So many people who have experienced difficult events, often in childhood, believe they are condemned to be unhappy forever. Yet, while many therapies are ineffective for trauma, new ones have proven successful. I discuss this with Gérald Brassine, who has dedicated his life to this field.

Find a therapist trained in Gérald's approach: https://www.imheb.be/praticiens-thera...

Gérald's book (aimed more at professionals than patients): https://www.satas.com/fr/accueil/7901...

My website: https://www.fabricemidal.com

Reso, my meditation school: https://www.reso.co

Directed by: Alexandre Agostini
Edited by: Constance Haond

Keywords: PTR is a mind-body therapy inseparable from hypnosis.

A conversational hypnosis, often profound, during which both patient and therapist are active participants. Each has their role to play and communicates constantly: the therapist informs and guides the patient about their therapeutic goals and methods, while the patient keeps them informed of their inner experience and expresses their needs (often previously unconscious).

The patient feels supported by a therapist who is grounded, adaptable, and confident, and who possesses genuine emotional anesthetics: Dissociative Protections. Presented here by their creator, these techniques revolutionize therapy by allowing patients to revisit the core of their dissociated traumas while remaining protected. Thanks to them, a gentle yet profound treatment finally addresses the need for security in those suffering, whether from "simple life wounds" or complex traumas. You will also see how the innovative conceptualization of psychosomatic illness as a hypnotic phenomenon facilitates its treatment.

This book presents clear principles and numerous hypnotic techniques. Illustrated with many case studies, it will allow therapists and those interested in psychotherapy to become familiar with PTR (Personalized Theory of Resonance).

Gérald Brassine initially trained in psychoanalysis, bioenergetics, and systemic therapy, before being introduced to Ericksonian hypnosis in 1982. The following year, he spent time with P. Watzlawick, J. Weakland, and R. Fisch at the MRI (Medical Research Institute) in Palo Alto, whose concepts underpin PTR. While he continues to draw inspiration from the work of Milton H. Erickson, his encounter with Kay Thompson, a friend and colleague of MHE for 30 years, was decisive and guided him in the development of strategic conversational hypnosis and, consequently, PTR. Founder of the Milton H. Erickson Institute of Belgium in 1984, his driving force has always been the pursuit of effectiveness in psychotherapy. The PTR is the culmination of his efforts.

Nadia Tonglet, his wife and the institute's coordinator for several years, encouraged him and co-authored this work with him.