Amazon.com description: Product Description: This comprehensive work cogently reviews the plethora of theories on hypnosis, from the physiological ones which view hypnosis as an altered condition of the brain, to the psychological ones which view it as a unique interpersonal relationship. Yet it goes far beyond that, becoming an instructional guide for those who wish to explore and use hypnotherapy, as well as handbook on an abundance of techniques, opinions, and alternative approaches. This book is written for anyone qualified to do psychotherapy. It is indispensable for psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychiatric social workers.