Trance & Testing

There are several outward signs of trance that can be observed in all subjects. These signs can not be simulated by the subject. The subject will exhibit at least one, and in many cases, multiple signs.

1)    Body Warmth

Many …

Introduction: Testing is used to test the depth of the trance.

Instructions to hypnotist

Optional: place your right thumb on the bridge of the subjects nose and apply slight pressure

Spoken to the subject

I’m going to count from …

Introduction: Testing is used to test the depth of the trance.

Spoken to the subject

This time I’m going behind you to raise your hands … and start moving them around each other. (Start spinning their hands around each other)…

A technique to assist the hypnotist to put the subject into a trance more easily.

SPOKEN TO THE SUBJECT

I am going to give you a signal so you can enter into hypnosis more easily.

I am going to count …