Reality Is Plastic
1.0 What is Impromptu Hypnosis?
2.0 Hypnosis: No introduction necessary
-Franz Anton Mesmer
- James Braid
-Milton Erickson
-Dave Elman
It is useful to note that in none of these definitions is there any mention of sleep or relaxation. That is because hypnosis is not sleep and does not require even a smidgen of relaxation. What is emphasised is that when hypnotized the subject’s attention narrows and becomes fixed around selected ideas or a single idea. Wider environmental stimuli are ignored
Recently a fresh theory of hypnosis and the mind entranced has emerged from the Human Givens pioneers Jo Griffin and Ivan Tyrell (6). They suggest that hypnosis is the result of accessing the REM state. In the REM state e access the imagination, what they refer to as ‘the reality generator’,
that is responsible for our dreams. One of the functions of dreaming is 'o discharge unresolved emotional arousal. In another words it allows us to complete emotional ruminations of the day through the metaphoric imagery and connections of our dream. Its other key function is to update our instinctive templates or behavioural and emotional responses. In other words the learning state is also an REM state. Whenever we act without -onscious effort we are reliant on pattern matching, going back to an earlier learned response or behaviour that was set in the REM state. So when we act instinctively we are, in effect, acting on a post hypnotic suggestion. In the same way when a hypnotized subject acts on a post hypnotic suggestion
2.2 Being The Hypnotist
To be a great hypnotist it is of key importance that you become The Hypnotist. Not a hypnotist. Not someone who knows a bit about hypnosis put The Hypnotist. You must express absolute confidence, congruence and expertise in your skills, knowledge and abilities. In the beginning this takes a certain amount of front. Pretend and master it. Believe you are the best, believe you are a natural and behave like you are.
Believe your subject is a wonderful hypnotic subject. Want and expect them (Oo go into hypnosis and do what you tell them.
2.2 Setting Things Up
When you have decided to hypnotize someone or someone asks if you would there are five things it is useful to do.
-Remove fear
-Eliminate misconceptions e Increase expectancy
-Fire up the imagination
-Take control
The easiest approach is to just ignore all of the above and take control. This means rapidly hypnotize the subject in seconds or less, before they have a chance to be afraid. Using a rapid induction such as the Instant Induction, Jacquin Power Induction or Handshake Induction detailed in Section Four will do that. However if you are not going to do that, a few simple words will help things along.
Taking control does not mean being bossy and pushy but it does require you '(o become the dominant party. This can be achieved by asking your subject 'o do something.
Can you just move your chair to one side slightly. Now can you place your feet on the floor, your hands comfortably in your lap and look at me.
if they are standing up, then adjust their position and ask them to put their feet together.
[t begins to demonstrate who is in control and you get a chance to see
how good the subject is at taking directions.
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The Trilby Connection
This approach to hypnosis is characterized by a number of things:1) Rapid2) Direct3) Gradual scaling up of the phenomenonThe structure:1) Approach2) Setup3) Set Piece4) Induction5) Deepening6) Bigger Phenomenon7) Wake Up ProcedureApproachGetting your head in order first. Assumptions.-People are suggestible.-Higher levels of emotion are better in participants as they are more suggestible.-Want people engaged and attention focused on you.Approaching people1) Let them know you are a hypnotist. Use the word performer.2) Use C.I.Q. (Compliment, Introduction, Question)C- "You look an intelligent guy" or "You look like interesting people".I- "I'mQ-3) Looking for the people in the group most fascinated or interested.Setup1) You want the subject in the best physical position. "Can you please place your feet flat on the floor for me", "Face this way", "place your hands on your lap", "would you take a deep breath in just breath out and relax". You want to find out are they listening to you, following direction, etc.Set Piece (bridge between the conversation and induction)An opportunity to gain some credibility in the eyes of the subject. Opportunity to observe the subject, perhaps to decide whether to move on to the induction.1) Magnetic Fingers2) Eye Lock (Calof)3) Eye Lock (Elman) @27:354) Stiff Arm5) Card Drop (Calof)
