EYE TO EYE TECHNIQUE
In this technique I have made words capitalized so that the PRACTITIONER can VISUALLY see where emphasis, or rhythm should and can take place. This CAN, and WILL help in the implementation of HYPNOTISM.
1. Have subject sit in a firm chair.
Say: "You will find yourself more alert, and able to concentrate better on my instructions"
2. Adjust feet so they are flat on the floor.
Apply "Touch technique". Say: You don't mind if I adjust your feet so that they are flat on the floor, do you?" Then direct attention away from the hands to the feet. Lightly touch and direct attention to other parts of the body.
3. Place subject’s hands in the lap.
Turn palms upward. Also, lift the hands, and let fall back onto the lap to test for resistance. Suggest that the subject relax and be comfortable. Again, lift hands and let fall into lap.
Subject laughs to disrupt hypnotist--Say: " It is perfectly all right for you to smile or laugh, as there is nothing serious about what I am going to do, and there is no reason for you to be frightened, or concerned." Negative suggestions used deliberately to cause subject to become concerned and take hypnotist instruction seriously.
1. Say: " Concentrate your attention upon the small reflection of light that you see in the pupil of my right/left eye."
Hypnotist should focus his/her attention on the bridge of subjects’ nose to see if the subject shifts attention.
Say: " NOW BREATHE SLOWLY AND DEEPLY"
2. Say: " When I count to ‘three’ I want you to ALLOW your EYES to CLOSE, and your EYEballs WILL roll UPWARDS, and your HEAD will BECOME very HEAVY and TIRED." You WILL hear EVERYTHING I SAY and know EVERYTHING that takes PLACE. ONE,….TWO,….THREE."
1. IF subject doesn’t look into hypnotist’s eyes, ask that he/she follow your instructions.
2, IF subject doesn’t close eyes, ask that he/she close his/her eyes.
3. IF need be, take first and middle finger and close the subjects eyes—IF subject opens his/her eyes, then say: " NOW, I WANT YOU to ALLOW your EYES to REMAIN closed UNTIL I ASK you to open them."
CHECK POINTS
IF subject is negative, given to all responses, then subject has not responded to suggestions, and ASK him/her to open his/her eyes at the COUNT OF SEVEN. When he/she opens his/her eyes, REMIND him/her that you (the hypnotist) did not want him/her to go to SLEEP, but RATHER, to FEEL RELAXED for a MOMENT, as the very SLIGHTEST trance would BE SUFFICIENT in treating his/her problem.
THREE PART FORMULA SUGGESTIONS
COMING OUT OF TRANCE
AT THE NEXT SESSION:
Start by saying: " I AM SURE YOU NOTICED SOME IMPROVEMENT."
WHEN YOU APPROACH A SUBJECT WITH THE BRUSH-OFF TECHNIQUE:
Say: " My TIME is LIMITED, but after RECONCIDERING, I agree to give you a minute or two BEFORE LEAVING for an IMPORTANT meeting.
Say: " I have the ABILITY to HYPNOTIZE, and I’m TRYING to DEVELOP a TECHNIQUE of hypnotizing to a SLIGHTEST DEGREE. (GIVE EXAMPLE) To drive a car 6 or 7 miles per hour takes a skill. You have to know just how much pressure to apply to the gas pedal. You have to be extra careful around the other drivers, you must be totally aware of your surroundings. So, it is the same for the subject of HYPNOSIS. You will hear EVERYTHING and know EVERYTHING that is taking place, with TOTAL AWARENESS, while in a hypnotic trance. There is nothing to be frightened about, because you enter into the hypnotic trance to IMPROVE HEALTH, STUDIES, OR some UNDESIRED HABIT.
Well, this is quite dated material. I can DEFINETELY be IMPROVED UPON. But this is the general idea to put the subject at ease and RELAXED. Tell a story that creates a feeling; enhance the senses or states of consciousness.