Common Hypnosis Techniques

Hypnosis is used for many different things and in different ways. Hypnotherapists are trained to use various hypnosis techniques to help people. Some of the more common and effective hypnosis techniques used by hypnotherapists these days are listed below.

Age Regression Hypnosis

Age regression hypnosis is a common technique used to access the memories of a patient. During age regression hypnosis, the hypnotherapist gives the patient suggestions that allow them to revisit thoughts or feelings that they have had at certain points of their lives. It is helpful for a person to remember things from their past in order to realize why they may have a habit or problem that they are trying to conquer.

Guided Imagery Hypnosis

Another hypnosis technique which is an effective way in helping patients relax and remain calm is guided imagery. During this technique, the patient is told to imagine a new experience, which is carefully explained in order to relax the patient’s mind. Guided imagery helps to direct a patient’s imagination in order to help them.

Parts Therapy Hypnosis

Parts therapy hypnosis is a successful technique in helping individuals get to the bottom of their problems and issues. When using parts therapy hypnosis, the hypnotherapist has the patient analyze and break down their problems into specific parts.  After doing this, the hypnotherapist is able to identify the parts in which there are problems and can then suggest what to be next in order to resolve these problems.

Repetition Hypnosis

When using this technique the hypnotherapist makes suggestions regarding the changes that they need to make and repeats them over and over. The repetitiveness helps the patient to be more receptive to the change.

Confusion Hypnosis

In confusion hypnosis, the hypnotherapist gives odd indirect forms of suggestion in order to confuse the patient, which makes them more likely to respond to the direct forms of suggestions used in the other hypnosis techniques.