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Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formation: How to Harness the Power of Hypnosis to Ignite Effortless and Lasting Change | 
 enlarge | Author: Richard Bandler
Publisher: HCI
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Pages: 284
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0757307779
Dewey Decimal Number: 615.8512
EAN: 9780757307775
ASIN: 0757307779
Publication Date: September 26, 2008
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More than thirty years ago, Richard Bandler set out to discover how some therapists effected startling change with their clients, while others argued about theories while their patients waited in vain for help. Now widely regarded as the world's greatest hypnotist and one of the most brilliant minds in the field of personal change, Richard Bandler created patterns that became the bedrock of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), arguably one of the most profoundly effective approaches for self-improvement. In Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formation, he returns to his roots: hypnotic phenomena, trancework, and altered states to provide a highly compelling and effective prescription for quick and lasting personal change. According to Bandler, "trance" is at the very foundation of human experience. People are not simply in or out of trance, but are constantly moving from one trance to another. We have our work trances, our relationship trances, and our parenting trances. Some of these states are useful and appropriate; others are not. With his signature wit and contrarian approach to therapy, Bandler shows how anyone can reset and reprogram their problem behaviors to reach desired alternatives with lasting and life-altering results. With intriguing case studies, client dialogues, and more than thirty exercises, Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formation, is an engaging, read for anyone, whether they are new to NLP, want to further their NLP training, or simply want to make a positive difference in their own lives.
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A+ resource December 4, 2008
Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (12/08)
Richard Bandler, a forerunner in transformational healing, merges hypnosis and neuro-linguistics into a format designed to assist laypersons as well as professionals to understand and catapult clients to a higher consciousness. Bandler, the cofounder of NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) provides a guide which includes further understanding of brain functions and how to re-pattern, re-program, and re-set them through simple tasks. Dispelling fears and inappropriate behaviors becomes an effortless undertaking within trance.
Bandler states "One of the best ways of getting over an unhappy past and guaranteeing a happy and successful future is to practice making yourself feel better for no particular reason." In most cultures this is a foreign notion and one holds on to the past while putting blame onto others. Through Bandler's process we can create another blueprint, one that relieves us of holding onto the past and creating a future of happiness. This is not to discount the unhappy past, but to build an authentic happy life. Using the techniques set out by Bandler, we can produce positive change.
As a Certified Hypnotherapist, and a student of NLP, I marvel at Bandler's understanding and dedication to the betterment of individuals and globally as a whole. "Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formation" is simple, concise, and very reader-friendly. For the practitioner this is a must-have book. It could end up being your only resource. For the layperson, this book will give you understanding of a technique that works; and, you may want to seek out a professional to implement it.
Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formations December 2, 2008
Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formations provides not only a complete over view of the process of hypnosis, but also comprehensive coverage of its numerous applications. The bookGuide to Trance-formations helps clarify the relationship between NLP and hypnosis. Richard Bandler, who has often been called the world's greatest hypnotist, believes that trance is the foundational human experience, in which we move from trance to trance depending on what we believe, think, and do. For this reason, learning to take control and choose the most appropriate trance at any given time is a critical life skill.
Bandler's approach to hypnosis is quick and natural. He rightly says that standard approaches, such as those saying "you are getting sleepy, sleepy, sleepy" in a monotone or having the subject descend a staircase going "deeper" with each step are slow and often ineffective. Everyone, he points out, is capable of going into a trance and that hypnotists simply need sufficient flexibility to adapt their approach to individual clients.
The book does an admirable job of clarifying the kinds of trances that often result in problems for people and provides numerous examples of hypnotic language patterns that will help them learn to alter their state for the better. The book also includes excellent coverage of using metaphors to stack realities and for creating nested loops to effect positive change.
The book also provides annotated transcripts (trance-scripts) of Bandler at work, detailing language patterns and the process of trance work.
This is a must read book for those interested in hypnosis and NLP. The same can be said for Bandler's other recent books (reviewed below). The overarching theme of the three books is enhancing individual, personal freedom through increased awareness. By using your conscious mind to program your unconscious in the most appropriate ways, you expand freedom not only for yourself, but also for others in your life. It is a great way to make a positive contribution to life on earth (and beyond).
Best book for professionals providing hypnosis. November 29, 2008
This is the best text by far for professionals in the health care field who are offering hypnosis to their clients.
Trance-formation: How to harness the power of hypnosis November 25, 2008
Of all the many (many) NLP books I've accummulated this book is the easiest to read and put into practice. It really is Bandler at his best. Personally I can't wait for more.
 Fairly decent November 20, 2008
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Generally this is a good book. It is easy to read and it contains most things you need to know about inducing hypnosis.
There are certain chapters, such as language patterns, which are written well. If you practise the exercises then you should become a reasonable hypnotist.
There are irritating points: Bandler continues to tell us about when he wrote books such as "Tranceformations". I have had this book for over ten years and it was (and still is) co written by John Grinder.
It is hard to take the author seriously when he never ever admits when things do not go right. This style of story telling had produced so many "NLPers" who have lost all grip on reality and convince themselves that a technique is working when it is clearly not.
Thankfully the editor has done a good job of separating the garbage from the good stuff and this book does contain 4 transcripts (annoyingly called "trance - Scripts" in that NLP way) of sessions where you can analyse the language patterns used.
There is lots of repetition in the book - if you have read his other stuff or ever gone to a seminar. I can't remember how many times I've heard about the guy who imagines people coming out of the TV show he's watching and bothering him. Richard tells him to watch the Playboy Channel.
In truth this is a re-hash of "Tranceformations" which is now out of print. (That book had a bit on self-hypnosis which is sadly lacking from this newer book).
Have a go - it's worth ten bucks at least.
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