Historically viewed as a vehicle for entertainment or the occult, hypnosis has slowly gained recognition as an effective tool in the medical arts, sports programs, and stress seminars
Historically viewed as a vehicle for entertainment or the occult, hypnosis has slowly gained recognition as an effective tool in the medical arts, sports programs, and stress seminars. Gradually law enforcement specialists also have used hypnosis - specifically forensic hypnosis - as a powerful tool when collecting information from the witness. Hypnosis serves police and prosecutors by enabling the witness to recall minute details that they had previously forgotten due to momentary excitement or fear. Investigative Forensic Hypnosis presents the practical application and scientific side of this subject, explaining forensic hypnosis in an understandable way, answering many common questions, and identifying its practical use in the courtroom. The author, with 22 years of experience in law enforcement and 14 years experience in forensic hypnosis, brings his outstanding law enforcement background and valued expertise to this important, informative handbook, dissolving misconceptions or doubts and illuminating forensic hypnosis as a valuable advantage in any case. TOC:Introduction Part I: A Foundation of Hypnosis.- History of Hypnosis.- Applications of Hypnosis.- Three Laws of Suggestibility.- The Feeling of Hypnosis.- A Hypnosis Session.- The Dangers of Hypnosis.- Common Questions about Hypnosis.- Part II: Preparation for the Forensic Session.- The Courts and Hypnosis.- The Forensic Session.- Inside the Forensic Session.- Professional Ethics.- Do's and Dons.- Of Polygraphs, Artists, and Such.- Preparing for Trial.- Induction Techniques.- Appendix- Bibliography. '
"...[demonstrates] a first-hand awareness of this extremely vital need and use...interesting and informative...the use of procedures and examples are excellent."-James M. Connell, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Dayton, Ohio, from the Foreword
