Sometimes a client can be very frustrating.

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Comment by John Cleesattel on February 23, 2010 at 3:50pm

Hey Jack,

You might check this out:
http://www.hypnothoughts.com/forum/topics/an-induction-variation-that

The more I play with it, the more I like it. Do it with the expectancy induction format. Its quick, easy, and they experience total arm catalepsy. It redirects their focus, gives them something to do, and is effective on all sorts of levels.

I hope this helps you.
John

Comment by James Hazlerig - HypnosisAustin on February 23, 2010 at 11:04am

I feel your frustration . . .

I find that the Elman works best for me if I put the responsibility on the client's shoulders: "Relax your eyes so much that they prefer to stay shut even if you try in vain to open them . . . " If they open their eyes, I just say, "Great, you've proved that you can open your eyes; now prove that you can lock them shut."

It's also important to explain to clients that hypnosis (especially with a recording) isn't the loss of will and awareness they see on television.

Comment by Antoine Pruyssers on February 23, 2010 at 9:57am

For this exact issue I found that the use of hypnotic testing is essential.
First make the subject recognize they are in a deep hypnotic state, before doing the job of helping them!
This makes the result that much effective and the client will be bringing everybody around to your practice because:"You are an amazing hypnotist, who does things you can't believe."
One of these tests is displayed in the video I posted, but off-course you can use arm lifting, eye-closure and whatever you can think off.
Put at least 3 of these tests in there, so if one fails, you always have the others giving you backup!
Polarity responders will soon be the best advertisement, you could imagine.

Comment by Jackie Spencer on February 23, 2010 at 7:06am

Good work, Jack!

I've got one of those, too. Never quite believes he's hypnotized, yet he is reaching all his goals and keeps coming back. He thinks maybe hypnosis is "to blame" for his successes (with a look of surprised disbelief).

Methinks they protest too much!