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Legendary hypnotist Dr. Milton Erickson knew the best way to help his patients was to hypnotize them. Problem was, in his day performing hypnosis could get you thrown in jail.
So he developed techniques that allowed him to hypnotize people without telling them. Instead, he would “just talk” to them…
And while he was talking to them, he’d very closely observe them, their bodylanguage, and paid close attention to both the verbal and the non-verbal cues they gave him. He could read people like an open book.
So the first skill you need to master is the art of reading people. You’ll find a good resource at the end of this article.
Next, Erickson would use hypnotic language patterns to covertly put people into a hypnotic trance.
Mastering hypnotic language patterns takes some practice, but it’s not that difficult if you stick to just practicing one hypnotic language pattern a day. There are some very easy exercises that make it fun.
He would use embedded commands, stacked presuppositions, ambiguity, tag questions and other techniques to create therapeutic interventions.
An example of an ambiguity in covert hypnosis would be:
You, like me, are someone who functions best when you get enough sleep.
The ambiguity in there is “You, like me” which the subconscious processes in two ways:
1. The way it is intended, and
2. as “you like me”.
In a sales situation, a salesman might tell his prospective customer: it’s totally up to you whether you want to buy right here and now or not.
Of course, you won’t make people jump through hoops just because you use one hypnotic language pattern. You need to apply your knowledge in a systematized and skillful way. There are enough “wannabe hypnotists” out there already who make a fool out of themselves.
Let me be frank with you: it takes some work to really master conversational hypnosis. That’s why I reviewed the conversational hypnosis course for you – which is in my opinion the best course if you are really serious about being able to covertly hypnotize others. Also, you can learn about the signs of hypnosis so you develop your “people reading abilities”.
Hypnosis is a powerful tool of the mind that should only be used by people with highest ethical standards. If you have psychological conditions that need treatment, please visit a qualified therapist and don’t try to self-hypnotize yourself. Use hypnosis at your own risk.
RESOURCES
Amazing Easy To Use Self Help NLP Digital Hypnosis, Meditation MP3s
Self Hypnosis for Women (Book & Audio CD)
