Hypnosis - learning to hypnotize step by step. - ebook

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE.

1.1. Definition of hypnosis

1.2. Myths and misconceptions and reality.

1.3. Harmfulness of hypnosis.

1.4. Susceptibility to hypnosis.

1.5. Depth of trance.

1.6. suggestion vulnerability tests.

2. INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUE IN TRANS

2.1. Preliminary interview.

2.2 Positioning of the hypnotized person.

2.3. Approach to the hypnotized.

2.4. Deepening induction.

2.5. Post-hypnotic suggestions.

2.6. Exit the trance.

3. Examples of trances.

LEFT HAND TECHNIQUE

EYES FIXATION TECHNIQUE

SHOW, ESTRADIC TECHNIQUE

4. HYPNOSIS ON A PRIVATE

Time selection.

Person selection.

Choice of method.

How to get a show.

5. What should not be done.

6. Learning in hypnosis and self-hypnosis

6.1. Autohypnosis.

Self-introduction in hypnosis (self-hypnosis).

A way of learning in hypnosis.

Independent learning.

Common learning.

FIGHT AGAINST ADDICTIONS

ALCOHOLISM.

Smoking

Gluttony

7. Live tips.1. BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE.

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1.1. DEFINITION OF HYPNOSIS

Many researchers have spoken about hypnosis, many theories, hypotheses and definitions have been developed, but none of them is accepted by all doctors. Such a situation is a result of the fact that the phenomena occurring in hypnosis also occur in other states of consciousness, so there is no unambiguous physiological determinant that would give certainty of the phenomenon. Most scientists accept the following term hypnosis:

_"Hypnosis is a state of altered attention in a subject that can be evoked by another person or appear spontaneously, during which different reactions of the subject can appear spontaneously or in response to different stimuli.”_

Today, many specialists are of the opinion that hypnosis is one of the autonomous states of consciousness (appearing next to the state of consciousness and sleep) and can occur in every human being if the right conditions occur - as, for example, sleep can occur at the most unfavourable moment under the influence of extreme exhaustion. The adoption of such a term of hypnosis has greatly facilitated research on it because it has "demonised" it. It also allowed us to understand why different hypnotists, even using the same techniques, achieved different effects in the same hypnotists. But I will write about this in more detail in another chapter.

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1.2. MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS AND REALITY.

Myth 1

False: Hypnosis is something of parapsychology, a supernatural phenomenon that has no scientific confirmation.

TRUE: HYPNOSIS HAS BEEN SCIENTIFICALLY VERIFIED AND IS USED IN MEDICINE, SCIENCE AND EVEN IN POLICE WORK.

Myth 2

False: A hypnotist is a person of supernatural power.

TRUE: ANYBODY WHO'S A LITTLE BIT OF A HYPNOTIST CAN BE A HYPNOTIST. IN ONE OF HIS BOOKS WOLBERG DESCRIBES AN EXAMPLE OF A GIRL WHO LEARNED HYPNOSIS WHILE WATCHING A MOVIE AND SUCCESSFULLY TRIED IT ON HER PEERS FROM THE KINDERGARTEN. HOWEVER, BECAUSE OF THE POPULARITY OF THIS MYTH, IT MAY BE USEFUL TO CREATE AN AURA OF MYSTERY AROUND ONESELF IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE TASK OF INTRODUCING SOME PEOPLE INTO A TRANCE.

Myth 3

False: You can be hypnotized against your will.

TRUE: ANYONE WHO REALIZES THAT HE IS HYPNOTIZED CAN RESIST IT WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. HOWEVER, A PERSON UNAWARE OF THE HYPNOSIS BEING PERFORMED ON HIM/HER MAY BE HYPNOTISED, BUT IT CANNOT BE SAID HERE THAT IT HAPPENED AGAINST HIS/HER WILL. FURTHERMORE, SUCH AN EVENT CAN TAKE PLACE ONLY IN VERY FEW SITUATIONS. ONE OF THEM I AM GOING TO DESCRIBE IN ONE OF THE NEXT CHAPTERS.

Myth 4

False: The hypnotized will carry out all the commands of the hypnotist.
TRUE: A HYPNOTIZED PERSON, EVEN IN THE DEEPEST TRANCE, SUBCONSCIOUSLY CONTROLS THE SITUATION AND WILL NOT CARRY OUT COMMANDS THAT ARE DANGEROUS TO HIMSELF OR HERSELF OR THAT INTERFERE WITH HIS OR HER STANDARDS.

Myth 5 - Almost real. ;)

Hypnotized has superhuman powers.

In reality, there is only maximum use of all possibilities and hidden reserves of the body (mental, intellectual and physical), which makes it seem that the hypnotized person has superhuman strength.

A SIMILAR PHENOMENON OCCURS IN EXTREME STRESS, E.G. A MAN ESCAPING FROM A DOG DEVELOPS, SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE SPEED.
Myth 6.

False: Hypnosis is a phenomenon of "weak" people and "strong" personalities are resistant.

TRUE: IT'S THE OPPOSITE. STRONG AND BALANCED PERSONALITIES ARE MORE OPEN AND NOT AFRAID OF HYPNOSIS. WEAK" PERSONALITIES ARE MORE DIFFICULT TO SUCCUMB TO BECAUSE THEY FEEL THREATENED.
Myth 7

False: You may not get out of the hypnotic trance.

True: Getting out of a trance is easier than hypnotizing. Even if the hypnotised person does not react to the commands to leave the trance, the one left alone falls into a normal nap and wakes up already without hypnosis.

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1.3. HARMFULNESS OF HYPNOSIS.

None of the studies conducted so far have shown any harmfulness of hypnosis. This applies to both the physical and spiritual sphere of man. The phenomenon itself is absolutely natural and harmless in the sense that it is not more harmful than other interpersonal relationships. Interpersonal relationships are understood as all overt, verbal, subconscious, physical and mental influences between people.

So you can hurt someone, but the same risk exists in normal interpersonal relationships. Once again, I would like to point out that the state of hypnosis itself is not harmful and only the hypnotist's suggestions can harm, e.g. through unpredictable associations causing stress.

Also badly used commands can cause damage e.g. when demonstrating insensitivity to pain you cannot speak: "You don't feel your hand, you don't feel any pain..." because it can cause a reverse reaction and cause organic pain or overpowering of the hand. If we want to achieve insensitivity to pain, we use suggestions like "... now you won't feel the way I touch you for a moment, you won't feel any unpleasant sensations...".

Also, the same person should not be used too often for hypnosis shows, because violent entering a trance also causes stress.

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1.4. SUSCEPTIBILITY TO HYPNOSIS.

Susceptibility to hypnosis is the ability to enter into hypnotic trance.
Hypnotists believe that the vast majority of the population can be hypnotized. It mainly depends on the hypnotized emotional state and many other factors. Often the same person goes into a deep trance once, and at other times only into a shallow, or at all resistant.

The reverse is also true. A person who has had difficulties so far, gets rid of them all of a sudden. By the way, it is worth noting that hypnotized people somehow "learn" to get into a trance and it gets easier with each next time. Of course this is not the rule.

One hypnotist (Kratochvil) claims that about 5% of the population is completely (not permanently) insensitive to hypnosis. About 25% of people can enter the deepest trance, and the rest achieve various intermediate states of hypnosis.

Some hypnotists achieve better results, which may be the result of a better approach to the hypnotized person, and maybe also the place of hypnotization plays a big role.

For example, Bernheim claims that 80% of his patients in the hospital achieved a state of deep hypnosis, while only 20% of those hypnotized privately.

Susceptibility to hypnosis does not depend on gender, education and intelligence.However, it depends on:

- age - from 5 to 17 years a little larger than in other age groups
- relations between the hypnotist and the hypnotized person (prejudices and animosities are not promising)

- hypnotized ideas about how hypnosis and hypnotist should look like.

It is worth noting that people who are somnambulic (sleeping deeply, having difficulty distinguishing waking and sleeping when waking them up) are very susceptible to hypnosis and easily enter a deep trance.

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1.5. Depth of trance.

By the depth of trance should be understood the ability of the hypnotized to make suggestions hierarchical according to the level of difficulty. This means that the more difficult the hypnotized command performs, the greater the depth of trance. In addition, determining the depth of trance helps the hypnotist properly choose suggestions so that they are not too difficult to implement. Two scales regarding trance depth are commonly used.

* Descriptive scale.

According to Forel, hypnosis is divided into three basic stages:
- LIGHT (somnolence or drowsiness) - characterized by weariness and relaxation.

- MEDIUM (hypotaxis, i.e. light sleep) - the hypnotized person cannot open his eyes, but he does not lose his memory.

- DEEP (somnambulism, or deep sleep) - hypnotized can open their eyes in a trance, speak and walk.
* DAVIS AND HUSBAND POINTS TABLE

This table gives you an idea of how deep the trance is hypnotized based on observation of his reaction. In addition, it also allows some standardization of test results as it is more accurate than the descriptive scale. Therefore, it is possible to carry out the experiment and find that person A, being in hypnosis level 10, did this and that and person B did not. This allows you to compare experiences and verify them (confirm or deny their truthfulness by conducting subsequent experiments).

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1.6. suggestion vulnerability tests.

They are useful to determine if a person is susceptible to hypnosis. However, it is not always easy for people who succumb to suggestions to be hypnotized. However, it cannot be denied that people who are easily suggestible are more susceptible to hypnosis. For a simpler description of the problem, I will cite a few common methods.

* Clenched hand test.

It is the method most often used by hypnotists because of its simplicity and the possibility of group use. The tested person sits comfortably with his eyes closed. We recommend that you focus on the sensations flowing from your hand. We ask her to tighten her hand on the back of the chair and then we suggest that her hand is the jaw of the vice which tightens on this back, becoming stronger and stronger. Then it is suggested that these jaws do not want to open despite attempts. Then we closely monitor whether the subject has trouble opening his hand or not. The harder someone clenches their hands, the more susceptible they are to suggestions.

* Light hand test.

In this test, the test person stands in the door, the palms of the outside are based on the door frames. His eyes are closed. We make her push the door frame with her hands for about one minute. At this time, we tell her that she has very light hands that rise up by themselves. Then he takes a step forward. We watch how high these hands rise. The higher the higher the suggestibility. This test is subject to some interpretative risk because the arms are raised partly because of the diastolic pressure in the muscles. It also has one big advantage - it strengthens faith in the strength of the hypnotist before hypnosis begins.

* Falling coin test.

We put the coin on the top of the outstretched palm. We make her close her eyes. We suggest that the hand rotates slowly and the coin slips: "There is a coin on your hand. As long as your hand is level, the coin sits calmly. But suddenly it begins to rotate slowly, and the coin slides off the side of the hand. Your hand turns and the coin slides to the left. Do not let it fall ... ". We repeat this text several times. If the tested person has the impression that the coin is sliding down, he reacts by turning his hand in the opposite direction. If someone has such reactions, i.e. that they are very susceptible to suggestions. Less susceptible people they do not respond to this test at all.

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2. INTRODUCTION TECHNIQUE IN TRANS

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2.1. PRELIMINARY INTERVIEW.

The correct course of hypnotizing should be as follows:

- Preliminary interview

- Arrangement of the hypnotised

- Introduction into a trance

- Deepening the trance

- Exit from the trance

The initial conversation is a very important stage of hypnosis, and yet it is very often overlooked (most often because of the hypnotist's laziness and excessive belief in his strength). The initial interview allows the hypnotist to get an idea of the hypnotized person's hypnosis. This knowledge allows the hypnotist to adopt the best way of dealing with such a person.

In the introductory interview you should:

- find out from the hypnotist what he thinks and knows about hypnosis.

If he considers hypnosis to be something mysterious, it is not always necessary to explain what it is really like, because such faith may make it easier to enter into hypnosis.

- to eliminate possible fears of the hypnotized person.

Most often people are afraid of not getting out of trance. Then it should be explained to them that it is not possible, because the hypnotized person leaves him or he falls asleep on his own, and then it is enough to wake him up.

- to figure out which technique and which approach to choose.

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2.2 POSITIONING OF THE HYPNOTIZED PERSON.

Hypnotized can lie or sit. It is important that he is in a comfortable position.

In a sitting position, the most hypnotized one sits slightly tilted to the side, leaning sideways on the side backrest. His head rests on the headrest and his hands lie freely on the backs of the chair. The legs should be almost straight and lie on a low pouf or something similar to it.

The hypnotist in this case sits next to the armchair, on the opposite side to the one on which the hypnotized person is leaning.
In the supine position it is best when the hypnotized person lies on his back, his head is raised on a small pillow, his arms are bent at the elbows. Keep your elbows away from your torso and keep your hands in contact with it. In this way, the hands form a triangle with the body line.

It should be noted that a lying person often develops a feeling of dependence or sexual association - this can facilitate or hinder the hypnotizing process. During the introductory conversation, it is worth feeling whether these feelings need to be eliminated, or whether to use them properly.

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2.3. APPROACH TO THE HYPNOTIZED.

The right approach to the hypnotized person is half the battle. There are basically three basic approaches based on which various modifications are created. Here they are:

- DOMINANT - the hypnotist is an authority, gives orders, which cannot be discussed. Hypnotized, he identifies him with the figure of his father. This method is most often used by stage hypnotists.
- EMOTIONAL AND MATERNITY - the hypnotist creates a very close, warm contact with the hypnotized person. The hypnotist is identified with the figure of the mother.

- PASSIVE - the hypnotist creates the impression that the hypnotized man directs himself and enters a trance himself. This method is used when we are dealing with a hypnotized person who is distrustful of people and accepts only himself.
Which way to choose depends on the type of character of the hypnotized person and his current mood. That is why the initial conversation is extremely important, during which you can get to know the character of a man and his current mood and humor.
Choosing the wrong approach to a hypnotized person can completely prevent him from entering a trance.

2.4. Types of techniques.

There are as many hypnotizing techniques as there are hypnotists, because each of them develops their own techniques.

In this book I will introduce some classic techniques that will allow everyone to develop their own techniques.

Sleep hypnotism is most commonly used for two reasons. First of all, getting into a trance is very similar to falling asleep, and secondly, people easily associate sleep sensations with sensations flowing during relaxation. In hypnotizing using sleep analogies, monotonous auditory, visual and tactile stimuli are used to make the hypnotist sleepy, and thus convince him that his body is subject to the instructions of the hypnotist.

The most commonly used techniques are:

- Bernheim

- Hand levitation

- Eye fixations

- Show

In Bernheim's technique

- eyelid weightiness, drowsiness, inability to open eyes are said. If this is achieved then we make the heaviness of the hand, then the legs and the whole body. All the time we do not forget to talk about drowsiness, submission and peace. We give our suggestions in a monotonous and calm voice to increase the hypnotized sleepiness. The goal we strive for is to master the attention of the hypnotized person.

In the technique of hand levitation

- we instruct the hypnotized person to focus on the sensations flowing from the hand. Then we gently touch this hand with some object so that the hypnotized person can concentrate on it better. We suggest muscle relaxation (if hypnotized it can), inertia and warmth in the legs and arms. Then we give suggestions for raising the hand and moving it towards the face or other part of the body. During this gradual movement, we give strengthening suggestions, e.g. "... when your hand touches your face, you will be sleeping soundly ...." etc.

The advantage of this method is that you can see how quickly the hypnotized person reacts so you can adapt to the pace of his reaction.

In the technique of eye fixation

- the hypnotized person stares at an object kept at a distance of about 30 cm from the hypnotized eyes for a long time. This is the best known hypnotizing technique and is quite often used.

Our goal is to cause fatigue and drowsiness, so that tired eyes close themselves and to prevent the hypnotized from concentrating on other thoughts. While stared hypnotized at the subject of fixation, we give suggestions about burning eyes, drowsiness and heavy eyelids. If the hypnotized person closes his eyes, then we continue as in Bernheim's technique.

Show

- is a very dynamic technique. It uses the authority of the hypnotist and the subconscious desire of the hypnotized person to impress other people. The hypnotist's behavior should be characterized by authority and absolute confidence, so that his suggestions are immediately carried out. Quick implementation of the first suggestions is extremely important, because it strengthens the hypnotized faith in the hypnotist's skills. It is a technique that makes the most of hypnosis myths.

The exact presentation and implementation methods for individual techniques are described at the end of this chapter.

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2.4. DEEPENING INDUCTION.

It begins when the hypnotized person reaches a light trance, and the goal is to cause a medium and deep trance. This is the most difficult task, because as we remember, not everyone is able to cause a medium trance, and even fewer people reach a deep state. It should be remembered that only in hypnosis on stage it is necessary to achieve a deep state. In other cases, to achieve any of our goals (e.g. to learn foreign languages, overcome bad habits, etc.), all you need is a medium or even light level of trance.

Trans deepens by giving more and more difficult suggestions. At the same time, it is constantly insinuated that the performance of a given action deepens the trance.

During the medium level, you can do the following:

- NOT EXPERIENCING SENSATIONS, PAIN, ETC. - this is called anesthesia. (Interestingly, anesthesia can already be achieved in a light trance, which many people have no idea about.)

- MEMORY LOSS DURING AND AFTER HYPNOSIS (post-hypnotic amnesia) regarding what happened during hypnosis.

- "MOVING BACK IN TIME", e.g. returning to events from the past childhood.

- GIVING UNREAL SUGGESTIONS, e.g. evoking the illusion of floating in the air, swimming and being in other places.

- POST-HYPNOTIC SUGGESTIONS. Unfortunately, to check only after leaving the trance. Once we reach the average level of hypnosis, we can be tempted to try whether the hypnotized person can open his eyes and walk. This should be done very carefully so as not to induce self-hypnotization with too difficult suggestions. If the hypnotized person can perform them, it means that we have already reached a deep level and we can demand the implementation of any difficult suggestions.

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2.5. POST-HYPNOTIC SUGGESTIONS.

They are the best proof that someone was in hypnosis. At the same time, their failure does not mean that you were not there.

Post-hypnotic suggestion is the command to perform any action after leaving the trance. This operation is performed on an agreed signal. This signal, like the command, exists in the human subconscious.

That is why after executing even absurd commands, such as opening and closing the window again, it is explained by rational reasons.

Post-hypnotic suggestions are given in medium and deep trance. An often used command is to order a person who was hypnotized to forget to clap one of the numbers. After clapping, a loud countdown to twenty is requested. If the command is carried out then the person who was hypnotized "skips" the given number or at least sticks with it. Remember to make the command possible. Otherwise, neurosis may occur.

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2.6. EXIT THE TRANCE.

It's the simplest thing in the whole trance. The most common method is a slow countdown to five or ten.

The main advantage of the countdown method is its effectiveness and quiet course, giving the hypnotized time to switch the body.

We leave the trance by suggesting that when we add five (or ten) to the number we will leave the trance. Then we count slowly from one to five (or ten). Usually, you exit trance as soon as 5 (or 10) is mentioned.

It happens that the hypnotized person does not want to leave the trance because, for example, he feels very good in it. Then try again to leave the trance, and if that doesn't work, leave the hypnotized person alone so that he falls asleep. After a short nap, he will wake up outside the trance.

As a rule, hypnotized people do not remember the course of trance. That is why it is hard for them to believe that it took place. If you want the hypnotized person to remember everything from a trance, you should issue a hypnosis command to remember the trance.

This is especially important when hypnosis is a means of learning.

Often, the hypnotized person leaves the trance himself. This happens when the suggestion is too difficult to implement or collides with the person's value system. In such situations, the hypnotized person most often remembers the last commands. Keep this in mind if you don't want to make enemies.