Turn Almost Anyone Into a Somnambulist Stephanie C. Conkle https://www.stephanieconkle.com
If the patient (client) is as resistive as can be, you d better use that resistance in some way. -Milton H. Erickson
Today s Discussion 1 2 3 Understand what resistance really is at it s foundation. Learn how to work with resistance using Ericksonian techniques and others. Discover how to turn anyone into a somnambulist by using F.U.C.C.
Somnambulist
Utilization Method Whatever the patient (client) brings, or whatever exists in the setting, use that to achieve therapeutic and hypnotic ends. Any action, pattern, or behavior happening in the present moment can be utilized to elicit hypnosis.
Stephanie, Thank you for the work we did together last summer and just this last week. My tennis game has improved a lot my ability to focus and make use of anchors has reduced choking in matches by 90% looking forward to knocking out that last 10 percent. Gary B. Atlanta, GA
Definition of resistance 1. The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument. 2. The ability NOT to be affected by something, especially adversely.
Resistance is the body s way of: Guarding itself from physical or emotional discomfort. Maintaining (the feeling of) control. What else?
The Resistant Part is formally resisting for a valid reason and possibly expressing very potently the life survival instinct. -Milton H. Erickson
Resistance is the body s way of: Guarding itself from physical or emotional discomfort. Maintaining (the feeling of) control. What else? Expressing the life survival instinct
Resistance only resists if you push back. Getting little wins is important.
Affirmative Momentum You came to see me today on your lunch break...didn t you? (Fact/Yes) And it feels great to be relaxing now instead of working right? (Fact/Yes) (The Yes Set) And your chair is supporting you comfortably isn t it? (Fact/Yes) And you are beginning to feel a little better about experiencing hypnosis now. (Presupposition/Yes)
Resistance is energy. -Milton Erickson
Energy can be: Harnessed Controlled Re-directed Transferred Transformed
Working with Resistance Confuse the resistance by using conversation and confusion inductions. (pattern interrupts.) Pepper confusion into conversation, covertly
Working with Resistance Develop the art of the conversation Remove fear and set expectations in a conversational way that feeds back to the client what they just said to you, using their words, metaphors, and phrases. Compound suggestions (pepper it throughout the conversation) Slip in direct commands using a real or fake quote by someone in authority You showing up to my office today reminds me of something Abraham Lincoln once said, You will change quickly once you take the first step.
Working with Resistance Reverse Paradox Strategy I don t want you to relax too quickly. And I really want you to try very hard to resist. Don t allow yourself to go into trance now.
Working with Resistance Anchor the resistance Resistance can be linked to a person s objections or difficulties co-operating with some location, aspect of his experience, or area of his body.
Working with Resistance Use resistance as a deepener The more you resist hypnosis, the deeper you go
Working with Resistance Non-Awareness Set Dissociates the consciousness from the unconsciousness Places emphasis on unconscious processes Acknowledges things are happening beyond their control at a level below awareness (going into hypnosis) (Check out Igor Ledochowski s work on Non-Awareness Sets.)
Working with Resistance Inner Conflict Resolution Negotiate with The Rebellious Part (Check out Roy Hunter s workshops on Parts Therapy.)
Working with Resistance Use humor and laughter (Check out James Hazelrig s book, The Little Book of Laughnosis.)
Somnambulist?
Condition the Subject Conditioning means to gradually bringing someone into a desired state.
Confidence is Key Whether it s real or feigned the energy of confidence must be present in the changeworker Otherwise, the suggestion will not be taken. (A pokerface wins!)
Hand Over the Control The Hidden Observer is the part of our brain that stays awake and protects us at all times, but that name can sound scary to the client. Call it the Inner Protector, instead, and set up the Inner Protector to release any fear of being out of control. You have an Inner Protector that is protecting you at all times. If I say anything to you that you deem inappropriate, not only can you, but it is your responsibility to wake up out of trance and let me know. (Credit for this sentence goes to Aino Welch.) When the client understands they are really in control of the session, they will allow themselves to go into deep trance. And it puts the onus on them to create the trance state and stay in it. Give direct commands: "You are in control. You are safe. You feel it. You know it.
When you come across a resistant client and think to yourself, Oh fuck! simply remember to change the k to a c and you will do great! F.U.C.C.. Fractionation Repeatedly elicit inward and outward focus Utilization Use the subject s own experiences and the current environment Confusion Disorient or overwhelm the mind to force an transderivational search for meaning (deepens the state) Conditioning Gradually bring the subject into trance by eliciting little wins and covertly compounding suggestions
Profound Somnambulism Protocol
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Every client is unique and deserves to be treated in a unique way! -Milton H. Erickson
Videos/lectures: References Demo Working with Resistance, Jeffrey Zeig, Ph.D. Exploring the Genius of Milton Erickson, Jeffrey Zeig, Ph.D. Overcome Resistance in Hypnosis: Reverse Paradox Induction, Richard Nongard, subliminalscience.com Articles: 3 Trusty Tips for Dealing with Resistant Clients, Mike Tyrrell, hypnotherapyboard.org Dealing with Resistance in Hypnosis, Mike Tyrrell, hypnotherapyboard.org Milton H. Erickson, Wikipedia Books: Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, edited by Jeffrey K. Zeig Healing in Hypnosis, Milton H. Erickson An Uncommon Casebook: The Complete Work of Milton H, Erickson, M.D., Compiled by O Hanlon and Hexum The February Man, Milton H. Erickson Uncommon Therapy, Jay Haley My Voice Will Go with You, Sidney Rosen