Tutorial: Kinaesthetic Confusion
The following content is a chapter from our book, The Hypnotic Handshakes. (more…)
The following content is a chapter from our book, The Hypnotic Handshakes. (more…)
[This article was originally published in the ICBCH journal, Reframe.] Rethinking Confusion I was originally taught that the way to work with analytical clients, even resistant (more…)
Introduction The Sensory Overload Induction is a classic distraction induction. The person's attention is focused on evaluating sensory inputs to exclusion of all else. It is relatively easy to do. Just use whatever is happening around them and get the client to focus on each input as it occurs, without giving them time to deal with any one sensation before moving on. It works because it gets over the analytical person's tendency to critically examine every word and suggestion by giving them too many things to think about to keep track of them all, and so their mind just gives up trying and accepts whatever you say. It is particularly useful with analytic or hypervigilant clients who can otherwise be...
Introduction Confusion Inductions are based on the assumption that if we cannot find understanding or comprehension in what we are hearing or experiencing, we tend to shut down and go 'inside' to make sense of the confusion. For use with highly analytical or rigidly controlled individuals whose conscious minds would continue to analyze, critique, plan and so on throughout a basic induction. You may find that these clients pick apart everything you say, instead of experiencing and benefiting from hypnotherapy. For such people, a confusion induction is a powerful tool. Confusion inductions are not recommended for those already deeply confused or troubled, such as suicidal, grieving, or paranoid individuals. Transcript Sometimes we find ourselves paying attention... to the most relaxing...