Author Description
Published In 1986, Therapeutic Trances Is A Valuable Contribution To The Field Of Psychotherapy. Cover; Therapeutic Trances: The Cooperation Principle In Ericksonian Hypnotherapy; Copyright; Acknowledgments; Foreword; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 The Ericksonian Approach To Hypnosis; Chapter 2 The Experience Of Trance; Chapter 3 The General Approach Of The Ericksonian Hypnotherapist; Chapter 4 Cooperation Strategies; Chapter 5 Creating A Context For Therapeutic Trance; Chapter 6 Associational Strategies For Developing Therapeutic Trance; Chapter 7 Depotentiating Conscious Processes: Confusion Techniques Chapter 8 Balancing Associational And Dissociational Strategies: Practical Issues Regarding Therapeutic Inductions; Epilogue; References; Index By Stephen G. Gilligan. Description Based Upon Print Version Of Record. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
How can the principles of cooperation be systematically applied to facilitate therapeutic change through Ericksonian hypnosis? Stephen G. Gilligan, a student and colleague of Milton H. Erickson, presents a comprehensive framework for understanding the cooperative nature of the hypnotic relationship. The text synthesizes clinical observations and theoretical constructs to explain how a therapist can utilize a patient's own internal resources to induce and maintain therapeutic trances.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed examination of the Ericksonian approach to hypnosis and trance states
- Practical strategies for developing cooperation between therapist and client
- Methodologies for depotentiating conscious processes through confusion techniques
- Analysis of balancing associational and dissociational strategies in clinical practice
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts in the field of clinical hypnosis recognize this work as a foundational text for understanding the nuances of the Ericksonian model. Practitioners frequently note the clarity with which Gilligan translates complex theoretical concepts into actionable clinical strategies for therapeutic intervention.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203776356
ISBN-13:
9780203776353
Psychology
Mental Health
Therapeutics Suggestive
Psychotherapy
Professional Development
Trance
Hypnotherapy
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