I have trained hundreds of thousands of people in my seminars and
workshops with practical demonstrations on how to induce hypnosis
successfully. And during the course of my 30 years of experience
practicing hypnosis, I have come across countless people asking for
tips for hypnotic induction since most of them have failed in one
way or the other in Inducing Hypnosis successfully.
The problems these inexperienced hypnotists face while inducing
hypnosis and the advise that I had given to countless of them are
provided here so that this article will form as basis for the
newbie hypnotists to practically learn and implement how to induce
hypnosis successfully at first attempt.
The understanding between the hypnotist and the subject is very
crucial. And to establish this compatibility, the hypnotists must
spell out exactly what he is going to do with the subject as well
as what is expected from the subject. The rapport further can be
established with these points:
a.The hypnotist must also dispel all misconceptions that there
will not be any unconsciousness, the subject can wake up easily,
and that he will not reveal the secrets.
b.The hypnotist should advise the subject concentrate on the
suggestion given to him.
c.He should also stress that subject’s wishes will be followed in
formulating suggestions.
What I have also found in most hypnotists is lack of confidence in
their ability to induce hypnosis, this reflects dramatically in the
subjects mind simply because the subject picks up this insecurities
and hesitancy of the hypnotist with the suggestions. Therefore, it
is very imperative that the hypnotist believes in himself and
approaches with a positive attitude expecting a successful
induction.
The suggestions are meant to be based on basic common sense and
logic avoiding deception. This is where the difference between
controlling and fooling the subject lies.
Now I am going to reveal the 10 most useful, practical and potent
tips to achieve a successful hypnotic induction:
1.First and foremost, there is no such thing as good subject or
bad subject (people being hypnotized). Hypnotizibility depends on
the fear the subject has. If there is no fear in the mind of the
subject deep stage of hypnosis is possible. It is always better to
remove all fears before beginning the induction process.
2.When you start hypnotizing somebody do that with suggestibility
tests like “hand clasp test, falling backward, falling forward, arm
catalepsy test,”. These tests are very easy to use. The success in
these simple tests will create a belief in you that you will do
better in advanced techniques.
3.The subject receives and follows the suggestions when he is
completely comfortable during the induction process. He could lose
focus and interrupt the induction process if he feels a slightest
discomfort or inconvenience. These interruptions become obstacles
leading to an inevitable failure. Therefore the location and
seating should be comfortable. Unavoidable external sounds or
distractions can be used as reinforcement in induction.
4.Remarks such as this is also very helpful “If you follow my
simple XYZ suggestions, such as looking at a place where I point,
or closing your eyes, counting yourself, imaging, thinking,
feeling, that your legs are getting heavier and heavier, you will
follow other more complex suggestions.
5.One more technique that I found very effective is as follows
“The ability to achieve hypnosis is within you. I do not hypnotize
you. You do. I will not force you into hypnosis. However, if you
really wish to be hypnotized at your own pace and by your own
effort, all you have to do is to follow the XYZ suggestions. If you
follow these in sequence, you should readily develop a nice,
pleasant state of relaxation, provided that you really wish to
reach the ultimate goal of very, very deep relaxation”.
6.It is always better to repeat words like relax, going deeper and
deeper into relaxation. This increases relaxation.
7.It is better to first build simple suggestions of ideosensory
and ideomotor sequentially followed by advanced ones. This process
is helps to remove voluntary movements and favorable to hypnotic
relaxation. For example “With each breath (ideomotor) you take and
every number you count backward (ideosensory), you will allow
yourself to go deeper and deeper relaxation..
8.To facilitate the process of acceptance of suggestions it would
be a better idea to reinforce a psychological suggestion
(ideosensory) by a physiological effect, such as lightly stroking
limb.
9.Go slow when giving suggestions allowing ample time for each
suggestion to be absorbed.
10.Never ever tell the subject that he was difficult to induce.
Always use positive words such as “You did a fantastic job, and you
will do a better job next time”.
11.It is perfectly normal that some people are difficult to go
into hypnosis. Never blame them for this. Instead of condemning for
the failure, give them a pat on the back and say a few words of
encouragement.
12.Now you will learn a simple technique on how to hypnotize
successfully in first attempt. Don’t tell the person that you are
hypnotizing him. You can use progressive relaxation. Look for the
sign and when the person is in a relaxed state give him a positive
suggestion that would be beneficial for him.
And awaken him by giving him specific instructions such as..
“I’m now going to awaken you by counting from 1 to 3. On the
counting of 3, you will awaken, feeling good, refreshed & rested as
a result of these brief minutes of deep hypnosis relaxation. It is
amazing what a few minutes of hypnosis can do to you. Now, 1…
coming out slowly, 2… yes, coming out now, 3…open your eyes
feeling light refreshed and revitalized happy and cheerful, feeling
much better than before.
After the subject opens his eyes ask him how much time he was under
hypnosis, he will say a few minutes. He says that because you gave
him a suggestion during awakening [a few minutes of deep hypnosis
relaxation] but actually the time is more than a few minutes.
You can show him the watch to prove it. This is the power of
suggestions.
Always remember these points, whenever you induce hypnosis and be
confident of yourself. Confidence is the key.
Follow these tips and try the next time. I’m sure you will come up
with flying colors.
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