Advances in the ue of hypnosis

Edited by Donald C Brown, MD.

This comprehensive volume explores the biology of hypnosis and its applications in medicine, dentistry, and pain prevention and management. Drawing from presentations at the 6th Annual Frontiers of Hypnosis Assembly held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Dr. Brown has created a Table of Contents that will be of interest to the broad swath of clinicians. These chapters will inform the thinking and practice both of clinicians who already use hypnosis and those who are interested in knowing more about its efficacy and potential. The original material has been copiously updated and expanded for this volume.

Divided into three sections, contributions range from 'Mind/Body Communication' and 'The Biology of Hypnosis' to 'Pain, Anxiety and Dental Gagging in Adults and Children' and 'Treating Pain, Anxiety, and Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents'. The closing chapter on 'Evidence Based Hypnosis for Obstetrics, Labor and Delivery and Preterm Labor' clarifies the importance of hypnosis in pain prevention and in supporting the well-being of mother and child.

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Advances in the ue of hypnosis

Edited by Donald C Brown, MD.

This comprehensive volume explores the biology of hypnosis and its applications in medicine, dentistry, and pain prevention and management. Drawing from presentations at the 6th Annual Frontiers of Hypnosis Assembly held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Dr. Brown has created a Table of Contents that will be of interest to the broad swath of clinicians. These chapters will inform the thinking and practice both of clinicians who already use hypnosis and those who are interested in knowing more about its efficacy and potential. The original material has been copiously updated and expanded for this volume.

Divided into three sections, contributions range from 'Mind/Body Communication' and 'The Biology of Hypnosis' to 'Pain, Anxiety and Dental Gagging in Adults and Children' and 'Treating Pain, Anxiety, and Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents'. The closing chapter on 'Evidence Based Hypnosis for Obstetrics, Labor and Delivery and Preterm Labor' clarifies the importance of hypnosis in pain prevention and in supporting the well-being of mother and child.

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Advances in the ue of hypnosis

Advances in the ue of hypnosis

by Donald C. Brown
Advances in the ue of hypnosis

Advances in the ue of hypnosis

by Donald C. Brown

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Edited by Donald C Brown, MD.

This comprehensive volume explores the biology of hypnosis and its applications in medicine, dentistry, and pain prevention and management. Drawing from presentations at the 6th Annual Frontiers of Hypnosis Assembly held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Dr. Brown has created a Table of Contents that will be of interest to the broad swath of clinicians. These chapters will inform the thinking and practice both of clinicians who already use hypnosis and those who are interested in knowing more about its efficacy and potential. The original material has been copiously updated and expanded for this volume.

Divided into three sections, contributions range from 'Mind/Body Communication' and 'The Biology of Hypnosis' to 'Pain, Anxiety and Dental Gagging in Adults and Children' and 'Treating Pain, Anxiety, and Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents'. The closing chapter on 'Evidence Based Hypnosis for Obstetrics, Labor and Delivery and Preterm Labor' clarifies the importance of hypnosis in pain prevention and in supporting the well-being of mother and child.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781845901202
Publisher: Crown House Publishing, Limited
Publication date: 09/28/2008
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 288
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Donald C Brown, BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP, ABFP, is an approved consultant in Medical Hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr. Brown was Founding Director, Department of Family Medicine, Dalhousie University Medical School. He is licensed to practise family medicine and medical hypnosis therapy in Nova Scotia, Canada. Dr. Brown is currently involved in full-time private practice as a consultant in medical hypnosis.

Table of Contents

About the Contributors iii

Acknowledgments vii

Foreword ix

Preface xiii

Part I Medical Hypnosis

Chapter 1 Hypnosis in Medicine David Spiegel Jose Maldonado 3

Chapter 2 The Biology of Hypnosis Bruce H. Lipton 17

Chapter 3 Hypnotic Induction Profile David Spiegel George Fraser 39

Chapter 4 Mind/Body Communication Marlene E. Hunter 49

Chapter 5 Psychosomatic Medicine Marlene E. Hunter 59

Part II Dental Hypnosis

Chapter 6 Rapid Relaxation-The Practical Management of Pre-Op Anxiety John G. Lovas David A. Lovas 69

Chapter 7 A Validation for Hypnosis in Dental Practice Gabor Filo 81

Chapter 8 Pain, Anxiety, and Dental Gagging in Adults and Children Ashley A. Goodman Donald C. Brown 99

Part III Pain Management

Chapter 9 Hypnosis, Anesthesiology, and Pain A. Max Chaumette 131

Chapter 10 Resolving Traumatic Memories Related to Persistent and Recurring Pain James H. Straub Vicki W. Straub 153

Chapter 11 Treating Pain, Anxiety, and Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents Leora Kuttner 177

Chapter 12 Evidence-Based Efficacious Hypnosis for Obstetrics, Labor and Delivery, and Preterm Labor Donald C. Brown 195

Afterword 227

About the Editor 235

Index 237

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