This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Hypnosis. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Hypnosis is Barrie St John. Hypnosis is a trancelike state resembling sleep that heightens the subject's receptivity to suggestion used in medicine and psychology to recover memories and/or modify habits.

Complete Idiot's Guide to Hypnosis, Second Edition is a valuable resource for people interested in Hypnosis, and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.

Journal of Intenational Association of Counselors and therapists, Jan. 2000
"This is a concise, well-rounded hypnotherapy book by a therapist who thoroughly researched the subject. I love having it in my library." --Jillian LaVelle --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Book Description
“Want to kick a habit or a field goal?... The secrets in this book will improve your game and your life.”
—Bob Reese, Peak Performance Specialist

From treating cigarette addictions to losing weight, from setting career goals to getting a good night’s sleep, this updated second edition by noted psychologist and hypnotherapist Roberta Temes shows how to use hypnosis responsibly to improve one’s quality of life. Includes updated step-by-step instructions for self-hypnosis, plus clear explanations of what hypnosis is and how it works, tips for finding a reputable hypnotherapist, tips on solving problems in one’s love life, career, health, and more.

• First edition is the bestselling book on hypnosis on the market
• Revised and updated with more thorough step-by-step instructions for self- hypnosis

Author's Bio: 

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Hypnosis. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Hypnosis is Barrie St John. Barrie St John is one of the leading authorities in the field of hypnotherapy. St John’s lifelong study of hypnosis and his extensive experience treating clients has enabled him to become an innovative master of his profession.

St John is the originator of Hypno Sensory Therapy, a powerful collection of tools for producing rapid change. He has also lectured on clinical hypnosis and hypnotherapy for diverse hypnotherapy associations, societies, and training organizations as well as high-profile corporations. And recently, St John created the best-selling CDs and downloads on self-hypnosis at www.hypnoshop.com.

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