Self-Hypnosis
The Chicago Paradigm
1st Edition
Published on 25. December 1990
Book
Hardback
254 pages
978-0-89862-341-3 (ISBN)
Description
While used abundantly in clinical work, self-hypnosis has been somewhat neglected as a subject of systematic study. An outstanding exception to this trend has been the work of Erika Fromm and her colleagues at the University of Chicago, who have for the last two decades extended the theoretical and empirical base of this technique. Now, key publications of this research group are compiled in one volume along with much new material by these authors, providing a full perspective on the development of their methods and theories. As such, Self-Hypnosis is the first systematic, empirically oriented exploration of the phenomena and characteristics of self-initiated self-hypnosis. Moreover, its examination of self-hypnosis, taking the experiential rather than the behavioral approach, yields a more complete study of the aspects of the self that can unfold during hypnosis.
Reviews / Votes
"Valuable reading for experienced clinicians... It is de rigueur." - - Journal of Clinical PsychiatryMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-89862-341-3 (9780898623413)
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Content
I. INTRODUCTION AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK.
1. Review of the Literature.
2. The University of Chicago Research on Self-Hypnosis.
3. The Pilot Studies on Self-Hypnosis: Results and Speculations.
II. EMPIRICAL RESEARCH.
4. Self-Hypnosis versus Heterohypnosis, and Self-Hypnosis over Time: Comparative and Longitudinal Research.
5. Aspects of Self-Hypnosis Proper.
6. Structural and Content Characteristics of Self-Hypnosis.
7. The Analysis of the Self-Hypnosis Journals: Introduction.
8. Representations of Self-Hypnosis in Personal Narratives.
9. The Modes of the Ego in Self-Hypnosis.
10. The Role of Imagery in Self-Hypnosis: Its Relationship to Personality Characteristics and Gender.
11. The Relation of Self-Reports of Hypnotic Depth in Self-Hypnosis to Hypnotizability and Imagery Production.
12. Self-Hypnotic Absorption and Personality.
13. Overview: The Relationship of Structural, Content, and Personality Variables in Self-Hypnosis.
III. CLINICAL APPLICATION.
14. Self-Hypnosis as a Therapeutic Aid in the Mourning Process.
15. The Clinical Use of Self-Hypnosis in Hypnotherapy: Tapping the Functions of Imagery and Adaptive Regression.
IV. CONCLUSIONS.
16. Implications for Treatment.
17. Summary and Thoughts for Future Research.
1. Review of the Literature.
2. The University of Chicago Research on Self-Hypnosis.
3. The Pilot Studies on Self-Hypnosis: Results and Speculations.
II. EMPIRICAL RESEARCH.
4. Self-Hypnosis versus Heterohypnosis, and Self-Hypnosis over Time: Comparative and Longitudinal Research.
5. Aspects of Self-Hypnosis Proper.
6. Structural and Content Characteristics of Self-Hypnosis.
7. The Analysis of the Self-Hypnosis Journals: Introduction.
8. Representations of Self-Hypnosis in Personal Narratives.
9. The Modes of the Ego in Self-Hypnosis.
10. The Role of Imagery in Self-Hypnosis: Its Relationship to Personality Characteristics and Gender.
11. The Relation of Self-Reports of Hypnotic Depth in Self-Hypnosis to Hypnotizability and Imagery Production.
12. Self-Hypnotic Absorption and Personality.
13. Overview: The Relationship of Structural, Content, and Personality Variables in Self-Hypnosis.
III. CLINICAL APPLICATION.
14. Self-Hypnosis as a Therapeutic Aid in the Mourning Process.
15. The Clinical Use of Self-Hypnosis in Hypnotherapy: Tapping the Functions of Imagery and Adaptive Regression.
IV. CONCLUSIONS.
16. Implications for Treatment.
17. Summary and Thoughts for Future Research.