Archive for 'Induction'

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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

INSTRUCTIONS TO HYPNOTIST

For this induction it is helpful to have background sounds of water, birds, and other forest sounds, but do not start the sounds until indicated in the induction

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To prepare yourself for this enjoyable, helpful experience, be sure you have all tight clothes loosened, and then get yourself in just as comfortable a position as you can …

Now close your eyes and inhale deeply and hold it for three or four seconds and then exhale slowly ...