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Depression is a debilitating human condition and a common cause of suffering worldwide. This elicits a sense of urgency for mental health professionals to meet this challenge of the treatment of depression. Hypnosis plays a vital role in that treatment and in the efficacy of psychotherapy.

This book focuses on the structuring and delivering of hypnotic interventions for major depression, with a substantial use of concepts and techniques from cognitive-behavioral and strategic approaches as a foundation. Current research on depression is used in this book to emphasize the still-growing knowledge of depression. Hypnosis has shown itself to be effective in not only reducing symptoms, but in teaching the skills (such as rationale thinking, effective problem-solving and coping strategies, and positive relationship skills) that can even prevent recurrences. Mental health professionals will find the detailed examples of hypnotic strategies invaluable to their own practice and application of hypnosis in the treatment of depression.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (May 31, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 202 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1583913041
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1583913048
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.46 x 9.02 inches
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Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist residing in Southern California. He is internationally recognized for his work in advancing clinical hypnosis and short-term, outcome-focused psychotherapies, routinely teaching to professional audiences all over the world. He has been invited to present his innovative ideas and methods to colleagues in over 30 countries across six continents, and all over the United States.

Dr. Yapko has had a special interest which spans more than five decades in the intricacies of brief therapy, the clinical applications of hypnosis, and treating the disorder of major depression. He is the author of 16 books and editor of three others, as well as numerous book chapters, and articles on the subjects of the brief therapy of depression and the use of clinical hypnosis in strategic psychotherapies. His works have been translated into ten languages. Dr. Yapko personally describes some of these works in short clips on YouTube and his website, www.yapko.com.

Dr. Yapko is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, a member of the International Society of Hypnosis, and a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. He is a recipient of numerous awards including the American Psychological Association's Division 30 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Professional Hypnosis, The Pierre Janet Award of Clinical Excellence, a lifetime achievement award from the International Society of Hypnosis, and The Milton H. Erickson Award of Scientific Excellence for Writing in Hypnosis from the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis. He is also a recipient of The Milton H. Erickson Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Psychotherapy. He has been awarded the Arthur Shapiro Award for "Best Book on Hypnosis" an unprecedented five times from the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis for his books Treating Depression with Hypnosis, Hypnosis and Treating Depression, Mindfulness and Hypnosis, Taking Hypnosis to the Next Level, and Process-Oriented Hypnosis.

On the personal side, Dr. Yapko has been happily married to his wife, Diane for nearly 50 years. Diane is a pediatric speech-language pathologist who has worked with children on the autism spectrum and with other neurological and developmental disorders for over 30 years. Michael and Diane work together as business partners and in their spare time enjoy hiking in the Great Outdoors.

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Floyd Vandevere
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Information for Mental Health Professionals
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2008
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I am so pleased that this was my introduction to Michael Yapko. (He does not encourage therapists to have their clients beat chairs as a previous reviewer stated). As a Program Manager for an Outpatient, Non-Profit, County sub-contracted, Mental Health Clinic for adults with chronic mental health issues, (and certified in hypnotherapy), I and my treatment team assist a lot of individuals with depression or co-morbid depression. Being a non-profit organization, I often have to hire clinicians who are not fully versed in psychotherapeutic theory or technique. I found this book to be an invaluable tool in helping them learn effective cognitive, behavioral and strategic interventions in treating depression and the theory behind these interventions. The reader does not have to know or even use hypnosis as a tool in therapy in order to learn these effective interventions for treating depression. Additionally, I appreciated the questioning of the effectiveness in treating depression with psychopharmacology, without adjunctive cognitive and emotional restructuring. A brief but succinct exploration of the psycho-social etiology of depression was also a welcomed feature to this book. All-in-all a very thorough and in-depth explanation on the causes of depression and how to effectively understand and intervene therapeutically, in treating it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A helpful clinical guide
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2002
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This is a readable book on using hypnosis as an adjunct to cognitive, behavioral, or interpersonal therapy of depression. The author's views are sensible, balanced, and clinically relevant. He references the clinical and research literature to butress his arguments. The book is a bit skimpy for the price. The author refers the reader to his other books, CDs, and tapes for futher information, making this a bit like an infomercial. In addition, the author sometimes sets up a straw man to make his points. For example, he writes about therapists who tell their clients to "get their anger out" by pounding a chair with a bat. This example sounds like a caricature of therapy and I can't believe anyone but the most incompetent novice therapist would take such a stance -- but living on the East Coast, I may be ignorant of how therapy is practiced in California where the author resides. Nonetheless, the book contains valuable insights for clinicians who treat depression. It is also one of the few books that deals with the use of hypnosis in depression, which used to be a strict "no-no" according to traditional schools of hypnosis. In that sense this book is a breath of fresh air in the often dogmatic and opinionated world of hypnosis.
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BK
5.0 out of 5 stars An Expert Writing About An Important Topic
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2017
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The author is an expert and the leading authority on using hypnosis in working with individuals with depression. His approach is cautious and professional while at the same time you recognize that he is offering a treatment solution that is not mainstream CBT. I learned much from this book that is not related to hypnosis, and even more in using hypnosis to interrupt distorted thinking that is so much a part of thinking that contributes to depression. This is a fine book by a very knowledgable author.
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MAURICIO AGUIAR
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Small Print
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2022
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Much has already been said about this book - one of several Michael Yapko has written on depression. Tip: I wish I'd bought the Kindle version! The paperback I bought comes in a VERY small print. Be warned.
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Giles Yates
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reference
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2017
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An essential reference for any therapist treating depression using hypnosis
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kate
3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019
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I have a hard time connecting wit Michael Yapko. I’ve bought several of his books. I think maybe he’s just not a good fit for me. His style doesn’t resonate. I thought the book would have more practical applications, but I’m not coming away with much.
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SuzyQ
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful and packed with great info.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2012
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Great book! Many thanks. Would highly recommend. Utilizing transcripts and narrative, Michael Yapko brings creativity and wisdom to process of working with depressed clients.
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Blaine G. Hummel
5.0 out of 5 stars Expanded horizon
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2016
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Very well written. Excellent addition to my library.
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Robyn Elliott
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful text
Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2015
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I found this text extremely useful. Michael includes a very clear description of the skills that are often lacking for people suffering depression and then goes on to furnish the clinician with very appropriate examples of hypnotic suggestions to address each one of them. These latter were invaluable for the new hypnosis practitioner seeking to consolidate her skill in this area. The complete hypnosis scripts included in the final chapters were also helpful in getting a sense of the logical but creative flow of a whole hypnosis session.
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Chillicat
5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books on hypnosis
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2009
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I was recommended this book after one of my fellow students told me it was one of the best books he had read on hypnosis. It is a pragmatic, interesting approach to treating depression and its basic theory can be used to treat other disorders. It would also be useful for those who have not studied clinical hypnosis in any depth, but work with people who have depression. It has practical advice as well as theory and background. I would recommend all students of clinical hypnosis purchase this book during their studies or if they were to treat someone suffering from depression.
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1.0 out of 5 stars 難解
Reviewed in Japan on July 3, 2003
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ヤプコ－は催眠の第1人者だとは思うが、この本は難解だった。私の語学力のなさが大きな原因だと思うが、内容が抽象的で私にとって具体的に役立つところはなかった。もう少し具体的にやさしくかけないものかなぁ。うつにどう催眠が役立つのかよくわからなかった。
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Sheila Leahy
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2019
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Wonderful it's great foe therapists
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cut through what does and doesnt work with Michaels excellent work on Depression and its treatment
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2014
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Make this book the foundation of your depression studies.
Michael provides reality, where some myths have evolved in the treatment of depression.
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