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Permalink Reply by Pete & Lorraine on November 6, 2011 at 12:47am

The way we were trained meant working with the client using scripts to back the work up, rounding off the session and for CD's. However at times I would find the words or sentiment did not fit the client, or what we were working with, so would adjust words or write my own to the point where I just make it up at the time. I think Scripts are a good training medium as you learn your craft and gain confidence.

Permalink Reply by Steve Lipton on January 20, 2012 at 11:14am

Like many, my initial training gave me a few dozen scripts. I think they are a great tool when you are training. However as you become more fluent in your delivery it becomes easier to be more specific for your client. To move away from strict adherence to the script.

I would like to add a little to the question... Have any of you guys refused or "written-off" a script just because you couldn't see the imagery yourself? I have, but one day out of desperation I pulled a script from one of my books because everything else had only ever had minor benefits for the client..... I was uncomfortable delivering it , yet it turned my client round completely.

So no longer do I disregard any scripts just because I feel the imagery to be outlandish or fanciful. Any thoughts anyone?

Permalink Reply by George Guarino on April 28, 2012 at 4:50pm

Very interesting insight Steve.  I've certainly read scripts that did nothing for me so I dismissed them.  I love what you wrote because it reminds me how each of us has our own map and imagery and somehow you knew to use that script at that time.

The power of the written word being verbalized is fascinating to me.  I understand what folks mean when the say don't use scripts. And that is true and very important.  But I have to say that it's so interesting for me to weave scripts of mine or others into my sessions with very power affect. Of course this must be balanced with observing the client for emotional reaction. And take time to speak with the client's subconscious mind.

But it is fascinating how some tried and true scripts do resonate with many folks... the Hartland ego-strengthening script for instance.  Very powerful, very direct... and one that I dismissed at first.

 

 Steve Lipton said:

Like many, my initial training gave me a few dozen scripts. I think they are a great tool when you are training. However as you become more fluent in your delivery it becomes easier to be more specific for your client. To move away from strict adherence to the script.

I would like to add a little to the question... Have any of you guys refused or "written-off" a script just because you couldn't see the imagery yourself? I have, but one day out of desperation I pulled a script from one of my books because everything else had only ever had minor benefits for the client..... I was uncomfortable delivering it , yet it turned my client round completely.

So no longer do I disregard any scripts just because I feel the imagery to be outlandish or fanciful. Any thoughts anyone?