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Exploring Hypnosis in NLP Techniques

Apr 11, 2025

Learn Hypnosis in NLP Course

Importance of Hypnosis in NLP

  • NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) is rooted in the study of Milton Erickson's work.
  • Hypnosis is essential for utilizing NLP techniques.
  • Bandler and Grinder used hypnosis as a delivery mechanism for NLP patterns.

Hypnotic Induction

  • Formal hypnotic induction will be taught.
  • Both formal and informal processes of induction are fundamentally the same.

Practical Aspects of Hypnosis

  • Owned by Tulsa Hypnosis Center.
  • Clients call for hypnosis, not therapy or medical care.
  • Initial client session involves assessment and a pre-talk to normalize hypnosis.
  • Clients are not resistant to hypnosis as they expect it.

Training and Practice

  • Importance of learning hypnosis from practicing hypnotherapists.
  • Stage hypnosis shares the same process as clinical hypnosis.

Concepts of Trance

  • Richard Bandler: We don’t hypnotize; we make trance states useful.
  • Trance is a natural phenomenon experienced daily in various states (e.g., parenting, teaching).

Hypnosis Process in Practice

  • Pre-talk with clients to build rapport.
  • Uses examples from everyday experiences to explain hypnosis (e.g., watching movies, driving).
  • Explanation of brainwave states (Beta, Alpha, Theta, Delta) in relation to hypnosis.

Hypnotic Induction Steps

  1. Eye Fixation: Focus and mindfulness, bringing attention to the present.
  2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Non-threatening induction method.
  3. Autogenic Training: Self-suggestion to create warmth and heaviness.
  4. Visualization: Use of visual imagery and deepener.
  5. Direct Suggestions: For therapeutic purposes or NLP techniques.
  6. Post-Hypnotic Suggestions: For actions post-session.
  7. Reorientation: Safely bring clients back to awareness.

Experiential Learning

  • Guided through a hypnosis session for practical experience.
  • Encouraged to practice guiding others through hypnosis.

Key Takeaways

  • Hypnosis is about creating real experiences from thoughts.
  • The process empowers clients to use their own resources.
  • Educates on the naturalness and safety of hypnosis.

Marketing and Client Management

  • Structure hypnosis sessions in sets (e.g., three sessions for smoking cessation).
  • Success rates and client follow-ups discussed.
  • Hypnosis is marketed as effective with perceived value through structured sessions.

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