Arreed Barabasz, Ed.D., Ph.D., ABPP, is a Psychologist in Practice and Professor and Director of the Hypnosis Laboratory at Washington State University. He is the Editor of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, a Diplomat of the American Board of Professional Psychology, and a Past President of the Society for Psychological Hypnosis, Division 30 of the American Psychological Association.

John G. Watkins, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology, University of Montana, and currently serves on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Dr. Watkins is a Past President of the Society for Psychological Hypnosis, Division 30 of the American Psychological Association, and of the American Board of Psychological Hypnosis.

Preface. The History of Hypnosis and its Relevance to Present Day Psychotherapy. Hypnotic Phenomena. Theorizing About Hypnosis: Recent Breakthroughs Shed New Light. Hypnotizability. Introductory Techniques of Hypnotic Induction. Advanced Techniques of Hypnotic Induction. Deepening Hypnotic Trance. Placebo, Hypnotic Suggestion and the Hypnotherapist. Relieving Pain with Hypnosis. Hypnosis in Anesthesia and Surgery. Hypnosis for Childbirth Pain and Trauma. Mind-body Interaction I: Hypnosis in Internal Medicine. Mind-body Interaction II: Hypnosis in the Treatment of Dermatological Disorders. Meditation and Hypnosis for Health. Dental Hypnosis. Hypnosis for Specialized Problems. Hypnosis with Children. Hypnosis and Sports Performance.