By
Dr Tracie O'Keefe, DCH, BA, Adv Dip Thp (N-SHAP)
Edited by Katrina Fox
ISBN 09529482 1 4
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"This is a very important book. I congratulate the author for her courage and hard work" - Dr Basil Finer, MD, PhD Journal of European Society of Hypnosis in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine "A powerful and revealing expose" - Margaret Harper (Campaign Against Stage Hypnosis) "This is a controversial book, which deserves to be read by every hypnotherapist" - Dr Morris Berg PhD, National Association of Counsellors, Hypnotherapists, and Psychotherapists "Well put together and easy to read" - Derek Crussell, South London Hypnotherapy Practice "It's about time someone wrote a book like this" - Dr Prem Misra, psychiatrist and past president of the British Society of Medical and Dental Hypnosis, Scotland "A very comprehensive book" - Steve Jones, LBC Radio "An
astounding piece of work" - Dr Miller, American Institute of Hypnotherapy
on the thesis that formed the basis of this book In the first ever book to provide an in-depth investigation into the world of stage hypnosis, Tracie O'Keefe examines the devastating side effects suffered by some volunteers. The material for the book comes from her doctoral thesis with the American Institute of Hypnotherapy. In the clinical use of hypnosis, the techniques of going into a trance and being guided by a hypnotist are regulated, monitored and created in a gentle and professional manner. However, after having seen several stage hypnosis shows, Tracie became disturbed about the abuses she believed volunteers often experienced. Some of them complained of suffering from headaches, psychosis, blackouts, depression; others told of physical injuries that occurred from this dangerous and unregulated use of hypnosis. In the case of Sharron Tabarn, death may have been the ultimate price she paid for an evening's entertainment. Investigating Stage Hypnosis includes theories and experts' opinions. It gives first-hand accounts from the victims themselves about their traumas and the battles they have to get legal compensation. The death of Sharron Tabarn is reviewed and questions are asked as to whether the hypnotist concerned should have been prosecuted. When Tracie first looked into the acceptability of stage hypnosis, she wrote a letter to a clinical journal, complaining that those who practise it do not follow the kind of ethical guidelines that the vast majority of those in the hypnotherapy profession do. This letter prompted a writ for libel to be issued against her by one of England's most famous stage hypnotists. Now, having spent two years researching stage hypnosis, this book brings to the public and health professionals, in plain language, an understanding that allows the reader to decide for themselves. About the author Tracie O'Keefe is an internationally known clinician and researcher in human behaviour. She is a highly qualified and experienced clinical hypnotherapist, psychotherapist & counsellor, who practised for many years at the London Medical Centre, Harley Street in the UK before moving to Sydney, Australia in February 2001 where she now practises, teaches and continues to write. For more information on Tracie, visit her website at www.tracieokeefe.com Click here to order this book using our secure online server.Click here for details of other methods of ordering. |