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Category: Inductions

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Introduction The Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a favourite of hypnotherapists across the globe. In more recent years, it has been criticised by some hypnotists who favour rapid or instant inductions. However, it seems that they may have simply underestimated the value and healing power of relaxation. The PMR works because as the body relaxes the mind follows, letting down its guard and becoming open to suggestions. This is a great induction to use with clients, as it teaches them the process of relaxation that they can take away with them. The script below (not the commentary or tips) is taken from Richard Nongard and can be found in his book, Inductions and Deepeners.  Transcript In this first session, I...

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Magnetic Hands

Introduction Magnetic Hands is often used as a Suggestibility Test (or 'Set-Piece'), but also functions very well as a basic induction. This induction, as it is the first on the site, includes an example of a deepener. It also presumes that you've started with a brief pre-talk (like in our example). This induction is far simpler than the detailed notes below would suggest. We have also added it as an Imagination Exercise (or Suggestibility Test / Set-Piece), which is a much simpler version. In fact, the induction is incredibly flexible. It can be used as a rapid induction, where some hypnotist's like to push the hands together and down as they are just about to touch. This can be seen...

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Inductions

The inductions in this section are listed in the order that I would suggest learning them. For an absolute beginner, I would recommend starting with Magnetic Hands, then a PMR, then the fractionation conversation. And so on... However, things are never that straightforward! Some people start with the hand-drop induction and find that it suits their personality and style perfectly - and there's nothing wrong with that. How to Use the Inductions The transcripts are not designed to be read word-for-word. You'll quickly find that if you do that, the induction will lack the personal touch and congruence which the subject needs. It's also difficult for you to keep an eye on how the subject is responding if you're struggling...

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