4th exercise
You can use the script to complete this exercise.
You can complete this exercise with the same test person as in exercises 1, 2 & 3, or choose a different test person to complete the following steps with:
- Explain what you expect from your subject.
- Ask for permission to touch his arm and hand.
- Complete the Elman induction until: “EXCELLENT! Now we have the physical relaxation we need.” and make sure your subject has responded positively to all tests.
- Then lead your subject out of hypnosis as described in the script at the end of the induction.
- After the exercise, ask your subject how they felt.
If you already feel confident enough, try to memorize as much of the induction as possible. The aim is to turn away from the script as quickly as possible so that you can concentrate fully on the respondent!
Even if you realize in between that you are not saying it exactly as in the script…
just keep going!
Attention
Make sure that your subject is sitting securely on a chair (cannot tip forward). Have him take off his glasses and remove chewing gum from his mouth, if available.
Contact lenses should also be avoided. As the eyes move back and forth behind the eyelids in a hypnotic state, the contact lenses could slip out of place. That would be a little uncomfortable for your subject.