(This blog was originally posted on July 23, 2014)
Photo courtesy of Microsoft
Swinging a
pocket-watch in front of someone is not used to induce hypnosis anymore.
Contrary to
popular myth, swinging a pocket-watch in front of someone to induce the
hypnotic state is rarely if ever used in the Twenty-first Century. One of the
most effective ways to induce hypnosis is the arm raise. According to Hypnosis Motivation Institute founder John
Kappas, Ph.D., this powerful technique is designed to help people reach a very
deep level of hypnosis at the first consultation. However, it is not generally
used at subsequent hypnotherapy appointments, and it is not practical or even
possible to use this induction with some clients. The arm-raising technique is
also not used with young children, people who have a very short attention span
or those who have a physical injury that prevents or limits arm movement.
Following is a
list of hypnotic aids (hypno-aids) that may be used to induce hypnosis for
these clients and people who have pre-conceived beliefs about hypnosis by attracting
their attention and lengthening their attention span to enter hypnosis.
- Air machine. This device produces the lulling sound of an ocean breeze or white noise to lull a client and can facilitate a progressive relaxation.
- Crystal ball or crystal pendant for eye-fascination. This is a secondary-induction technique for adults or a primary-induction technique for young children.
- Penlight. This is an eye-fascination tool.
- Hypno-disk. This eye-fascination tool is composed of a rotating disc designed to relax you and deepen the hypnotic state.
- Metronome set at 60 beats per minute. This tool is especially effective to use with people who have a primarily auditory representational system (i.e., learn and express themselves most effectively through listening and speech).
- Strobe light. I do not use this device because the flashing light can induce seizures in people who have epilepsy.
Special Offer:
Release Unwanted Weight with Hypnosis
Hypnosis for weight loss series: $1,250 for the 10-week series. (This is a $250 savings!) The $200 fee for the first session will be waived only when the package is purchased up front. Motivational materials and a free digital recording of the hypnosis portion of each session will be provided.
This promotion is not
redeemable for cash and may not be combined with any other offer.
Sara R. Fogan, C.Ht. is a certified hypnotherapist based in
Southern California. She graduated with honors from the Hypnosis Motivation
Institute in 2005. Sara has been voted the Best
Hypnotherapist in Santa Clarita, California, three years in a row (2019, 2020,
2021). For more information about Calminsense Hypnotherapy® and to set up an
appointment, please visit http://www.calminsensehypnotherapy.com/
© 2022
