rapid inductions

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Permalink Reply by Roy Hunter on April 27, 2010 at 2:19pm

You might discuss your concern with your hypnosis instructor if you've not already done so.

My hypnosis students are asked to practice on WILLING friends or relatives during their initial training. If a person believes that you cannot hypnotize him/her, that belief tends to become reality, especially since the power to create trance resides within the mind of the person entering hypnosis.

A hypnosis professional is a trance artist. I can say the right words, but my client has to be willing to be hypnotized.

If you do not have a hypnosis instructor, then I strongly encourage you to seek professional training rather than trying to learn the art of hypnosis by being self-taught.

Roy Hunter, PhD, FAPHP
Certified Hypnotherapy Instructor
www.royhunter.com

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Permalink Reply by Ian Collins on April 27, 2010 at 2:27pm

First of all- it does not mean you can not do inductions.
Second- If you observe your partner (which usually is the toughest to practice with) you will learn a lot and grasp some understanding of your actions.
Third- imagining will definitely help you. Rehearse inductions in your imagination.
It is quite possible that you will never have any success with your partner but it does not mean that you will not be able to do rapid inductions.
Practicing even for fun will give you a lot of experience and teach you step by step what you should do.
There is a saying that it's difficult to be a prophet in your own city.
Dealing with relatives- this is the hardest thing because you are somehow unable to change their perception conditioned long time ago.
But again and again- this does not mean anything.
You may be perfect hypnotist but dealing with your partner/mum/dad/brother/sister may be even impossible.
This is absolutely normal.

But I encourage you to practice with her. Not to put her into trance but to become confident with steps you need to follow in order to put in trance someone else.
I did it with my girlfriend and it helped me a lot (I have learned how to "catch" people falling backwards or forwards, I have learned "movements" necessary).
And this all helped me to feel confident during my first show long time ago.
And- rehearse in your mind. Observe people. Think how it would be when someone is tall, small person, fat person, red neck, intelligent. If you use your imagination it will definitely help you.
For God's sake- never discourage yourself:)

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Permalink Reply by michael cavanagh on April 27, 2010 at 2:28pm

i am waiting to start a hypnotherapy course next month in the meantime i am trying to learn all i can from home study courses and of course the internet . my wife is a very willing subject its just as she knows that i am not a hypnotist will this stop her from entering trance or is it worth while to continue with her. do you think i will be successfull if i keep trying with her as she would love to experience going into trance so i can try and work on her smoking. thanks

Roy Hunter said:

You might discuss your concern with your hypnosis instructor if you've not already done so.

My hypnosis students are asked to practice on WILLING friends or relatives during their initial training. If a person believes that you cannot hypnotize him/her, that belief tends to become reality, especially since the power to create trance resides within the mind of the person entering hypnosis.

A hypnosis professional is a trance artist. I can say the right words, but my client has to be willing to be hypnotized.

If you do not have a hypnosis instructor, then I strongly encourage you to seek professional training rather than trying to learn the art of hypnosis by being self-taught.

Roy Hunter, PhD, FAPHP
Certified Hypnotherapy Instructor
www.royhunter.com

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Permalink Reply by michael cavanagh on April 27, 2010 at 2:35pm

thank you you make a lot of really good points it is really good practice doing it with her as i can make a mess of things and not have to worry about looking foolish. i will definitly persevere with her and when i have perfected a few scripts i will then try it on some more people. thanks again roy and ian you have both been really helpfull and what a great site brilliant

Ian Collins said:

First of all- it does not mean you can not do inductions.
Second- If you observe your partner (which usually is the toughest to practice with) you will learn a lot and grasp some understanding of your actions.
Third- imagining will definitely help you. Rehearse inductions in your imagination.
It is quite possible that you will never have any success with your partner but it does not mean that you will not be able to do rapid inductions.
Practicing even for fun will give you a lot of experience and teach you step by step what you should do.
There is a saying that it's difficult to be a prophet in your own city.
Dealing with relatives- this is the hardest thing because you are somehow unable to change their perception conditioned long time ago.
But again and again- this does not mean anything.
You may be perfect hypnotist but dealing with your partner/mum/dad/brother/sister may be even impossible.
This is absolutely normal.

But I encourage you to practice with her. Not to put her into trance but to become confident with steps you need to follow in order to put in trance someone else.
I did it with my girlfriend and it helped me a lot (I have learned how to "catch" people falling backwards or forwards, I have learned "movements" necessary).
And this all helped me to feel confident during my first show long time ago.
And- rehearse in your mind. Observe people. Think how it would be when someone is tall, small person, fat person, red neck, intelligent. If you use your imagination it will definitely help you.
For God's sake- never discourage yourself:)

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Permalink Reply by John Cleesattel on April 27, 2010 at 6:56pm

Michael,
You might want to check out the videos on my home page here for a few ideas.

John

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Permalink Reply by Anthony Edgington Sr on April 27, 2010 at 8:18pm

The first reply was the best advice, wait until you have had hands on training before trying, and I say this for several reasons. First, I assume you love your wife, and not only wish to keep her by your side, but also to help her with her problem. Now it is hard enough to work with family members, they know you, and know you are not yet trained, so it is unlikely that you will be successful, yet trying constantly will eventually make it impossible for you to hypnotise her, and you will then need to send her to someone else for help. Secondly, you don;t have a bloody clue what to do once she is in a trance state, so where to you go from here? Do you propose to yell, "stop smoking"? Finally, what would happen if you did succeed and had problems? If she suddenly burst into tears or began to hallucinate a negative experience? Hypnosis is a powerful tool, and consequently you are playing with fire if you don;t have a clue, and fact is you don;t....

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Permalink Reply by Duncan Murray on April 28, 2010 at 12:10am

Michael

I'd agree with Roy and Anthony - wait for your hands-on training - you don't want to damage/limit your own perceptions of your ability to get people in trance and you certainly don't want to do any harm to your wife's self-perceptions by saying something daft or potentially harmful.

Your fellow students will be keen enough to go into trance and help build your confidence - interestingly much as your wife trusts and loves you if she doesn't necessarily trust hypnosis - she will not allow herself to go into an 'induced' trance.

So get a certain level of hands-on training to have a basic, competent level of knowledge and self-confidence and then (and only then) practice on willing volunteers when you feel ready.

Hope this helps

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