Blog

INSTRUCTIONS TO HYPNOTIST

This induction is best used when performing therapy. The use of an all knowing and understanding friend is very helpful in getting a child to discuss their problems. (Have the child close his or her eyes and pretend they are visiting with a new friend. Maybe their friend is a cuddly puppy or kitten, or it may be a little rabbit that likes to be cuddled)

SPOKEN TO THE SUBJECT

Now just keep your eyes closed and pretend that ...

INSTRUCTIONS TO HYPNOTIST

You don’t really need any introductory preparation for using this induction with a child. Simply have the child get in a comfortable position and close his eyes and listen to the suggestions you tell him.

SPOKEN TO THE SUBJECT

Just keep your eyes closed now until I tell you to open them. And I want you to tell me about your favorite TV program. As you are continuing to feel more calm and relaxed, I want you to tell me ...

SPOKEN TO THE SUBJECT

I want you to listen closely to what I’m saying to you now without moving your head. Just lean back in the chair and get real comfortable, and then I want you to look up toward the ceiling, and look for a tiny spot. That spot will have special meaning to you. It will help relax you, and you may notice as you watch that spot it may begin to change its shape. Tell me when you ...

Stand facing me. That’s right. Now step forward. (Place right hand on subjects head, supporting the base of the skull. Grasp subjects right arm at elbow with left hand)

Bring your feet closer together. Closer. That’s right. Breathe in deeply. (With a sudden forward pulling movement of the hands, lightly jerk the subject towards you) SLEEP NOW.

(If the subject’s legs begin to buckle) Just as a horse can stand and sleep without losing its balance, so too your legs are strong ...

SPOKEN TO SUBJECT

Put your hand on mine. When I count to four, press down as hard as you can.

One, look at me.

Two, pressing down harder. Press it down harder.

Three, eyelids heavy, droopy, drowsy and sleepy.

Four, close them and sleep (Pull hand away now)

(Use a deepening technique)

HANDS CLOSING TOGETHER TECHNIQUE

This induction is VERY similar to the previous induction. The primary differences are the method by which trance is achieved once the hands are locked or touch.

SPOKEN TO THE SUBJECT

Extend both of your arms out in front of you like this. Stiffen your arms, lock your elbows; palms of your hands facing each other. Your thumbs up, your fingers held together. Now in a moment, I am going to bring my fingers in between your two hands. ...

HANDS CLOSING TOGETHER TECHNIQUE

This technique is the Gil Boyne version of the “hands closing together.” Although you can do this with the subject lying on their back with their arms extended upward toward the ceiling, or standing in front of them and having them extend their arms toward you, the best position is to have your subject seated in a chair. Stand in front of them, about six feet in distance, extend both of your arms out toward them. With ...

INSTRUCTIONS TO HYPNOTIST

Tell subject to get as comfortable as possible with their arms resting on the arms of the chair. Show subject how you would like them to hold their hand in front of their face. Palm of their hand facing in towards their face, with fingers pointing upward pressed lightly together. Hand should be about eye level. Have subject close their eyes and begin with progressive relaxation and then proceed with the Hand To Face induction.

SPOKEN TO SUBJECT

In just ...

INSTRUCTIONS TO HYPNOTIST

The following hypnotic induction utilizes all three of the learning modes. The subject will be responding through hearing, seeing, and feelings. Begin with the subject sitting in a comfortable chair.

SPOKEN TO SUBJECT

Would you like to experience the state of hypnosis? (After a yes response, have the subject extend his or her arm to you as though you were going to be shaking hands)

(Take the subjects hand with your right hand while making sure the subjects arm is straight)

I ...

SPOKEN TO THE SUBJECT

You are about to enjoy a very pleasant and a very beneficial experience.

First, be sure that you will not be disturbed.

Second, remove your shoes or any apparel that will interfere with your physical comfort in any way.

Third, now stretch out on your back, with your legs separated, so that no part of your calves or thighs are touching. Keep feet separated at least 8 to 10 inches; arms extended loosely and limply alongside your body, palms facing ...