View Full Version : A question for those that know if you please?
randomboy
05-25-2005, 03:18 PM
Good evening,
Although this is my first post ive been studying this forum for some time now with great interest and i would like to ask the following question.
Before i do though i would just like to add that i dont want this to turn into another heated debate which gets off the original topic so here goes.
I am extremely interested in the following areas and would like recommendations as to a good book i could purchase which covers them.
1. Suggestion
2. Embedded Commands
3. Language Patterns
4. Pattern Interupts
5. Ideo-motor response
6. Non-verbal communication
Ideally i would like the book to cover all topics (if such book exists) from both a theoretical and practical point of view. Money is not an issue and i would preferably like to purchase online.
I want to study these areas in depth before deciding whether to commit to formal training and it would be most appreciated if anyone with some experience in these matters could offer their advice.
Many thanks in advance,
Matthew :)
Merlin
05-25-2005, 08:15 PM
>Before i do though i would just like to add that i dont want this to turn into another heated debate which gets off the original topic so here goes.
So, you want to dictate how we should discuss things on this forum?
> ive been studying this forum for some time now
Then why haven't you seen our recommendations?
As a part of my FAQ I list many recommended books.
I also provide a link to Andy's excellent book reviews.
Skip has posted book recommendations here too.
Pdrive
05-25-2005, 10:55 PM
Haha, this sounds incredibly similar to my first post on this forum.:eek:
Skip just recently posted a very good booklist that covers several interesting topics - some of which you might like to look into. As I said, it was a recent post - it shouldnt be hard to locate.
good luck with you're education
Pdrive
randomboy
05-26-2005, 12:50 AM
Merlin,
I have looked at your website and there are indeed many books (around 20) and im not fimiliar with any of their content. Ive been to Waterstones in two cities to look for these titles so i could check myself but have had no luck finding them.
It would therefore be very kind of you if someone could indicate which book meets the criteria i gave as clsoely as possible then i would know which to purchase online.
Thanks again
pinktrance
05-26-2005, 02:49 AM
Hi there,
Hypnosis for change by josie hadley and carol staudacher, covers everything that you need to know about hypnosis and its only about £20, its the one you have to have for courses on hypnotherapy, its a great starting point, read it from cover to cover and you should have a good understanding.
randomboy
05-26-2005, 08:58 AM
Thanks for the info pink trance.
I looked at this book on Amazon and it appears that it deals with Hypnotherapy from the point of view of helping people with phobias, quitting smoking etc. Currently I am looking for something that deals more with the theory behind the subjects i outlined. At present i would like to learn more regarding these areas to so i can understand their theory and application. To be honest, i have no inclination to become a hypnotherapist, i would just like to further my understanding of the mind.
If someone could tell me what book(s) cover these areas i would be most grateful.
Many thanks
Matt
After reading your question and the responses and your subsequent responses, I am going to offer two possibilities.
Robert Dilts' encyclopedia of NLP http://www.nlpuniversitypress.com/
This will give you concise information, and it is free. the only problem is that you cannot view but a few pages in one day unless you want to buy it.
The other is "TranceFormations", Bandler and Grinder, which will give you most of what you are asking for, and give examples of use, and exercises to help you gain a better understanding.
skip
error265
06-01-2005, 12:40 PM
Therapy stuff and stage stuff all works the same....... and besides whats wrong with helping people, isnt that a skill you would like to learn?:confused:
randomboy
06-02-2005, 07:27 AM
Not in the slightest. It may sound horrible, but i wouldnt want to listen to people (strangers) drone on about their neurotic problems.
PS. Merlin - If you even think about posting one of your usual pearls of wisdom.... dont bother.
annon
06-02-2005, 08:52 AM
pmsl at last post and know where yr coming from with that one!
Merlin
06-02-2005, 01:26 PM
>PS. Merlin - If you even think about posting one of your usual pearls of wisdom...
Thank you,
don't mind if I do :)
>It would therefore be very kind of you if someone could indicate which book meets the criteria i gave as clsoely as possible then i would know which to purchase online.
OK
>PS. Merlin... dont bother.
Oh well.
Guess you don't want the answer that bad, do you?
randomboy
06-02-2005, 08:42 PM
>Oh well.
Guess you don't want the answer that bad, do you?
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Not from you thanks, skip already pointed me in the right direction
teadaze
06-03-2005, 10:54 AM
>PS. Merlin - If you even think about posting one of your usual pearls of wisdom.... dont bother.
thats a bit shortsighted isnt it? Merlin offers some of the most useful information on this forum...why would anyone want to give you advice after a comment like that?
Terry (existing)
06-03-2005, 11:20 AM
We get far too many posts from those who for some unkown reason, feel we owe them something......This alone is sufficient for us to know that we are dealing with ignorance beyond the understanding of most of us who have worked hard and long to gain what skills we now share. Ask for information in return, and note how insulted the poster becomes. I just finished replying to one such. I suppose we can recognise this ignorance, and treat the replies based on the source...