Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formation: How to Harness the Power of Hypnosis to Ignite Effortless and Lasting Change

This review is based on the book, and I believe you will find it quite helpful. I ordered it the day it came out, using my Amazon prime membership and had it overnighted. It kept me up all night. First I will cover the positive elements of this book: For those who are experienced at NLP or hypnosis, you will find it a refreshing and comprehensive review, with a few updates on processes and approaches from Bandler. For example he describes how he uses the meta-model now in an opposite manor to what he wrote in "The Structure of Magic I". For those who are teachers you will find the self-help exercises given at the end of each chapter familiar from your own NLP training, and useful new light is shed on them, with a few new ideas. The scripts, back matter, glossary and other resource files in the back make this an essential book for quick reference and study. For those who are new to hypnosis or NLP, you will find the examples concrete, clear and well written. This is a comprehensive book covering many complex ideas, but with a highlighter and a pen you will be able to learn skills and begin applying them immediately. The lessons are categorized well, and to me it seems like an excellent introductory text, and I will begin recommending it to all my students at an introductory or intermediate level. You will understand hypnosis and NLP if you really take the time to study this book. I also think that for those considering this book as a "self-help" book, you will find it helpful. All of the material can easily be internalized and practiced as self-transformation and help you to do what the subtitle actually promises. Now the downside (although there really aren't too many). First, the book is a basic NLP book and those who have a lot of experience and don't enjoy the review and reframes of prior knowledge may find it less than challenging, or covers a lot of material that has already been covered. For me though, I enjoyed the review, update and exercises as suggested after 35 years of Bandlers teaching experience has helped these to evolve. Second, Bandler makes more than a few statements that cause me to ask, "Where is the footnote?" And third, the irreverent style of Bandler can be a distraction at times, with a lot of hyperbole and opinion. However, I actually enjoyed this, even when I disagreed. An example of this was his attempt to reframe NLP by stating the following: "NLP may be thought of as the underlying structure of hypnosis". I wish I could give it four and a half stars, but I can't so I will go ahead and give it five stars, and am glad I bought the book.

You are getting very sleepy. From the basics to the full explanation. Written by the master himself.

This is a useful guide to NLP which helps you start to unlock your creativity. I’ve throughly enjoyed the anecdotal examples and there are some charming elements that make me smile. Not as dry and dustily as I was expecting.

I remember hearing the story of our forefathers writing the United States Constitution. And in the room where they focused their energies on creating one marvelous piece of democracy... there was a painting on the wall of a sun. For so long, this painting was taken to be a SETTING sun. However, at the end of the creative process, when the Constitution was finally drafted... one member of Congress stood up and said that the sun was indeed RISING. And this book is a SHINING example of the genius of Richard Bandler. Just the WRITING is top-notch and VERY fluid to read. And that's not saying anything about the techniques and revelations you will find when you read this book. To me, this is probably my all time favorite book by Richard Bandler. He answers SO MANY unchallenged beliefs about hypnosis and what is possible, that I've read it 3 or 4 times already, just to soak it up. I especially like how easy he makes using hypnosis...and chaining states...and nesting loops...and altering belief systems. Plus the Meta-model and Milton model appendices are PURE GOLD. I've referred to them MANY times while doing covert hypnosis on my friends and family (a skill I didn't really harness until AFTER I read this book). One thing is certain... the sun on Bandler's book cover is definitely RISING. If you are looking for a VERY fresh, applicable, and entertaining understanding of hypnosis, you will find it here. Thank you Richard. I hope you read this. [...] Thx!

This book is amazing. Changed every aspect of life! From the gym to making music to everyday communication with others! I highly recommend this book; but keep a dictionary around due to the vocabulary of Mr. Bandler. He's has extensive mouth! lol but over all, very well written. I could go on but I don't wanted to flood you with my experiences. Experience for yourself!! Good Luck! Much Luv & Peace!!

Bandler's books are fabulous, but Amazon's doing something to the books now that are making them sickening with stink. It's not just one. I have gotten five books in a row and they all stink like cheap air freshener. I put two in bags for 30 days with baking soda, including this one, and the books still stink of that awful odor and I can't stop smelling it. What is gong on Amazon?

Only a third of the way through the book so far and so far I prefer his other book "Get the life you want" Probably because it gave a short description of each NLP technique then showed you how to do it. This book 1/3 in appears to be a very long story. The technique on hypnosis is dubious and not really specific but I will press on and see how it turns out. I have given it 3 stars because if it turns out to be a big yawn I didn't give it 5 stars and if it is really good I gave it more than 2 which is not bad considering the first 1/3 is a big yawn :) But definitely check out his Richards other book "Get the life you want" I use the techniques from that daily! In fact I used the confidence technique just a few hours ago before I even got this email asking me to review this book. Love the spinning technique ;)

Excellent Book. Very informative and helpful. This was an easy read with a lot of good information and helpful to me and others in my practice. Well written and writer stayed on subject.

No one can speak of NLP with greater authority and, consequently, this book joins the list of Bandler greats. It is written in an "easy" style and provides clear directions for incorporating NLP in a practice. NLP is often presented like a bag of tricks therapy, however, Dr. Handler presents it as an integrative process which is highly goal-directed. The book is of great help.

Ruthlessly effective, often hilariously funny, never lacking self-confidence, sometimes abrasive, but always searching for the quickest way to help people improve their lives, Bandler's approach is neatly summarised in this easy-to-read guide, with handy reference sections at the end. Amongst experts, there is a wide spectrum of views on Hypnosis, from academic researchers to practical clinicians. Bandler is on the far end of the practical side. He is not interested in theoretical models, nor in providing evidence to support his sometimes extravagant claims. (He would say that his claims are simple statements of fact, and I for one don't doubt him.) He has little respect for other approaches, and none for conventional hypnotisability tests. His passion is for what works with his clients, what works most surely and quicklest. His methods are elegantly simple, sometimes breathtakingly daring, and often hilariously direct. I defy you to read the story of the academic who quacked like a duck, without laughing out loud! If you are looking for an effective alternative to long-winded talking therapies, if you want to learn to be a better hypnotist (or to improve your ability in self-hypnosis) this book is for you. Bandler won't waste your time with smooth, soft talk - he goes straight to the heart of the problem and challenges you to try his deceptively simple, but powerfully effective procedures. And if you have been put off by NLP's acquired reputation for manipulating people unfairly, this book will convince you that although his techniques are powerful, Bandler himself has a genuine mission to use that power for great good. If you are looking for a gentler approach, try Bill O'Hanlon's "Guide to Tranceland". If you want a balance between clinical and academic approaches, Michael Yapko's "Tranceworks" is the authoritative, heavyweight source. BY NOW, you should know if THIS BOOK IS GOOD FOR YOU. (And there's the NLP technique of Embedded Commands at work). . In all seriousness, I thoroughly recommend this book, unless you are an over-sensitive academic! As Bandler would say: "There is delight at the end of the tunnel!"

Something totally top level. Only read when you are at a level. The level is not for schoolers, if you are in final year or graduated. Not because of the qualifications but the maturity of you understanding.

本書を読むと演歌歌手が昔ヒットした曲を３０年間、ひたすら歌い続けているというような錯覚に襲われる。 それもそのはず、実際に本書で使っているのは、 メタ・モデル（ミルトン・モデル） アクセッシング・キュー（カリブレーション) アンカリング といった1970年代に出版されたNLPの著作にあるシンプルなスキルと、心理療法家のフランク・フェアリー をモデリングした毒舌調の解説だけであるように思われるからだ。 それでも面白いと思うのは単純に当該経験に対する V-A-Kの注意をシフトするようなやり方がきちんと説明されているためだろう。 日本では、五感をタイプ分けして固定化して考えるような訳のわからないスキルが教えられているようであるが、実際には 「The Structure of Magic vol.2」で書かれていたようにこの知覚をシフトするやり方を学ばないと認識に 対して何ら変化が起きないということが理解できることになるだろう。

I used this book after going to a little seminar on hynpotherapy. I actually only did most of the exercises for about 5 minutes at a time, yet the changes I've seen in my relationship, with my inner peace, and with my contentment living in a foreign country are spectacular. I recommend this book to anyone motivated to live a better version of their life.