In Process-Oriented Hypnosis, internationally recognized psychologist Michael D. Yapko provides clinicians with a new framework for utilizing hypnosis with clients. Yapko encourages clinicians to take a broader perspective, in which patterns rather than individual symptoms are the emphasis of therapy. He offers numerous insights into ways clinicians can home in on the process of how people come to suffer various types of emotional distress. Be...
In Depression, Dr. Michael D. Yapko demonstrates his approach to treating clients with this ubiquitous disorder. Depression often leads clients to ruminate on the past and to feel helpless to change their feelings or current situation. Using hypnotherapy, psychoeducation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, Dr. Yapko helps clients to understand the nature of depression and to focus on potential positive events in their future. In this session, D...
In Depression, Dr. Michael D. Yapko demonstrates his approach to treating clients with this ubiquitous disorder. Depression often leads clients to ruminate on the past and to feel helpless to change their feelings or current situation. Using hypnotherapy, psychoeducation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, Dr. Yapko helps clients to understand the nature of depression and to focus on potential positive events in their future. In this session, D...
For nearly four decades, Trancework has been the definitive textbook for thousands of professionals undergoing training in the art and science of clinical hypnosis. Now in its 5th edition, this classic text continues its legacy of encouraging sound clinical practice based in established scientific research.
Essentials of Hypnosis, Second Edition provides a warm and rich introduction to the fascinating field of hypnosis by one of its leading experts. Readers may be surprised to discover that some of the most important methods in modern integrative health care have a foundation in hypnosis, and that modern neuroscience is regularly learning new things about brain functioning from brain scanning studies of hypnotized individuals. The emphasis in Ess...
When Living Hurts makes the extremely complex and subjective experience of depression one that can be better understood and more effectively treated. It is a significant contribution to the field and an invaluable guide for all clinicians.
Maintaining that most cases of anxiety and depression will respond to intelligently planned brief, directive therapies, Dr. Yapko has assembled this collection of 17 insightful and challenging papers illuminating such brief therapy methods.
In 1992, Brunner/Mazel published the first book ever written on the subject of applying hypnosis in the treatment of depressed individuals. "Hypnosis and the Treatment of Depressions, " by Michael Yapko, not only withstood the test of colleagues previously dismissive of hypnotherapy's value as a tool of treatment, but thrived in the face of it. The ideas and methods of the book overcome a previously skeptical audience and are now frequently ta...
La depressione è il frutto di modi di interpretare e reagire alle esperienze: è qualcosa che implica un complesso insieme di proiezioni riguardo a se stessi, alla vita, all'universo. Chi soffre di depressione è una persona cui non è stato insegnato come sviluppare specifiche modalità di pensiero, sentimento o comportamento che proteggono dalle difficoltà della vita. Lo scopo è quello di permettere a chi soffre di tale sindrome, di riconoscere ...
Using folktales and other metaphoric stories can aid the healing process Just as stories have the power to enrich our lives, shape the way we perceive and interact with the world, and reveal the wonders of the human spirit, so too can they play an important and potent role in therapy- helping people develop the skills to cope with and survive a myriad of life situations. 101 Healing Stories celebrates the rewards of using parables, fables, and...
Essentials of Hypnosis Second Edition provides a warm and rich introduction to the fascinating field of hypnosis by one of its leading experts. Readers may be surprised to discover that some of the most important methods in modern integrative health care have a foundation in hypnosis, and that modern neuroscience is regularly learning new things about brain functioning from brain scanning studies of hypnotized individuals. The emphasis in Esse...
As a practical guidebook for clinicians looking to add to their treatment protocols, 'Hypnosis and Treating Depression' provides a comprehensive volume on therapeutic use of hypnosis in the treatment of depression.
Contradicting the widely held belief that depression is a disease best treated with medication or extensive psychotherapy, this unique and multifaceted book shows how to recognize the patterns that contribute to depression, and how to break them.
In recent years mindfulness has become integrated into many clinicians' private practices, and become a staple of hospital and university based treatment programs for stress reduction, pain, anxiety management, and a host of other difficulties. Clinicians are now routinely encouraging their clients to focus, be aware, open, and accepting, and thereby derive benefit from the mindfulness experience.
How has mindfulness, a treatment tool that mi...
