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Practice Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Correctly 1 Nongard & Thomas Keys to the Mind ~ Learn How to Hypnotize Anyone For orders other than by individual consumers, a discount is available on the purchase of 5 or more copies of individual titles for special markets or premium use. For further details, please contact the publisher: PeachTree Professional Education, Inc. 7107 S. Yale, Suite 370 Tulsa, OK 74136 (800) 390-9536 www.SubliminalScience.com Keys to the Mind, Learn How to Hypnotize Anyone and Practice Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Correctly By Richard K. Nongard, LMFT/CCH and Nathan Thomas, C.Ht. Edited by Paula Duncan Cover Art by Ricky Nongard Copyright © Richard K. Nongard First Printing, September 2009 Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means - electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or any other- without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews. ISBN: XXXXXXXXXXX 2 Practice Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Correctly PRAISE Welcome to the wonderful world of hypnosis . . . with Richard Nongard as your guide, you can't miss. Richard knows his way around hypnosis better than most hypnotists who've been doing it twice as many years as himself, and he's been doing hypnosis for a lot of years . . . so, he obviously knows a lot and he's kind enough to invite you along and share his knowledge with you. Nathan Thomas may not be quite as long in the tooth as Richard, but he's a gifted young man who is going places in the world of hypnosis. Knowing you've got two skilled hypnotic guides on your journey, you can rest assured that with the material covered in this book, you'll not only unlock the keys to the mind, but open doors into a fascinating and wonderful future as a hypnotist . . . and . . . more! ~ Brian David Phillips, PhD President, Society of Experiential Trance www.BrianDavidPhillips.com After reviewing this book, I'm glad to say Richard Nongard and Nathan Thomas have put together a brilliant educational work on the hypnosis profession. This book is an invalueable asset and resource, containing a wealth of carefully carfted information for both the novice "newbie" as well as enlightened insights to inspire and guide seasoned professionals. This work insightfully covers a wide variety of hypnosis techniques, topics and methods, while skillfully ensuring the of avoidance of pitfalls. This tome is a must-have for the library of any serious hypnotist or hypno-enthusiast. ~ John Cerbone aka “The Trance-Master” www.Trance-Master.com 3 Nongard & Thomas Keys to the Mind ~ Learn How to Hypnotize Anyone A word about copyright infringement and e-books.... If you are the original purchaser of this book, we want to thank-you for you purchase. By buying this product and others you have recognized the unique value that creators of quality products deserve. On the other hand, if this file was downloaded by a torrent, distributed from a website not associated with the authors or publishers, or has been emailed to you by someone else, you have denied the creators of this unique and valuable product the compensation they deserve. If this is the case, please visit www.SubliminalScience.com to obtain a legal copy of this text. Do not participate in illegal file sharing or distribution of this text. 4 Practice Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Correctly AALLSSOO AAVVAAIILLAABBLLEE www . SubliminalScience .com Textbooks • Inductions and Deepeners, Styles and Approaches for Effective Hypnosis • Understanding Hypnosis and Self-Hypnosis, an easy to follow book about hypnotism DVD Instruction • How to Write Effective Hypnosis Scripts and Suggestions • Speed Trance: Instant Hypnotic Inductions • Mastering Hypnotic Power: Using Hypnotic Phenomena • Learn Hypnosis: How to Hypnotize Anyone • Learn how to use Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) for more effective therapy and as a tool for hypnotic induction • How to do Autogenic Training: Techniques for taking control of the mind-body connection • NLP Essentials: Strategies for Personal Power and Influence • Hypnotic Inductions: Methods that Work (Vol 1) • Inductions and Deepeners (Vol 2) • Learn How to Do Self Hypnosis • Meditation Techniques for the Beginner Audio CDs • Therapeutic Relaxation - Distress Tolerance Training • Insomnia, Quit Smoking, Weight Loss, Pain Management, Overcoming Lost Love, Test-Taking Anxiety, Better Golf, Building Confidence, and many other topics Professional Resources • Richard Nongard’s Crash Course on Building a Profitable Practice - A Guidebook and DVD Video for Professional Success • The NSRI: Nongard Strengths and Resources Inventory 5 Nongard & Thomas Keys to the Mind ~ Learn How to Hypnotize Anyone AABBOOUUTT TTHHEE AAUUTTHHOORRSS Richard K. Nongard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, and holds degrees in both Ministry and Counseling. A popular keynote presenter and conference speaker, Richard provides accredited continuation education and advanced skills training to hypnotists, psychotherapists, education professionals and criminal justice organizations around the globe on subjects related to clinical hypnosis practice, suicide, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, drug, alcohol and tobacco addiction, domestic violence, fitness and family health. He is the developer of the QuitSuccess® Tobacco Cessation Treatment Program used by agencies and hospitals across the US, as well as several professional assessment tools and therapeutic client workbooks, and he is the acclaimed author of five clinical practice textbooks. Solving problems by focusing on existing client strengths is the hallmark of Richard’s approach. Nathan Thomas, C.Ht., is the co-founder of the International Association of Teenage Hypnotists. Ambitious and dedicated, Nathan is a master practitioner of neuro-linguistic techniques and language patterns, and is a world-renown contributor to the field of hypnosis. Nathan's blog, found at www.KeysToTheMind.com, is an amazing resource for any level of hypnosis professional. From training material reviews to new methods and approaches, you will find new learnings to practice and enjoy. 6 Practice Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Correctly INTRODUCTION -------------------------------------------------- 9 1 What is Hypnosis? -------------------------------------------- 11 15 – Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy 17 – Why Use Hypnosis? 19 – Is Hypnosis Safe? 19 – Does Hypnosis Work? 20 – What are the Benefits of Hypnosis? 2 The Who, What, Where, When and Why of Hypnosis ----- 23 25 – Defining Hypnosis 29 – Three Laws of Hypnosis 33 – Ericksonian Hypnosis 35 – Directive Hypnosis 47 – The Hypnotic Experience 43 – The Elements of Hypnosis 49 – Hypnotic Myth Busting 61 – The History of Hypnosis 65 – Three Laws of Suggestion 3 The Mechanics of the Hypnotic Process ~ How to Hypnotize Anyone ------------------------------- 67 69 – The Pre-Talk 75 – The Induction 79 – Deepeners 83 – Suggestive Therapy 85 – The Awakening 87 – Case Study 4 Key Essential Elements for Effective Hypnotherapy ------- 95 97 – Client Relationships 107 – Assessment and Intake 5 Exploring the Hypnotic Process in Detail ---------------- 117 119 – The Pre-Talk 127 – The Induction 147 – Deepeners 6 The Art of Suggestion, The Heart of Hypnotherapy ----- 155 36 – Principles of Suggestion 41 – Therapeutic Scripting 7 Abreaction, Practice and Referrals ------------------------ 163 8 Hypnotic Phenomena --------------------------------------- 175 INTERLUDE – Learning Hypnosis ---------------------------- 185 9 Applications and Cautions – Memory and Regression --- 189 10 Hypnotic Language ---------------------------------------- 193 11 Clinical Applications – Therapeutic Intervention ------- 205 207 – Hypnotizing Children 211 – Intervention Efficacy 215 – Behavioral Issues 223 – Emotional Psych Disorders 231 – Pain Management 234 – Sexual Issues 235 – Stress Management 12 Ethics, Morality and Legal Principles -------------------- 239 241 – Morality Issues 249 – Professional Ethics 258 – Quackery CONCLUSION -------------------------------------------- 261 7 Nongard & Thomas Keys to the Mind ~ Learn How to Hypnotize Anyone 8 Practice Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Correctly INTRODUCTION THE JOURNEY BEGINS Hello and welcome to Keys to the Mind, Learn How to Hypnotize Anyone and Practice Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Correctly. You are now beginning the journey towards becoming a hypnotist and acquiring an effective array of clinical hypnosis skills, but before we dive right into the ‘how to,’ let us begin with a little introduction. This book is authored by myself, Richard Nongard, alongside Nathan Thomas. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, with over 20 years experience working professionally in the field of hypnosis and offering hypnosis training courses worldwide. Nathan Thomas is a Certified Hypnotist and NLP practitioner regarded throughout the world as an expert in the field of hypnosis. He launched and runs the International Association for Teenage Hypnotists and has trained hundreds of people in the art and science of hypnosis, both online and face-to- face. Nathan is the co-author of this text and has been a huge help in researching and composing the material you will soon be enjoying. We would like to thank you for purchasing this book and are excited to be able to share our knowledge with you. By the time you have reviewed all of the material in this text, you will be well on your 9 Nongard & Thomas Keys to the Mind ~ Learn How to Hypnotize Anyone way to becoming a hypnotist - you will have the basic skills necessary to hypnotize a person, be able to lead them through a healing process, and understand how to awaken them properly when the session is complete. Clinical Hypnosis is a valid intervention endorsed by both national and international medical and psychological associations for well over 50 years. If you have a clinical background in the helping professions – social work, counseling, nursing, medical doctor - you should find yourself ahead of the learning curve and happy to know that the skills of hypnosis can be easily integrated into your existing therapeutic approaches for helping clients to maximize their potential, especially in the area of brief therapy. For those of you with no experience from a clinical perspective in the counseling or medical professions, my guess is that you are probably a person who enjoys helping other people. This is great, because hypnosis helps promote healing. Training in clinical hypnosis provides one of those rare opportunities where we can learn a skill that can actually help change a person’s life for the better. I am not a person who believes that only those who have a degree in clinical psychology should be able to provide hypnosis and services. I believe that all people with an interest in helping others should be given the skills to do so effectively. When writing a single educational text about hypnosis, in order to make sure all the bases are covered and that the instruction is reasonably complete, the authors must assume that their average readers have little or no prior experience with hypnosis. Nathan and I have worked hard to fulfill this obligation by including as much fundamental content as possible within these pages. However, we are well aware that many of our readers are already experienced hypnotists seeking to enhance their existing skills, and we feel confident that those of you with more training will also find this book to be quite valuable and useful to your overall knowledge base. Happy reading and learning! Richard K. Nongard, LMFT/CCH Nathan Thomas, C.Ht. 10