Hypnosis House Call: Complete Mind-Body Healing Course - Learn Self-Hypnosis for Stress Relief & Pain Management at Home

This is a book for those who believe in self-healing and those who are willing to take action. This is not a book for the NAY sayers. So what is this book about? Like most people, I used to think that hypnosis is the stuff magicians use and that trance was a state of uncontrolled delirium—both of which are myths. The truth is that self-hypnosis coupled with guided imagery is a process of priming the subconscious for a healthy lifestyle, or at least to give the body a necessary neuro-psycho-physiological tune-up (I just invented a term). Dr. Gurgevich begins with a nice overview of the differences between the conscious and subconscious mind. Then, he continues describing the mind-body connection. Finally, he guides the reader into the elements of medicinal self-hypnosis. The accompanying DVD is a wonderful stimulant and a guide to allow you to steer the course in the right direction. After the death of my father and the prolonged illness of my wife, I was overwhelmed with anxiety. I knew that the problem stemmed from constant stress. I was looking for a drug-free solution. I am confidently affirming here that within an hour of following up with exercises presented in the course, my pulse went down and my breathing adjusted to normal. I am glad I found this book in 2020 and can’t wait to see positive results in the upcoming months. In summary, this self-paced course on mind-body healing is an equivalent of the foods your body needs to remain healthy, only that this is about the words your mind needs to remain healthy. Thank you Dr. Gurgevich for sharing your system—it certainly is a treat!I had checked this out from the library first, the DVD was missing from the library copy, but by the time I was 1/3 of the way through the book I knew I should own it. Great book, so informative! The DVD too, it helped me to get know Dr. G on a more personal level. He seems so kind and caring and this is evident in the writing of his book. He seems to sincerely want you to get the help you need, and does his best to help you get it. I hope to meet him some day, to thank him for all I learned and how much I benefited from his many years of experience. I next purchased his 'Self-Hypnosis Home Study Course' and was stunned by the incredible value!!! It's one of my most treasured possessions. I have been helped so much by this material. I am changed for the better, and look forward to even more improvement. Thanks Dr. Steven Gurgevich!I consider Dr. Gurgevich one of the leading practitioners of medical hypnosis.I've used some of his other work before and have been pleased with the presentation and the results. But I found this book to contain material very similar to his earlier work, which diminished my personal interest, However, I think anyone new to dr. Gurgevich and sincerely interested in learning of the benefits of medical hypnosis and practicing self-hypnosis would find this book of value.JerryPurchased this book off the recommendation of my acupuncturist. I haven't gotten to read it yet since I loaned to to my mom, but started it and it has a good start. Book came in great condition, and either because I did not read closely or it was not listed in the description, it came with a DVD which I was not expecting but delighted for! Came quickly and in great condition, both DVD and book!This book and DVD set is a great introduction to self-hypnosis. Dr. Gurgevich sheds light on the myths and mysteries surrounding hypnosis, and provides instructions on how to engage in self-hypnosis. I was honored to introduce him to the local IONS (Institute of Noetic Science) group in Tucson, AZ. He is a wonderful speaker, author, and therapist.Ths is a very thorough tape. It works. The author gives you all you need to succeed and understand self-hypnosis which is not like the subjects you see on TV being hypnotized. It's harmless and very relaxing. I'm using his tapes for weight loss. I would try them for other things as well.As a hypnotherapist myself, I find the instructions for doing your own self-hypnosis for healing clear, concise, compassionate and within the medical safety zone. This is a book that takes away the hype around hypnosis, eliminating the Las Vegas show stereotype and illuminating the ability of our minds to heal our bodies. A great book and DVD.I think the CD is necessary to learn hypnosis but it didn't play, it appeared to be blank. I bought this book once before and the CD was blank also , so this is the second blank CD. This makes me wonder if all the CDs are blank.If you are new to hypnosis Dr Gurgervich will gently lead you through the process while explaining clearly the process. I highly recommend this book. I have been doing (self) hypnosis for years and it was a treat to have this book and dvd assist me through it.