Module 11 POST HYPNOTIC SUGGESTIONS & AWAKENING

MODULE 11: POST HYPNOTIC SUGGESTIONS AND AWAKENING

Post-Hypnotic suggestions

A post-hypnotic suggestion is a suggestion given during the hypnosis session while the subject is deeply relaxed and in a trance state that is meant to be acted upon at a later time. Linking thoughts with future behaviors ensures that client behavior begins to change.

There are two types of post-hypnotic suggestions. One suggests a response that is projected and experienced into the future waking state. For example, “You cannot remember the feeling of nervousness in large groups, in fact, when you open your eyes after you are fully awake, it will be impossible for you to remember and connect with the the feeling of nervousness in large groups”.

The other type of post-hypnotic suggestion is one that suggests a response be brought on by a pre-arranged signal or stimuli in the waking state. For example, “From now on, every time you tap your finger twice it will be impossible for you to remember and connect with the the feeling of nervousness in large groups”

Color imagery is a technique that can be used to help in many hypnotic sessions as a post hypnotic suggestion. You just need to associate a color, whichever you may choose with the item that you are trying to give the suggestions for. An example would be such as in the area of confidence, you can say something like, “Every time you see the color red whether it be in something as small as a woman’s fingernail color or as large as a sign, anytime you see the color red, red, red, you immediately feel as confident as you do right now in the session. Anytime you see the color red no matter where it is ... even in a street light, you immediately feel this great sense of confidence that you have right now.”

You can use any color that you like. If the subject has a favorite color use that one. If your client does not want to use a color you can also do the same thing with a specific sound, or smell. You can even use an item for the association such as a rock, a good luck charm, a necklace or amulet.

Awakening

It is important upon awakening your subjects that you always do it in a positive manner so they come out of the session feeling wonderful and energized. On the next pages

you will find a sample script with positive suggestions that you may use. Be creative and create one of your own.

Awakening

In just a moment I am going to count to five ... and at the count of five you will come all the way back from hypnosis to the here and now ... feeling totally relaxed and wonderful in every way.

1. You are beginning to emerge from hypnosis ... 2. Feeling totally relaxed ... 3. Your mind is clear and alert ... 4. Your eyes are starting to open ... and ...

5. Eyes wide open, fully awake ... and feeling fine.

Awake and Alert

In just a moment I will count to five and that the count of five I will snap my fingers, and when I do you will be fully awake feeling better than before and very energized.

One ... starting to emerge from hypnosis ... Two ... feeling energized and alert ...

Three ... in just a moment when I snap my fingers ... you will feel better than before and very alert

Four ... Your eyes are beginning to open ... and

Five ... (snap your fingers as you say five) feeling energized, alert, and better than before.

If they have trouble awakening

Occasionally a client will not open their eyes after a session. It is important for you to realize as the Hypnotherapist that it is impossible to remain stuck in hypnosis. So usually when a client is not opening their eyes it is because they are enjoying it, and are so relaxed that they prefer to remain there, or there is always a possibility that they may have fallen asleep. In the event that this happens, attempt once more to count them out of hypnosis. If they still do not awaken and you think they may be asleep, call them

by their first name. Normally when somebody hears their name even if they are asleep they’ll open their eyes and respond.

You can gently touch them after you tell them you will, eg: “in a moment, I will touch your right arm and you will begin to reconnect with the present moment, the room and my voice”. When you lay your head on your pillow tonight you will go as deep as you were during this session.

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