“Reality is Plastic: The art of impromptu hypnosis” by Anthony Jacquin (2008)                                                                            Book review by Warwick Wade May 2022 peer reviewed by Dr Rene van Wyk

Review of the international hypnosis literature Shelagh Freedman & Ian Wickramasekera II (2022) Review of the international hypnosis literature, American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 64:3, 281-282, DOI: 10.1080/00029157.2021.1990721 (submitted by Dr Rene Van Wyk)          

Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy Citations    Abstract: Hypnosis and hypnotherapy are widely used by professionals in the
mental health field and in medical settings. We summarize the academic literature of research and clinical applications on the use of hypnosis and hypnotherapy in both psychological and medical treatment. While there is
overlap between them, we attempt to make the categories intuitively clear.    By David Hartman, MSW* (submitted by Dr Rene van Wyk)

Applications of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy: A Compilation of Brief Monographs    Abstract: Hypnosis and hypnotherapy provide a plethora of applications that are well-researched and evidence-based. In the brief summaries included in this anthology, the emphasis is on piquing the interest of the general public rather than focusing on that research base. The material is divided into two sections: one is quick suggestions regarding the many ways hypnosis and hypnotherapy can be utilized by a general practitioner hypnotherapist; the second focuses on practice building ideas for the hypnotherapist. By Diane Zimberoff and David Hartman* (submitted by Dr Rene van Wyk)   

Application of hypnosis in psychOncology: A review of the literature   Hypnosis is useful for multiple somatic and psychological disorders, particularly cancer disease-related issues. In fact, the literature points out that hypnosis is effective in helping patients deal with aspects disease related, as well as in reducing the side effects of treatment. This review of the literature aims to summarize and assess the evidence of the usefulness of hypnosis in cancer patients and was conducted based on articles published between 2012 and 2019.      By Sónia Remondes-Costa* / Filipa Magalhães* / Inês Martins* / André Louro** / Martim Santos** / M. Graça Pereira** * Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal; ** Centro de Investigação em Psicologia (CIPsi), Escola de Psicologia, Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal

Hypnotherapy for Pain Management, Self Esteem, and Re‐establishing Sexuality & Intimacy after Surgery. The effects of various types of surgery can disfigure the body, effect sexual functioning and intimate relationships, and consequently self esteem. Pain management, as part of a rehabilitation program, can also be an issue. This article is the first in a series of articles pertaining to the use of hypnosis for the treatment of pain management, improving self-esteem, and re-establishing sexuality and intimacy after cancer surgery. This first article will present a case study demonstrating how the use of hypnotic interventions combined with counseling strategies assist with pain management and improve self-esteem in a 55-year-old male. It will discuss options and information that is relevant
to surgery that affects sexual functioning, and consequently self esteem and intimacy. It will discuss psycho educational strategies for clinical consideration, including how to empower the clients with information that broadens their knowledge of sexual functioning.  By Eleonore Stephan Advanced Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy & NLP