All hypnotherapy sessions are conducted via phone or Zoom.
(This blog was originally posted on July 23, 2014)
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Swinging a
pocket-watch in front of someone
is not used to induce the hypnotic
state 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.
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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, four years in a row
(2019-2022). For more information about Calminsense Hypnotherapy® and to set up
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