Hypnotic inductions are known to enhance response to the suggestions which follow, and research shows that the choice of induction and its method of presentation contribute to treatment efficacy. In this edited volume, eleven master clinicians with over 350 years of combined clinical experience discuss the key factors necessary for effective hypnotic inductions and provide specific examples of the inductions they have found to be most effective. A clinical reference book, offered for psychotherapists with all levels of experience, who use hypnotic techniques.