The US and Canadian contributors to this book are clinical psychologists and clinicians in pediatrics, pain medicine, and integrative medicine. The ideas and techniques they describe can be used by doctors, nurses, and other health practitioners, as well as therapists, psychologists, and social workers. The first part of the book provides an introduction to basic concepts and induction and intensification techniques, along with a discussion of ethical issues. The rest of the book describes psychological and medical applications of hypnosis in areas such as childhood trauma, behavior disorders, acute care settings, chronic disease, and pain. Case vignettes offer the voices of real clients and patients. Some chapters list web sites, organizations, and books and other materials. For this second edition, current literature is reviewed and advice is given on solving common problems in clinical practice. There are new chapters on hypnosis for anxiety and with patients with development delays. Sugarman is affiliated with Rochester Institute of Technology. Wester is affiliated with The Athenaeum of Ohio. Annotation ©2014 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)