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MASTER SELF HYPNOSIS

NOW!

Defining Hypnosis

● What hypnosis is● What hypnosis isn’t● More education=better results!

Defining Hypnosis

Hypnosis is a heightened state of suggestibility

Defining Hypnosis

According to the U.S. Government:

“Hypnosis is the bypass of the critical factor of the mind and acceptance of acceptable selective thinking.”

Defining Hypnosis

Critical, what?!

Misconceptions of Hypnosis

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Misconceptions of Hypnosis

Hypnosis≠Hollywood● Hypnosis cannot be done against your will● ALL hypnosis is self hypnosis● That means YOU are in control every step of the way!

Misconceptions of Hypnosis

Hypnosis≠Sleep!● A person in hypnosis is

always alert● “Sleep” in hypnosis is not to

be taken literally● If you are sleeping your are

not in hypnosis

Misconceptions of Hypnosis

Hypnosis≠Being Weak-Willed

Misconceptions of Hypnosis

Three Keys to be Hypnotized:● Ability to follow instructions● An active imagination● Average intelligence

Misconceptions of Hypnosis

Other Hypnosis Myths:● Hypnosis has ties to the occult● Religious people should not

practice hypnosis● You can get “stuck” in

hypnosis

Misconceptions of Hypnosis

Unsure if you can be hypnotized?

Misconceptions of Hypnosis

Yes, you CAN be hypnotized!

Misconceptions of Hypnosis

Repeat three times with confidence!

“I easily and effortlessly go into hypnosis!”

Misconceptions of Hypnosis

Model of the Mind

The model of the mind is constantly changing...

However, here are the four functions of the mind:

● Conscious Mind● Unconscious Mind● Subconscious Mind● Critical Factor

Conscious Mind

● What you are focusing on right now● Not limited to focusing on the present

○ Can focus on the past, future, imagination● Smallest part of consciousness

○ Only holds 7±2 bits of information

Conscious Mind

Name as many automobile companies as you can...go!

Conscious Mind

How did you do?

Conscious Mind

“Going back to the well”

Conscious Mind

Features of the conscious mind:● Analytical● Logical● Extremely limited in size● Protective● Willpower

Unconscious Mind

Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936)

● Russian physiologist ● Proved the existence of the unconscious mind● Famous for experiment with dogs

Unconscious Mind

Unconscious Mind

Unconscious Mind

The unconscious mind is an extremely active state of consciousness● Controls breathing● Autonomic Nervous System

○ Controls bodily functions● No thinking or reasoning

Unconscious Mind

The unconscious mind controls:● Smooth muscle responses● The presence of feelings● Bodily functions● Reflexes and our immune system

Subconscious Mind

The subconscious is responsible for you as an individual● Beliefs● Habits● Moods● ...and so much more!

Subconscious Mind

The subconscious mind is a limitless powerhouse

Subconscious Mind

The subconscious mind is astonishingly organized

Subconscious Mind

Subconscious Mind

The subconscious mind speaks to you in intuitions, impulses, hunches, urges, etc.

Subconscious Mind

Functions of the subconscious mind include:

● Beliefs● Habits● Emotions● Imagination and creativity● Unlimited

Critical Factor

“Hypnosis is the bypass of the critical factor of the mind and acceptance of acceptable selective thinking.”

Critical Factor

● Critical factor is the “guard” between your conscious and subconscious mind

● Compares new information from conscious to old beliefs and perceptions in subconscious

● Either accepts or rejects new information○ If accepted, weakens or reinforces habits

or beliefs in the subconscious○ If rejected, no changes occur and the

information is stored in the unlimited space of memory in the subconscious

Experiences Associated with Hypnosis

What does hypnosis feel like?

Experiences Associated with Hypnosis

We are ALL expert hypnotists

Experiences Associated with Hypnosis

Experiences Associated with Hypnosis

“Highway Hypnosis”

● The unconscious takes the wheel

● Example of “time distortion”

Experiences Associated with Hypnosis

Other examples of time distortion...

Experiences Associated with Hypnosis

“Hypnotic pain relief/control”

● Hypnosis can block out pain● A hypnotized person can numb

any part of the body○ Numbed part can be

transferred to relieve discomfort

Experiences Associated with Hypnosis

“Negative Hallucinations”

● “Regular hallucinations”○ Seeing something that

doesn’t exist● “Negative hallucinations”

○ NOT seeing something that DOES exist

Experiences Associated with Hypnosis

When intentionally producing hypnosis you may also experience these other sensations:

● Light feeling like a floating cloud● Heavy feeling like you are a rock● Tingling or numbness of the fingers, toes, etc.● Changes in body temperature● Blocking out certain sounds, or increasing your hearing● Eyelids flickering● Disconnection from the body

Experiences Associated with Hypnosis

Now we are going to get better at it and reap the benefits by doing it intentionally!

Brain Waves and the Hypnotic State

Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness

Brain Waves and the Hypnotic State

Which can be measured with an EEG machine

Brain Waves and the Hypnotic State

There are four different types of brain wave patterns:

● Beta● Alpha● Theta● Delta

Brain Waves and the Hypnotic State

Beta● Normal, wakeful state of awareness● Critical, rational and judgemental● Resistant to new information● 15 to 30 cycles per second

Brain Waves and the Hypnotic State

Alpha● Primary hypnosis state● Internal chatter slows down● Images and symbols dominate● 8 to 14 cycles per second

Brain Waves and the Hypnotic State

Theta● Profound hypnosis state● State of deep meditation● Pain defying feats can occur● 4 to 7 cycles per second

Brain Waves and the Hypnotic State

Delta● Essentially a comatose state● No suggestions are received● 4 or less cycles per second

Stanford University School of Medicine Study

● Dorsal anterior cingulate less active○ Responsible for being aware of

external environment● Connections became stronger or

disconnected○ Connections that became stronger:

Mind-body connection increased○ Disconnected connections:

People became less self-conscious

Setting the Scene

Things to Remember...

● There is no “right way to go into hypnosis”● It is possible to immediately go into self-hypnosis

○ Anytime...anywhere!● Interruptions will occur

○ Expect it!● Consider turning off your cell phone● Show disruptive pets the door!

Setting the Scene

1. Make the room adequately dark2. Lie down on a couch, bed, or yoga mat (make sure head is propped up!)3. Grab a blanket4. Light some incense5. Use headphones

My Five Keys to Setting the Scene

Crafting Effective Suggestions

Crafting Effective Suggestions

Effective Suggestions Contain These Qualities:

● Simple● Specific● Positive● Measurable● Believable● Behavioral● Present or Always Tense● Reward

Crafting Effective Suggestions

Simple

● Potent and to the point● Keep your suggestions short● Complexity=weakness

Crafting Effective Suggestions

Specific

● Subconscious mind work on path of least resistance● Subconscious will mix up your words

○ For, example, “I want to only drink no more than one can of soda a day” can become “No, I only want to drink more than one can of soda a day.”

Crafting Effective Suggestions

Believable

● Subconscious mind can’t tell between fact or fiction● Be reasonable with your suggestion● Smaller suggestions that build on your ultimate goal usually work best

Crafting Effective Suggestions

Behavioral

● Either an increase or a decrease in behavior○ An action must be taken

Crafting Effective Suggestions

Present or Always Tense

● Never craft a suggestion in past or future tense○ “I will exercise every day for 30 minutes”

● This suggests that it hasn’t happened yet

Crafting Effective Suggestions

Positive

● Address what you DO want, not what you DON’T want!● Eliminate negative words “not,” “no,” and “never”● Negative words greatly affect the potency of suggestions

Crafting Effective Suggestions

Measurable

● Measurable goals make life much easier● Suggestions can be measured in time and even space

○ For example, “Everyday Sunday I clean my entire room.”

Crafting Effective Suggestions

Reward

● Gets us excited and motivated● Benefits=the reward

Crafting Effective Suggestions

Specific

Contains all of the qualities covered

Crafting Effective Suggestions

Example:

“I wish I could lose some belly fat because I’m tired of being overweight.”

● Not positive● Not in present or always tense● Not measurable● No reward

Crafting Effective Suggestions

Write down some benefits:

“I will be able to fit into my jeans”

or

“Losing weight will make me feel empowered.”

Crafting Effective Suggestions

Example:

“Every morning when I wake up I go for a 30 minute jog, which makes me feel energized and healthy.”

Crafting Effective Suggestions

Exercise:

Think of an issue you would like to work on and develop at least three suggestions that pass the criteria you just learned.

Getting in the Proper Mindset

1. Define your purpose for a session2. Clear your mind (get your “hypnosis face” on!)

Before Inducing Hypnosis

Getting in the Proper Mindset

● Remind yourself of your purpose before inducing hypnosis

● Defining your goal keeps you focused○ Being focused can still be fun

and relaxing

Defining Your Purpose

Getting in the Proper Mindset

● Only think about your goals● Create a pre-hypnosis

ritual● Get into a relaxed state

Clearing Your Mind

Getting in the Proper Mindset

● Listen to pleasant music● Take a warm bath● Aromatherapy● ....yawning!

Tips to Assist you in the Proper Mindset

Getting in the Proper Mindset

● Self-Hypnosis is not as fragile of a practice as meditation

● Don’t give passing thoughts energy

Finals Thoughts

Getting in the Proper Mindset

Now Go Get Your “Hypnosis Face” On!

Inducing Hypnosis

● Purpose of an induction is to induce the hypnotic state

● Inductions come in many forms (relaxation, surprise, fear, etc.)

● Inductions can last for hours or seconds

Inducing Hypnosis

● Most popular self-hypnosis induction● Utilizes mental and physical relaxation

simultaneously ● Progressive relaxation induction

contains two things:○ Frequent use of the word “relax”○ Suggesting that each body part relaxes

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Progressive Relaxation Induction

Inducing Hypnosis

● Start out by suggesting that each time you think the word “relax” or say it out loud, you begin to feel it throughout your body

● The word “relax” is your key that will unlock any stress or discomfort

● Use the image of a “white light” to cover your entire body

Progressive Relaxation Induction

Inducing Hypnosis

● The oldest and most classic of the induction methods

● Instructions:a. Focus on an objectb. Suggest that it is your only concern

c. Suggest that your eyes are becoming heavier and want to close

● Candles and incense sticks are great to use for this induction

Eye Fixation Induction

Inducing Hypnosis

● Utilizes double-binds● Instructions:

a. Suggest that one hand feels lighter than the otherb. Lift lighter hand and stare at your palmc. Suggest that there is big magnet in the center of palm

d. Suggest that there is also a magnet in the center of your forehead

e. Allow the hand and forehead to come togetherf. Close your eyes and go into hypnosis when they touch

Magnetic Induction

Inducing Hypnosis

● Post-hypnotic suggestions give us this power○ For example, “the next time I choose to do hypnosis I

will simply say (INSERT HYPNOTIC CUE) and go right back into this state of hypnosis or deeper.”

○ We can use these to enter hypnosis or go to sleep○ This saves us a ton of time

Inducing Hypnosis Through Word or Phrase

Inducing Hypnosis

● There are thousands of ways to induce hypnosis● Don’t get overwhelmed ● Find the one(s) that suit you best● Check out the scripts in this section

Final Thoughts

Deepening

Deepening

The Two Main Types of Deepeners:

1. Counting2. Visualization

Deepening

Deepen with Counting● Perform a slow count of 1-10● Suggesting each number

brings you 10% deeper into hypnosis

● Suggest your body is relaxing between numbers

Deepening

Deepen with Visualization

● Spiral Staircase method most popular● Each step takes your deeper● Usually involves a pleasant scene● Ascending stairs may work better for

some

Deepening

Additional Deepening Techniques

1. Fractionation2. Pyramiding of Inductions

Deepening

FractionationFractionation-slightly emerging and then quickly going back into hypnosis, resulting in a deeper state● ...“on the count of three I'm going to open

my eyes, then I will immediately snap my fingers and return to this level of hypnosis, or deeper.”

● Extremely powerful and proven technique

Deepening

Pyramiding of Inductions

Pyramiding of Inductions-doing an induction immediately after completion of a previous one● There is no limit to how many you can stack● Useful technique for beginners● After a while, most find their perfect induction

Deepening

Closing Tip

Throughout the session, you can suggest, “I easily and effortlessly go deeper with each passing minute.”

Techniques

Techniques

Post-Hypnotic Suggestion

● Suggestion carried out by your subconscious mind AFTER the session

● Instantly induce hypnotic state in future session

● Used as a deepener

Techniques

Post-Hypnotic Suggestion in the Waking State● Suggest a physical gesture to use in waking state● For example, rubbing fingers together when you crave a

cigarette● Other examples include: -putting hands through your hair -adjusting the collar on your shirt -clenching your fist

Techniques

Direct Drive● Works on principle of repetition● Repeat your suggestions at least 15

times in a row● Your subconscious mind LOVES

repetition!

Convincers

Know that you’re hypnotized!

Convincers

Eye Lock● Most popular convincer● “as my eyelids are pressing

together they are becoming tighter. As I count from one to three they will twitch and tighten. When I get to three, I will try to open them, but you will NOT be able too...”

Convincers

Arm Lock● Arm completely locked● Suggest that your arm

is “stiff and rigid like a bar of steel”

Convincers

Magnetic FingersInstructions:1. Clasp hands together with fingers

intertwined2. Space fingers apart3. Each exhale makes your fingers more

connected (as if there were magnets on the tips of your fingers)

Convincers

Heavy ArmInstructions:1. Determine which arm feels

heavier2. Suggest the heavy arm

becomes even heavier3. If it still doesn’t feel heavier,

imagine you are trying to hold a heavy dictionary in that hand

Convincers

Final thoughts

● Customize convincers as you see fit● Convincers also act as deepeners● Convincers are the final piece of preparation

Emerging

Emerging

The “Not Recommended” Way

● “The cold water approach” Emerging by saying, “Ok, emerge!”

● Not pleasant and happens too sudden

Emerging

Typical Way To Emerge

● Count of five● “In a moment, I'm going to count from

one to five. When I get to five, I will open my eyes and emerge. Feeling wide awake and refreshed.”

Emerging

Follow the three R's of emerging:

● Reiterate● Reinforce● Rejuvenate

Emerging

Reiterate

● Recap the suggestions given during your session

● Example, “One, I am a non-smoker and will continue to be a non-smoker for the rest of my life...two….

Emerging

Reinforce

● Used after session and similar to a post-hypnotic suggestion

● After session, object, color, or action becomes prevalent in your life

● Example, “Every time I see the color red, it reinforces every positive suggestion I have accepted today.”

Emerging

Rejuvenate

● Used to reduce grogginess ● For example, simply suggest that, “upon emerging, I

will be awake, alert and back to wakeful awareness”

Emerging

Final Thoughts● At the beginning of the emerging phase I will suggest that,

“with each number I will become 20% closer to being fully emerged.”

● You may want to fall asleep instead of emerge○ Suggest, “at the count of five I will absorb the

suggestions accepted by my subconscious mind and drift into a peaceful dream state.”