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some of which are used in an unnoticed those derived entirely from internal events. It fashion on a daily basis. In addition, the is out of the use of these understandings and subconscious is a universal attribute. No memories in the mind that hypnotic subjects matter how different people are in their develop their behavior. conscious realms of existence, they remain The development of the trance state is a linked by the qualities and capacities of their psychic phenomenon, and the ability and subconscious minds. activity of the hypnotist can create a highly The subconscious knows no ethnic or favorable setting in which to instruct clients cultural boundaries; it speaks in a literal in a more creative use of their own manner and uses a form of thought that potentials. The Hypnotherapist offers understands the subconscious of another instruction and direction to the client and much more effectively than could the con- elicits information and feelings that expedite scious mind of either person. The the therapy. subconscious mind is a creative intelligence When the Hypnotherapist maintains an and is the doorway to our spiritual nature. attitude of positive expectancy, he places the responsibility for all developments entirely TRANCE: KEY TO THE MIND upon the subject. Every person has abilities not known to the self; abilities that can be discovered in FLEXIBILITY trance. Memories, thoughts and feelings can Inductions and therapy methods used can be completely or partially forgotten by the be tailored to fit the needs and expectations conscious mind; and yet they are available to of the subject. The subject defines the most the subconscious and can be experienced effective hypnotic procedures. Hypnotists within trance when the client is ready for must be observant and flexible enough to changed feelings and behavior. adapt their style and their role to those needs Through the process of age regression and attitudes. and revivification the subject can call upon Techniques cannot be followed rigidly past experiences and learnings to experience with good success since, in hypnosis, the and utilize changes. personality needs of the individual subject A memory or an imagined event, can be must be met, rather than merely inducing a experienced so vividly that it seems real. trance and giving suggestions. This process is responsible for most of the Successful use of hypnosis is not phenomena which can be produced in expectations, patter, verbiage, hope or desire hypnosis and it is important for the hypnotist of either the subject or the therapist. The to be able to influence it. The hypnotist can proper use of hypnosis is in the development guide awareness in specific ways to create of an environment reflecting the subject's internal events which can be revived into own learnings, understandings and experiences. Always be aware of how organ language is related to symptom formation When trances are developed, they are the and response to subconscious scripts. result of ideas, mental concepts and CREATING RESPONSE understandings already existing and aroused within the subjects by the Hypnotherapist. The first question students ask is, What Many hypnotherapists regard their activities exactly do you say to induce hypnosis? and their intentions as the affective forces; There is no single or best thing to say; there and believe that their utterances to the is no universal script. They will be nervous, subject initiate specific responses. They fail awkward, and somewhat ineffectual at first, to realize that what they say or do only but given the right background and feedback serves to arouse in the subjects past during a series of practice sessions they will learnings and understandings, consciously eventually begin to master the process. and subconsciously acquired. In hypnosis you want your client to The hypnotist creates an appropriate respond to a series of ideas. It is your atmosphere, guides attention in particular responsibility to learn how to speak to the directions and offers stimuli in order to elicit client, how to keep his attention, and how to specific responses. stimulate the acceptance of an idea that fits into his desire for change. The induction procedure provides a ritual in a setting in which hypnosis Subjects may need to be reassured that develops; it offers distractions to hold the they can continue to pay attention to the attention of the subject while hypnosis things happening around them but that there occurs. is no need to try to make the effort to do so for the time being. Their diminished contact Never talk down to, or over the head of with the external world may create a certain the client and always structure the anxiety and cause an effort to re-establish relationship as person-to-person not as reality contact unless they are reassured. It is doctor-to-patient. Clients enter the therapy the prior creation of an atmosphere of trust setting with mixed emotions and conflicting and cooperation that facilitates the client's desires. They desire help and guidance, but surrender, it should be the first step in the they are afraid to do what they know they induction ritual. must do. They may want nothing more than to have the therapist understand the situation Most hypnotists do not know that as the perfectly, and yet they may do a great deal to subject closes the eyes, he is cutting off the hide their real problems or thoughts from the visual field and is really losing something therapist. Clients are people who have an and he doesn't know what he is losing. He injury: a painful, uncomfortable or thinks he is just closing his eyes. embarrassing area of life. For one reason or An internal sensation, thought, memory another they have not been able to face these or mental image can capture and hold our injuries and handicaps directly, which is why attention for a time and the events of the they have developed problems. The major surrounding world fade from awareness. purpose of developing a therapeutic Hypnosis is induced by using this natural relationship quickly is to help the client feel mental process. The hypnotist should be able to reveal and discuss their problems as interested in helping the subject become rapidly as possible. focused upon an internal event of some sort; whether a physical sensation, a memory, an While giving suggestions for trance emotion, or an internal image. induction and trance maintenance, therapeutic suggestions can be interspersed. Arm levitation suggestions are often given as the first step to gain active The hypnotist should maintain an participation. Once an ideomotor response is attitude of unshaken and contagious made, it can be utilized immediately by confidence in the subject's ability to enter pyramiding further suggestions. the trance. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] |