Spiritual distress is a profound sense of existential crisis or disconnection, characterized by feelings of meaninglessness, inner turmoil, and a loss of purpose. It is an increasingly common concern in hospitals and homes, among medical professionals and those who support individuals and families. Are you ready to help others navigate the profound challenges of spiritual distress? Discover a unique, compassionate, integrative approach to facilitate healing with Hypnosis for Spiritual Distress.
Drawing inspiration from the transformative insights of Paul Tillich, Henry Nelson Wieman, and Joseph Murphy, this groundbreaking guide offers a comprehensive protocol for using hypnosis to address spiritual suffering. Whether you're a therapist, counselor, coach or hypnotist, this book provides the tools and understanding you need to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Inside, you'll explore:
- Foundations of Spiritual Distress: Understand the complexities of spiritual crises through the perspectives of Tillich, Wieman, and Murphy, and learn how their philosophies inform modern healing practices.
- Hypnosis as a Healing Tool: Discover how to insightfully structure the coaching and hypnotic process to facilitate profound spiritual healing and transformation at a vulnerable and needful time in people’s lives.
- Step-by-Step Protocol: Follow a detailed, practical protocol designed to guide individuals through their spiritual distress, integrating hypnosis techniques with the wisdom of Tillich, Wieman, and Murphy.
- Practical Exercises and Scripts: Access a wealth of guidance, orientation, and even hypnosis scripts tailored to address various aspects of spiritual distress.
- Explore: Additional chapters focus on the ethics of finding meaning in suffering, addressing the concerns of Buddhist individuals confronting spiritual distress, attachment theory in religious experience, recommended competencies for working in this field, and more.
Originally developed for a certification course in “Spiritual Hypnotism” by Rev. Dr. C. Scot Giles and Rev. Dr. Lindsay Bates for the National Guild of Hypnotists, the curriculum has been updated and expanded by Rev. Christian Skoorsmith, MAR, PsyD(c). The core content is also supplemented by additional writing by some of hypnotism’s guiding figures. Additional perspective is provided from the fields of psychology, nursing, and counseling.
Empower yourself to help others find meaning and inner peace.