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Summary: Excellent overview of hypnosis for the lay reader
Review: As a practicing psychologist who uses hypnosis with clients who present a variety of problems, I was pleased to see this new book. Dr. Temes has written a comprehensive, well documented, easy to read, and authoritative review of the many ways in which hypnosis can be of benefit. I can highly recommend it. It is head and shoulders above the others written for the same readership.
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Summary: Excellent for College Students
Review: As a university professor, I was looking for a good intro text for a survey course I will be teaching this fall. Now I have found that book, and it is Dr. Temes' guide. Kudos to her for a job well done!
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Summary: A "Must Read" for anyone considering hypnotherapy!
Review: Dr. Temes wrote what I believe to be the best book ever written for the consumer who wishes to consider hypnosis or hypnotherapy as a modality for health care or self-improvement!Her book is both comprehensive and easy to understand, a very rare combination to be found in any book; and it is filled with valuable information for anyone considering investing in hypnosis or hypnotherapy. While the author has very credible scientific credentials and professional experience, her information is served to the reader in an objective manner, with the goal of helping the consumer to make an informed choice. She empowers the consumer with important information to help those who desire hypnosis or hypnotherapy to choose wisely, and does so without bias either for or against "lay hypnotists" who lack academic credentials. Whether you are a consumer considering hypnotherapy, a student of hypnosis, OR a practicing professional, this is a "must read" book. In presenting this important information, Roberta Temes has provided a GREAT SERVICE to the general public! Roy Hunter M.S.
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Summary: Tremendous!
Review: Fantastic basic information, presented in a non threatening fashion for all readership. I read this new addition to my library several times already during the past month! An easy read, that I highly recommend for all those who are interested in hypnosis at any level. Temes, does a great job of simplifying difficult concepts!
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Summary: This idiot can understand this book
Review: I am a very busy health professional and have limited time to read material that is so technical that you must work your way slowly through it. Dr Teemes is my kind of writer. She gets the message across is a simple but well thought out manner. I may try some self hypnosis now.
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Summary: Should be called "Guide to Being Hypnotized"
Review: I was completely misled about this book. It does not tell you at all how to perform hypnosis. It tells you how to BE HYPNOTIZED by someone else--that is, what to expect, what is possible, how to find a hypnotherapist and so on. It is not a self-help book at all; after reading this book you will not be any more able to help yourself than you were before. This is a "how to be helped by someone else" book.
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Summary: Excellent book for the lay reader!
Review: If you don't know much about hypnosis, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hypnosis is a great introduction to self-hypnosis and choosing a hypnotist or hypnotherapist. The author dispels many common myths and provides a good historical overview. The portions of the book on self-hypnosis probably aren't comprehensive enough to allow for mastery, but they are certainly a good beginning. The strongest parts of the book deal with addressing common fears associated with being subjected to hypnosis. Like all Idiot's Guides, it is a pleasant and fast-moving book to read...quite enjoyable.
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Summary: Great Introduction to Hypnosis
Review: If you don't know much about hypnosis, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hypnosis is a great introduction to self-hypnosis and choosing a hypnotist or hypnotherapist. The author dispels many common myths and provides a good historical overview. The portions of the book on self-hypnosis probably aren't comprehensive enough to allow for mastery, but they are certainly a good beginning. The strongest parts of the book deal with addressing common fears associated with being subjected to hypnosis. Like all Idiot's Guides, it is a pleasant and fast-moving book to read...quite enjoyable.
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Summary: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hypnosis
Review: If you like to know something about hypnosis so read this book.
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Summary: Good starting place
Review: It helped me understand what hypnosis is and what it can do.
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