Hypnotherapy Fundamentals: Complete Guide (Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theories and Practices, #2)

The complete clinical hypnosis textbook — from ancient trance traditions to modern evidence-based hypnotherapy practice.

Hypnosis extends beyond a psychological state — it is a measurable neurophysiological process. Artem Kudelia, PhD, with over a decade training hypnotherapy practitioners, presents a comprehensive guide that dispels common misconceptions and covers the theoretical, historical, and practical dimensions of hypnotherapy — from neuroscience to Ericksonian technique and ethical clinical application.

- Historical evolution of hypnosis from Mesmer and Braid through Freud to Milton Erickson and modern clinical practice

- Neuroscience of trance — neurotransmitters, brainwave patterns, and a unique 12-level model of hypnotic depth

- Hypnotic phenomena in clinical contexts: amnesia, analgesia, hypermnesia, and regression applied to anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain

- Trance induction algorithms, ethical frameworks, and integration with CBT, NLP, and somatic therapy

Essential reading for hypnotherapists, psychologists, counselors, and students pursuing clinical hypnosis training and certification.