![]() If the arm still isn't limp, ask the subject what is going on. If the arm is not limp, repeat step 6 (eyes open and close) once or twice. ![]() If the arm is limp, hold the wrist about 5” - 7” above the subject's leg and then release your hold on the wrist … say “Deeper relaxed.” Then continue on to step 10. Move the arm slightly back and forth and up and down to determine whether you are holding all the weight of the arm or if that the subject is “helping” to hold the arm up. Lift the arm by the wrist and check for limpness. When you feel the hand plop, you will feel ten times more relaxed.” 9. “In a moment, I'm going to lift this hand (touch the hand you are going to lift) and drop it and if you've followed my instructions up to this point that hand will be just as limp as a wet dishrag and will just plop into your lap. “Now the third time we do it, you'll be able to double the relaxation you have.” (short pause) “Now open your eyes.” (short pause) “Now relax.” If they don't close their eyes, tell them to: “Now close your eyes.” 8. ![]() “Now open your eyes.” (short pause) “Close your eyes.” (short pause) “Completely relax – let yourself be covered with a blanket of relaxation.” (Vary the phrase for subsequent steps, e.g. “In just a moment, we're going to do this again and when we do it the second time, you're going to to be able to relax ten times as much as you've relaxed already.” 6. “Now let that feeling of relaxation go right down to your toes.” 5. If they can open their eyes, explain that they are testing to make sure the muscles around their eyes are so relaxed that when they try to open their eyes, they can't – because they are keeping the muscles relaxed. If they can't open their eyes, congratulate them and go to step 4. And when you're sure they won't work, test them to make sure they won't work” 3. ![]() “Now, relax the muscles around your eyes to the point where they won't work. ![]() “Please take a good long deep breath and close your eyes.” 2. Also ask their permission to touch their hands, arms, shoulders, back, neck and head. A simple “Do you want to do hypnosis with me?” is sufficient – as long as you get a “Yes” answer. DAVE ELMAN INDUCTION Before starting this, or any, hypnosis induction, get the subject's permission for you to hypnotize them. ![]()
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