Hot words are very effective for bringing out emotions in people. Comparing both these statements, which one has more of an emotional impact: “The elder succumbed to the cold.” “The old man froze to death.” Both statements have three hot words each, and are both pretty grim statements but the second one will get more […]
Category: Hypnosis
Black Ops Hypnosis
Black Ops Hypnosis (also known as Underground Hypnosis and Covert Hypnosis) could best be described as the art of social manipulation. As opposed to traditional hypnosis techniques, which involve a controlled environment, Black Ops Hypnosis techniques are often performed covertly in an uncontrolled social situation. Black Ops Hypnosis techniques are based on a set of […]
Double binds
Double binds are statements that offer two or more choices that are in fact the same choice Example: “You can change as quickly or as slowly as you want to now.”
Autosuggestion
Autosuggestion is a psychological technique that was developed by apothecary Émile Coué at the beginning of the 20th century. Émile Coué discovered what later came to be known as the placebo effect. He became known for reassuring his clients by praising each remedy’s efficiency and leaving a small positive notice with each given medication. Coué noticed […]
Stage Hypnosis
Stage hypnosis is a form of entertainment, traditionally employed in a club or theater before an audience. Due to stage hypnotists’ showmanship, many people believe that hypnosis is a form of mind control. Stage hypnotists typically attempt to hypnotize the entire audience and then select individuals who are “under” to come up on stage and […]
Self-Hypnosis
Self-hypnosis happens when a person hypnotizes oneself, commonly involving the use of autosuggestion. The technique is often used to increase motivation for a diet, quit smoking, insomnia or to reduce stress. People who practice self-hypnosis sometimes require assistance; some people use devices known as mind machines to assist in the process, whereas others use hypnotic recordings. Self-hypnosis […]
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is a use of hypnosis in psychotherapy. It is used by licensed physicians, psychologists, and others. Physicians and psychiatrists may use hypnosis to treat depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep disorders, compulsive gaming, and post-traumatic stress, while certified hypnotherapists who are not physicians or psychologists often treat smoking and weight management. Modern hypnotherapy has been used in a variety […]
Hypnosis: Overview
Hypnosis is a psychological state with physiological attributes superficially resembling sleep and marked by an individual’s level of awareness other than the ordinary conscious state. Another description of the phenomenon is that of an altered mental state, while another links it to imaginative role-enactment. A person under hypnosis is said to have heightened focus and concentration […]
Presuppositions: Lost Performative
Lost Performative is when someone says something that contains a rule or judgement without anyone taking responsibility for it. It can include an implication of an idea instead of a direct statement such as “Breathing is good.” A suggestion is presented to the subconscious stating that some opinion is true, but does not say how […]
Presuppositions: Tag Questions
These are Milton Model questions that encourage a client to confirm the truth of the words immediately preceding, aren’t they? If you read that question again, its almost impossible not to say ‘Yes’, isn’t it? It’s always good to get the client into a positive frame of mind, I’m sure you would agree? If the […]