CHT Self-Hypnosis and Special Populations Flashcards

What is the NLP technique of 'stacking anchors'?

Answer: Layering multiple positive resource states onto a single anchor for a stronger combined effect

Stacking anchors involves layering multiple positive resource states onto a single anchor, making it more powerful by combining the intensity of several states.

In classical conditioning terms, what role does the anchor play?

Answer: The conditioned stimulus

In classical conditioning, the anchor functions as the conditioned stimulus — initially neutral, it gains the ability to trigger a desired state through repeated pairing.

What is 'collapsing anchors' used for in hypnotherapy?

Answer: To neutralize a negative state by simultaneously firing a positive resource anchor

Collapsing anchors involves simultaneously firing a positive resource anchor and a negative state anchor so that the positive state diminishes or neutralizes the negative one.

Which type of conditioning primarily underlies post-hypnotic suggestions?

Answer: Classical conditioning

Post-hypnotic suggestions work through classical conditioning, pairing a trigger cue with a desired automatic response that occurs after the session ends.

What is 'future pacing' in the context of anchoring and therapeutic reinforcement?

Answer: Mentally rehearsing using the anchor or new behavior in a real upcoming situation

Future pacing involves having the client vividly rehearse using their anchor or new response in a specific upcoming real-life scenario, reinforcing the conditioned change.

Why is it important to set an anchor at the peak of the client's resourceful state?

Answer: It captures the most intense version of the state for the strongest conditioned response

Setting an anchor at the peak intensity of a positive state ensures the fullest, most powerful version of that state is encoded into the conditioned response.