Hypnosis CD's and downloads by Matthew A. Ferguson
Motivation Training Student Reading List

Matthew has personally recorded and written all Motivation Method mp3 downloads, CD's and manuals. Many of these contain processes that he would use if he was holding a personal session with you. The advantage of these downloads and cd's is that you can listen to them over and over again when you want at a time convenient for you.

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"There are lots of self-help resources and therapies out there, but this one is a must. 'The Courage to Change, Patience to Grow' is all about making positive changes in life, using techniques to tap into the power of your own mind so that you can create a life of meaning, success and happiness. Matthew's years of experience as an NLP and hypnotherapy practitioner and passion for helping people really comes through. It has enabled me to create powerful images of what I want to achieve, and more importantly, why. The simple exercises have helped me connect my goals back to my values, therefore giving more meaning to the changes I want to make and the inner momentum to do what I need to do".

Karen Darke Ph.d (auther of "If You Fall") Karen won a Silver Medal in the Handbiking Paralympics 5th September 2012.  Congratulations Karen!

www.karendarke.com and www.inspireandimpact.com

Motivation Method for Weight Loss
(a relaxing journey to the slimmer you)
by Matthew A. Ferguson

This is a unique approach designed to help you lose weight by changing your habits and reinforcing your commitment and motivation. You will be tapping into deeper levels of your mind and taking positive action to a slimmer you. It will direct you to a new healthy lifestyle that puts you in charge of your weight and health without the need for complicated diets.

"Having used other weight loss Cd's from well known sources, and not really getting anywhere, I decided to give Motivation Method for Weight Loss a chance.  It is excellent; Matthew enables you to find and use the resources within, tapping into the subconscious mind and finding the motivation necessary to lose the dreaded weight you think will never come off. Magic? Four days and four pounds lighter I realise this is not magic but my own mind choosing to eat a healthy diet and not overindulge. As Matthew says 'Nothing tastes as good as being in control feels.' This CD offers total relaxation and the ability to change habits of a life time. - Vanessa, Hampshire

"I went on a Motivation Retreat where I learnt to use The Motivation Method for Weight Loss. I was so inspired! When I got home I spent the first week completely re-organising my food cupboard. I lost 2 kilos in 2 weeks and can now get into clothes I'd forgotten I had!" - Sarah, Wales

Motivation Method to Stop Smoking
(a relaxing journey to your smoke free future)
by Matthew A. Ferguson

Experience this dynamic method to help you break free of smoking forever. When you actively engage your determination, commitment and imagination with what you want to achieve you will greatly increase your chances of success. It's like an athelete who visualises crossing the winning line. You too can learn to use your mind in this way to gain freedom from smoking.

"I wanted to be a non-smoker for many years - the courage to be one came when I discovered the Motivation Method to Stop Smoking. I have not looked back. It did what it said - I am now leading a smoke free life" - Fiona, Scotland

Motivation Method Stress Management
with Positive Motivation
by Matthew A. Ferguson

This is a complete system to manage your stress and regain your motivation. It will take you on a four part journey to personal empowerment and guide you through insights and skills to improved stress management with positive motivation. The unique combination of relaxing hypnotic journeys and positive practical motivational exercises will ensure you become better able to deal with the challenges of stress. It will help you gain positive states of mind to deal with stressful thoughts, emotions and behaviours in a proactive and positively motivated way.

"Matthew's Stress Management CD and manual is an excellent guide that leaves you feeling that you have the tools to establish your stresses and gives you steps to better health.  The CD is a nice compliment to support you during this journey." Louise - Scotland

"Thank you for giving me strength and courage. After using the Motivation Method Stress Management programme my life is getting better every day. I am back in full time employment and have a fantastic new relationship. How good is that!" - Peter,   London

Scripts & Strategies in Hypnotherapy: The Complete Works.
by Roger P. Allen

This provides deepeners and scripts that are easy to understand and use. They are a good resource as you develop your own approaches and gain experience.

Self-Hypnosis The Complete Guide to Better Health and Self-Change
by Dr. Brian Alman

This is a good reference book with simple explanations, scripts and approaches for self-hypnosis.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming for Dummies
by Romilla Ready and Kate Burton

Don't let the word Dummies put you off, this book offers a simple step by step approach to NLP and its major concepts

Hypnotherapy Scripts
A Neo-Ericksonian Approach to Persuasive Healing by Ronald. A. Havens

An excellent book for Scripts

Resolve
by Dr. Richard Bolstad

A really useful therapeutic approach to NLP and a good overview of its links to other therapeutic schools.

NLP The New Technology of Achievement
by Steve Andreas

This is good for various personal development techniques

Ericksonian Approaches
by Battino and South

A great resource to Ericksonian hypnosis

Hartland's Medical and Dental Hypnosis
by Michael Heap & Kottiyattil K. Aravind

Richard Bandler's Guide to Trance-formation
by Richard Bandler

Bandler's most concise, clean, practical and well written book. A must for coaches and therapists.

Handbook of Hypnotic Suggestions and Metaphors
by D. Corydon Hammond

Another great resource for scripts and strategies, a classic – commonly known as ‘The Big Red’

Trancework
by Dr. Michael D. Yapko

A comprehensive guide to clinical hypnosis

Positive Psychology Coaching
by Robert Bisway-Diener & Ben Dean

A good book for research evidence of the benefits of Positive Psychology. Plus exercises you can use for yourself and clients.

Performance Coaching
by Angus McLeod

Coching structures utilising NLP approaches

Coaching for Performance
by John Whitmore

A classic in the general coaching field.

Authentic Happiness
by Martin Seligman

Martin Seligman is the leading light in the positive psychology movement. This book is an interesting read and has some good exercises to apply in coaching

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies
by Rob Willson & Rhena Branch

As ever the dummies series underplays itself as it provides a good practical framework on CBT.

Using CBT in General Practice
by Lee David

Written by a Doctor and geared to practical applications in short consultations.

101 Things I wish I'd known when I started using hypnosis

A good short book with easy and concise tips.

Man’s Search for Meaning
by Victor Frankl

A great book for underpinning meaning

Buddha's Brain
by Rick Hanson

This book brings together the latest neuroscience on the positive effects of meditation, NLP skills, Positive Psychology  ( though not explicitly stated as such) and the underlying philosophy of Buddism.

Incognito (The Secret Lives of the Brain)
by David Eagleman

A fascinating and enlightening study of our brain/mind/biology. If you are really curious with an open scientifically orientated mind then you will enjoy this book.

Scripts & Strategies in Hypnotherapy with Children
by Lynda Hudson

An excellent book for both the overall approaches for working with children and for common childhood behaviour such as bedwetting etc.

Mindfulness for Dummies
by Shamash Alidina

Another good book in the Dummies series providing a single and clear introduction to Mindfulness.  Includes a Meditation CD

Spontaneous Evolution Our Positive Future (and a way to get there from here)
by Bruce H. Lipton, PH.D.
and Steve Bhaerman

An essential Read! This book brings together the latest discoveries in cellular biology, its implications for our health, society and  evolution.

Genie in Your Genes
by Dawson Church

This is an exploration of new understandings in biology and how energy psychologies like "Tapping" work.

The Brain that Changes Itself
by Norman Doidge

A fascinating and well researched study of how remarkably flexible (plastic) our brains are and how we can use these new scientific discoveries.

Evolve your Brain
by Joe Dispenza

A comprehensive study of brain function at the neuro chemical synaptic level. It provides a sound understanding of cutting edge brain neurology. It also explains the importance of the practical use of imagination with visualisation and positive suggestions, and alerts us to how important developing these skills are at every level.

Hidden Depths
by Robin Waterfield

This is a comprehensive and intelligently written book on the history of hypnosis.  It is densely packed with historical information that will be of interest to students who enjoy objective journalistic approaches.