How to do Inductions

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You have just discovered the online guide to performing hypnotic inductions, loved by beginners, experienced hypnotists and professional therapists alike.

How to do Inductions is the premier online resource for hypnotic inductions.

Learn what works for resistant subjects, unleash the power of relaxation and discover how to guide someone into trance.

The best thing about the inductions here is simple: they work! (more…)

Site Features

Dozens of Inductions!

At How to do Inductions we are proud to provide one of the largest lists of inductions on the Web! This includes some classic inductions that deserve a place in every Hypnotist's toolbox, along with a number of our own original offerings. The list here is frequently updated (more…)

Genuine Transcripts

One of the most valuable features of our site - and another reason why it stands out - is the inclusion of genuine transcripts of hypnotic inductions in action. Some sites, books and training courses provide scripts of inductions for the practising hypnotist to repeat verbatim (more…)

Tips on Delivery

Instead of simply sharing a description of an induction - or a script to blindly follow - we also provide tips on delivery. This can vary from what sort of approach to take, how to position yourself, things to look out for, timing and more. And that's not all! (more…)

Getting Started!

Every script you will find on this site has been tried, tested and selected as perfect for both the beginner hypnotist and the experienced therapist. In fact, strictly-speaking, they are not “scripts” at all. These are transcripts of actual hypnotic inductions in practice.

To get started, you have a number of options:

– You will get far more out of the site, as a signed-up member.

– Or, you can just head straight to our inductions page and get practising!

– Or, some people like to start by fine-tuning their pre-talk.

– Then move on to playing around with the preparation exercises.

Our reliable 3-stage approach below will guide you if you are not sure which direction to begin your journey in.

Whether you are interested in rapid inductions, or classics like a progressive muscle relaxation, if you prefer direct inductions like the Dave Elman induction, or the indirect techniques (like My Friend John) used by Milton Erickson, you are in the right place!

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Preparation

At this stage, we will consider a number of steps that can be taken to effectively set the scene. This includes the general approach you take, your “pre-talk,” and also any informal hypnotic phenomena (otherwise known as ‘suggestibility tests,’) that you wish to employ.

Induction

Now we are getting to the heart of this site! In this section, you will find transcripts of over 20 inductions, along with commentary and tips for delivery. Many of the inductions will also include video examples, to enable you to see the induction in action.

Deepener

Once you have delivered your induction, then what? A common next step is to use a deepener. Some view this as enabling the hypnotee to go to a ‘deeper’ level of trance. Or, it may simply be about sustaining and enhancing your client’s experience of hypnosis.