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This book describes an entirely new way of conducting hypnotherapeutic interventions through the use of Stephen Gilligan's concept of generative trance. The first generation of trance work, that is, traditional hypnosis that still holds sway in most places, considers that both the conscious mind and the unconscious mind of the client are, to put it bluntly, idiots. So trance work involves first knocking out the conscious mind and then talking to the unconscious mind like a 2-year old that needs to be told how to behave. Milton Erickson created the second generation of trance work. He approached the unconscious as having creative wisdom and each person as extraordinarily unique. Thus, rather than trying to program the unconscious with new instructions, Erickson saw trance as an experiential learning state where a person s own creative unconscious could generate healing and transformation. At the same time Erickson, for the most part, carried the same low opinion of the conscious mind. Thus, Ericksonian hypnosis looks to bypass the conscious mind with indirect suggestions and dissociation and de-potentiate it with confusion techniques. Stephen Gilligan's third generation of trance work sees this negative attitude toward the conscious mind as unnecessary and ultimately unhelpful. Creative action requires a skillful conscious mind to realize the potential of the unconscious mind. The conscious mind is needed to set and maintain intention, to sense and evaluate multiple pathways of possibility, to properly name and represent experience, and to organize actions in a sequential and linear way.
Hardcover: 260 pages
Publisher: Crown House Pub Ltd; 1 edition (December 1, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1845907817
ISBN-13: 978-1845907815
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 1.1 x 9.2 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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I've been doing changework with NLP and hypnosis since 1986.Never, before this book, has anyone even alluded to the concepts that are within these pages.This is going to be THE PRIMER for the next generation of changework and hypnosis.I can scarcely wait to see what Stephen Gilligan will do next with generative trance....well done Stephen!Michael Harris, PhD
I've enjoyed listening to Stephen Gilligan's trances on audio and the rationale given in this book is clear. I sometimes find the use of words such as "quantum" and "creative unconscious" and the diagrams to be a little pseudo-scientific. However, having said that, the trances do work in achieving a state that is quite different to traditional hypnosis. I'm half way through the book the second time (yes, it is definitely worth a second read) and am picking up a lot more. I followed up on some of his references and the science behind this area is considerably more controversial than the book would imply. Perhaps science is behind the curve because there is no doubt that Gilligan has provided a very fine blend of principles from Ericksonian hypnosis, aikido and other areas even if it doesn't all quite make sense at a rational level. I think that he describes the ego level of consciousness as "awareness without wholeness". That is probably the level of my current understanding :)
One of the best books I have ever read on trance/hypnotherapy, and I have read a lot on this topic. A pure joy to come across this amazing presentation of an approach to trance that is well reasoned and offered in a logical, clear writing style. There is so much depth and insight from a master clinician here. I am reading it a second time, and I almost never re-read books. I wish I could memorize almost every juicy bit of wisdom the author offers.
I have had the privilege of attending a week of Steve's annual Trance Camp, and many of the concepts and exercises in this book were familiar. Having this text helped deepen my understanding of and connection with these experiences, and added a conceptual framework that wasn't as clear in the moment.For anyone who has not been exposed to Steve's approach to therapy and trance, this is a deceptively simple and lucid introduction to his core ideas and techniques. It offers a powerful approach not only to helping others, but to living a more creative, mindful, and generative life. I highly recommend it to all students and practitioners.
ever wonder how to connect with that innate part of yourself that touches the creative center of your being?? this book talks about how to do that for yourself and others. As a hypnotherapist - this book has allowed me to take my clients to places they have not yet been. THANKS!
Blueprints to deeply help your self and others. Stephen's best book so far -. Erickson chose well.
Gilligan takes trance work to another level. Supplies the techniques for personal evolution. Powerful stuff.I will be reading this many times I'm sure since this is so filled with information.
If you're interested in hypnotherapy, or just want to feel more whole, alive and at peace, therecis a treasure trove in these words.
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