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An in-depth look into executing instant hypnosis
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While hypnosis doesn't give you control over the person you’ve hypnotized, it will put them in a calmer, more focused state of mind in which extraneous memories and thoughts are often blocked out. [1] X Research source It can be an effective way to reduce stress and pain. [2] X Research source We'll walk you through an easy way induce hypnosis quickly, which is a great way to prevent distractions.
Things You Should Know
- Initiate the hypnosis with phrases like "press my hand," "close your eyes," and "sleep."
- Utilize a countdown to both deepen the hypnosis and wake the subject up again.
- Make sure that the subject understands what to expect before the hypnosis starts.
Steps
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How to Perform the Hypnosis
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Tell the subject to “press my hand.” Stretch one of your hands out in front of the subject and ask him or her to press his or her hand against yours. Ideally, he or she should press down with some force, but only be touching the edge of your hand, so that it will be easy for you to withdraw your hand when you are ready. [3] X Research source
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Tell the subject to “close your eyes.” As you do this, take your other hand and wave it across his or her face. Do this very rapidly shortly after having him or her press against your hand. That way, his attention will be occupied with two tasks simultaneously. [4] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Tell the subject to “sleep.” As you do this, pull your hand away from his so that he falls forward, as if falling asleep like you told him to. The goal is to surprise him. [5] X Research source You should speak in a strong, authoritative tone when telling him to “sleep.” [6] X Research source
- This whole process should take about four seconds. Surprise—and thus speed—is imperative.
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Rock the subject's head. If the subject is positioned so that he falls over into a slump after you pull away his hand, some hypnotists will begin to rock the subjects head with their hands to induce a more relaxed state. As you do that, you can tell him to let his neck relax and let that feeling of relaxation spread throughout his body. Tell him to let his mind and body relax until he falls into a deep sleep.
- Tell him, for example: "As I rock your head you will go deeper and deeper into a trance. The more I rock your head the deeper you go, the deeper you go the better you feel, the better you feel the deeper you go ... " [7] X Research source
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Utilize a countdown. Tell him that he will become more relaxed as you count down from 1 to 5. Every time you count down a number, describe to him how he is feeling. “1, the relaxation is spreading through your body. 2, the relaxation is getting deeper. 3, your mind is becoming relaxed. 4, you no longer feel anything but the sense of relaxation. 5, your relaxation is getting deeper with every passing second.” [8] X Research source
- Alternatively try something like: “10, you feel yourself relaxing. 9, going deeper and deeper. 8, doing excellently, keep going. 7, with each number I say you will be in a deeper trance. 6, deeper, excellent. 5, farther and farther, relax completely now. 4, 3, you're doing well. 2, even farther away from the world. 1, 0. You are now in a deep trance.”
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Begin priming your subject to wake. Shortly before you try to awake him, tell him that it is almost time to “wake up” and “become more aware.” To make the transition peaceful, indicate how he will feel when he comes out of hypnosis. Tell him that when he comes out of the trance he will feel “relaxed and comfortable.”
- As you do this, use cues that will make him feel like he is returning to the real world. Stop speaking in such a slow, soothing tone and begin talking in a more normal conversational tone, like you would in everyday life. Call the subject by his name to remind him of his regular life. [9] X Research source
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Wake the subject. Tell him that he will awaken after you count down from 10. As you count down, talk in a progressively less calming tone. Say something like “10, you are feeling more awake. 9, you are beginning to become conscious. 8, you are remembering your life. 7, 6, you feel like you are waking from a deep sleep.”
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References
- ↑ http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hypnosis-memory-brain/
- ↑ http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2013/06/24/the-science-of-hypnosis/
- ↑ https://www.hypnosiscenter.com/free-article-the-eight-word-hypnotic-induction.htm
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- ↑ https://books.google.com/books?id=dnRsFsnL41kC&pg=PT33&dq=techniques+of+hypnotic+induction&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiFgsym_r3JAhXCVD4KHUvlDqsQ6AEIRjAG#v=onepage&q&f=false
- ↑ https://www.hypnosiscenter.com/free-article-the-eight-word-hypnotic-induction.htm
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- ↑ http://www.uncommon-knowledge.co.uk/articles/therapy-techniques/3-gentle-ways-to-bring-your-clients-out-of-hypnosis.html
- ↑ https://books.google.com/books?id=dnRsFsnL41kC&pg=PT33&dq=techniques+of+hypnotic+induction&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiFgsym_r3JAhXCVD4KHUvlDqsQ6AEIRjAG#v=onepage&q&f=false
- ↑ https://books.google.com/books?id=dnRsFsnL41kC&pg=PT33&dq=techniques+of+hypnotic+induction&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiFgsym_r3JAhXCVD4KHUvlDqsQ6AEIRjAG#v=onepage&q&f=false
- ↑ https://books.google.com/books?id=dnRsFsnL41kC&pg=PT33&dq=techniques+of+hypnotic+induction&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiFgsym_r3JAhXCVD4KHUvlDqsQ6AEIRjAG#v=onepage&q&f=false
- ↑ Stephanie Riseley, MFA. Certified Hypnotherapist. Expert Interview. 28 April 2020.
- ↑ http://hypnosis.tools/measurement-of-hypnosis.html
- ↑ http://hypnosis.tools/measurement-of-hypnosis.html
- ↑ http://news.psu.edu/story/141251/2005/10/03/research/probing-question-does-hypnosis-work
- ↑ Stephanie Riseley, MFA. Certified Hypnotherapist. Expert Interview. 28 April 2020.
- ↑ https://www.hypnosiscenter.com/free-article-the-eight-word-hypnotic-induction.htm
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Once the subject is relaxed and prepared for rapid hypnosis, ask them to press their hand gently down onto yours. Then, ask the subject to close their eyes as you wave your free hand in front of their face. Next, pull your hand away from theirs, and tell the subject to sleep. When you’re ready to wake the subject, prepare them by saying “It’s almost time to wake up.” Finally, count down from 10 to wake them, making sure to gradually speak louder and in a less-calming tone. To learn the count down method to put a subject deeper into hypnosis, read on!
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