101 Things I Wish I'd Known When I Started Using Hypnosis

Outstanding physician and hypnotist whose skill is rivaled only by his bedside manner:Observe #38 in this book and judge for yourself:38. The patient’s name carries emotion   I ask a new patient “What do you like your friends to call you? May I call you that?” I’m expecting to ask some intimate questions, and this is an indirect suggestion that I want to be thought of as a friend, and to have permission to enter the circle of friendship. I’m amazed at how many people don’t like their given names, and don’t even like some nicknames that their “friends” call them. Pronunciation matters. I did a demonstration in England with a doctor named Kathleen, who preferred the English form with the accent on the first syllable. I inadvertently used the Irish form, with the accent on the last syllable, and I could feel the loss of rapport even though I didn’t realize what I had done until later. The IRA was bombing England at the time, and my demonstration bummed out also.Ewin, Dabney. 101 things I wish I'd known when I started using hypnosis (p. 44). Crown House Publishing. Kindle Edition.

My hypnosis instructor told the class: "You must always be learning about hypnosis. When you stop learning, it's time to retire." And sure enough, when I contact him for advice, his first question is: "Tell me what books you're reading or what you are learning?"And so, I have developed a lovely library of hypnosis-related books. Many of them are quiet good, and very few are excellent. This book, 101 Things I wish I'd known when I started using hypnosis, is excellent. The information is short and to the point. It covers several topics (Words, Smoking Cessation, Pain, Techniques, Pearls of Wisdom) and each are no more than one page in rather large print.Dr. Ewin provides citations of medical studies/papers, for those of us nerds that like to verify or get more information. I really appreciated his candor in smoking cessation success rates. I think very often folk's claims of success is not accurate because it has not been verified. Also, the focus on what words doctors/hypnotists use is spot on. There really is a difference between "quit" and "stop." And for someone coming out of surgery, they should not hear "you're done" or "it's over" because, if they are worried/scared, those words can have a profound negative effect. How much better would it be to hear: "Great news, the surgery is completed. Now relax, feel good, and let the healing begin."Overall I would recommend this book. Heck, I already have recommended it to a number of my hypnosis classmates. I hope this review is helpful.

The book is written in a succinct readable manner. It covers 110 points relevant to those new to hypnosis. There is sufficient information provided to enable each entry to stand alone while at the same time piquing ones curiosity to encourage further reading. I especially liked the quotes and stories included in most entries, the holistic view of healing, the emphasis placed basics - clients need to eat well, get sufficient rest, and laugh to heal. And lastly he points out that therapists need to believe in what they do and radiate quiet confidence.

Dr. Dabney Ewin's book comes from the knowledge he has gained in more than 30 years as a medical practitioner and educator at Tulane University Medical School. He stated that he would jot down these insights to pass on to his medical students, and has now compiled them in this book.Some are very simple, such as insight #1, the word "Seems." While others are compelling, such as his discussion of the terms "ex-smoker" and "non-smoker" in smoking cessation. It is not often that one finds this much knowledge is such a concise package.I chose this book for my book report assignment in Clinical Hypnotherapy class because I can see the value of it for one starting out in practice as well as the seasoned professional.

I just started hypnotherapy school one month ago, so everything in the book is perceived by me as being helpful advice. Some of the 101 things are common sense, others are the voice of experience from someone who knows what they are talking about. This book was not on my required reading list, but it's the book I'm wanting to read first because of the practical advice being given. The book is very easy to read and appears to be insightful.

I bought this book as a gift for my husband, who has started a private hypnosis practice. When I first opened it I really wanted to return it. I thought it was way too much money for such a simple read. My husband said there was a few things informative and not to feel bad there's a few good points in it.I feel it's a book that should be more like a $5.00 bid book. But maybe I was hypnotized into buying it lol.

As a psychologist beginning to use hypnosis, I find this book delightfully easy to read. Any physician or therapist will find very helpful tips for how to speak to patients in way that promotes healing and well-being. This is true even for those who not practice hypnosis.

This book is a little gem. While some stuff we should all know if in Practice, Dabney offers many new and thought provoking ideas. Everything is useful. Think about it, meditate on it, adapt it, use it. Stimulates one to wonder just how best and in how many areas you can use his excellent advice. You will be re-reading this book for many years to come.

if you are a practising hypnotherapist I personally think this is a great little book of comfort, it reminds you of what you should be doing, what to consider and what to never do with handy little quotes or anecdotes on each page.it's just an all round brilliant little book. You probably don't need it if you're a well established Hypnotherapist however, unless you feel you could gain some confidence by reading a bit more.I loved it and read it within a couple of hours.

A terrific little book (and I mean little) for learners and practitioners of hypnosis/hypnotherapy.Well written, concise and extremely practical. Not a 'how to' manual, this book does presume some basic working knowledge of hypnosis, but the knowledge gained here can be put to use straight away in your next session with a client.At 126 half-sized pages, it's not exactly what you would call 'meaty' but I can certainly see myself referring back to this book many times in the future.Highly recommended.

If you are a hypnotherapist, experienced or new to the field, this book is great to dip into or read in full. It is full of pearls of wisdom and will either confirm that you are on the right track or provide new insight and improvements to your approach.

Easy to read . A wonderful book. I m glad I bought it even if I' m not into hypnotherapy. Most of the things one learns could be applied into everyday life, too.

I have read numerous books about hypnosis. Some of them are very informative, though others do tend to leave things out or do not describe a particular area well.This book tells you a lot, in spite of it's size, and encourages the reader to want to know more.