Hypnosis has become a staple in the treatment of eating disorders, depression, smoking cessation, anxiety, pain and post-traumatic stress disorder. In this text geared toward practitioners and students, Lynn and Kirsch analyze the results so far and examine such topics as the early history of hypnosis, contemporary theories and research, the basics if clinical hypnosis, inductions and suggestions, techniques for catalyzing empirically supported treatments, and applications to various conditions, including for behavioral medicine and dentistry. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)