Hypnotherapy: A Client-Centered Approach Hardcover – January 31, 2003

I'm not a hypnotherapist so take this review with that in mind.This is an interesting book from both a hypnotherapy and philosophical perspective.The book contains several case studies where the subconscious mind was apparently causing physical ailments and illnesses for its own alterior motives.At least that's the theory being presented.One of those illnesses was ulcerative colitis which is a very serious condition. The client indicated that her illness allowed her to forget about her emotions, avoid other people, etc..However that case study isn't concluded in the book and the indication was more work was required. It would have been interesting to find out if this horrific illness was cured by hypnotherapy alone.This example demonstrates how hypnotherapy is a broad subject and many complex and serious issues can arise with people.Besides hypnotherapy the book also provides some insights into the author's philosophy about life. There are boxes on some pages that contain profound statements like:"Rare is the person who has arrived at adulthood unscathed by some event that has left an indelible imprint on that soul.""Fears are rarely a reflection of reality."Conscious, subconscious, superconscious. Body, mind, soul. Father, Son, Holy Spirit.These are all three separate things but yet they are one. Jeff Marzano Meditation Music of Ancient Egypt Same Soul, Many Bodies: Discover the Healing Power of Future Lives through Progression Therapy Lives of the Master: The Rest of the Jesus Story Edgar Cayce's Egypt: Psychic Revelations on the Most Fascinating Civilization Ever Known The Lives of Edgar Cayce Initiation in the Great Pyramid (Astara's Library of Mystical Classics)

This book and the course that goes with it are life changing.As a teacher of meditation for over 40 years, I like to give my clients tools that put them in charge of their own lives rather than making them dependent on me. The traditional practice of hypnosis is practitioner-driven, requiring little or no input from the client during the session. Talking to people who had tried hypnosis this way, I found they had had mixed results. Some felt the material presented to them during their session didn't really fit them or work well for them.In reading this book, I was pleasantly surprised to find Dr. LaBay's client-centered approach is the opposite of the traditional hypnosis paradigm, using scripts for establishing trance but then allowing for a dialog between practitioner and client. Under this method, the practitioner acts as facilitator, using nonleading questions to facilitate the client's own journey of discovery and healing while leaving them in charge of their path and more thoroughly invested in the outcomes. The material in the book is presented in a logical and straightforward manner so it's an easy read. Attending the class after reading the book, I had plenty of opportunity to witness the techniques and the client-centered approach in action. The results for both client and hypnotherapist are impressive and heartwarming.

Dr. LaBay's approach towards hypnotherapy is both effective and refreshing. Combining fundamental hypnosis with highly effective NLP techniques, this book gives the therapist a 1-2 punch capability in helping people overcome their challenges. There is NO wasted filler in this book; it says what needs to be said to convey the teaching and that's it. I for one appreciated this. What the book IS loaded with is practical, valuable, and useful information for those of us who want to expand our "hypno-theraputic toolbox". In addition, Dr. LaBay includes several real-life case studies, word for word transcripts of actual sessions that demonstrate exactly how & when to use the various tools taught in her book. The client-centered approach is a welcome alternative to the traditional method of giving hypnotic suggestions (and hoping they'll stick) and much more effective in promoting lasting change. This book will be my go-to guide for years to come. I highly recommend it.

This is a must read for anyone taking Mary Lee LaBay's hypnotherapy courses! It has been great to have this extra tool that goes deep into her amazing techniques and how/when to apply them. This book has become an encyclopedia of sorts for me as I move through my learning. I would also recommend this book to anyone just curious about hypnotherapy as it is an easy and fascinating read.

Mary Lee has written a book that encompasses so much knowledge from her vast experience. You will delve into this book and learn all you need to know to become a hypnotherapist or just learn about how it works in our lives.Her client centered approach is truly a unique approach and provides the best for the clients. Her approach lets clients know we are not leading them but guiding them through their hypnotherapy journey.

This is a fantastic book especially if you are just getting started with hypnosis. Mary Lee Labay's style is easy flowing and understandable. She takes you from starting your practice through the meat and potatoes of hypnotic techniques, healing interventions, etc. I thought the book so good I recommended it to an IACT hypnosis instructor as prerequisite reading for the certification course... which the book now is. Highly recommended.

I would highly recommend this book for anyone seeking a better understanding of the dynamics of hypnosis, and the benefits of using a 'client-centered approach.' I recently attended a hypnotherapy class taught by the author, Mary Lee LaBay, and I can attest to the huge knowledge base Dr. LaBay brings to and shares with her students.

Excellent book with a lot of good information and case histories. If you want to learn about regression work this is a must read.

I am a hypnotherapy student. I’ve found this book very useful. Especially the parts about how to interact with a client.

It was a very good Xmas present and helped with my friends course she is taken excellent

This book is fantastic! It has become one of my "bibles" in my practice. Evry hypnotherapist should have a copy of this book. Very good scripts for all kinds of challenges. Totally client centrered.

Really pleased with the book. Arrived in excellent condition and very well packaged. Thanks very much. Would definatly use again.