This comprehensive volume explores the biology of hypnosis and its applications in medicine, dentistry, and pain prevention and pain management. Drawing from presentations at the 6th Annual Frontiers of Hypnosis Assembly held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Dr. Brown has created a Table of Contents that will be of interest to the broad swath of clinicians. These chapters will inform the thinking and practice both of clinicians who already use hypnosis and those who are interested in knowing more about its efficacy and potential. The original material has been copiously updated and expanded for this volume.

Now in paperback, with new introductions by the authors, the new release of The Answer Within illuminates the genius of Milton H. Erickson as a psychotherapist and demonstrates how the principles that anchored his creativity can be incorporated into an effective therapeutic approach. A classic work that continues to be fresh, the book takes the reader step by step from diagnostic assessment through treatment plan, illustrating each stage with clinical examples and transcripts. The authors’ voices are at once clear and engaging, and their case presentations are especially informative with actual inductions and intricate metaphors accompanied by insightful commentary on therapeutic strategies and techniques.

A practical guide for those living with or dealing with life-challenging diseases.