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Hypnotic Inductions - making the connection |
Hypnotic Inductions - making the connection.
"When you become quiet, it just dawns on you"
- Edison.
Effectual Inductions - the Parasympathetic systems natural escalator.
Inductions have already been covered to some degree in the previous chapter.
We have discovered what they are (the narrowing of consciousness) but we have
yet to explain what possible content lies within a hypnotic induction.
A skilful hypnotist will have a number of inductions at his disposal and is
able to create new effective scripts at will. Everyone is unique to some extent,
therefore reacts slightly differently in different situations, for this reason
alone the hypnotist needs to remain flexible in his approach.
Hypnotists should always tell their subjects about the internal and external
experiences that are going to happen, this is the art of hypnosis. Two effects
are seen from this, one; it helps to convince the hypnotic that something
is occurring and two; it builds confidence in the abilities of the
hypnotist. The physiological response from taking three deep breaths is a
higher level of oxygen in the blood, due to increased breathing. This in turn
constricts blood vessels to the brain causing a feeling of slight dizziness.
The subject will respond by believing something is happening due to hypnosis.
Such demonstration acts as a way to alter even the most sceptical person's
perceptions of reality. This combination of fact, physiological responses
and compounding of suggestions serves as a potent cocktail in the hypnotist's
armoury. There are many, many examples of these mixtures of physiological
and psychological combinations and they are only restricted by the practitioner's
imagination.
Another element frequently found in hypnotic inductions is the addition of
water scenarios. It is assumed that all human beings have relaxation responses
associated with water and the act of floating. This is predominantly due to
humans associating water with the once immersion in amniotic fluids in their
mothers womb. The many inductions incorporating, 'going deeper down a staircase',
'travelling through a warm tunnel gradually getting colder and seeing trees
at the end of the tunnel' are all unconscious analogies in order to reinstate
the pleasant environment of the unborn child graduating to birth.
One of the best ways I feel to choose an induction is through empathy. Notice
a type of induction that just somehow feels good, one you are simply attracted
to.
I have set out some guidelines for inducing hypnosis in this chapter, but
there is no reason why you should not change them or even make up your own.
Have a look at the scripts and try to decipher the underlying reasons for
the themes and elements in them, this will enable you to gain a greater understanding
of how to build your own. When it comes down to it, it really does not matter
about including long elaborate tales in inductions, the key point is to create
a level of relaxation. The simplest way to do this is to close your eyes and
to gradually relax your body one part at a time, including some soft non-repetitive
music in this equation will enhance the benefits. Inductions are essentially
quick ways of accessing this state and are very good methods of deepening
the level of hypnosis. So just give a few a go and find the ones which work
best for you, and enjoy the process, it is fun. For best results it is often
preferable to tape your inductions and scripts on to tape or c.d. as this
allows further relaxation. Many people find that it's hard to relax whilst
listening to their own voice, so get a friend to record it for you. Alternatively
you can buy ready made cd's from my website address at the back of this book.
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