Multiple Minds Must Interact	9	(6)
Injured Interactions Cause Pain	15	(3)
Injuries Elude Examination	18	(2)
Pain Leads to the Source	20	(1)
Awareness Promotes Healing	21	(3)
Assistance May Be Needed	24	(1)
Conclusion	25	(1)
Conducting A Diagnostic Trance	26	(10)
How the Diagnostic Trance Process Works	27	(2)
Step 1: Focus on the Discomfort	29	(1)
Step 2: Wait and See	30	(1)
Step 3: Imagine the Solution	30	(1)
Example of a Diagnostic Trance	31	(2)
Why and When to Use a Diagnostic Trance	33	(3)
On Doing Hypnotherapy	36	(23)
How Trance and Hypnotherapy Work	37	(1)
Pre-Trance Considerations	38	(4)
Steps in the Hypnotherapeutic Process	42	(8)
Guidelines for the Use of This Book	50	(9)
PART II SCRIPTS
Trance Induction	59	(26)
Induction Selection Criteria	60	(2)
Category IA: Basic Induction Script	62	(2)
Category IB: Another Basic Induction Script	64	(1)
Category II: Confusion Induction Script	65	(3)
Category III: Conversational Induction Script	68	(2)
Category IV: Naturalistic Induction Script	70	(2)
Category V: Reviuification Induction Script	72	(1)
Category VI: Simulation Induction Script	73	(2)
Category VIIA: Eye Fixation and Arm Levitation Ratification Induction Script	75	(2)
Category VIIB: Eye Closure Ratification Induction Script	77	(2)
Category VIII: Brief Induction Scripts	79	(2)
Category IXA: Traditional Self-Hypnosis Training Script	81	(3)
Category IXB: Rapid Self-Hypnosis Training Script	84	(1)
Direct Approaches to Change	85	(21)
The Nature of Direct Statements	86	(1)
Example of Treatment Using Direct Statements	86	(1)
The Nature of Direct Suggestions	87	(1)
The Nature of Similes	88	(2)
A Direct Approach for Creating a Pleasant Experience	90	(1)
A Direct Approach for Establishing Goals: Posthypnotic Predetermination	91	(1)
A Generic Direct Approach: #1	92	(1)
A Generic Direct Approach: #2	93	(1)
A Direct Approach for Depression	94	(1)
A Direct Approach for Low Self-Esteem	95	(1)
A Direct Approach for Anxiety	96	(1)
A Direct Approach for Victims of Abusive Childhoods	97	(1)
A Direct Approach for Impotence and Anorgasmia	98	(1)
A Direct Approach for Premature Ejaculation	99	(1)
A Direct Approach for Unexplained Infertility	100	(1)
A Direct Approach for Insomnia	101	(1)
A Direct Approach for Self-Consciousness	102	(1)
A Direct Approach for Psychophysiologic Disorders	103	(1)
A Direct Approach for Procrastination	104	(1)
A Direct Approach for Rehearsing Future Performance	105	(1)
General-Purpose Metaphors	106	(14)
Just Trust the Unconscious	108	(1)
Lake Life	109	(1)
Building a House	110	(2)
The Train Trip	112	(2)
Erickson's Wisdom	114	(2)
The Movement of Ideas	116	(2)
Vacations	118	(2)
Managing Chronic and Acute Pain	120	(10)
Chronic Pain Management Script	124	(3)
Anticipated Short-Term Pain Management Script	127	(3)
Recovering from Trauma and Grief	130	(12)
Little Dreams: A metaphor script for adult survivors of child sexual abuse	132	(2)
An Apple Tree: A metaphor script for adult survivors of a recent assault	134	(1)
Prediction and Control: A metaphor script for adult survivors of disasters and acts of terrorism	135	(2)
Saying Goodbye: A metaphor script for adult survivors of child abuse and childhood trauma	137	(1)
Buried Treasures: A metaphor script for adult victims of child sexual abuse	138	(2)
Letting Go: A metaphor script for unresolved grief or bereavement	140	(2)
Dealing With Depression	142	(8)
The Wicked Stepmother: A metaphor script for depression with underlying self criticism	143	(2)
The Wreck: A metaphor script for depression associated with a sense of failure and helplessness	145	(1)
Royal Service: A metaphor script for depression associated with self defeating efforts to please or protect others	146	(2)
The Hearing Test: A metaphor script for low self-esteem	148	(2)
Alleviating Unwarranted Fears	150	(10)
The Worst Thing: A metaphor script for anxiety disorders	152	(2)
Inflated Resumes: A metaphor script for social phobias	154	(2)
A Quiet Birth: A metaphor script for generalized anxiety and panic attacks	156	(1)
Fortune Telling: A metaphor script for phobias	157	(1)
Alien Thoughts: A metaphor script for obsessive-compulsive disorders	158	(2)
Concentration and Success in Work School and Sports	160	(14)
Raising Dogs: A metaphor script for procrastination	163	(1)
The Invisible Barrier: A metaphor script for removing self imposed boundaries to achievement and fear of success	164	(1)
Contents under Pressure: A metaphor script for test or performance anxiety	165	(2)
Climbing Mountains: A metaphor script for fear of failure in any endeavor	167	(2)
Knot Perfect: A metaphor script for worries about being imperfect	169	(1)
Microscopes: A metaphor script for nervousness about public speaking and sales presentations	170	(1)
Magnifying Glass: A metaphor script for enhanced concentration	171	(1)
Absolute Amazement: A metaphor script for experiencing iflowi or getting into the izone, i	172	(2)
Overcoming Sexual Problems	174	(11)
Dinner for Two: A metaphor script for improving male attitudes about sex	177	(2)
Learning to Ride: A metaphor script for sexual inhibitions in general	179	(1)
Beautiful Gifts: A metaphor script for premature ejaculation	180	(1)
Explosions: A metaphor script for female anorgasmia	181	(2)
Looking: A metaphor script for impotence	183	(2)
Enhancing Relationships	185	(10)
World War I: A metaphor script for interpersonal conflicts perpetuated by old hurt feelings	187	(2)
Territoriality: A metaphor script for jealousy	189	(2)
Playgrounds: A metaphor script for insecurity and mistrust	191	(1)
Droughts: A metaphor script for difficulties with emotional commitments	192	(1)
Become as Little Children: A metaphor script for parental attitudes toward their children	193	(2)
Medical Issues	195	(11)
Protective Ants: A metaphor script for increasing immune system responses to infections	197	(1)
Raft Trips: A metaphor script for high blood pressure	198	(1)
Breakdowns: A metaphor script for cardiac anxieties following a heart attack	199	(2)
Warming Trends: A metaphorical and direct approach for migraines	201	(2)
Drawing Attention: A metaphor script for insomnia	203	(1)
Trust: A metaphor script for relaxation prior to dental work, surgery, chemotherapy, and other intrusive medical procedures	204	(2)
Problems in Living	206	(10)
Antiques: A metaphor script for dealing with an unwanted divorce	208	(2)
True Believers: A metaphor script for people who are obsessed by thoughts and feelings about old lovers or ex-spouses	210	(2)
Breaking Free: A metaphor script for mid-life crises	212	(1)
Migrations: A metaphor script for uncertainties about career or life goals	213	(2)
Magnetic Attractions: A metaphor script for spiritual longings	215	(1)
Impulse Control and Habit or Addiction Problems	216	(14)
A Smoking Abstinence Script	219	(3)
A Weight Management Script	222	(2)
A Generic Habit Problem Script	224	(2)
Carry On: A metaphor script for compulsive gambling	226	(2)
Outlaws: A metaphor script for kleptomania	228	(2)
Trance Termination Procedures	230	(7)
Step 1: Reviewing Trance Learnings	231	(1)
Step II: Ratification Suggestions	232	(1)
Step III: Reorientation to Wakeful Awareness	233	(1)
Step IV: Distractions	234	(2)
Step V: Follow-up Questions	236	(1)
Writing Your Own Hypnotherapy Scripts	237	(11)
Writing Trance Induction Scripts	238	(4)
Writing Metaphorical Anecdotes	242	(4)
Recording, Listening, and Editing	246	(2)
Postscript	248	(2)
Appendix A: Results of the Research Project to Study the Effectiveness of Scripts	250	(3)
References	253