Hypnosis is a highly focused state of attention in which one is able to access a wealth of unconscious resources for self-growth and change. A hypnotic state can occur naturally and spontaneously, such as when you are absorbed in a pleasant task, or when daydreaming. Clinical hypnosis is the deliberate induction of an altered state of awareness.
It is not one person controlling the mind of another. The patient is not unconscious and does not lose control of his or her faculties. People will not do things under hypnosis that they would be unwilling to do otherwise
With Ericksonian hypnosis, the language used is less direct than an authoritative approach. People don’t like to be told what to do, even in trance! We all know unconsciously what is best for us, and if it can be suggested that we make changes for our own benefit, the effects will be positive and lasting.
For example in getting a client to close their eyes, communication might go somewhat this way: "Good hypnotic subjects begin by taking in a few deep breaths and letting their eyes close" (a generalization): "When you go home at the end of a long, tiring day, isn't it nice to let your eyes close" (an embedded command); "Aren't you tired of keeping your eyes open?" (an embedded question). The structure of each statement differs, yet in effect says, "Close your eyes."
This is much more realistic than expecting someone to change just because you tell them to. The Ericksonian approach emphasizes the cooperative relationship between the subject and hypnotist and acknowledges that each person is unique.
Ericksonian hypnotherapy, as far as possible enters the subject's world of reality (“Everyone is as individual as their own thumb print) and uses that perceptual frame to assist the subject in the process of change.
This is so different from the understanding, which appears to give power and control to the hypnotist, since it restores power and control to where it can most effectively be used - to the client.
It is not one person controlling the mind of another. The patient is not unconscious and does not lose control of his or her faculties. People will not do things under hypnosis that they would be unwilling to do otherwise
With Ericksonian hypnosis, the language used is less direct than an authoritative approach. People don’t like to be told what to do, even in trance! We all know unconsciously what is best for us, and if it can be suggested that we make changes for our own benefit, the effects will be positive and lasting.
For example in getting a client to close their eyes, communication might go somewhat this way: "Good hypnotic subjects begin by taking in a few deep breaths and letting their eyes close" (a generalization): "When you go home at the end of a long, tiring day, isn't it nice to let your eyes close" (an embedded command); "Aren't you tired of keeping your eyes open?" (an embedded question). The structure of each statement differs, yet in effect says, "Close your eyes."
This is much more realistic than expecting someone to change just because you tell them to. The Ericksonian approach emphasizes the cooperative relationship between the subject and hypnotist and acknowledges that each person is unique.
Ericksonian hypnotherapy, as far as possible enters the subject's world of reality (“Everyone is as individual as their own thumb print) and uses that perceptual frame to assist the subject in the process of change.
This is so different from the understanding, which appears to give power and control to the hypnotist, since it restores power and control to where it can most effectively be used - to the client.
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