Book excerpt: "I enthusiastically endorse Patrick Marsolek?s Self-hypnosis Manual. This is more than a ?how-to? manual. After an orientation to hypnosis, trance, the subconscious, and other relevant subjects, Patrick guides his readers in finding self-hypnosis techniques that work for them. Instead of simply teaching a number of self-hypnosis techniques (like most self-hypnosis manuals), it empowers the learner with an understanding of the induction process and the creation of individualized protocols. Furthermore, the Manual guides the reader through creating specific auto-suggestions to maximize therapeutic results. The Manual also is exceptional in the way that it addresses fears and other hindrances to trance (e.g., beliefs and expectations), stresses the normalness and benefits of self-induced trance, provides helpful application techniques (e.g., dealing with pain), discusses each induction technique, and promotes personal confidence in the process.In sum, Patrick gives the requisite understanding and tools to be ones own best self-hypnosis guide."- Whitney Hibbard Ph.d., Author of "Forensic Hypnosis"