Self–Hypnosis For Dummies

Become your best self with this gentle mind control technique Whether you want to lose weight, overcome phobias or stop smoking, this positive guide to self–hypnosis offers straight–talking information to help you harness the power of your mind. With reassuring advice on how to combat specific issues and break unwanted habits, as well as ways to improve your general outlook, you′ll discover how to use light hypnosis techniques to make immediate changes. Use the book and companion audio CD to re–train your subconscious and start reaping the rewards of self–hypnosis straight away. Identify your needs and prepare the way – learn what self–hypnosis is all about and discover how you can use it to achieve your goals Train your brain – find out how to enter a hypnotic trance and consciously direct your subconscious Improve your outlook – use hypnosis to conquer anxiety, phobias and insomnia, manage anger and boost your self–esteem Stub it out – kiss goodbye to unhealthy habits and addictions Open the book and find: The powers of responsible self–hypnosis Ways to enter a hypnotic trance Techniques to get your mind and body working together Pain and anger management advice How to overcome panic and fear Ways to bring your eating and drinking habits under control The secrets of creating positive relationships How to avoid relapses and stay on track Audio CD includes: Nine tracks to guide you through your hypnosis journey, including relaxation, weight control and self–esteem techniques, plus guided trances to help you quit smoking and overcome anxiety. Learn to: Unlock the power of your mind Enter a hypnotic trance and direct your subconscious Use hypnosis to lose weight, quit smoking, overcome anxiety, beat insomnia and more Practise self–hypnosis with the audio CD

Introduction 1 Part I: Identifying Your Needs and Preparing the Way 7 Chapter 1: What Is Self–Hypnosis? 9 Chapter 2: Getting Your Mind and Body Working Together 19 Chapter 3: Using Self–Hypnosis to Achieve Your Goals 35 Chapter 4: Resisting Resistance and Avoiding Relapse 51 Part II: Training Your Mind with Self–Hypnosis 69 Chapter 5: Entering a Hypnotic Trance with Traditional Self–Hypnosis 71 Chapter 6: Working with Words: Becoming Your Own Recording Star 87 Chapter 7: Consciously Directing Your Unconscious 103 Chapter 8: Using Unconscious Self–Hypnosis 119 Part III: Improving Your Outlook with Self–Hypnosis 131 Chapter 9: Putting Paid to Panic, Anxiety, Phobias and Fear 133 Chapter 10: Signing Up to Self–Esteem 149 Chapter 11: Minimising Pain 165 Chapter 12: Ironing Out Anger 181 Chapter 13: Overcoming Insomnia 195 Part IV: Overcoming Problems with Self–Hypnosis 209 Chapter 14: Quitting Smoking 211 Chapter 15: Keeping a Handle on Your Drinking 227 Chapter 16: Controlling Your Eating Habits 245 Chapter 17: Fostering Good Relationships 263 Part V: The Part of Tens 279 Chapter 18: Ten Creative Ways to Enter Trance 281 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Know You′re in Trance 287 Chapter 20: Ten (or so) Reasons to Seek Professional Help before Trying Self–Hypnosis 291 Appendix A: Self–Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Resources 297 Appendix B: About the CD 301 Index 303

Mike Bryant is an experienced counsellor and hypnotherapist, with over 30 years′ experience as a mental health professional in both the US and UK. He provides development consultancy to NHS Mental Health Trusts across the UK. Peter Mabbutt is a Fellow of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis and a Founder Fellow of the British Association of Medical Hypnosis. He is CEO and Director of Studies for the London College of Clinical Hypnosis.