Hypnotherapy for Pregnancy and Birthing begins with an overview of the topic and discusses a range of complex issues and vulnerabilities that might arise during sessions, before moving onto setting up and running group and/or individual sessions. Then, presenting techniques to work with pregnancy and birthing draws on a range of methodologies including solution-focused, metaphors (Ericksonian), Gestalt therapy, benefits approach and regression therapy.
It covers:
• Hypnosis, pregnancy and birthing
• Getting into trance and relaxation
• Breathing
• Practising self-hypnosis and working on issues
• Preparing for birthing
• Bonding with baby
• Working with worries, fears and phobias
• Dealing with trauma and the unexpected
• Loss and bereavement
• Ego boosting.
Containing over 70 customisable scripts and designed to stimulate reflection, this book is a valuable resource for student, newly qualified and experienced hypnotherapists working with pregnancy and birthing.
