Ultra Depth: Process

Ultra Depth International International ®

Ultra Depth Process ®

Training Manual Full Part I Achieving Somnambulism by

James R. Ramey Registered Hypno-Anesthesiologist Hypno-Anesthesiologist Master Ultra Depth ® Therapist/Educator

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Kimberly Miles, MA Nutritional Educator Registered Ultra Depth ® Therapist/Educator

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INTRODUCTION Even though I had studied studied and practiced clinical hypnosis for more than ten years, I had encountered nothing like what I found when I took James Ramey’s Ultra Depth ® training training in the Spring of 1999. I had had studied studied Ericksonian Ericksonian Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic Neuro-Linguisti c Programming with some the finest trainers trainer s in the U.S. and yet I found that James Ramey’s training of Ultra Depth® expanded expanded my skills skill s and knowledge in new and dramatic ways. ways. My understanding of consciousness and awareness, particularly the use of progressive relaxation, staging, deepening, and depth have significantly improved, thanks to James’ training. James has enriched my appreciation of how these techniques can bridge the gap between the Conscious and the Subconscious. Subconscious. James Ramey Ramey is a student of Walter Sichort, and it is through James that Sichort’s work will be preserved. James has has made every every effort, I believe, to remain true to the Sichort approach and to impart the work of this outstanding hypnotist to a younger generation of practitioners. Those who who learn the Sichort methods will will carry on the tradition, in the same manner as those those who have carried on the work of of the late Dr. Mil ton Erickson. While Whil e Erickson’s approach was more permissive and spontaneous, and relied on narrative, utilization, metaphors, and analogies, Sichort’s work, by contrast, is more directive and procedural, and therefore can be replicated more more reliably. Sichort’s work is concerned concerned with depth and with the evidence of hypnotic phenomena, in a manner much like that of Dr. G.H. Estabrooks (Professor of Psychology at Colgate University who wrote about hypnotism in the 1940s and 1950s). The Ultra Depth® training training manual you hold in i n your hands is the result of several years of research by James Ramey. The purpose of the manual is to supplement the information contained within the video in such a way that students can continue to practice the methods in the video and increase their skills over time. time. In this trai ning, James has captured the ultimate results of Sichort’s work, as well as induction i nduction methods developed by Dave Elman. Elman. The manual features many standard preinduction exercises exercises and information on basic psychology. Good illustrations, summaries, summaries, large type size, bold type highlights, and bulletized listings make this manual manual easy to use. I keep it at my desk in my office where I have my practice in Springfield, Virginia, and refer to it often when when working working with clients. The book truly is a “How “How To Do It” guide from preinduction to reorientation. There is even advice on how to handle difficult subjects and unanticipated difficulties. The writing is clear, straightforward, and, with practice and attention to detail, students can duplicate the methods and achieve consistent results.

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Introduction - continued

The scripts comprise the body of the manual and they are highly useful to the practitioner who wants to perfect perfect his or her use of the language of these techniques. In this manual you will find scripts for progressive relaxation, somnambulism, somnambulism, the Esdaile State and the Sichort State along with direct suggestion scripts for common applications such as weight control and smoking cessation. The scripts maintain the subtleties of the various techniques Ramey teaches in the video and makes makes for uniformity for the student and from one session to the next. next. When conducting practice, you will will do well to read these scripts aloud, word for word, because the wording is the result of many years of trial and error and consistent refinement by Sichort, Ramey, Ramey, and Miles. While Whil e I have made made minor improvisations for for some clients, clients, I have observed that the verbatim scripts are amazingly effective in securing depth of relaxation, especially with clients who are new to clinical procedures. Read this manual thoroughly and you will know what to say and when to say it. The DVD Ultra Depth ® training is well organized with logical sequences. sequences. James provides good demonstrations demonstrations and explanation explanations s of procedures. He strives for clarity and consistency. He brings to his traini tra ining ng platform a sincere desire to teach well well and an integrity that he exhorts his students students to uphold in the practice practice of clinical procedures. He sets high standards for his students and seems gratified by their progress. James Ramey’s skill as a trainer is the result of an indefatigable curiosity about the capabilities of human consciousness and the mind’s mind’s ability to heal the body. This training manual is the product of his quest to master the art of therapeutic techniques and share his discoveries with others. Thanks to his docum documentation, entation, you and those you work work with will benefit from James’ James’ efforts as well. The skills James teaches are useful to any practitioner who wants to comprehend more completely the mechanics of induction and who is willing to use the process ethically, respectfully, and with positive intent. Judith E. Pearson, Ph.D. Licensed Professional Counselor Certified Hypnotherapist, NLP Trainer and Registered R egistered Ultra Depth ® Practitioner November 8, 1999

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CONTENTS

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Section I

Title

Consciousness 1 3 5

Section II

The Mind Model Change In Levels Human Mind In Hypnosis

Protocols 10 11 12

Section III

Reco Recom mmenda endati tion ons s For For Coun Countin ting g And And Oth Other er Hyp Hypno noti tic c Pat Patte ter r Condition ions For Hypnosis Abreactions

Conditioning 15 17 18 19

Section IV

Suggestibility And Prehypnotic Exercises Exercises Prein reindu duc ction tion Ex Exerc ercises ises (id (ide eomot omotor or)) Contracting Fi Fingers Lean Lean Back Back/C /Com ome e Forw Forwar ard d (po (post stur ural al sway sway))

Inductions 22 26 27 29 30

Sectio ction nV

Autho thorita ritati tive ve And Speed eed Tec Techn hniq iqu ues Dave Elman Type I Dave Elman Type II Dave Elman Type III Dave Elman Type IV

Achi chieving Somnambulism ism 33 35 39 46

Methods Fo For De Deepening ing Hy Hypnosis Hypn Hypnot otic ic Sugge uggest stio ions ns And And Som Somnam nambulis bulism m Achi Achiev evin ing g Com Complet plete e Or Pro Profo foun und d Som Somna nam mbulis bulism m Achieving ing Va Variou ious Ef Effects

Section I

CONSCIOUSNESS

THE MIND MODEL Traditionally speaking, the mind has two components. The Conscious which is believed to be superior and the unconscious/subconscious which is believed to be subservient to the Conscious. Both are believed to be a part of the human brain. I personally do not find this mind model to be accurate. We practitioners of the Ultra Depth® Process deal with a far different mind model than what tradition offers. In the illustrations below of the Ramey-Miles Mind Model ©, which we use in the Ultra Depth® Process, consists of three major separate parts. They are the Conscious, unconscious or brain, and the superior Subconscious. Each one acting independently of one another and together to make important changes in a person’s health and well being. CONSCIOUS

SUBCONSCIOUS

UNCONSCIOUS (brain)

The Subconscious communicates with the Conscious mostly through our feelings or intuition. It is able to make adjustments to the autonomic nervous system of the body by making changes in the brain's programs. The Subconscious can override our speech, movements, visual, auditory, and sensory acuity. It is also our immediate protector and personal guide through our life journey. Our Subconscious has the ability to communicate with other Subconscious’ through non-verbal means. In other words, the Subconscious can communicate telepathically.

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The Mind Model - continued

When we are born, we come into this world as a little Subconscious. At some point in our human development, the Conscious begins to form. This occurs usually between the ages of five and twelve. The Conscious then takes control and off we go through life. Our Subconscious now takes on the role of re-programmer for the many programs that have been and will be installed into the brain. This is done through repeated responses to various stimuli of the senses. The Subconscious now learns at a much higher rate than the Conscious. All of our talents and creativity come from our Subconscious. It is also that little voice within that we sometimes refer to as our intuition or gut instinct. Our Subconscious works hard to advise us, through intuitive guidance, so we can have a healthier, more productive and abundant life. Some of us heed the advice from our Subconscious, while others ignore it. Of course, that is our choice; but, our life journey can be so much easier if we listen to and foll ow the guidance of our Subconscious. Our mind model has its roots in the lost approach known as "Dualism." Dualism views the mind and brain as separate entities. This idea was developed by the 17th century French philosopher, Rene Descartes. Descartes believed that a person's consciousness or soul is separate from the brain but can interact in its processes. This once popular theory has virtually disappeared from psychology. Medical and psychological professionals have been taught to consider the mind and the brain as one. This approach is referred to as "Materialism." Materialism views the complex interactions among the brain's nerve cells as the creation of consciousness. Support for their theory comes from case studies of patients who supposedly experienced disruption of consciousness after brain damage occurred. Further more, studies with local stimulation of areas of the brain revealed recall of memories; smells; sensations; etc. We believe that the scientific community has misinterpreted this information. What is happening is the Conscious’ ability to express itself though the brain has been diminished. Further evidence in proving that the mind and brain are separate is the case of the famous conjoined twins, Lori and Reba Schappell. These twins joined at the head have a tremendous amount of shared brain tissue. This raises fundamental questions about the mind and the brain. According to the Materialist Theory, the twins should have the same personality, likes and dislikes. This, however, could not be further from the truth. Both twins have very unique personalities and aptitudes as well as different likes and dislikes. The Schappell twins' case directly supports the dualism approach of our mind model. While working with the Ultra Depth® Process, it is important to remember the Ramey-Miles Mind Model ©. Using this dualistic approach, and understanding that our Subconscious is free and independent of the brain and Conscious to accept or reject suggestions, is the foundation of the Ultra Depth® Process. The Subconscious, as the re-programmer of the brain, can alter the person physically, mentally, and emotionally. In other words, working with the Subconscious is the most direct approach to helping people achieve profound and lasting results. Truly, what the mind can conceive the body will achieve. Subconscious communication is the key to the Ultra Depth® Process. The Ultra Depth® Practitioner works with a system for gaining depth and guidance from the client’s and their own Subconscious.

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CHANGE IN LEVELS The State of Mind from Birth to Maturity The illustration below is a model of the consciousness of a child from birth to approximately five to twelve years of age. In this model, the Subconscious is in the foreground or pilot seat and the Conscious has not yet developed. The brain is absorbing information as it functions. It catalogs information about the surrounding environment, family, beliefs, friends, laws of nature, etc. The brain, in our model, is the hollow circle. It does not think or reason. It only reacts to stimuli and runs programs that control body function and behavior. The brain is like a sponge, it absorbs information indiscriminately. In traditional hypnosis it is taught that the Subconscious can be tricked or fooled and the Conscious Mind is our protector. I have found this belief to be incorrect. In our research we have found that it is the brain that can be tricked or fooled and i t is the Subconscious who is our protector. The Conscious Mind reacts to the information stored within the brain, whether it is factual or not. The brain is truly the critical factor that is spoken about in hypnosis, not the Conscious or Subconscious. The brain is unable to determine fantasy from reality. This is why certain hypnotic effects can seem real to the hypnotized individual (i.e., negative and positive hallucinations).

SUBCONSCIOUS

UNCONSCIOUS (brain) Formation of the Conscious is gradual. It is influenced by fears (real or imagined), family beliefs, and the surrounding environment. Usually between the ages of five to twelve years, the Conscious becomes fully formed and forces a switch to take place between the Conscious shell and Subconscious. During the switch, the Conscious is usually never aware of it. Normally, it is finalized during sleep. Some people make the switch in consciousness early in life, while others switch later in life. There are many factors that influence the timing of the switch. When a person makes the switch, between the age of five to about twelve, their development is what we consider to be normal or average. This is the majority of people. When a person switches later in life, after the age of twelve, they tend to be more intuitive, creative, generally able to cope better with life's challenges, and are sometimes regarded as being gifted.

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Change In Levels - continued

When a person switches prior to the age of five, there are usually more health, mental, and even physical challenges. This is due to the lack of fully developed emotional and physical coping mechanisms. Often, people with severe addictions fall into this category. These insights are based on my personal research and experience, as well as the work of Kimberly Miles. Doctor Michael Preston, Ph.D., whom I had the opportunity to speak with on several occasions, agrees that we come into this life with the Subconscious in the pilot seat and he stated that between the ages of five and twelve years of age is when Conscious and Subconscious switch places. When speaking with Mr. Walter Sichort a couple of years before he passed, I brought this subject up to him. He stated that he knew about this relationship between the Conscious and Subconscious and agreed. I asked him why he had never mentioned this before and his reply was that he did not think that anyone would have believed him. The illustration below is a model of a person who has completed the switch. The Conscious shell is now in the pilot seat, while the Subconscious sits in the co-pilot seat. The Conscious now takes control of the vehicle and continues through life. The brain continues to absorb information and respond to the past accumulated information that it has stored.

SUBCONSCIOUS

CONSCIOUS

UNCONSCIOUS (brain)

The Subconscious has now taken on the roll of programmer of the brain. Subconscious also offers intuitive guidance to assist the Conscious on the journey through life.

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HUMAN MIND IN HYPNOSIS Changing Levels of Consciousness

Normal Awareness

SUBCONSCIOUS

UNCONSCIOUS (brain)

CONSCIOUS

Above we have an example of the human mind in the normal waking state. The illustration shows the Subconscious above the Conscious and both operating the brain.

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The Human Mind In Hypnosis - continued

Somnambulism

UNCONSCIOUS (brain)

SUBCONSCIOUS

CONSCIOUS

Above we have an example of the human mind in the somnambulistic state. The illustration shows that the Subconscious is across from the Conscious and both are operating on an equal playing field. This is the reason that the various effects can be created.

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Esdaile State

CONSCIOUS

UNCONSCIOUS (brain)

SUBCONSCIOUS

Above we have an example of the human mind in the Esdaile State. The illustration shows that the Conscious has raised above the Subconscious letting go of physical awareness. This is the reason that general anesthesia is possible without the use of suggestion; it is just a benefit of the state.

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Sichort State

CONSCIOUS

UNCONSCIOUS (brain)

SUBCONSCIOUS

Above we have an example of the human mind in the Sichort State. The illustration shows that the Conscious and Subconscious have completely exchanged places. This is the reason that in this state the natural healing process is enhanced many times and the individual thinks afterwards that they had fallen into sleep. General anesthesia is also present in this state. The Conscious mind often has no awareness. When we sleep at night the brain goes through a defragging process as it reorganizes all of the stored information. Many times this is why we dream. Occasionally during the process nightmares may occur. During the Sichort State, we experience REM (Rapid Eye Movement). It is actually in between these periods of REM when dreams occur. This is the same thing that happens in natural normal deep sleep. It is in deep sleep where healing occurs. In the Sichort State healing occurs 6 to10 times faster than in deep sleep. Occasionally when we dream, we experience prophetic information. This is one way our Subconscious is communicating with us. However, in the Sichort State this occurs more frequently.

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Section II

PROTOCOLS

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COUNTING AND OTHER HYPNOTIC PATTER There are many different ways to take your client deeper into hypnosis and to have him exit the state. The most effective method is number counting. Many hypnotherapists use various forms of counting. Some use a ten to one count for going deeper, while others use that to exit the state. Still others may count the same way to deepen and exit the state. I have found some hypnotists that change directions throughout their induction, deepening, while giving suggestions, and exiting hypnosis. This could be confusing to some people and possibly prevent them from achieving a good deep hypnotic state. In my years of practice and research I have found it most effective to use one down to ten to deepen. Going from a small number to a larger number takes most clients into a deeper state more rapidly. Going from ten up to one to exit returns your client to his normal awareness at the same place where he started. This keeps things simple and consistent. My logic behind this type of counting is simple. If you count from ten (which is a large value number) to one (which is a small value number), how do you expect the individual to achieve more depth or relaxation? When going from the number one (which is small in value) to ten (which is more in value), is asking for more depth or more relaxation. Isn't this what we are asking our client to achieve, more relaxation? You can also view it this way. Imagine you are at the top of a stairway and as you walk down the steps you count each step. You always start out with the number one first and as you go down the stairs count to a larger number as you reach the bottom. Once you have reached the bottom you know how many steps there were. Now you can start at that number and as you go back up the stairs reverse your count. Once you have reached the top where started, you will be back at the number one. That is, in a sense, having your client go deeper into relaxation or hypnosis. If giving you more helps you to go deeper, then taking away will help you to return from where you started, at the normal waking state.

The techniques of other hypnotists included in this advanced training have been modified to include this counting method. I have also changed some of the words used, such as "sleep" to "relax ," "sleepy " to "drowsy ," and "deep asleep" to "deeply relax ." The reason for this is because we know that hypnosis is not a sleep state. Instead, it is a state in which our senses are heightened while our body is often relaxed, thus allowing physical and behavioral changes to take place. Remember, keep your directions clear and your client(s) will find it easier to follow your directions.

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CONDITIONS FOR HYPNOSIS There is no limit to the ways in which you can hypnotize when you know how to use suggestion. You will learn how true this statement is in your proper study of hypnosis. THREE REQUIREMENTS FOR HYPNOSIS: ! ! !

The consent of the client — tacit or implied. Communication between operator and client. Freedom from fear — remove fear and you will be able to hypnotize one hundred people out of one hundred.

BEFORE ENTERING A HYPNOTIC STATE, GENERALLY CLIENTS MUST ACHIEVE: Eye fatigue ! Eye closure ! Relaxation !

In hypnosis, the mind and body go into a state in which both are equally suggestible. Remember, hypnosis has an effect not only on the Conscious but on the unconscious and Subconscious as well. It has an effect on the autonomic (automatic) nervous system. Therefore, when we take a person into the suggestible state and give him good dreams, his sensations will be pleasant upon exiting the state. He will be refreshed both physically and mentally, invigorated and will have had a wonderful experience. When you see the way people react under suggestion, you realize that with every individual you are going to get a different reaction. You should be able to respond to those reactions and know what to do in every case. This is why it is strongly recommended to have all necessary knowledge about your client. Never be in a position where you are taken by surprise by an individual's reaction. All reactions are unique and different. You may encounter similar reactions, and if you hypnotize a large number of people, you will begin to categorize them. However, there will always be people who, in the suggestible state, react in a manner which you have never previously encountered.

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ABREACTIONS The following reactions from hypnotized individuals are rare, but if you are using hypnosis extensively, you may encounter them. Therefore it is important to be able to recognize abreactions and know how to work with them.

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EMOTIONAL OUTLET: Hypnosis produces a natural emotional outlet. An individual may appear to be perfectly calm until hypnotized. Then he may begin to toss and turn or exhibit other unusual signs. While un-hypnotized your client has control over his idiosyncrasies, but in hypnosis his emotions can be exaggerated. Avoid working with this type of individual if he continues to react this way, unless he must be hypnotized for therapeutic purposes, prescribed by a physician.

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SUPPRESSED EMOTIONS: An example of this would be when a client is placed under hypnosis and begins to cry, for no apparent reason. Usually something very depressing has happened to your client in the recent past, like a death in the family. Your client holds his emotions in check until hypnotized, then he lets his guard down and lets out his suppressed emotions. Tell your client to go ahead and cry . . . and that it is good to let out these suppressed emotions. Do not let your client go to extremes and become hysterical. After a few minutes tell your client to relax and stop crying . . . JUST RELAX. Continue with your program only if your client desires to and does not show any more unusual signs.

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ARTIFICIAL STIMULATION: The repressed emotions related to traumatic episodes in the past can be brought out by suggestion. They occur when an individual begins to cry, scream, or become hysterical after a suggestion has been given. This is common when age-regressing an individual who has had an unpleasant childhood or traumatic experience. An abreaction can also be caused by suggesting a scene closely related to that of a traumatic event causing stored information to be accessed from the brain. Example: A suggestion was given to a woman that she was relaxing and sunning on the beach, when some dark clouds appeared. The clouds covered the sun, the wind picked up, and it began to rain. These seemingly harmless suggestions were given to produce hot and cold sensations. Instead, the individual immediately began to cry. Her crying stopped after she was instructed to forget the suggestion and just relax. It was later discovered that she had unconsciously recalled a similar situation when she was a little girl playing on the beach with her friends.

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Abreactions - conti nued

A storm had blown up suddenly, and one of her playmates was struck and killed by a bolt of lightning right before her eyes. The whole experience was completely forgotten. Only after much questioning was she able to consciously remember the traumatic event. 4.

ARTIFICIAL TRAUMATIC EVENTS: This can be created by giving improper suggestions, (i.e., being chased by a beast, having a truck pull out in front of your client while driving at high speed, etc). Any intelligent person can easily realize the danger involved in doing this. This could cause your client to become hysterical and refuse further suggestions. This artificial condition can also be produced by giving suggestions to persons afflicted with phobias. For example: Telling your client that he is climbing, falling, or flying when he has a tremendous fear of heights, or telling your client that he is riding in an elevator when he has claustrophobia. The best policy is to question your client before the induction to determine his fears, and then avoid giving suggestions relating to them. That is why an in-depth intake is important.

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LETHARGY: This occurs when an individual goes into hypnosis but does not respond to suggestions. We call this “ aphasia.” The individual remains indifferent — similar to a stupor. Since the individual will not respond to any suggestions, it would be wise to first deepen him and then exit him from the hypnotic state. When an individual becomes aphasic, it is because he is not deep enough in hypnosis. You must always deepen that individual in order to get him or her to respond to you.

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CATALEPTICS: These are individuals who develop a rigid muscular condition of the body and limbs. They may be placed into almost any position and left there. Usually there is no danger in having your client become cataleptic as long as he does not react in any other unusual manner.

In all of the above cases, the most important thing to remember is to remain calm, as though nothing unusual has happened. A hypnotized individual is highly sensitive and can detect if the hypnotist is uncertain and confused. When this happens, it is possible to lose control of the situation and your client could refuse to accept any more suggestions. It would be wise to thoroughly learn the procedures for bringing your client out of the hypnotic state before a difficult situation occurs.

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Section III

CONDITIONING

SUGGESTIBILITY AND PREINDUCTION EXERCISES DEFINITIONS:

Suggestibility and preinduction exercises are identical in application. The difference in name is due to the sequence of events. If the exercise is given, followed by an induction of hypnosis, then the proper designation would be preinduction. If the exercise is given merely to determine the client's response, with no intention of inducing hypnosis, then the term suggestibility should be used.

A preinduction exercise should always be given before attempting hypnosis. It is even good practice to try one on a conditioned client, whom you have not hypnotized before, in order to accustom him to your suggestions. Some hypnotists do not bother to give exercises, stating they are too time-consuming. However, these exercises can make the difference between success and failure.

By observing your clients, you will be able to tell which ones respond to your suggestions and the degree of their response. You will also notice whether the client is resisting, tense, or over cooperating.

By participating in each exercise, the client becomes

conditioned in following instructions and in getting the " feel " of suggestions. By using various exercises, you can determine which induction or deepening technique will be most effective.

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Suggestibilit y And Preinduction Exercises - continued

A list of preinduction exercises with a key to application can be found on the following pages. The only difference between the exercises and speed hypnosis is the command to Deeply Relax when the client fails to break a challenge, otherwise the techniques are identical. Because there are numerous variations to each exercise, listening to yourself doing them is an absolute necessity.

Make an audio tape of yourself doing each technique, then listen to the tape carefully of how you sound. Do this over and over with each technique until you feel confident doing them. Practicing these techniques often will assist you in becoming more proficient with them.

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PREINDUCTION EXERCISES (ideomotor)

Suggestibility and preinduction exercises are one and the same. The only difference is that if it is followed by an induction, it is now called a preinduction exercise. Each exercise has numerous variations and several exercises can even be combined. Below are a few exercises with a key denoting which ones can also be used for a Speed Technique, an Induction, or achieving Depth.

These exercises are listed in order of difficulty:

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CONTRACTING FINGERS (group or individual)

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LEAN BACK/COME FORWARD (individual)

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EYE CATALEPSY (individual)

SID

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ARM LEVITATION (individual)

SID

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CONTRACTING FINGERS (for individual, group, or self hypnosis)

Clasp your hands tightly together . . . Raise the thumb on top and focus your eyes on that thumbnail . . . Extend your two index fingers, holding them approximately one-half inch apart . . . Now there is a magnetic force pulling your fingers together . . . Feel it pulling them closer and closer together . . . Getting closer and closer, as if they are being pulled together by a strong magnetic force . . . Coming closer and closer . . . Closer and closer as the magnetic force is getting stronger and stronger . . . OK, look up. End of exercise.

A variation of this method will change this technique into a speed induction by suggesting that his eyelids are getting heavy and as soon as the fingers touch he should let his body relax. You should continue with the eye fatigue until the eyes close. This technique is especially good for teaching a client self-hypnosis.

Example of this wording is as follows: Your eyelids are getting heavier and heavier as your fingers get closer . . . Heavier and heavier . . . As soon as your fingers touch, close your eyes and let your body relax . . . Your eyes are getting more and more tired . . . Your eyelids are becoming more and more heavy . . . As soon as your fingers touch, close your eyes and let your body relax.

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LEAN BACK/COME FORWARD (postural sway — used with an individual)

Stand in front of your client and say, Stand relaxed, feet together, both heels and toes, arms loose and relaxed at your sides . . . Step behind your client with your hands lightly on his shoulder blades and say, Just let yourself lean back and I will show you that I can support you . . .

Help your client return to an upright position. The go through the same procedure again without the hands on his shoulders and say, Lean back and I will show you that I can catch you . . . Help your client return to an upright position and say, Now see, I can catch you very easily, and you had to force yourself back . . . Now I will show you how easy it will be without forcing yourself back . . .

Place one hand on your client's shoulders lightly — your thumb should be lightly touching the base of his skull at the point where his head and neck are joined. Hold the thumb of your opposite hand at your client's eye level. Keep your eyes on his eyes and one hand where the back of his neck and shoulders meet. Instruct your client by saying, Look at my thumbnail . . . Stare at it so intently that when you close your eyes, you may see it on the back of your closed eyelids . . .

Raise your hand to a level just above your client's brows to create fatigue of his eyes, say, If you do not see it, don't even be concerned about it . . .

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Lean Back/Come Forward - continued

Now bring your hand and thumb down to your client's chin level and his eyes will naturally follow the movement and close and say, Now close your eyes and I am going behind you . . .

Place one hand on his shoulder. Now place the back of your hands lightly on the back of each of his shoulder blades and flip your hands up causing him to move forward saying, When I release my hands from your shoulders, you will have a strong feeling to come back, coming back, coming back . . .

Catch your client under the shoulder blades. Be sure to keep yourself balanced at all times and be prepared to catch your client at all times. Help your client return to a standing position. Then say, Fine, now open your eyes and turn around, both feet together, heel and toe, arms loose and relaxed at your sides . . . Point to your eye and say, Look right here in my eye and no place else . . . Now you will have the same feeling to come forward that you had to come back . . .

As you say this, place your arms alongside of his head about two inches above his ears, your palms turned in, move your hands and body backward as one unit; your hands should be at his eye level, and say: Coming forward, coming forward, coming forward. At the same time continue moving your hands and body back until your client moves forward. Catch him firmly by the shoulders. Help your client return to an upright position. End of exercise.

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Section IV

INDUCTION

AUTHORITATIVE AND SPEED TECHNIQUES A speed technique is one where your cli ent is placed into hypnosis almost instantly — usually by giving the command to DEEPLY RELAX! — when you are certain he cannot break the induction challenge. An authoritative method differs by commanding your client into gradual relaxation. For example, when your client cannot break a challenge, say:

Now your eyelids are heavy and tired, so heavy they are closing . . . Your eyelids are closing, closing down . . . Close your eyes and relax . . . Go deeper and deeper relaxed.

There are certain signs to look for before attempting to use speed techniques. The most obvious, of course, is the success of each pre-hypnotic exercise. Only experience can teach you to recognize the other signs. However, you should not attempt to induce speed hypnosis unless one of the following signs is present:

A fixed, unblinking expression of the eyes. Should the eyes waver, even

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momentarily, from yours, the indication is unfavorable.

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Unusually rapid blinking is a good sign, particularly if accompanied by

spasmodic swallowing.

A strained, startled expression; jaw hanging open, face flushed.

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Use the key on the listing of suggestibility exercises (ideomotor) as a guide in using speed techniques.

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Authoritati ve and Speed Techniques - continued

CONTRACTING FINGERS: Simple exercise and easy for most to be successful with. As your client focuses on his thumbnail, watch his eyes closely for possible rapid blinking of the eyes or a startled expression on his face as his fingers draw closer and closer. Be prepared to say as soon as his fingers touch, Close your eyes and let your body relax!

LEAN BACK: Use after successful contracting fingers suggestibility exercise. If your client is very susceptible, you can give the command on the first lean. If your client responds well but you want to be sure of your success, give the backward lean without pressure, then again with your client resisting. When your client leans back, give the command in an authoritative tone, DEEPLY RELAX! (be prepared to catch and support your client). Follow with a continuous flow of deepening suggestions and slowly upright your client to a standing position by saying, You will maintain your balance at all times.

After any speed technique accomplished with your client standing, you can bring him up, suggesting he will return to his seat and go deeper relaxed at a signal (i.e. when he sits down, when you say DEEPLY RELAX! , when you pass your hand in front of his eyes, etc.)

ARM LEVITATION:

This is to be used after successful hands rising and falling

suggestibility exercise or heavy and light sensations. Suggest lightness in the arm, with the hand rising up to the face. A variation of this method is the contraction of the muscles. Have your client sitting with his arm stretched out, palm up on the arm of the chair. Tell him to bend his arm, raising his hand up toward his face. Tell him to do this again and to take notice of what muscles are being used. Now tell your client that this time those same muscles will react without his help, that already he can feel those muscles contracting.

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Say: When your hand touches your face, close your eyes and let your body relax.

When his hand touches his face, say DEEPLY RELAX! He should close his eyes and allow his body to relax.

ARM CATALEPSY: This is similar to the hand clasp procedure. Have your client extend his arm straight out, making a fist. Give suggestions of rigidity. Say:

Your whole arm, from shoulder to the fingertips, is becoming rigid and stiff . . . Stiff and unyielding, stiff as a piece of wood . . . Rigid as a bar of steel . . . So rigid, you cannot bend it . . . So stiff and rigid, the harder you try, the stiffer it becomes . . . You cannot bend it . . . Try, but you can't . . . Try, but you can't.

Like the hand clasp, do not give the challenge until you are certain you have your client's attention. By holding one hand under your client's elbow, very lightly, you can tell if your client is really trying to bend the arm when he is beginning to break the hold.

EYE CATALEPSY: 1.

Have your client stare at a point of fixation (  ) for a few minutes. Then have him close his eyes tightly.

Say: Tighter and tighter, so tight, you can't open them . . . Try, but you can't.

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Be sure your client is really squeezing his eyes shut before you give him this challenge.

2.

Say:

I'm going to count to three . . . With each count your eyelids will close tighter and tighter . . . At the count of three they will be stuck tightly . . . So tight, you won't be able to open them . . . One . . . Tighter and tighter . . . Two . . . Tighter and tighter . . . Three . . . Tight; so tight, you cannot open them . . . Try, but you can't . . . The harder you try, the tighter they stick.

3.

Suggest heaviness.

Say:

Just look at this (  ) and your eyelids will become heavy . . . Your eyelids are beginning to close . . . They're getting heavier and heavier, closing down more and more.

Keep this line of patter going until his eyes close. If his eyes do not close after several minutes, then have your client close his eyes and continue with the suggestions:

The eyelids are closed and they are getting heavier and heavier . . . The eyelids are so heavy they just won't open . . . They're so heavy, you can't lift those eyelids . . . Try, but you can't . . . They're so heavy.

( ) Any object you choose to use as a focal point for his eyes to create this fixation technique; i.e. ring, crystal, thumb nail, a mark drawn on the palm of your hand, etc.

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DAVE ELMAN TYPE I Have your client sit in a chair with his feet flat on the floor and his arms resting on the arms of the chair. This will put your client's arms in an uncomfortable position, although they may initially feel comfortable to him. Later you will use this discomfort to your advantage.

Have your client look at a spot on your hand or at a ring on your finger. Hold it at a distance of four to six inches directly in front of his eyes. Start with your hand level with his eyes. Lift your hand up slowly to just above his brows and say:

Look at my ring and as you look at my ring, you find your eyelids are becoming heavy; your eyes are so tired and your eyelids are so heavy, that when I bring my hand down , just close your eyes and let your body relax . If a tear starts to form and looks ready to run, hold a little longer until the tear is ready to run, then say, Now you find your eye is starting to tear. As soon as you say that, the tear should be ready to run right down his cheek. This is more convincing to your client.

I have used this particular Dave Elman technique on many occasions with great results. It is one of my favorites when ever I am doing a demonstration or have the need to get my client into hypnosis quickly. You may find it useful if you are working in a dentist or doctor’s office where you are limited in time.

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DAVE ELMAN TYPE II The purpose of this technique is to create eye fatigue rapidly, which is produced very rapidly. The old method of achieving eye fatigue was accomplished by having your client look upward at an object for several minutes. Normally, as the eyes follow movement they dart and jump from one spot to another.

With the rapid technique the eyes follow the motion of the hypnotist's hand in an even, steady path, tiring them very quickly. What used to take several minutes can now be achieved successfully in seconds. Before the rapid technique, widespread use of medical hypnosis was limited, due to the length of time required to achieve eye fatigue. The use of this method can reduce inductions by 25 to 30 minutes. The rapid technique has opened many new opportunities for the use of hypnosis in all fields of medicine.

Have your client assume a sitting or supine position. Hold your hand open, palm facing your client at eye level, about three or four inches from his face. Tell him to focus his attention on the bottom of your ring, keeping his head still, and to follow your hand only with his eyes.

Lift your hand slowly until your client is straining to look up and say: Stare at my ring and as you stare at my ring, just feel those muscles pulling. . . Tugging . . . And straining.

Then slowly lower your hand, suggesting: Now follow my hand down . . . As you do, your eyes will automatically close.

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Dave Elman Type II - continued

When the hand passes his eyes, say: Now close your eyes.

Your client would already be closing his eyes at that time, and the suggestion adds strength. This is now the end of the induction and deepening is required.

If at anytime your client's eyes open before you bring him up, just say to him, Close your eyes and relax. Use the same manner and tone as your other suggestions. This way, your client will not suspect that something is wrong, and he will believe that this is part of the normal procedure. This entire process should only take a few seconds. Continue by deepening your client using various deepening techniques .

I have found this induction very useful when working to achieve glove anesthesia with some clients.

This can also be used to induce hypnosis for some minor medical

procedures where glove anesthesia would be indicated.

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DAVE ELMAN TYPE III Say to your client:

Close your eyes . . . Just let those eyes relax . . . Let the muscles around the eyes relax . . . Relax the muscles of the eyes . . . Relax them to a point where they won't open . . . Relax them . . .

Relax the muscles so they just won't work . . . When you're sure they won't open, test them and make sure they won't . . .

They are so relaxed . . .

As soon as you see eye flutter or an attempt to open the eyelids say:

All right, stop testing and let your body relax . . .

This is the end of this induction and now you must deepen the hypnotic state further. Remember the induction ends when you have eye closure. However, the induction is just the starting point and then you must deepen.

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DAVE ELMAN TYPE IV With this induction you must have your client seated and you must be standing in front of him. You are to take his hand in yours as if to shake hands and look him right in the eyes and say with authority:

I am going to shake your hand three times . . . The first time your eyes will get tired . . . Let them . . . The second time, they'll want to close . . . Let them . . . The third time they will lock and you won't be able to open them . . . Want that to happen, and watch it happen . . . Now, one (shake his hand once) . . . Your eyes are getting tired . . . Two . . . (shake his hand a second time) Now close your eyes . . . Now three (shake his hand a third time) . . . And they're locked and you will find that they just won't work, no matter how hard you try . . . The harder you try, the less they'll work . . . Test them, and you will find that they just won't work at all . . .

DO NOT LET GO OF HIS OR HER HAND AND SAY: On the count of three I am going to drop your hand into your lap . . . As soon as it hits your lap you will go so deep into relaxation that your own name will bounce completely out of your mind . . . As soon as your hand touches your lap, you won't be able to recall your name . . . As soon as your hand touches your lap you just won't be able to recall your name, for it will be gone, completely dropped from your mind . . . Ready, now one (sway his hand from left to right in time with your counts) . . . Two (continue to sway his hand) . . . Three (drop his hand abruptly into the inner thigh of his left leg in time with your swaying of his hand as you say with authority) gone! . . .

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Dave Elman Type IV - continued

Now say in a normal voice:

On the count of three I will have you open your eyes . . . One . . . Two . . . Three . . . Eyes open . . . Now, what did you say your name is?

IF HE DOES NOT RECALL HIS NAME IMMEDIATELY SAY, Close your eyes and let your body relax!

YOU MAY NOW DEEPEN FURTHER TO ASSURE THAT SOMNAMBULISM IS ESTABLISHED AND THEN SET UP A KEYWORD OR VERBAL ANCHOR FOR INSTANT RETURN TO THE SOMNAMBULISTIC LEVEL OF DEPTH.

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Section V

ACHIEVING SOMNAMBULISM

METHODS FOR DEEPENING HYPNOSIS !

PERIODS OF SILENCE: Suggest, Until I again touch you on the shoulder, you will only continue to go deeper and you will pay no attention to my voice. Do not leave your client alone l onger than 15 or 20 minutes, for some clients tend to come out of hypnosis on their own, or lapse into normal sleep.

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EXHALING: Suggest, Each time you exhale you will automatically sink deeper . I usually combine this suggestion with the period of silence.

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COUNTING: Count down from any number (i.e., one down to ten).

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IDEOMOTOR SUGGESTIONS: Suggest eye catalepsy, arm catalepsy, rigid arm, etc.

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IDEOSENSORY SUGGESTIONS: Suggest hot and cold sensations, and those affecting the senses — sound, touch, smell and taste.

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PYRAMIDING: Repeat inductions without exiting the state.

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FRACTIONATION: Hypnotize, de-hypnotize, and re-hypnotize your client several times.

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INDIRECT SUGGESTIONS: While your client is hypnotized, direct your suggestions to someone else. Explain what is happening and what is going to happen; i.e., He is very relaxed and comfortable now. Watch him go even deeper into relaxation, when I touch him on his left shoulder. Thus the client indirectly receives the suggestion.

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FEEDBACK: Listen to your client's comments about what he experienced while in state. This will enable you to learn what works and what does not work for him. This knowledge will make the next session more effective.

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PLACEBO: This is a harmless " pill " to swallow, a harmless liquid to drink, a good luck charm, or a set of procedures to follow. It can be any item that your client believes will help him to feel safe or will assist him in relaxing.

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COMPOUNDING SUGGESTIONS: Suggest that every move your client makes, and every suggestion you give him, sends him deeper and deeper.

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Methods for Deepening Hypnosis - continued !

POSTHYPNOTIC SUGGESTIONS: Give suggestions for your client to respond to after he exits the state, such as responding to a signal to go deeper each time he is hypnotized, etc.

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REALIZATION: Bring to your client's attention that the effect is working, and that he is responding. (i.e., “ As you can see, whenever I say the words, “Deeply Relax” to you, you do relax right back into this wonderful comfortable state .”)

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ARM DROP DEEPENING TECHNIQUE: Using this technique helps your client learn to relax his body.

VISUALIZATIONS: Many hypnotherapists use visualizations as a deepening technique. However, I have found that doing so only keeps the Conscious from letting go and achieving a deep state. Suggesting complicated images may not be relaxing or pleasant to your client and could cause a negative reaction.

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HYPNOTIC SUGGESTIONS AND SOMNAMBULISM Suggestions take hold in two ways: IMMEDIATELY or GRADUALLY. For example, when achieving anesthesia, the client may feel the numbness increasing gradually or he may get it instantly. The effects of a suggestion may also be immediate or delayed until a signal is given sometime in the future. Most hypnotists agree that the signal type (posthypnotic) response is much stronger. When working with a client, strive for him to be as deep in somnambulism as possible. Even though suggestions have effect in light and medium states, the effects you achieve during the somnambulistic state are stronger and longer lasting. Instead of the client asking himself, " Is it going to work ?" he will be thinking, " It's working! " It is in the somnambulistic state that therapy, amnesia, anesthesia, and age regression can be achieved, producing more effective and long lasting results.

HOW TO ACHIEVE SOMNAMBULISM: 1.

Induce hypnosis

2.

Use fractionation

3.

Compound suggestions

4.

Test for amnesia

STEPS TO FOLLOW FOR SOMNAMBULISM: 1.

Achieve eye closure and relaxation with your client.

2.

Count from one down to three and tell your client to allow himself to relax deeper with each count.

3.

Then count from one down to five and tell your client to double his relaxation as you count to five.

4.

Then count again to five and have your client triple his relaxation by the time you reach five.

5.

Give your client the suggestion of being safe and secure, warm and comfortable, with pleasant thoughts going through his mind.

6.

Now do the arm drop deepening technique and have your client deepen ten times with each drop of his arms.

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Hypnotic Suggestions and Somnambulism - continued

7.

At this point install the key: DEEPLY RELAX .

8.

Now fractionate your client at least three times using DEEPLY RELAX as a short cut to return back into the hypnotic state. Use a deepening technique after each fractionation (i.e. arm drop). Once you have reached this point, count from one down to ten and this time have him double his relaxation with each count. You MUST reinforce the "double with each count" with the first three numbers that you say. Allow for two full exhalations between each number.

9.

Now you are ready to install and test for amnesia.

10.

After your client displays amnesia, do not cancel it as of yet, but say: DEEPLY RELAX as he reenters into relaxation and his eyes are closed. Tell him that he can hear you and speak to you clearly.

11.

Now install a new keyword that you would not say in a typical conversation and say: Three . . . two . . . one, eyes open.

12.

Now test your client's new word to see if he accepted it as his new keyword. If he has accepted his new word then remove the key " DEEPLY RELAX " by saying: Whenever I say to you the words DEEPLY RELAX they will have no special meaning to you . . . Whenever I say to you the words DEEPLY RELAX they will mean nothing at all . . . You will no longer respond to DEEPLY RELAX. Test to see if it has been removed properly by having your client open his eyes on the count of one. Immediately say, DEEPLY RELAX! If he does not respond, say his new word for him to re-enter the state.

13.

Reinforce your client's new key word one time and bring him all the way up and out of state by counting from five up to one. Ask him if he enjoyed the experience, and as he is speaking to you, say his new key word. He should immediately reenter at the same level of relaxation.

14.

At this time give back recall. This removes the installed amnesia. Again, bring your client all the way up and out of state by counting from five up to one. Test his new word one more time in a normal conversation with him, to see how he responds.

15.

If he responds well, you have done everything properly.

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ONE WAY TO TEST FOR AMNESIA IS TO SUGGEST: You are so relaxed that time is unimportant to you . . . You don't care what time it is or what day it is . . . You are so relaxed you just don't care, it's unimportant, you WILL forget what day it is . . . Try to recall the day and date, and if you're truly relaxed, the harder you try, the less you remember . When your client tries to remember and cannot, then this indicates TRUE SOMNAMBULISM. When he starts to talk and stops, as though it is not worth the effort, then this indicates that he has APHASIA. APHASIA is an unwillingness or an inability to speak. This is ARTIFICIAL SOMNAMBULISM. Be sure to note the difference and strive for TRUE SOMNAMBULISM. One method of testing for TRUE SOMNAMBULISM is say to him: In a moment I am going to have you count to one hundred . . . With each number you will relax so deeply you will find it difficult to remember the next number . . . Because you are so relaxed you cannot remember . . . They will just disappear . . . Now start counting and watch them disappear . (Sometimes you can place a limit on the numbers, like 10 or 20) By the time you reach ten, the numbers will be completely gone . . . You will not be able to remember any more numbers . . . Now start counting and watch them disappear . Another method of testing for TRUE SOMNAMBULISM is to have your client forget a number while counting from one to ten, by saying: In a moment I will have you count from one to ten and you will find that the number between and is gone . . . It is not there . . . It no longer exists . . . It does not exist . . . Now you will follow all of my suggestions to the letter even though you will not remember me giving these suggestions . . . So now I will count from three to one and you will open your eyes and follow all of my suggestions . . . Three . . . Two . . . One, eyes open . . .

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As soon as your client opens his eyes, say: Do me a favor please, count from one to ten quickly . Your client should count aloud omitting the number that you designated without being aware of it, and as soon as he does, say: Fine, close your eyes and go deeper . . . And whenever again I say to you DEEPLY RELAX ! . . . Close your eyes and instantaneously, spontaneously, without any hesitation or delay, allow your body to relax right back down to THIS same wonderful, comfortable state of relaxation that you are now enjoying . . . So, three . . . Two . . . One, eyes open . . . DEEPLY RELAX ! Your client should at this, close his eyes and return instantly to the somnambulistic state, but be sure to not allow your client time to focus his eyes before you say, DEEPLY RELAX ! Now the number between and has returned and you can count now from one to ten and all the numbers are there, they are very clear in your mind . . . And whenever I say to you, DEEPLY RELAX just close your eyes and relax back down to THIS beautiful state of relaxation . . . Now I will have you come up on the count of one . . . Three, gradually, slowly start coming up . . . Two, coming up more and more . . . One, eyes open, all the way up, feeling wonderful and fine in every way !

You now have a somnambulistic client. TO CANCEL AMNESIA, SAY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: !

Now you can recall the day and date very clearly, for it is very sharp and clear in your mind .

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Now you can recall the number between and very clearly, for all of the numbers between one and ten have returned .

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Now you can recall your name very clearly, for it is very sharp and very clear in your mind .

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ACHIEVING COMPLETE OR PROFOUND SOMNAMBULISM STEPS TO FOLLOW FOR ACHIEVING COMPLETE SOMNAMBULISM: 1.

Induce hypnosis and achieve eye closure and relaxation with your client.

2.

Then count from one down to three and tell your client to allow himself to relax deeper with each count.

3.

Then count from one down to five and tell your client to double his relaxation as you count to five.

4.

Then count again to five and have your client triple his relaxation by the time you reach five.

5.

Give your client the suggestion of being safe and secure, warm and comfortable, with pleasant thoughts going through his mind.

6.

Now do the arm drop deepening technique and have your client deepen ten times with each drop of his arms.

7.

Install the verbal anchor: DEEPLY RELAX (see below).

EXAMPLE ONLY: Now whenever again I say DEEPLY RELAX to you, just close your eyes and allow your mind and body to go right back to THIS same state that you are enjoying right now . . . Always going deeper . . . Always enjoying it more and more . . . So, whenever again I say DEEPLY RELAX to you . . . Just close your eyes and return right back to THIS same state you are now enjoying . . . So, whenever again I say the words DEEPLY RELAX to you . . . Close your eyes immediately and let your mind and body relax right back to this same state of relaxation that you now have . . . 8.

Now fractionate your client at least three times using DEEPLY RELAX as in the example that follows.

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Achievi ng Complete Or Prof ound Somnambuli sm - conti nued

EXAMPLE ONLY: On the count of three I will have you open your eyes . . . Ready now, One . . . Two . . . Three, eyes open . . . DEEPLY RELAX! . . . As I take this hand and arm and drop it into your lap allow your mind and body to double the relaxation you now have throughout your whole body . . . Just let it double . . . Now whenever I say, DEEPLY RELAX! to you . . . THIS is the level of relaxation that you will return to immediately and spontaneously . . . Now, I will have you come all the way up and open your eyes on the count of one . . . Three, slowly start coming up . . . Two, coming up more and more . . . One, eyes open all the way up . . . Doesn’t that feel good? . . . You feel relaxed? . . . Are you comfortable? . . . DEEPLY RELAX! . . . As I count from one down to three, you will go even deeper into relaxation . . . One, deeper . . . Two, more and more relaxed . . . Three, very deep and relaxed . . . Now whenever I say the words Deeply Relax to you, just close those eyes and return right back to this same wonderful relaxed state you are now experiencing . . . So, now I will have you open your eyes on the count of three . . . One . . . Two . . . Three, eyes open . . . DEEPLY RELAX! . . . Just close those eyes and go even deeper, much deeper . . . As I take this hand and arm and drop it back into your lap, allow your mind and body to go ten times deeper . . . Ten times deeper . . . Now whenever I say the words Deeply Relax! to you . . . Just close your eyes instantly and allow your mind and body to return right back to THIS same beautiful relaxed state you are now experiencing . . . Each time going deeper . . . Each time enjoying it more and more . . . Now I will have you come all the way up on the count of one . . . So, Three, start coming up . . . Two, coming up more and more . . . One, eyes open all the way up . . . Doesn’t that feel great? . . . Do you feel comfortable? . . . DEEPLY RELAX! . . . As I count from one down to three you will go even deeper . . . One, deeper . . . Two, more and more relaxed . . . Three, so deep and relaxed . . . Now whenever I say, Deeply Relax to you . . . Close those eyes immediately and let your mind and body return right back to THIS same state of relaxation you are now experiencing . . . Each time going deeper, each time enjoying it more and more . . . DEEPLY RELAX! . . . (say each one softer than the previous one) DEEPLY RELAX! . . . DEEPLY RELAX!. . . 9.

Now you are ready to install and test for amnesia.

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THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY: In a moment I will have you open your eyes on the count of three and you will find that you won’t be able to recall the of your . . . For it will be gone . . . And the harder you try to recall the of your the less you will be able to . . . For the more you will relax . . . Ready now, One . . . Two . . . Three, eyes open, what did you say that the of your is? . . . 10.

After your client displays amnesia, do not cancel it just yet, instead say:

Close your eyes and let your body relax . . . As I take this hand and arm and drop it into your lap just let your body go ten times deeper . . . Ten times deeper . . . Now whenever I say DEEPLY RELAX to you, just close your eyes and allow your mind and body to go right back to THIS same state that you are enjoying right now . . . Always going deeper . . . Always enjoying it more and more . . . DEEPLY RELAX . . . (say each one softer than the previous one) DEEPLY RELAX . . . DEEPLY RELAX . . . 11.

Then say:

The next time I have you open your eyes . . . You will find that not only won’t you be able to recall the of your . . . But you also find that you won’t be able to recall the of your . . . As a matter of fact you won’t be able to recall the of your . . . As a matter of fact you won’t be able to recall what the of your is . . . As a matter of fact you won’t be able to recall the what the of your is. . . As a matter of fact you won’t be able to recall the of your . . . For the harder you try to recall, the less you will be able to, for the more you will relax . . . 12.

Then say:

On the count of three I will have you open you eyes . . . So One, Two, Three, eyes open . . . What did you say the of your is? . . . What is the of your ? . . . What did you say the of your ?. . . How did you get here today? . . . What did you say my name is? . . . Well I do have a name don’t I? . . . It’s not a number is it? . . . Do we have numbers or do we have letters? . . . Close your eyes and let your body relax . . .

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13.

Then say:

As I take this hand and arm and drop it into your lap allow your mind and body to go ten times deeper . . . Ten times deeper . . . 14.

Now say:

Now in a moment I will have you come all the way up and open your eyes on the count of one . . . You will find that not only won’t you be able to recall what the of your is . . . But you also find that you won’t be able to recall the of your . . . As a matter of fact you won’t be able to recall the of your . . . As a matter of fact you won’t be able to recall what the of your is . . . As a matter of fact you won’t be able to recall what the of your is . . . As a matter of fact you won’t be able to recall the of your . . . For the harder you try to recall, the less you will be able to, for the more you will relax ... 15.

Then say:

So Three, Two, One eyes open . . . What did you say the of your is? . . . What is the of your ? . . . What did you say the of your is?. . . How did you get here today? . . . What did you say my name is? . . . Well I do have a name don’t I? . . . It’s not a number is it? . . . Do we have numbers or do we have letters? . . . Close your eyes and let your body relax . . . 16.

Now say:

As I take this hand and arm and drop it into your lap allow your mind and body to go ten times deeper . . . Ten times deeper . . . 17.

Then say:

Now whenever again I say the word ( keyword ) to you . . . Instantly and automatically just close your eyes and allow your mind and body to return right back to THIS same relaxed state that you are experiencing right now . . . So when ever again I say the word ( keyword ) to you . . . Close your eyes instantly and without hesitation or delay . . . Allow your mind and body to return back THIS same wonderful, comfortable relaxed state you are enjoying right now . . .

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Achievi ng Complete or Profound Somnambulism - continued

So, whenever I say to you the word ( keyword ), just close those eyes and allow your mind and body to immediately relax right back to this wonderful relaxed state you are now experiencing . . . Each time going deeper . . . Each time enjoying it more and more . . . This will happen today, everyday for the rest of your life as long as you choose as long as you desire . . . ( keyword ) . . . ( keyword ) . . . ( keyword ) 18.

Now say:

Now in a moment I will have you come all the way up on the count of one . . . So, Five . . . Gradually, slowly start coming up . . . Four, coming up more and more . . . Three, almost all the way up . . . Two, your eyes are beginning to open . . . One, eyes open all the way up feeling wonderful in each and every way . . . ( keyword ) 19.

Then say:

As I take this hand and arm and drop it into your lap allow your mind and body to go ten times deeper . . . Ten times deeper . . . So when ever again I say the word ( keyword ) to you, this is the level of relaxation you will return to instantly and automatically . . . 20.

Continue with:

Whenever you are relaxed in this beautiful state as you are right now and I say the word ( exit word ) to you . . . It would be the same as if I have counted from five up to one . . . You will automatically come all the way up and exit this wonderful relaxed state . . . Refreshed and alert . . . Feeling wonderful in every way . . . This will happen from this level of relaxation and any other level that you are experiencing at that moment . . . This will happen today, everyday for the rest of your life as long as you choose as long as you desire . . . So now . . . ( exit word ) 21.

As soon as his eyes open say the individual’s keyword

22.

As soon as his eyes are closed and fully relaxed back into state say:

Now the next time I have you come all the way up and open your eyes you will find that you can recall the of your . . . You will also find that you will be able to recall the of your . . . As a matter of fact you will be able to recall the of your . . . The of your . . . What the of your is. . . And the of your . . . For they will all be very clear and sharp in your mind . . .

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Achievi ng Complete or Profound Somnambulism - continued

23.

Now say the exit word you have set up and wait for him to exit hypnosis.

24.

Then say:

What did you say the of your is? . . . What is the of your ? . . . What did you say the of your is?. . . How did you get here today? . . . And what is my name?

What if your client will not drop the item that you ask him to let go of? You can either switch to another item after deepening him with arm drops and make another attempt or wait until the next session to make another attempt. Often it is just his own Conscious Mind interfering and not allowing the process to take place. It could be as simple as a fear of losing control or the fear of what would happen if he let go. Some clients may be concerned that they would permanently lose the information. This is a scarey prospect to many because of the belief that as we age we lose the ability to remember. You may wish to explain to your client that what you are striving for is a level of mental relaxation that will allow him to let go, for a short time, of some information that he has within the brain. Give him the example of meeting someone on the street that he knows but is suddenly not able to recall their name. He just can’t seem to access that information. As soon as the person walks away, the name comes back to him. This is a natural and normal state of awareness that occurs on occasion. Explain that when he is at this level of mental relaxation he is able to be receptive to faculties of his mind that he would not normally achieve. When you have cleared all of the fears from him and made him comfortable, you will be able to help your client achieve this effect that we call hypnotic amnesia. When you help an individual achieve this, then you can help him to achieve complete or profound somnambulism as he lets go of all stored information for a given time. Remember, the information will not be gone forever. If you forget to cancel the amnesia, as in the example on the previous page, his memory will return to full capacity within a short time anyway. His Subconscious will not allow him to remain with memory loss through suggestion. It is also a good idea to let your client become conditioned and use the Progressive Relaxation on his own. Letting go and relaxation is not a normal past time of our culture and may take some practice. It is also important to assess your own beliefs about hypnosis and healing. Remember not to let your own beliefs set limitations on your clients’ progress.

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Some somnambulistic effects you may observe when your client opens his eyes: !

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Watery eyes A glazed or deer-in-the-headlights look When you ask them a question you will notice that there is a lack of eye movement.

Be sure to keep a list of your own observations. These will help you in knowing if your client is deep enough.

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ACHIEVING VARIOUS EFFECTS Hypnotic effects can be achieved while under hypnosis or posthypnotically. A signal or key word to return your client to normal and to cancel a previous suggestion should always be given to alleviate the necessity of rehypnotizing. Many of these effects can be achieved in the waking state. AMNESIA: A. Partial — not able to remember a specific number, name, or other item of information. B. Complete — complete lack of recall. Methods: 1. Direct suggestion: You will forget . . . (NOT: You can't remember ) 2. Erasing: i.e., mentally erase a number on a blackboard. 3. Suggesting a fog covering the scene.

ANESTHESIA: Can be localized (i.e. hand only) or generalized (whole body).

NEVER USE THE WORDS " PAIN " OR " HURT "

A. Partial analgesia (better known as " glove anesthesia") — the client will be aware of touch and pressure but experience no discomfort. B. Complete — your client will experience no sensation at all. Methods: 1. Direct suggestion of numbness. 2. Suggestion of coldness in some individuals, while others warmness.

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