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  • John J. Murphy, Ph.D.
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    Quitting Smoking with Hypnotherapy

    By John J. Murphy, Ph.D.

    Before we begin, if you want a full breakdown of the smoking cessation including how and why hypnosis works, read chapter 2 to chapter 5. If you just want the basics of what I do and what you’ll need when you walk in, read chapter 1 and chapters 6 through 8.

    Chapter 1: What it Takes to Quit

    Chapter 2: Three Secrets of the Successful Ex-Smoker

    Chapter 3: How Hypnosis Works

    Chapter 4: Our Three Hypnosis Programs: Breathing, Social Pressure, and Detachment

    Chapter 5: Your Homework, or the Three Behavioral Elements

    Chapter 6: Putting it All Together

    Chapter 7: Deciding When To Quit

    Chapter 8: Setting Up an Appointment & What to Bring to Your Appointment