More than thirty years ago, Richard Bandler set out to discover how some
therapists managed to effect startling change with their clients, while
others were arguing about theories as their face patients waited in vain
for help. Now widely regarded as the world's greatest hypnotist, Richard
Bandler observed and developed patterns which became the foundation of
neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), arguably one of the most profoundly
effective approaches for self-development and change. Since coauthoring
the internationally influential books, The Structure of Magic Volume 1,
and Patterns of the Hypnotic Techniques of Milton Erickson, M.D. Volume
1, Bandler has traveled the world, honing his skills and helping people
solve problems and achieve goals when other "experts" have been unable
to help. Richard Bandler's Guide to TRANCE-formation, he returns to his
roots: hypnotic phenomena, trancework, and altered states to provide a
highly compelling prescription for personal change. According to
Bandler, "trance" is at the very foundation of human experience. People
are not simply in or out of trance, but are moving from one trance to
another. They have their work trances, their relationship trances, their
driving trances, and their parenting trances. Some of these states are
useful and appropriate; others are not. With his signature wit and
contrarian approach to therapy, Bandler shows how anyone can reset or
reprogram problem behaviors to desired alternatives, with lasting and
life-altering results. Peppered with case studies and more than thirty
exercises, Richard Bandler's Guide to TRANCE-formation, is an
intriguing, engaging, and often amusing, read for anyone, whether they
are new to NLP, want to further their NLP training, or simply want to
make a positive difference in their own lives.
