is how I’d like this book to be described, and I’m sure that’s how many authors in the field feel when they publish. This has been four years in the writing and it’s an absorbing, frustrating, enlightening and sometimes overwhelming experience, so it’s normal that you want it to be well received. The time to find out is fast approaching because the publication date is October.
This has been one of the main reasons why my blogging has been quiet for the last few months – hopefully I can spend more time on that once my baby has gone out into the world. Unless its success means I have to embark on a world tour in a private jet. Well, we can dream can’t we?
Ooh, I suppose I should tease you with what it’s about. Essentially it’s a book of two halves. The first brings together some theories from neuroscience that suggests a theory of mind that explains why we do the things that limit our lives – and why we can take control and change ourselves.
The second half takes this theory and describes a model of therapy that allows practitioners to base their interventions (from any school or discipline) on the information they glean from the client – and how they can flexibly alter tack if their choice doesn’t work. It includes about 14 techniques that act as examples of how any technique you currently use can fit into the model. And for good measure there is a chapter on a mindset that avoids making the mistake our brains are prone to – that our way is the way. How different would our field be if it embraced the notion that nothing is ‘the best way’? That’s what I’d like the book to achieve. So it’s a baby with a pushy father.
Well done on finishing writing what I am sure will become the best book on therapy ever written, four years of hard work.
I am looking forward to when it comes out in October and it’s good to know there is a chapter that addresses the closed mindset that only our way is the best way. An open mind has to be the best path to gaining more knowledge and sharing that knowledge.
Congratulations, Trevor.
I can’t wait to read it!
I am very much looking forward to the launch. Cognitive Hypnotherapy is a wonderful model of therapy, and with the open mindset that you are advocating, can only mean having the flexibility to do the absolute best for our clients.
Well done on getting this out and you can start looking forward to the world tour!
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An achievement indeed. Well done! Looking forward to reading it.
I know it’s going to be worth the wait. Congratulations.
Anita
I like the idea of a baby with a pushy father – I’m sure it will go far!
Great that this book will be suitable for therapists who have trained in other disciplines.
Look forward to reading it.
Well done, I believe this will be a guide to many and and an inspiration to others. as with all you have done this baby will grow with those who read its pages.
Well done Trevor, I can’t wait to get my copy, are you taking pre-orders?
Jacqui
Splendid.
Congratulations Trevor – may your book’s success spread the Quest word and establish this very special institution at the heart of therapy here in the UK even more than it is already. Best wishes and huge success (can’t wait!), Ali x
Congratulations Trevor !
I hope this amazing method of therapy spreads beyond those who are already using it and helping so many people. Best wishes Sue
I too eagerly await this important book and I hope and expect that you will be speaking anywhere and everywhere that has an organiser with the sense to want a firstclass teacher on his podium.
Well how many more sleeps now and can I wait that long?
What can I say Trevor but – Excellent!
Reallying looking forward to reading it and have a weeks holiday booked in North Wales in October. What about that for a double wammy!
Belatedly – Congratulations Trevor! I can’t wait to read it….just about read everything I should have read two years ago, so your timing is perfect!!!
Can’t wait to read your book. Absolutely loved Word Weaving!!!!
Pre-ordered already! Well done Trevor. And thanks for all the learning, support and fun you have brought into my life.
Hi Trevor
I’m looking forward to getting my copy!
Cheers
Lenny