CMH Hypnosis Techniques & Methods 3

Question 1

What is the 'Dave Elman' rapid induction most known for utilizing?

Accepted Answer

Eye catalepsy, arm drop, and numerical relaxation to achieve quick deep trance

Answer

The Dave Elman induction is a fast, structured protocol that uses eye-lock catalepsy, a rapid arm drop, and asking the subject to multiply relaxation with each exhale to achieve somnambulism quickly.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'convincer' in a hypnosis session?

Accepted Answer

A phenomenon demonstrated to the subject that confirms they are in hypnosis

Answer

A convincer is a hypnotic phenomenon (such as arm levitation or eye catalepsy) shown to the subject to confirm and deepen their belief that they are hypnotized, which in turn deepens the trance.

Question 3

Which principle underlies the 'Yes Set' technique used before delivering suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Getting the client to agree to a series of undeniable truths to build a momentum of compliance

Answer

A yes set chains several true, undeniable statements together so the client's mind enters an agreement response pattern, making it more likely to also accept the following therapeutic suggestion.

Question 4

In age regression, what is the difference between 'revivification' and 'hypermnesia'?

Accepted Answer

Revivification re-lives an experience as if it is happening now; hypermnesia is enhanced recall without full re-living

Answer

Revivification fully immerses the subject in a past event as present reality, while hypermnesia is heightened memory recall where the subject remains an observer in the present.

Question 5

What is 'post-hypnotic suggestion' and when does it take effect?

Accepted Answer

A suggestion delivered during trance that triggers a specific response after the subject has emerged from hypnosis

Answer

A post-hypnotic suggestion is embedded during trance and is designed to activate at a specific future cue or time after the subject returns to normal waking consciousness.

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CMH Hypnosis Techniques & Methods 3