The Oxford handbook of hypnosis : theory, research, and practice

__The Oxford Handbook of Hypnosis__ is the long overdue successor to Fromm and Nash's __Contemporary Hypnosis Research__ (Guilford Press), which has been regarded as the field's authoritative scholarly reference for over 35 years. This new book is a comprehensive summary of where field has been, where it stands today, and its future directions. The volume's lucid and engaging chapters on the scientific background to the field, fully live up to this uncompromising scholarly legacy. In addition, the scope of the book includes 17 clinical chapters which comprehensively describe how hypnosis is best used with patients across a spectrum of disorders and applied settings. Authored by the world's leading practitioners these contributions are sophisticated, inspiring, and richly illustrated with case examples and session transcripts. For postgraduate students, researchers and clinicians, or anyone wanting to understand hypnosis as a form of treatment, this is the starting point. Unequalled in its breadth and quality, __The Oxford Handbook of Hypnosis__ will be the definitive reference text in the field for years to come. The Oxford Handbook Of Hypnosis Is The Successor To Fromm And Nash's Contemporary Hypnosis Research (guilford Press), Which Has Long Been Regarded As The Field's Authoritative Scholarly Reference For Practitioners And Researchers Alike. With 31 Original Chapters This New Book Is A Comprehensive Treatment Of Where The Field Has Been, Where It Stands Today And Its Future Directions. The World's Leading Scholars Masterfully Track The Latest Developments In Theory And Research. These Chapters Are Thoughtful, Lucid, And Provocative. Clinical Chapters Then Comprehensively Describe How Hypnosis Is Best Used With Patients Across A Broad Spectrum Of Disorders And Applied Settings. Authored By Internationally Renowned Practitioners These Contributions Are Richly Illustrated With Case Examples And Session Transcripts. Unparalleled In Breadth And Quality, This Book Is The Definitive Reference For Students, Researchers, Clinicians, And Anyone Wanting To Understand The Science And Practice Of Hypnosis. The Only Reference You'll Need For Years To Come. -- From Back Cover. 1. Introduction: A Roadmap For Explanation, A Working Definition; Section I: The Domain Of Hypnosis; 2. The Domain Of Hypnosis, Revisited; 3. Generations And Landscapes Of Hypnosis: Questions We've Asked, Questions We Should Ask; Section Ii: Theoretical Perspectives; 4. Dissociation Theories Of Hypnosis; 5. Social Cognitive Theories Of Hypnosis; 6. How Hypnosis Happens: New Cognitive Theories Of Hypnotic Responding; 7. Intelligent Design Or Designed Intelligence? Hypnotizability As Neurobiological Adaptation; 8. A Psychoanalytic Theory Of Hypnosis: A Clinically Informed Approach; Section Iii: Contemporary Research; 9. Measuring And Understanding Individual Differences In Hypnotizability; 10. Hypnosis Scales For The Twenty-first Century: What Do We Need And How Should We Use Them?; 11. Parsing Everyday Suggestibility: What Does It Tell Us About Hypnosis?; 12. Advances In Hypnosis Research: Methods, Designs And Contributions Of Intrinsic And Instrumental Hypnosis; 13.^ Hypnosis And The Brain; 14. Hypnosis, Trance And Suggestion: Evidence From Neuroimaging; 15. Hypnosis And Mind-body Interactions; Section Iv: Clinical Hypnosis: Treatment And Consultation; A -- Models Of Clinical Intervention; 16. Psychoanalytic Approaches To Clinical Hypnosis; 17. Reclaiming The Cognitive Unconscious: Integrating Hypnotic Methods And Cognitive Behavior Therapy; 18. An Ericksonian Approach To Clinical Hypnosis; B --^ Methods Of Clinical Intervention: Techniques And Cases; 19. Foundations Of Clinical Hypnosis; 20. Hypnosis In The Relief Of Pain And Pain Disorders; 21. Hypnosis And Anxiety: Early Interventions; 22. Hypnotic Approaches To Treating Depression; 23. Hypnosis For Health Compromising Behaviors; 24. Treating Children Using Hypnosis; 25. Medical Illnesses, Conditions And Procedures; 26. Hypnosis In The Treatment Of Conversion And Somatization Disorders; 27. Trauma-related Disorders And Dissociation; 28. Professional Consultation In Hypnosis: Cases, Techniques And Issues In Sport; C -- Evidence-based Practice And Consultation; 29. Clinical Hypnosis: The Empirical Evidence; 30. Making A Contribution To The Clinical Literature: Time-series Designs; 31. Hypnosis In The Courts. Edited By Michael R. Nash, Amanda J. Barnier. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. "With 31 original chapters, The Oxford Handbook of Hypnosis is a comprehensive treatment of where the field has been, where it stands today and its future directions. The world's leading scholars masterfully track the latest developments in theory and research. Clinical chapters then comprehensively describe how hypnosis is best used with patients across a broad spectrum of disorders and applied settings. Authored by internationally renowned practitioners these contributions are richly illustrated with case examples and session transcripts. Unparalleled in breadth and quality, this book is the definitive reference for students, researchers, clinicians and anyone wanting to understand the science and practice of hypnosis."--BOOK JACKET