This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Hypnosis. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Hypnosis is Barrie St John. Hypnosis is a trancelike state resembling sleep that heightens the subject's receptivity to suggestion used in medicine and psychology to recover memories and/or modify habits.

Covert Hypnosis: An Operators Manual is a valuable resource for people interested in Hypnosis, and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.

Book Description
Covert Hypnosis is the utilization of techniques and strategies to change the perception and behavior of others in a completely unconscious way. The optimal applications for covert hypnosis are in the fields of selling, advertising, marketing, relationships and therapy. This 100,000 word manual includes truly up-to-the-minute scientific breakthroughs in the area of unconscious influence. For the simplicity of the reader the book is written with examples pertaining to either therapy or selling situations but of course the approaches discussed herein would apply equally as well to pastoring, teaching, training, and other relationship and group situations. You will learn: Over 150 specific non-verbal communication techniques. How to stand and sit with people so they like you and believe your message. Strategies for pre-hypnotic therapy. How genes influence people's decisions and how to know in advance what they are. The basic thinking process of covert conditioning. The 253 words that change people's minds verbally and in print. How to use 20 of the most powerful hypnotic language patterns ever spoken. Discover the core 16 desires of every person you meet. Find out the 11 new metaprograms that no one has previously discovered. Over 800 questions that help you direct the thinking of others. The truth about distraction and confusion. How suggestion can change visual recall. Two complete models for presenting material to others in a persuasive manner! How to make minor alterations in your physical appearance to influence others. How to tell a story so that the story delivers the message you want send! Covert techniques for sports performance.

From the Publisher
"Finally! The manual you’ve been waiting for. After being inundated with requests for this manual, we have put it together with you in mind. Use these tips, techniques and tools to sell more, better your relationships, and change the lives of your clients!" —Kevin Hogan

You don't have to be a therapist or a salesperson to benefit from this guide. Everyone can utilize covert hypnosis in every day situations to provide win/win outcomes for everyone.

Author's Bio: 

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Hypnosis. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Hypnosis is Barrie St John. Barrie St John is one of the leading authorities in the field of hypnotherapy. St John’s lifelong study of hypnosis and his extensive experience treating clients has enabled him to become an innovative master of his profession.

St John is the originator of Hypno Sensory Therapy, a powerful collection of tools for producing rapid change. He has also lectured on clinical hypnosis and hypnotherapy for diverse hypnotherapy associations, societies, and training organizations as well as high-profile corporations. And recently, St John created the best-selling CDs and downloads on self-hypnosis at www.hypnoshop.com.

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