Things You'll Need:
- a volunteer
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Step 1
The first thing to understand is that you cannot be hypnotized to do things that you don't want to do consciously or subconsciously.
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Step 2
A successful hypnotherapy session is mostly contingent on trust. It cannot be done if the volunteer is skeptical or resistant. Make sure that your volunteer has complete trust in you so they can allow themselves to fully relax. Also, be sure to choose a safe and comfortable environment to perform the session.
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Step 3
Relaxation is key to hynotherapy. Have your volunteer relax his body.
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Step 4
Next, tell your volunteer to eliminate any mental and external distractions. This can be done having the volunteer focus on the breath or by having her count lines on the wall. You can also have your volunteer imagine themselves as you describe a peaceful and relaxing scenario for them.
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Step 5
There are two types of hynotic states; the first is superficial. This means the volunteer is accepting suggestions while under hypnosis but necessarily carry them out after regaining awareness.
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Step 6
The next type is less common, and it's called somnambulistic. This is when you make suggestions and the volunteer actually caries them out after regaining awareness. Being in this state often results in increased relaxation, heightened senses, an increase in internal awareness and a decreased awareness of physical surroundings.
