This comprehensive volume is certain to become an invaluable textbook in the burgeoning field of clinical hypnosis. Dr. Yager has put together an impressive table of contents covering everything there is to know about how to translate theory into practice across the range of clinical settings. The level of depth and detail is unparalleled, providing readers with a full education on the topic.Divided into five parts, the book begins with a discussion of what hypnosis is (and isnt). In Part II, the discussion turns to clinical considerations, addressing approaches to using hypnosis, the roles it can play in psychotherapy, and some potential dangers and risks that may arise with its use. Part III looks at specific procedures, delineating the principles of trance induction, highlighting the particulars of hypnosis and sleep, and focusing on Dr. Yagers pioneering discoveries regarding subliminal therapy. Part IV is devoted to Applications of Hypnosis -- from test-taking to ocular correction.To round the discussion, there is a useful glossary of terms and an excellent reference list/bibliography for further research. Read from cover to cover or in small doses, Foundations of Clinical Practice is a must-have resource. Whether you are just beginning to consider incorporating hypnosis into your clinical work or you are anxious to extend the parameters of your effectiveness and creativity in the field, it is a book to inform your current thinking and inspire your future direction.