Inhale and Relax - Softcover

Franks, Dennis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 149181876X ISBN 13: 9781491818763

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2014

Synopsis

Hypnotherapeutic techniques is use by medical and psychological therapists. "Inhale and Relax" is book comprised of inductions and prescriptions to be used in the process of Hypnotherapy. There are uncountable reasons for using Hypnosis or Hypnotherapy. This book is written to acquaint the novice with the rudimentary processes of the therapy and of the practice. Although, anyone in the practice of Hypnotherapy would be well advanced enough than it would be understood.

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About the Author

Dennis L. (Smokey) Franks was born in 1939 on a native American reservation and was raised in Selah, Washington. Following a five year tour of duty in the U.S. Navy, he graduated from Seattle Community College with a degree in Mechanical Design Engineering followed by an additional three years of study at Central University, Ellensburg, Washington, in the fields of Anthropology, Archaeology and Geology. Later, he attended The American School of Hypnotherapy of Las Vegas and also received a Fellowship awarded through the University Church institute under the tutelage of Doctor Paul Leon Masters. Mr. Franks enjoyed a 30 year stellar career as a contracting engineer, both mechanical and electrical, in projects such as ship construction. aircraft., aerospace, land survey and private enterprise during which time he developed a number of patented innovations. As a contractor, he traveled through and/or lived in many countries throughout the world includi11g Europe, Asia, South Africa, North and South America, the South Pacific Islands, New Zealand and Australia; some thirty countries in all. Mr. Franks opened and operated a number of private businesses including a computerized cabling company, an import-export company and a hypnotherapy clinic. Also, he enjoyed a period of time as a noted songwriter in Las Vegas. Mr. Franks has written a number of how-to books, poetry and adventure stories from his personal life, derived mainly through exciting adventures experienced in gold and opal mining and indigenous contacts while traveling throughout the world. ''INHALE AND RELAX'', a book of Inductions and Prescriptions for Hypnotherapy, is, be feels, his most important contribution to society to date and for the betterment of mankind.

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Inhale And Relax

CLASSIC PRESCRIPTIONS and INDUCTIONS for HYPNOTHERAPY

By Dennis L. Franks

AuthorHouse LLC

Copyright © 2014 Dennis L. Franks
All rights reserved.

ISBN: 978-1-4918-1876-3

Contents

Copy right, I, 
PREFACE, II, 
GENERAL CONTENTS, III, 
INDUCTION CONTENTS, IV, 
(Intentionally Left Blank), V, 
PRESCRIPTION CONTENTS, VI-IX, 
WEIGHT LOSS CONTENTS, X, 
(Intentionally Left Blank), XI, 
OVERVIEW, 1, 
PRACTICAL HINTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL HYPNOTIC INDUCTION, 2, 
ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS TO CONSIDER, 3, 
UNDERSTANDING THE ESSENCE OF A SUGGESTION, 4, 
SCRIPT WRITING OF PRESCRIPTIONS, 4, 
PRIMARY SCRIPT WRITING RULES, 5, 
SYNOPSIS, 6, 
(Intentionally Lett Blank), 7, 
INDUCTION SCRIPTS, 8-62, 
Note Sheet, 63, 
(Intentionally Left Blank), 64, 
PRESCRIPTION SCRIPTS, 65-559, 
(Intentionally Left Blank), 560, 
WEIGHT LOSS SCRIPTS, 561-636, 
(Intentionally Left Blank), 637, 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR, XII, 

CHAPTER 1

OVERVIEW

Who was it. once said. "I've never Metaphysical I didn't like"? Was that a mistranslation from a different lifetime? A Freudian slip, perhaps? Or was it an echo from a wry sense of humor? Fortunately, not all of life need be serious. The essence of this compendium, however, does have two serious sides in that it is relevant to only two major subjects; INDUCTIONS and PRESCRIPTIONS.

Many books ... volumes, in fact, have been written on various subjects to do with hypnosis; therapeutic analysis or psychoanalysis and psychological applications including, case histories, summations, etc. There are methods, processes, examples and explanations given as documented by major study groups, universities and laboratories from all over the world. All of which confirms one similar and basic truth and that is ... it works.

None of the above mentioned subjects are going to be dealt with herein for the following reason. Inductions and prescriptions are systematically guarded and treated secretively by their owners. For the student or beginning therapist just starting out, it can be a frustrating world when trying to gain this vital information ... exception being only those adept at creative writing.

Let us begin by opening a few basic questions, i.e., Who are Hypnotherapists? How are they trained and what do they do? In answer to the last question first: a hypnotherapist begins a session by consulting with the client to determine the nature of the problem; then prepares the client to enter an hypnotic state by. first, explaining how hypnosis works and, second, what the client will experience. He/she then tests the client to determine the degree of physical and emotional suggestibility. This is followed by inducing an hypnotic state in the client (Induction). Individualized methods and techniques of hypnosis are here applied. Based on interpretation of testing results coupled with analysis of client's initial problem, the written prescription is introduced once the client is relaxed at the proper depth level of induction. The hypnotherapist may also indulge in training the client for self-hypnosis, should conditions warrant. Professional Hypnotherapists are trained in State approved schools or through the training programs of professional associations. Professional associations also impose continuing education requirements, mandate peer performance testing and sets specific standards for ethical practices. No professional Hypnotherapist is authorized by his/her professional society to practice outside the scope appropriate lor his/her level of formal education. In addition, the hypnotherapist is encouraged to provide a disclosure statement to clients regarding the nature of said education and training.

What it means, according to New World Dictionary: Hyp-no-ther-a-py; The treatment of disease (dis-case) through the use of hypnosis. Hyp-no-sis; A sleep-like condition, psychically induced, usually by another person, in which the subject is in a slate of altered consciousness and responds, with certain limitations, to the suggestions of the hypnotist.

The majority of people seeking therapy generally come at a low point in their lives. They may be in pain or anguish, or suffer a high degree of stress. Their issues may be tough to address for both the therapist and the client. Traditional training for the therapist follows a medical model for dealing with this level of distress and pain. The therapist may be a medical expert - or not. Nonetheless, the intent is to diagnose, treat and. hopefully, cure the client. A client's circumstance may range from seriously impaired to quite normal. Regardless of how well a client is functioning, he or she seeks therapy for that part of life w hich is dysfunctional, wounded or hurting.

Depending upon the reason a client has for making an appointment, a therapist may become a hypnotist or. perhaps, merely an ear for listening. Then again, he or she may become simply an advisor. One segment of the populace attracted to therapy is commonly known as the 'walking-wounded' or the 'worried-well'. These are higher functioning adults who consider themselves 'happy and normal' but want more for themselves, perhaps feeling blocked in some part of their lives. These people won't seek out the aid of a psychotherapist because they don't consider themselves to be psychologically 'ill'. For the most part, however, people will consider a hypnotherapist to help them overcome lesser problems occurring in their daily lives such as, weight loss, acne, job stress or a myriad of other issues. Unbeknownst to them is the coupling factor of a psychological reasoning of cause for their malady. Thus, necessitating a step beyond a case of pimples or upset stomachs, up into the realm of understanding and treatment of the underlying condition.

The true nature and resulting 'cure' are brought about through the client's own subconscious via hypnotherapeutic practices. Following a regime of needed sessions, clients respond with robust improvements over their specific problem as well as in personal growth, insight, confidence, productivity, interpersonal relations and solid enjoyment of their daily life activities. Successful sessions invariably produce return sessions.

PRACTICAL HINTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL HYPNOTIC INDUCTION

While witnessing an induction in process, it often appears that the hypnotherapist is inserting a lot of meaningless 'mumbo-jumbo' words to relax the client without any real intent. Not so! A proper induction follows a definite plan of procedure.

Most clients will be more comfortable with a first induction that is primarily a progressive relaxation script. That is. a slower process designed to support the desired comfort level.

For hypnosis to be successful, two important factors must be kept in mind: first, the client must be comfortable with hypnosis itself and, second, the client must also be comfortable with the hypnotherapist.

The following suggestions have proven helpful in achieving successful hypnotic inductions:

1. Ensure the client is absolutely comfortable. Sitting in an uncomfortable position, needing to go to the bathroom or becoming thirsty becomes distracting, thus, preventing the best outcome from occurring. Considerations include a pleasant and relaxing 'ambiance' of decor and room temperature.

2. It will be helpful to remark. "If you follow these simple suggestions, such as. looking at a spot above your eyes or counting to yourself, you will notice how easy it is to find yourself imagining, thinking and feeling that you are going into a very relaxed slate."

3. Using a monotone voice stressing the key words of 'relax', 'heavy' and 'deep', in a repeatable manner will enhance the relaxation process.

4. As the client goes deeper in a session, slow the word pace so your voice pitch won't accelerate, sounding like 'Mickey Mouse'.

5. Never tell the client that he/she is difficult to induce. Future sessions are facilitated by using positive conditioning such as, "You are doing very well considering it is your first time. You will do even better the next time."

ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS TO CONSIDER

Confidence is essential. Most clients can pick up on any insecurities and hesitancies of the therapist. Therefore, the hypnotherapist must approach every induction with full confidence and expectancy of complete success.

Expectations. Before beginning an induction procedure, the hypnotherapist should raise the expectancy level of the client by describing, as simply as possible, what the hypnotherapist is going to do. what the client is suppose to feel and what is expected of the client.

Attention. The hypnotherapist must stress that a successful induction rests, most importantly, on the client's intense attention to the suggestions.

Belief. How the client believes is important for success. All suggestions must be made on the basis of the client's belief system, as well as logic and common sense.

Clarity and simplicity during inductions are mandatory in order to avoid induction failures. Suggestions should be simple, concise and clearly expressed, therefore, understood. Use of the client's own pleasant experiences in supporting positive suggestions will allay the client's fears. Gather this information during the initial interview and screening process.

If a suggestion is not being followed, the hypnotherapist should substitute another one and. at the same time, remind the client that he/she is progressing nicely. It is important to always encourage die client in their pursuit of self improvement. Everyone has their individual pace and readiness from which the hypnotherapist must work in supporting anticipated goals.

Some hypnotherapists become lax. being not overtly concerned about the hypnotic induction procedure. However. the initial induction procedure is an important building block in the foundation of a successful session as well as for an on-going professional relationship.

UNDERSTANDING THE ESSENCE OF A SUGGESTION

Suggestions are at the beginning of the chain that directs our lives. Injected suggestions are constantly at work within us and around us, at all times. Even though we are not consciously aware of them, we systematically program ourselves continually, through the use of suggestions.

Our behavior is controlled, knowingly or unknowingly, positively or negatively, by reinforcement and encouragement. Reinforcement is any action or experience that strengthens a habit. Often it is unconscious and counterproductive. Encouragement is a motivational tool used to manipulate an individual's drive. It may be received on an internal or external basis. We can turn this drive to our advantage through a conscious effort for managing our suggestions, reinforcing our goal-directed habits and encouraging ourselves towards higher improvement. It all begins with basic and honest self-evaluation.

There is no driving force over which one has no control. All problems can be solved by. first, accepting them as real and facing them squarely, then by taking the proper action to eradicate them.

The first step against a bad habit is deconditioning; which erases the old imprint, allowing one to begin a new slate. The next step is reconditioning, which imprints new and better thoughts towards a healthier behavior pattern. Hypnotherapy accomplishes this through means of retraining the conditioned reflexes.

A conditioned reflex (habit) can be redefined (deconditioning - reconditioning) by activation of new signals which are generated through new connections being formed within the brain. This quality, which exists in every person, is produced by repetition and will tend to deteriorate unless regularly reinstated or otherwise, reinforced. This last characteristic can be useful or detrimental, depending upon whether it is a positive or a negative reinforcement. The conditioned reflex is responsible for the development of athletic skills as well. A conscious awareness should be maintained at all times of how personal habit training affects anything and everything we think, feel or do, either mental, physical or spiritual.

SCRIPT WRITING OF PRESCRIPTIONS

As in all things of logic, there are basic steps to follow. Generally, these steps are completed at the discretion of the therapist; i.e., rapport and documentation which are followed by discussion and analysis of the sub-reason for the existence of the client's problem or dilemma.

Preparation is then made for writing and administering the suggestions of instruction which are termed. Hypnotic Prescription. Knowing what to say to the client is the most essential part of the therapy process. The proceedings of hypnosis; the various depth tests and considerations for reawakening are the rudimentary mechanics that must be done with finality. Resolution to a cure, however, is only attained through conversation with the subconscious character of the subject. This is. of course, is not the same thing as speaking face to face on a conscious level.

The Prescription dialogue should be written in an intelligent but nonintellcctual manner: i.e., confusing terms or words. One should be brief, honest, direct and orate in a slow, procedural pattern. It is commonplace to know that positive thoughts and actions bring about positive changes and reactions. Positive expressions are encouraging, inspiring and hopeful to the client w ho is seeking to improve a quality-area of life. It is imperative that the hypnotherapist support the client's effort in their behalf.

When a positive attitude is in harmony with a charged atmosphere, the implosion increases the success ratio of any circumstance, especially when conditioning one for improved potential achievement, personal development or spiritual growth. As positive instructions are given, expectations for positive results will increase.

PRIMARY SCRIPT WRITING RULES

1. Prescription suggestions must be expressed in a positive manner using every conceivable support for bringing out the positive results desired. An example of a positive expression used in a smoking session is: "You will have more and more will power and self-control over the cravings you once had."

An example of a smoking issue 'negative' expression is: "You will find the idea of smoking as being repulsive ... Cigarettes will taste vile and putrid and they will make you cough ... Your eyes will bum and tear ... Inhaling cigarette fumes will make you become nauseous and vomit." Such negative instructions will have but a temporary and short-lived effect. After a period of days or a few weeks at most, the client will become curious to know if these unpleasant and abnormal reactions still remain.

2. Refer only to the future (you will) for suggestions in behavior and conduct. In so doing, the client remains passive and receptive to the positive suggestions for the desired (future) changes in the client's life. To mention mistakes or past negative behavioral patterns can invite the possibility of a mental challenge and outright rejection.

3. The hypnotherapist works on one issue at a time. The subconscious mind is similar to a computer in how it receives and processes information. The most efficient and effective methodology is a one-step, one-issue at a time, process. Clients may soon want to address more than one issue, once they are committed to improving their lifestyles. It is important to help them to understand the power of the mind and how the use of hypnosis is based on a conclusive formula that works and that is, one issue at a time.

A synopsis of the above criteria, simply stated, is as follows:

1. Prescriptions must be expressed in a positive manner.

2. Refer only to future time for behavioral changes.

3. Make each prescription one issue at a time.

4. Make contribution of a new. positive thought or idea which will benefit the client.

5. Assure the client there will be some degree of noticeable improvement. Explain that improvements are progressive and will noticeably increase with each passing day.

The following pages contain prewritten and approved INDUCTIONS and PRESCRIPTIONS which have been successfully used for a number of years. These items are now in the public domain wherein written permission for their use is not required nor shall any be granted. It is assumed that the reader be knowledgeable and qualified in the craft of expertise herein described, therefore, academic license for use is laid entirely upon the reader. The author assumes no responsibility or liability in the case of fraudulent or misrepresented use of the enclosed information. The reader (user) assumes all risk and liability and shall render the author harmless by way of disclosure of said information. It is further assumed that the reader shall peruse said information, as written, towards their benefit as well as that of their clientele. As not every situation can be covered in the folds of one book, encouragement is offered to the reader to write anew, adding to this assorted collection as time and talent will allow and to share such knowledge with others where practical.

Dennis L. Franks Fellow & CMHI Hypnologist

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Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 149181876X
• ISBN 13: 9781491818763
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 650