this book is written primarily for practicing clinicians and does not intend to debate current theories of hypnosis, although attention is given to the theoretical basis of the interventions as well as to research issues. in order to assist the clinician who is beginning to learn the techniques of hypnosis, a number of abridged clinical scripts are provided throughout the text not only for trance inductions but also for the ensuing psychological interventions. chapters cover various approaches the hypnotherapy, the treatment of specific stress-related problems and clinical issues.