This volume presents a remarkably clear and useful integration of hypnosis, cognitive therapy, and sex therapy. Starting from a firm basis in both hypnosis and sex therapy, it evaluates the theoretical rationale for using hypnosis in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions and outlines numerous specific applications. The author introduces important new concepts, particularly the concepts of the processing phase of sexual functioning and of negative self-hypnosis.

The field of sex therapy has experienced tremendous growth in the last 20 years . The use of the term "sex therapy" for most clinicians brings several well-known therapists to mind and is associated with the treatment of a fairly limited number of sexual problems. The view of sex therapy as a profession has had both positive and negative consequences. The editor’s state that the purpose in writing and editing this book was to build on the work of individually oriented sex therapy by adding the systems perspective. This book, then, represents an attempt at the integration of sex and marital or systems therapy.

Designed as a practical desktop reference, this official publication of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis is the largest collection of hypnotic suggestions and metaphors ever compiled. It provides a look at what experienced clinicians actually say to their patients during hypnotic work. A book to be savored and referred to time and again, this handbook will become a dog-eared resource for the clinician using hypnosis.

Sexology as a discipline has had to fight for full-fledged recognition in the scientific community. Yet special knowledge of normal and disturbed sexual behavior is expected of medical professionals, psychologists and educators alike. Based on the papers given at the 8th World Congress for Sexology in 1987, this volume gives an up-to-date discussion of the most interesting and controversial topics, such as AIDS, in the field. Contributions have been grouped under the main headings: Family Planning, Sterility and Sexuality, Erectile Dysfunction, Sexuality in the Elderly and in Marriage, Transsexualism, Sexual Therapy, and Sexuality and Illness, and include items of historical interest as well as transcultural comparisons.

Consider this as a cram course in modern hypnosis as seen from the point of view of the beginner and from one who has been there and knows where and how to reach that new Plato. As you move toward a new career in hypnosis with the knowhow of how to get there and where during these hard times to go next. Now is to time to train for a new satisfying and profitable business of your own in hypnosis.