This is an introductory manual to hypnotherapy laden with illustrations for professionals and students. It presents the basis of therapeutic applications of hypnosis, and explores the best-known hypnotic induction methods and techniques. The handbook presents hypnosis as an alternative therapeutic modality based on accepted and proven procedures. The methods and techniques are presented in a how-to format to grasp easily the conditions underlying the science of hypnosis pivoted on hypnotherapy. Aggie Carson- Arenas Ph.D. Allen-Chriss Williamson-Arenas