This phenomenal work by the Dean of American Hypnotists is the most comprehensive text ever to be published on stage hypnotism. It also has widespread therapeutic applications. "A masterwork on Stage Hypnosis" Gil Boyne, President, American Council of Hypnotist Examiners

Inner Balance: Practical Strategies to Manage Stress and Find Serenity is an inspiring book that offers valuable insights and tools to help readers achieve a state of emotional balance and serenity in their lives. With practical guidance, it covers topics such as stress management, self-esteem, confidence, mindfulness, and meditation. This work is an essential guide for those seeking to live a more balanced life, filled with well-being and serenity.

Call Me Lola is a moving photo essay by the acclaimed Israeli-American lens-based artist and documentarian Loli Kantor. For over twenty years, she combed through the family archives of her Polish-born father, a doctor and political activist. At the center of her work is her mother, Lola, who died in childbirth: a woman who manifests herself principally through images and stories rather than direct memories. The family documents and photographs that retrace the artists personal history are shown alongside new camera-based works, resulting in a deeply subjective reflection on the most significant upheavals of the twentieth century: war and displacement, love and loss, trauma and grief.LOLI KANTOR (*1952) is an Israeli-American photographer whose work centers on personal and cultural memory. She lives and works in Fort Worth, Texas.

Help your clients and students use their strengths to build resilienceEvidence-basedStrengths-basedSkills that clients can integrate into daily lifeClearly structured modulesMore about the bookIn a world full of stress and uncertainty, educators and clinicians are pivotal in fostering resiliencethe capacity to thrive amid lifes challenges. Strengths-Based Resilience: A Practitioners Manual for the SBR Program offers more than mere knowledge; it is a practical guide for embarking on a transformative journey. This book empowers readers to teach resilience skills that help people grow and flourish.Integrating scientific insights with the art of applied practice, this manual draws from the trio of positive psychology, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. With 14 carefully designed modules, facilitators can translate theoretical principles into actionable steps that help participants navigate lifes obstacles with agility and cultivate an approach to life that harnesses and honors their personal strengths.The SBR program helps to realize a future where resentment gives way to appreciation, connections are strengthened through positive interactions, and families and communities collaborate for the collective good.This color-illustrated manual is an essential resource for mental health practitioners and educators aiming to help craft a more resilient world for tomorrow. A separate companion workbook is available for clients.A separate companion workbook is available for clients.

Ormond McGill has hypnotised audiences all over the world with his exciting stage shows. Here are some of the secrets of his success. " ... fun-reading and additionally a resource of little-known information for magicians and hypnotists." Dr. Dwight F.Damon, President, National Guild of Hypnotists, Inc

Both in research and in practice, a number of basic competencies are considered necessary for successful process-oriented coaching and consulting activities. In the present research work, the extent to which these necessary competencies are related to vertical personality development was investigated. Loevingers model of ego development, a stage theory of development, provides the frame of reference for this study. This paper fully summarizes the current state of research on the model in order to comprehensively analyze possible relationships with coaching and consulting competencies. As a first step, the competency requirements of selected coaching and consulting associations were analyzed to determine whether they are related to ego development and whether they express minimum requirements for ego development. The analysis revealed that the competency requirements of all associations show clear parallels to aspects of ego development. The majority of these requirements point to a fully developed, self-governed stage (E6) of ego development as a prerequisite for process-oriented coaching and consulting services. In a second step, empirical studies were examined to systematically analyze the relationship between ego development and aspects relevant to coaching and consulting. The results of the current empirical studies show a clear correlation between these competencies and ego development. This means that as ego development increases, higher coaching and consulting competencies become more likely. Many studies also indicate that a fully developed, self-governed stage of ego development can be expected as the basis for consistent work at an intermediate level of competence.

All you need to know about the psychology of meditation: Written by an expert in the field Provides unique theories of meditation approaches Explores traditional and Western approaches Recommends how to improve future research Explores new topics, e.g., negative effects More about the bookWhat is meditation? What do people hope to get from practicing it and what do they really get? How can the effects of meditation be explained? And what are the best approaches to researching the psychology of meditation so we can understand more? This unique book by a leading expert provides state-of-the-art answers to these questions. Contrary to commonly accepted wisdom, meditation comes in a range of varieties and the reasons why people begin to meditate (and stay with it) are also numerous and varied. Even mindfulness, which is often (wrongly) used as a synonym for meditation, comes in many forms.The book succinctly summarizes the beneficial effects found in the avalanche of studies available, especially in clinical contexts, and also explores recently emerging topics such as negative effects and the impact of ethics and spirituality. The author expertly provides theories of the four traditional meditation approaches, which has never been done before in this form, and gives a critical overview of Western approaches to explain the effects of meditation. In conclusion, he makes recommendations on how to improve future meditation research. This book is of interest to mental health practitioners, researchers, students interested in meditation and mindfulness approaches.

From the beginning of psychoanalysis, there have been those considered suited to psychoanalytic therapy and those not. Those suited could dream and associate as well as understand and accept the analysts symbolic interpretations. Those unsuited were either unreceptive to treatment or were psychotic and it was feared that analysis could worsen an already fragile situation. Throughout his decades of clinical experience, Franco De Masi expanded his work to treat patients considered difficult to analyse. By doing so, he went beyond the territory of the dynamic unconscious into territory where psychic processes outside awareness reside. This inspiring book outlines his journey in two parts. Part I looks at certain aspects of traditional therapeutic work for analysable patients. De Masi discusses the relationship between psychoanalytic theories and models; how the analytic perspective of childhood life has changed over the past few decades; the concept of psychic truth; the duration of therapy; analytic therapy in old age; and the concept of the superego. Part II looks beyond the dynamic unconscious and highlights the existence of mental states inaccessible to traditional psychoanalytic methods. Here, De Masi investigates the psychotic mind and unknown spaces. Building on the revolutionary roots of psychoanalysis, De Masi broadens psychoanalytic practice to include psychic suffering hitherto considered unreachable. Case studies throughout the book illustrate the psychoanalytic theory, making it the ideal read for practising clinicians looking to expand their practice and academics interested in the efficacy of psychoanalysis.

From the beginning of psychoanalysis, there have been those considered suited to psychoanalytic therapy and those not. Those suited could dream and associate as well as understand and accept the analysts symbolic interpretations. Those unsuited were either unreceptive to treatment or were psychotic and it was feared that analysis could worsen an already fragile situation. Throughout his decades of clinical experience, Franco De Masi expanded his work to treat patients considered difficult to analyse. By doing so, he went beyond the territory of the dynamic unconscious into territory where psychic processes outside awareness reside. This inspiring book outlines his journey in two parts. Part I looks at certain aspects of traditional therapeutic work for analysable patients. De Masi discusses the relationship between psychoanalytic theories and models; how the analytic perspective of childhood life has changed over the past few decades; the concept of psychic truth; the duration of therapy; analytic therapy in old age; and the concept of the superego. Part II looks beyond the dynamic unconscious and highlights the existence of mental states inaccessible to traditional psychoanalytic methods. Here, De Masi investigates the psychotic mind and unknown spaces. Building on the revolutionary roots of psychoanalysis, De Masi broadens psychoanalytic practice to include psychic suffering hitherto considered unreachable. Case studies throughout the book illustrate the psychoanalytic theory, making it the ideal read for practising clinicians looking to expand their practice and academics interested in the efficacy of psychoanalysis.

Unlock the Blueprint to Lasting HappinessAre you ready to design a life that aligns with your values, brings you joy, and withstands lifes inevitable challenges? Happiness by Design offers a unique, structured approach to cultivating happiness through intentional practices, meaningful relationships, and resilient growth.In this insightful guide, Dr. Benjamin Koch integrates the latest psychological research with practical tools to help you:Clarify your mind and transform unhelpful thought patterns.Live purposefully by aligning your actions with your deepest values.Build meaningful connections using the powerful ARC model to enhance affinity, reality alignment, and communication.Strengthen emotional resilience through mindfulness and self-care.Overcome barriers like anxiety and self-doubt, making way for a clear path to fulfillment.With guided exercises, real-life examples, and an Extended Happiness Formula, this book leads you on a transformative journey toward sustainable happiness. Whether youre navigating a life transition or simply seeking greater purpose, Happiness by Design empowers you to take control of your well-being and achieve lasting joy.Your Happiness is in Your Hands. Start Designing It Today.

Precision Therapy is full of fast, effective hypnoanalytic techniques including many case studies. It provides health professionals with all the material needed to tackle the root causes of clients problems. "... a rare and refreshingly eclectic approach to effective hypnotherapy." Henry N. Merritt MD PhD

Milton H. Erickson is most commonly examined through the lens of hypnosis. This book takes a much broader approach and defines several key components that made him successful as a therapist. The fundamental strategies described are relevant to all mental health care professionals, regardless of their theoretical orientation.

Including authentic background information on recorded telepathy demonstrations and objective evidence of mindreading, Ormond McGill offers the opportunity to practice and hone your own natural telepathic abilities. " A spectacular piece of work ... an exciting and fascinating volume of enormous mental experiments that will enthrall your audiences over and over again."

Esta obra apresenta de maneira detalhada a atuação da psicologia no hospital psiquiátrico, contemplando os processos de avaliação neuropsicológica, da personalidade, atendimento psicológico ambulator

Always read the little book Charles Dunlap, MD. Dr Dunlap rolled a small library of about 30 books into his medical class and told them it was a monumental compilation of everything that was known about diabetes, published in 1920, before the discovery of insulin. He then held up a book of about 200 pages and said this was published in 1930, after the discover of insulin. Always read the little book. Dabney Ewin has been teaching medical hypnosis for the past thirty years and in his experience he believes that a small book is likely to be a clear message by a knowledgeable author. This simple but immensely powerful book is a testament to all the ideas that Dr Ewin wished he had known about when he first starting practising hypnosis. He has sought to make this publication as little as possible, consistent with the message of seeking to take a complicated idea and presenting it in the simplest way.The words and phrases are designed to give any beginning or experienced student a foundation about the working of hypnosis. Divided into five sections with a comprehensive reference section for further reading, this book can be taken one page at a time from the beginning or browsed through randomly.

Uno de los retos que encontramos con los pacientes psicóticos, especialmente en los denominados "esquizofrénicos", es cómo ayudarles a que las experiencias que sienten como inefables las reconozcan como propias, puedan tolerarlas y verbalizarlas. El presente libro, en la estela de la tradicion psicoanalitica, enfatiza la comprensibilidad psicologica de tales pacientes en su particular manera de defenderse frente al sufrimiento psiquico, para que profesionales y publico en general no se limiten a considerarlos "alienados".Los desarrollos teoricos de la obra toman como hitos de referencia a Freud, Klein y Bion, junto a autores del pensamiento kleiniano contemporaneo. Se confiere un importante papel al dolor psiquico como piedra angular de la psicopatologia y en particular para comprender y tratar a pacientes psicoticos. En este sentido, Antonio Perez-Sanchez reconsidera las ideas de Bion sobre la "personalidad psicotica" y las de Steiner sobre la "organizacion patologica" para hacer una propuesta de definicion de la "organizacion psicotica de la personalidad" (OPsP). Organizacion psicotica de la personalidad aborda de manera novedosa la psicologia del paciente psicotico a partir del relato detallado de la experiencia del autor en el tratamiento psicoanalitico de una paciente esquizofrenica, ofreciendo una comprension de la dinamica de su relacion con el analista desde diversos angulos: al describir la dinamica de la OPsP, al exponer la tecnica psicoanalitica para el tratamiento de tales pacientes y al exponer el desarrollo del proceso analitico con la paciente. Asimismo, demuestra de que forma el metodo psicoanalitico puede emplearse en el proceso de la psicosis siempre que concurran unas determinadas condiciones.

Nos han enseñado a creer que tenemos una única identidad y a sentir miedo o vergüenza cuando no podemos controlar las voces internas que no coinciden con el ideal de lo que creemos que deberíamos ser

A Entrevista Diagnóstica para Transtornos da Personalidade (E-TRAP) é uma entrevista semiestruturada, que foi desenvolvida para auxiliar profissionais da saúde mental no diagnóstico de transtornos da personalidade. Ela foi construida com base nos modelos categorico e hibrido de diagnostico dos transtornos da personalidade que esto descritos na quinta ediço do Manual Diagnostico e Estatistico de Transtornos Mentais (DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association, 2013).O objetivo da entrevista e auxiliar na investigaço dos variados padres mal adaptativos de comportamentos, de pensamentos e de experiencia e expresso emocional que abrangem integralmente os dois modelos diagnosticos (categorico e hibrido). Embora a E-TRAP tenha sido criada para uso no contexto clinico, ela pode ser utilizada em situaçes nas quais exista demanda profissional quanto a tomada de deciso diagnostica sobre a presença ou ausencia de transtorno da personalidade.A utilizaço da E-TRAP e direcionada a profissionais que atuam na area da saude mental, mais especificamente no diagnostico de transtorno dapersonalidade (e.g., psiquiatras e psicologos). Como pre-requisito para sua utilizaço, os profissionais devem ter conhecimento dos criterios diagnosticos apresentados no DSM-5, bem como conhecer as caracteristicas de funcionamento de cada um dos transtornos da personalidade.

Este libro contiene reflexiones sobre dificultades que surgieron en mi experiencia clínica durante tratamientos psicoanalíticos. Muestra cómo, a partir de la resolución de esas dificultades iniciales, fueron emergiendo aspectos constructivos de los analizados que hasta entonces habian permanecido ocultos y desconocidos para el sujeto.Un elemento comun a distintos capitulos reside en el estudio de la patologia narcisista. Tambien son explorados los acuerdos inconscientes que pueden establecerse entre analizado y analista que dan lugar a que aspectos significativos de la conflictiva del analizado sean excluidos de la investigacion analitica. Entre otros temas clinicos, se concede particular importancia a las dificultades en la simbolizacion, a la representacion del limite entre el sujeto y el otro, a la problematica del duelo, y a las consecuencias del trauma tal como este se manifiesta en las neurosis y en las psicosis. Tambien es jerarquizada la investigacion y reconstruccion del lado oscuro y desconocido de la historia del sujeto, de sus enigmas y sus vinculos intrafamiliares que difieren de su version manifiesta.

¿Por qué ciertas personas reaccionan con seguridad y energía ante las dificultades, mientras que otras reaccionan con sentimientos de pequeñez y desánimo? Y lo que en la práctica es aún más importante, ¿como podemos cambiar esta manera involuntaria de reaccionar emocionalmente?El cerebro de los humanos ha evolucionado (neuronas espejo) para poder trabajar en red con otros cerebros a traves de la conexion emocional, cosa que posibilita el fenomeno de yo siento que tu sientes lo que yo siento. Esta capacidad de sentir lo que el otro siente es la herramienta mas eficaz que tenemos para acceder a nuevas maneras de reaccionar emocionalmente.Ramon Riera, medico-psiquiatra y psicoanalista, recoge en La conexion emocional, con numerosos ejemplos y anecdotas, su experiencia de mas de treinta años trabajando como psicoterapeuta para ayudar a sus pacientes a cambiar su manera de sentir. Asimismo, nos explica aquellas investigaciones recientes (en psicoanalisis, neurociencia, biologia de la evolucion, investigacion en primera infancia, etc.) que le han ayudado a entender de forma mas eficaz a sus pacientes. Todo ello va dirigido a un publico no especialista, siguiendo aquel aforismo que se atribuye a Einstein que dice no entiendes realmente algo a menos que seas capaz de explicarselo a tu abuela.