Cognitive Hypnotherapy: An Integrated Approach to the Treatment of Emotional Disorders

This is a practical guide for clinicians that discusses and demonstrates how cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can be combined with hypnotherapy to treat a range of emotional disorders. Part I examines the case for integration, by discussing the strengths and weaknesses of both CBT and hypnotherapy. Part II looks at specific emotional disorders, including depression, sleep disorders, psychosomatic disorders, eating disorders, and anxiety. Three case studies are included for each emotional disorder covered. Part III discusses future directions, giving specific attention to the empirical validation of cognitive hypnotherapy.