| Preface to Second Edition |
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| Preface to First Edition |
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| Acknowledgments |
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| PART I CONCEPTS AND INSTRUCTIONS |
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A Neo-Ericksonian Orientation |
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The Effectiveness of Scripts |
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Pain Is the Primary Symptom |
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5 | (2) |
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Comfort Is the Primary Goal |
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7 | (2) |
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Our Multiple Minds Must Interact |
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Injured Interactions Cause Pain |
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Injuries Elude Examination |
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18 | (2) |
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20 | (1) |
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Awareness Promotes Healing |
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21 | (3) |
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24 | (1) |
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25 | (1) |
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Conducting A Diagnostic Trance |
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26 | (10) |
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How the Diagnostic Trance Process Works |
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27 | (2) |
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Step 1: Focus on the Discomfort |
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29 | (1) |
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30 | (1) |
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Step 3: Imagine the Solution |
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30 | (1) |
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Example of a Diagnostic Trance |
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31 | (2) |
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Why and When to Use a Diagnostic Trance |
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33 | (3) |
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36 | (23) |
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How Trance and Hypnotherapy Work |
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37 | (1) |
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Pre-Trance Considerations |
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38 | (4) |
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Steps in the Hypnotherapeutic Process |
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42 | (8) |
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Guidelines for the Use of This Book |
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| PART II SCRIPTS |
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Induction Selection Criteria |
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60 | (2) |
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Category IA: Basic Induction Script |
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62 | (2) |
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Category IB: Another Basic Induction Script |
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64 | (1) |
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Category II: Confusion Induction Script |
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65 | (3) |
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Category III: Conversational Induction Script |
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68 | (2) |
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Category IV: Naturalistic Induction Script |
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70 | (2) |
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Category V: Reviuification Induction Script |
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72 | (1) |
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Category VI: Simulation Induction Script |
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73 | (2) |
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Category VIIA: Eye Fixation and Arm Levitation Ratification Induction Script |
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75 | (2) |
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Category VIIB: Eye Closure Ratification Induction Script |
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77 | (2) |
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Category VIII: Brief Induction Scripts |
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79 | (2) |
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Category IXA: Traditional Self-Hypnosis Training Script |
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81 | (3) |
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Category IXB: Rapid Self-Hypnosis Training Script |
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84 | (1) |
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Direct Approaches to Change |
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The Nature of Direct Statements |
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86 | (1) |
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Example of Treatment Using Direct Statements |
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86 | (1) |
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The Nature of Direct Suggestions |
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87 | (1) |
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88 | (2) |
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A Direct Approach for Creating a Pleasant Experience |
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90 | (1) |
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A Direct Approach for Establishing Goals: Posthypnotic Predetermination |
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91 | (1) |
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A Generic Direct Approach: #1 |
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92 | (1) |
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A Generic Direct Approach: #2 |
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93 | (1) |
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A Direct Approach for Depression |
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94 | (1) |
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A Direct Approach for Low Self-Esteem |
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95 | (1) |
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A Direct Approach for Anxiety |
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96 | (1) |
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A Direct Approach for Victims of Abusive Childhoods |
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97 | (1) |
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A Direct Approach for Impotence and Anorgasmia |
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98 | (1) |
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A Direct Approach for Premature Ejaculation |
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99 | (1) |
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A Direct Approach for Unexplained Infertility |
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100 | (1) |
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A Direct Approach for Insomnia |
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101 | (1) |
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A Direct Approach for Self-Consciousness |
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102 | (1) |
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A Direct Approach for Psychophysiologic Disorders |
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103 | (1) |
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A Direct Approach for Procrastination |
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104 | (1) |
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A Direct Approach for Rehearsing Future Performance |
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105 | (1) |
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General-Purpose Metaphors |
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106 | (14) |
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Just Trust the Unconscious |
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108 | (1) |
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109 | (1) |
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110 | (2) |
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112 | (2) |
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114 | (2) |
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116 | (2) |
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118 | (2) |
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Managing Chronic and Acute Pain |
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120 | (10) |
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Chronic Pain Management Script |
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124 | (3) |
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Anticipated Short-Term Pain Management Script |
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127 | (3) |
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Recovering from Trauma and Grief |
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130 | (12) |
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Little Dreams: A metaphor script for adult survivors of child sexual abuse |
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132 | (2) |
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An Apple Tree: A metaphor script for adult survivors of a recent assault |
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134 | (1) |
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Prediction and Control: A metaphor script for adult survivors of disasters and acts of terrorism |
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135 | (2) |
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Saying Goodbye: A metaphor script for adult survivors of child abuse and childhood trauma |
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137 | (1) |
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Buried Treasures: A metaphor script for adult victims of child sexual abuse |
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138 | (2) |
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Letting Go: A metaphor script for unresolved grief or bereavement |
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140 | (2) |
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142 | (8) |
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The Wicked Stepmother: A metaphor script for depression with underlying self criticism |
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143 | (2) |
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The Wreck: A metaphor script for depression associated with a sense of failure and helplessness |
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145 | (1) |
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Royal Service: A metaphor script for depression associated with self defeating efforts to please or protect others |
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146 | (2) |
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The Hearing Test: A metaphor script for low self-esteem |
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148 | (2) |
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Alleviating Unwarranted Fears |
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150 | (10) |
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The Worst Thing: A metaphor script for anxiety disorders |
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152 | (2) |
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Inflated Resumes: A metaphor script for social phobias |
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154 | (2) |
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A Quiet Birth: A metaphor script for generalized anxiety and panic attacks |
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156 | (1) |
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Fortune Telling: A metaphor script for phobias |
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157 | (1) |
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Alien Thoughts: A metaphor script for obsessive-compulsive disorders |
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158 | (2) |
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Concentration and Success in Work School and Sports |
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160 | (14) |
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Raising Dogs: A metaphor script for procrastination |
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163 | (1) |
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The Invisible Barrier: A metaphor script for removing self imposed boundaries to achievement and fear of success |
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164 | (1) |
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Contents under Pressure: A metaphor script for test or performance anxiety |
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165 | (2) |
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Climbing Mountains: A metaphor script for fear of failure in any endeavor |
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167 | (2) |
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Knot Perfect: A metaphor script for worries about being imperfect |
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169 | (1) |
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Microscopes: A metaphor script for nervousness about public speaking and sales presentations |
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170 | (1) |
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Magnifying Glass: A metaphor script for enhanced concentration |
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171 | (1) |
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Absolute Amazement: A metaphor script for experiencing iflowi or getting into the izone, i |
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172 | (2) |
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Overcoming Sexual Problems |
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174 | (11) |
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Dinner for Two: A metaphor script for improving male attitudes about sex |
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177 | (2) |
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Learning to Ride: A metaphor script for sexual inhibitions in general |
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179 | (1) |
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Beautiful Gifts: A metaphor script for premature ejaculation |
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180 | (1) |
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Explosions: A metaphor script for female anorgasmia |
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181 | (2) |
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Looking: A metaphor script for impotence |
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183 | (2) |
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185 | (10) |
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World War I: A metaphor script for interpersonal conflicts perpetuated by old hurt feelings |
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187 | (2) |
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Territoriality: A metaphor script for jealousy |
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189 | (2) |
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Playgrounds: A metaphor script for insecurity and mistrust |
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191 | (1) |
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Droughts: A metaphor script for difficulties with emotional commitments |
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192 | (1) |
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Become as Little Children: A metaphor script for parental attitudes toward their children |
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193 | (2) |
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195 | (11) |
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Protective Ants: A metaphor script for increasing immune system responses to infections |
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197 | (1) |
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Raft Trips: A metaphor script for high blood pressure |
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198 | (1) |
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Breakdowns: A metaphor script for cardiac anxieties following a heart attack |
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199 | (2) |
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Warming Trends: A metaphorical and direct approach for migraines |
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201 | (2) |
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Drawing Attention: A metaphor script for insomnia |
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203 | (1) |
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Trust: A metaphor script for relaxation prior to dental work, surgery, chemotherapy, and other intrusive medical procedures |
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204 | (2) |
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206 | (10) |
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Antiques: A metaphor script for dealing with an unwanted divorce |
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208 | (2) |
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True Believers: A metaphor script for people who are obsessed by thoughts and feelings about old lovers or ex-spouses |
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210 | (2) |
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Breaking Free: A metaphor script for mid-life crises |
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212 | (1) |
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Migrations: A metaphor script for uncertainties about career or life goals |
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213 | (2) |
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Magnetic Attractions: A metaphor script for spiritual longings |
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215 | (1) |
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Impulse Control and Habit or Addiction Problems |
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216 | (14) |
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A Smoking Abstinence Script |
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219 | (3) |
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A Weight Management Script |
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222 | (2) |
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A Generic Habit Problem Script |
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224 | (2) |
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Carry On: A metaphor script for compulsive gambling |
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226 | (2) |
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Outlaws: A metaphor script for kleptomania |
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228 | (2) |
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Trance Termination Procedures |
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230 | (7) |
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Step 1: Reviewing Trance Learnings |
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231 | (1) |
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Step II: Ratification Suggestions |
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232 | (1) |
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Step III: Reorientation to Wakeful Awareness |
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233 | (1) |
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234 | (2) |
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Step V: Follow-up Questions |
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236 | (1) |
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Writing Your Own Hypnotherapy Scripts |
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237 | (11) |
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Writing Trance Induction Scripts |
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238 | (4) |
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Writing Metaphorical Anecdotes |
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242 | (4) |
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Recording, Listening, and Editing |
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246 | (2) |
| Postscript |
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248 | (2) |
| Appendix A: Results of the Research Project to Study the Effectiveness of Scripts |
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250 | (3) |
| References |
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