Hypnotic Induction

<p>The age-old notion of ‘hypnotic induction’ receives a fresh look from notable scholars from Canada England Sweden and the USA in this book. These scholars represent a breadth of theoretical perspectives: cognitive-behavioral Ericksonian psychoanalytic and trance-state. It is well known that a wide range of hypnotic induction protocols is used to prepare individuals to enhance their receptivity to test or clinical suggestions. However despite its popularity of use it appears that little is known about its relevancy and boundary conditions either for testing for hypnotisability or for enhancing clinical efficacy. In this volume the authors reflect on issues surrounding its definitions relevancy possible components and approaches; they also suggest considerations and strategies for optimizing inductions. This book will be of benefit to both newcomers to the field and seasoned researchers and clinicians alike – it can stimulate new thinking and research about this important but often taken for granted notion of hypnotic induction. This book was originally published as a special issue of the <i>American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis.</i></p>