This book is evidenced based using research and reports from the National Institutes of Health and academic studies. In the minds of some people the word "hypnosis" has connotations of magic or hocus-pocus. The media misrepresents it. Movies and fiction books, as well as old wives' tales have contributed to the misconceptions about hypnosis. Many people believe that the hypnotist has incredible powers, but nothing is farther from the truth. No one can be hypnotized by another person who does not want to be hypnotized. Hypnosis: Putting the Imagination to Work covers the why and how of using hypnosis. For those who are interested in how hypnosis works the explanation is here with techniques for self-hypnosis. For hypnotists who want to improve their skills, this book is complete with scripts, tools and case studies to take their clinical skills to the next level.