Spoken to the subject Before you go into a hypnotic state, be sure that you have your clothes loosened in any areas where they may be tight, and then get yourself into a very comfortable position, close your eyes and begin inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly … Continue inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly about five or six times … each …

Instructions to hypnotist This induction is best used when performing therapy. The use of an all knowing and understanding friend is very helpful in getting a child to discuss their problems. (Have the child close his or her eyes and pretend they are visiting with a new friend. Maybe their friend is a cuddly puppy or kitten, or it may …

Instructions to hypnotist You don’t really need any introductory preparation for using this induction with a child. Simply have the child get in a comfortable position and close his eyes and listen to the suggestions you tell him. Spoken to the subject Just keep your eyes closed now until I tell you to open them. And I want you to …

Spoken to the subject I want you to listen closely to what I’m saying to you now without moving your head. Just lean back in the chair and get real comfortable, and then I want you to look up toward the ceiling, and look for a tiny spot. That spot will have special meaning to you. It will help relax …

Spoken to the subject Stand facing me. That’s right. Now step forward. (Place right hand on subjects head, supporting the base of the skull. Grasp subjects right arm at elbow with left hand) Bring your feet closer together. Closer. That’s right. Breathe in deeply. (With a sudden forward pulling movement of the hands, lightly jerk the subject towards you) Sleep …

Spoken to subject Put your hand on mine. When I count to four, press down as hard as you can. One, look at me. Two, pressing down harder. Press it down harder. Three, eyelids heavy, droopy, drowsy and sleepy. Four, close them and sleep (Pull hand away now) (Use a deepening technique)

This induction is very similar to the previous induction. The primary differences is the method by which trance is achieved once the hands are locked or touch. Spoken to the subject Extend both of your arms out in front of you like this. Stiffen your arms, lock your elbows; palms of your hands facing each other. Your thumbs up, your …