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Michael D. Yapko, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist. He is internationally recognized for his work in clinical applications of hypnosis, treating depression, and developing strategic, outcome-focused psychotherapies. He routinely teaches to professional audiences all over the world, and is the author of numerous books, book chapters, and articles on the subjects of hypnosis, depression, and the use of strategic psychotherapies. He is a recipient of lifetime achievement awards from the Milton H. Erickson Foundation and the International Society of Hypnosis for his contributions to the fields of hypnosis and psychotherapy.

Sheehan, Foreword. Introduction to the Fourth Edition. Part I: Conceptual Framework. What Is Hypnosis and Can It Help? The Myths About Hypnosis and a Dose of Reality. Conceptualizing Hypnosis. The Brain in Hypnosis. Matters of the Mind. Contexts of Hypnosis. Hypnosis in Behavioral Medicine: Amplifying the Mind-Body Relationship. The Social Psychology of Human Suggestibility. Responsiveness to Hypnosis. The Phenomenology of Hypnosis. Environmental and Physical Conditions for Conducting Hypnosis Sessions. Hypnosis and Positive Psychology. Hypnotic Hazards, Legal Considerations, and Ethical Guidelines. Part II: Practical Framework. Assessing Hypnotic Responsiveness. Structuring Suggestions. Helpful Hints for Conducting Clinical Hypnosis Sessions. Formal Strategies of Hypnotic Induction. Informal, Conversational Strategies of Hypnotic Induction. Hypnotic Phenomena: Eliciting and Utilizing Hypnotic Resources. Designing and Delivering Hypnotic Interventions in Treatment. Clinical Hypnosis in Psychotherapy. Treatment Dynamics and Sample Hypnosis Session Transcripts for Common Problems. When People Respond in Less Than Ideal Ways. Hypnosis with Children and Adolescents. Clinical Hypnosis in the Management of Pain. Hypnosis Across Modalities: Parallel Processes. Appendix A: Hypnosis Organizations and Journals for Professionals. Appendix B: Supplemental Materials. Appendix C: Forewords and Introductions to the Previous Three Editions.