Louise Cater

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Contents

Dr Bruce Goldberg (1997) Secrets of Self-Hypnosis, Sterling Publishing Co. New York, USA. ISBN 0-8069-9620-X

	Introduction	8
Chapter 1	A Brief History of Hypnosis	10
Chapter 2	The Phenomenon of Hypnosis	13
Chapter 3	The Principles of Hypnosis	21
Chapter 4	The Pre-Hypnosis Discussion	32
Chapter 5	The Hypnotic Environment	35
Chapter 6	Basic Induction Techniques	41
Chapter 7	Advanced Induction Techniques	54
Chapter 8	Basic Deepening Techniques	61
Chapter 9	Advanced Deepening Techniques	66
Chapter 10	Overcoming Resistance	71
Chapter 11	Behavior Modification Through Hypnosis	74
Chapter 12	Ericksonian Hypnosis	78
Chapter 13	Visualization Techniques	82
Chapter 14	A Self-Hypnosis Exercise	88
Chapter 15	Self-Hypnosis Scripts	92
	Standard Hypnotic Induction	92
	Age Regression	93
	Self-Confidence	97
	Stage Fright	98
	Study Habits and Memory	100
	Test Taking	101
	Insomnia	102
	Smoking	103
	Weight Reduction	105
	Pain and Healing	108
	Dental Fear	109
	Dental Office Visit	110
	Gagging	110
	Grinding Teeth (Bruxism)	110
	Glove Anesthesia	112
	Skin Problems	113
	Headaches	114
	Nail Biting	116
	Phobias	117
	Anxiety	117
	Dream Control	118
	Allergy	118
	Asthma	119
	Stuttering	119
	Frigidity	120
	Impotence and Premature Ejaculation	121
	Arthritis	122
	Alcoholism	122
	Blushing	123
	Bed-wetting	124
	Gaining Weight	125
	Warts	126
Chapter 16	How to Find a Qualified Hypnotherapist	127
Chapter 17	Final Thoughts	132
	Index	137
	About the Author	143