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Chapter Headings

Introduction
Chapter I Understanding Hypnosis
Chapter II What You Need To Know Before You Hypnotize Someone
Chapter III Inductions, Deepening & Testing
Chapter IV Precision Information Gathering (The Pre-Induction Interview)
Chapter V Suggestions
Chapter VI Regression Techniques
Chapter VII Integrative Techniques
Chapter VIII Non-Verbal Techniques
Chapter IX Other Trance Techniques
Chapter X Teaching A Client Self-Hypnosis
Chapter XI Effective People-Helping
Chapter XII Smoking Cessation
Chapter XIII Weight Loss (Shedding Excess Baggage)
Chapter XIV Phobias & Anxieties
Chapter XV Ethics, Legalities & Protection
Chapter XVI Principles of Rapid Inductions
Chapter XVII Recommended Study Materials
Chapter XVIII Glossary

Detailed Outline

Chapter I: Understanding Hypnosis

Introduction

Understanding Hypnosis

What Is Hypnosis?

The Mind (Diagram)

The History Of Hypnosis

Hypnotic Possibilities

The Uses Of Hypnosis

Overcoming Habits

Motivation

Performance Enhancement

Self-Improvement

Medical Conditions

Mental Conditions

Summary

Chapter II: What You Need To Know Before You Hypnotize Someone

Introduction

Professionalism

Safety & Ethical Considerations

Emerging From Trance

Rapport

Unconscious Communication

Exercise: Rapport

How To Talk To Clients About Hypnosis

A Word-For-Word Pre-Induction Talk

Signs Of Trance

Summary

Chapter III: Inductions, Deepening & Testing

Introduction

The Simplest Induction Ever

Exercise: The Simplest Induction Ever

The “Statements You Know To Be True” Technique

Exercise: Statements You Know To Be True

Progressive Relaxation

What Makes A Powerful, Quick And Effective Induction And Why?

Levels Of Trance & Somnambulism

Diagram: Depth of Trance

Deepening

Arm Drop Deepening

Counting

Elevators & Escalators

Testing

Belief

Dave Elman

Critical Factor Bypass

Selective Thinking

Linking (Binding)

Fractionation

Suggested Amnesia

The Modified Dave Elman Induction

Exercise: The Dave Elman Induction

More About The Elman Induction

Exercise: Putting It All Together

Testing As A Convincer

The Lemon Slice Test

Book And Balloon

Hand Clasp

Steel Arm

Unable To Stand/Sit

The Rehearsal Induction

The Rehearsal Induction In Detail

Exercise: The Rehearsal Induction

The Overload Induction

The Overload Induction In Detail

Exercise: The Overload Induction

The 1, 2, 4 Induction

The 1, 2, 4 Induction In Detail

Exercise: The 1, 2, 4 Induction

Summary

Chapter IV: Precision Information Gathering (The Pre-Induction Interview)

Introduction

Exercise: One Size Fits All?

Precision Information Gathering Overview (P.I.G.)

Emotions Drive Behavior

Exercise: Emotions (Feelings) Drive Decisions and Behavior

Evoking Powerful Emotions

Diagram: The Stronger The Emotion The More Leverage We Have

Feelings, Sounds & Images

Association & Dissociation

Diagram: Linkages Are Created Much More Easily In Hypnosis

The Pre-Induction Interview

Behavior

Context

Feelings

Motivations

Precision Information Gathering Procedure

Exercise: Precision Information Gathering

Precision Information Gathering Worksheet (P.I.G. Worksheet)

Diagram: Information Gathering

Summary

Chapter V: Suggestions

Introduction

Formulating Suggestions Guidelines

Stating Suggestions In The Positive

Doable

Making Suggestions Safe

Specificity

Time

Context

Linking  & Suggestion

Cause & Effect Linkages

Meaning Linkages

Presuppositions

Temporal Words

Linking And Temporal Words Chart

The Illogic Of Linkages

Precision Information Gathering, Formulating Suggestions, And Linking

Exercise: Linking & Temporal Words

Information Gathering And Suggestion

Diagram: Ideal & Current Behaviors

Formulae For Suggestions

Evoking The Ideal State

Exercise: Evoking States

Formula One: Ideal State To Current Behavior Context

Linking The Ideal State To The Current Context

Formula Two: Ideal State To Motivation Behind The Ideal State

Formula Three: Ideal State To Motivation Behind The Current State

Formula Four: Separating Behavior From Intention

Diagram: Separating Behavior From Intention

Information Gathering Example

Bob’s Example

Checking Against The Formulating Suggestions Guidelines

Stating Suggestions In The Positive

Doable

Making Suggestions Safe

Specificity

Time

Context

Bob’s Suggestions

Exercise: Formulating Suggestions

Factors For Powerful Suggestions

Repetition

Compounding

Exercise: Repeating & Compounding Suggestion

Tied To Action

Exercise: Hand Lock As Metaphor

Automaticity

Exercise: “My Voice Will Go With You”

Transforming Is Easier Than Creating

Exercise: Transforming Is Easier Than Creating

Post-Hypnotic Suggestions

Post-Hypnotic Re-Induction Cues

Exercise: A Post Hypnotic Reinduction Cue

Summary

Chapter VI: Regression Techniques

Introduction

Regressing To Cause

Linking To A Solution

Exercise: Regression

Dissociation And Rewinding

Future Pacing

Exercise: Future Pacing

Regression Therapy

Diagram: Regression Therapy

Exercise: Regression Therapy

The Affect Bridge

Diagram: Linear, Temporal Memory

Diagram: Emotional, Atemporal Memory

Exercise: The Affect Bridge

Summary

Chapter VII: Integrative Techniques

Introduction

How Parts Are Born

Spotting Inner Conflict

Language Of Opposition

Gestures And Postural Changes

Sequential And Simultaneous Conflict

Exercise: Internal Conflict

Motivation Of Behaviors

Chunking Up

Chunking Up Example

Things To Watch Out For When Chunking Up

Diagram: Conflict Integration

Separating Behavior From Intention And Re-labeling

Integration

Information Gathering For Integration Techniques

Integration Process

Exercise: Conflict Integration

Summary

Chapter VIII: Non-Verbal Techniques

 Introduction

Ideomotor Signaling

Exercise: The Pendulum

Twenty Questions

Finger Responses

Exercise: Ideomotor Responses In Action

Ideomotor Responses For Deepening Trance

Exercise: Ideomotor Responses For Deepening Trance

Ideosensory Techniques

Learning A Lesson

Exercise: Symptoms As Signals (Illness)

Summary

Chapter IX: Other Trance Techniques

Introduction

Utilization

Intent

Developing Your Hypnotic Voice

Changing The Environment For The Trance

 Summary

Chapter X: Teaching A Client Self-Hypnosis

 Introduction

Pre-Trance Procedures

 Controlling The Length Of The Self Hypnotic Trance

Giving Self-Hypnotic Suggestions 

Putting The Pre-Trance Procedures Together 

Using Post-Hypnotic Reinduction Cues For Self-Hypnosis 

Exercise: A Post-Hypnotic Reinduction Cue 

Client Uses For Self-Hypnosis 

Summary

Chapter XI: Effective People-Helping

 Introduction

The Principles Of Effective Therapy

Shared World-View

Empathy, Warmth And Genuineness

Client Expectations

Emotional Arousal

Knowledge And Control

How To Utilize The Principles Of Effective Therapy With Hypnosis

Rapport

Building Expectations

Building A Strong Ideal State

A Sense Of Mastery

The Laws Of Influence

Reciprocity

Commitment and Consistency

Social Proof

Liking

Physical Attractiveness/Appearance

Similarity And Familiarity

Cooperation And Common Goals

Positive Associations

Authority

Scarcity

How To Utilize The Laws Of Influence With Hypnosis

Summary

Chapter XII: Smoking Cessation

 Introduction 

Reframing 

Physical Responses 

The Hand-Lock For Smoking Cessation 

Creating And Removing Sensations 

Thirst And Refreshment

Exercise: Thirst and Refreshment

A Deep, Refreshing Breath 

Exercise: A Deep, Refreshing Breath 

Saying Goodbye To Eddy Haskell 

The +/- Game 

The +/- Chart 

The Smoking Diary 

The Smoking Diary Form 

Responsibility And Commitment 

A Stop Smoking Protocol 

Summary

Chapter XIII: Weight Loss (Shedding Excess Baggage)

 Introduction 

I’m Not A Loser 

Emotional vs. Physiological Hunger 

The Role Of Genetics 

Unconscious Eating 

Going To The Future 

Going To The Future Part II 

Exercise: Building A Compelling Future 

Regression To Cause 

Physical Responses 

The Hand-Lock For Shedding Excess Weight 

Creating And Removing Sensations 

Thirst And Refreshment 

A Cool Glass Of Water 

Exercise: A Cool Glass OF Water 

Replacing The Emotional Eating 

The +/- Game 

The Eating Diary 

The Eating Diary Form 

Responsibility And Commitment 

A 4 Session Weight Loss Protocol 

What About Exercise And Diet? 

Summary

Chapter XIV: Phobias & Anxieties

 Introduction

What Is Anxiety?

Two Kinds Of Anxiety

What Is A Phobia?

Three Kinds Of Phobias

Simple Phobias

Social Phobias

Agoraphobia

Panic Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Drugs And Anxiety Disorders

A Warning About Drugs And Withdrawal

Some Overlooked Aspects To Anxiety

Caffeine And Other Stimulants

Exercise

Self-Hypnosis

Regression Therapy

Future Pacing For Anxieties And Phobias

Exercise: Future Pacing

Summary

Chapter XV: Ethics, Legalities & Protection

 Rights Of Clients

Privacy & Confidentiality

Informed Consent

Responsibilities Of The Hypnotherapist

Laws And Regulations (Using Washington State Law As An Example)

Maintaining Competence

Record Keeping

The Scope Of Hypnotherapy

Self-Improvement

When Is A Referral Needed?

Avoid Leading & Forcing Your Belief Systems On The Client

Presuppositions

Avoiding False Memory Syndrome

Liability Insurance

Summary

Chapter XVI: Principles of Rapid Inductions

 Introduction 

Permission/Commitment 

The Pre-Induction Talk 

Expectation 

Ritual 

Disorientation 

Keeping It Going 

Turning Suggestibility Tests Into Instant Inductions 

Summary

Chapter XVII: Recommended Study Materials

Chapter XVIII: Glossary

 


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