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Permalink Reply by Rich on December 1, 2008 at 4:06am

so now ive been hearing this around but what is conversational hypnosis?

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Permalink Reply by Joshua Houghton on December 1, 2008 at 11:33am

Conversational Hypnosis is basically using hypnosis in the context of a conversational. Typically conversational hypnosis doesn't involve eye closure or direct style of inductions such as rapid or instant. It's done through what would appear to most simple conversation. You would just talk to the person using certain techniques, words, vocal tones and other things to acheive trance within the other person. Conversational Hypnosis is also known as Covert Hypnosis.

How this is done is another post all together and we'll post something on that soon.

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Permalink Reply by Clyde Hall on December 22, 2008 at 9:32am

Hi Josh,
Is there any way that you can tell what type of induction will work best through pre-talk or any other observation?

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Permalink Reply by Joshua Houghton on February 3, 2009 at 3:21am

Hi Clyde,

Typically, the longer you practice and study hypnosis the better you will get at this skill. It's hard to explain, but it's similar to the concept of what you do it, you'll know. Hypnosis is a skill and like any skill we can spend so much time studying it we get to a point where all the knowledge is stored unconscious and we just act on it. So in other words, you could be working with a client and as you speak with him you'll get an idea of what induction or technique to use. It's like a unconscious knowing so I know it may seem hard to understand, but trust me. Keep studying and practicing and you will notice that you will start being able to know which induction or method to use on a almost unconscious level.

Now with that being said I do make certain notes to myself when talking to a client which help me gauge where I want to take the session. First thing, I make sure I listen to the client and listen to what they are asking me and how they ask me. The questions a person can act can tell you a lot about how they operate. If they seem to be very anayltical or logical I tend to use a rapid or instant induction. Well, technically all I use is instant and rapid.

Now, beside that I also look at the intake they filled out for any history of back problems, neck problems, heart attacks and similar items. For instance, if the client I'm working with has had a few heart attacks in the last few years I will avoid using a shock induction and may use a confusion induction or Elman Induction.

As you can see there is no real clear cut answer. I typically only use 3 different inductions in my actual office because I know they work and they work well. These are The Elman Induction, The 8 word induction and a modified two hand arm drop induction.

Trust yourself with what you think the client will enjoy. Now here is a little tip. If the client comes in and they have some pre-conceived notice of you using a progressive relaxation induction or swinging a watch I tend to use what the client gives me. They have a expectation which is the doorway to trance and I provide them that key. By doing what they have been expected it helps to build rapport and well it just works. Once again as you continuing studying you will discover you will be able to just know what to do, what to use and if they are even in hypnosis without test.

Sorry for the long answer, but it's late and I have a cold. Ask more questions if needed and so it took so long for me to respond. I have been pretty busy.

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