Inner Strengths: Contemporary Psychotherapy and Hypnosis for Ego-strengthening (Lea Series in Personality and Clinical Psychology)

Very fascinating book. The vocabulary chosen to describe hypnotherapy is a bit technical. The authors made simple points sound more sophisticated than necessary. There are a lot of typos. However, I did enjoy the content.

Very research heavy which makes it a tough, boring read - they could have done a better job presenting the information. There were so many citations you could get lost. Repetitive - could have been a quicker, better read.

This remarkable book reviews ten years of practical and theoretical advances in the application of hypnosis to psychotherapy. Hypnosis grew enormously in the 1990's and if you are unclear about how to apply hypnotic skills to therapeutic problems, this book is for you. It is clearly written and well organized for the professional practitioner. It is not a self-help book, and it is not "lightweight." It is a must-read for practitioners who want to know how to use hypnosis in psychotherapy. It is all there, including clear descriptions of the conceptual underpinnings.