Overview
Michael Carroll, founder of the NLP Academy, explains the concept of self-hypnosis and guides listeners through the Betty Ericksen self-hypnosis technique, providing a step-by-step process for entering a trance state without a hypnotist.
Introduction to Hypnosis and Self-Hypnosis
- Hypnosis is often entered through a permissive relationship with a hypnotist, but self-hypnosis allows you to guide yourself into trance.
- Self-hypnosis is useful when a hypnotist is not available.
Betty Ericksen Self-Hypnosis Technique
- Begin by sitting comfortably, relaxing your body and breathing, and focusing attention on a spot on the wall.
- In a calm, hypnotic voice, state three things you can see, keeping your eyes softly focused.
- State three things you can hear in your environment.
- Identify and state three things you can feel where your body meets the outside world.
- If eyes are closed, describe the visual sensations (e.g., shapes, darkness); if open, state two new things you see.
- State two new things you can hear and two new things you can feel, differing from the previous selections.
- Reduce to one new thing you can see, one you can hear, and one you can feel, all different from before.
- Suggest to yourself how long you wish to remain in trance before pausing to enjoy the state.
Technique Recap
- Sequence: three things you can see, hear, feel; then two of each; then one of each.
- Use a hypnotic tone when guiding yourself through each step.
- Self-suggestion regarding trance duration is recommended before starting.
- The technique is attributed to Betty Ericksen, a recognized figure in the field.
Conclusion and Further Resources
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- Future videos will address deepening trance experiences.