Harry the Hypno-potamus

Now available in paperback, this best-selling collection of 32 metaphorical stories addresses a variety of physical and behavioral problems facing children. Reading the title story to a child is a wonderful way to introduce him or her to the idea of hypnosis. All of the full-color illustrated stories feature animals in a zoo that rely on the guidance and support of Dr. Dan, the zoo's vet, to help master such problems as: -Phobias and anxiety attacks -Pain management-Habits and habit control -Sleep disorders-Death and dying -Asthma & other serious medical disorders. Some of the therapeutic interventions are very problem specific while others are more general and can be used for a variety of conditions. Introductory clinical material explains how to use the book whether the clinician decides to use the stories verbatim or to adapt them.