Speak Ericksonian:
MASTERING THE HYPNOTIC METHODS OF
MILTON ERICKSON
By Dr. Richard Nongard and James Hazlerig, M.A.
This is the instantly available download PDF version, with scripts, techniques and strategies based on the work of Milton Erickson.
You are holding in your hands the keys to Ericksonian approaches to hypnotherapy, they unlock how to apply the solution oriented strategies of Milton Erickson, M.D. to a modern application of his ideas. This book will teach you how to tap into the treasure trove of resources Milton Erickson left us through his writings, case studies, and books.
Milton Erickson, M.D. pioneered medical hypnotherapy and the use of clinical hypnosis to produce rapid change. By understanding the theory and practical techniques of his approach you can produce the same rapid results with your clients.
The book provides scripts, resources, and a clear understanding of what Ericksonian hypnotherapy is all about. You will learn the language patterns that create the foundation for conversational hypnosis, indirect suggestion, and the creation of sensorial experiences. After you read this book and complete the exercises, you will be able to speak Ericksonian fluently. This book is a practical guide and an instructional manual that will lead you into success.
Table of Contents
About the Authors ……………………………………………………………………iii
GETTING STARTED ………………………………………………………………….1
Chapter One: Introduction to Ericksonian Hypnotherapy ……………………….3
INDUCTIONS ………………………………………………………………………..17
Chapter Two: Th e Secret of Ericksonian Induction …………………………….19
Chapter Th ree: Th e Confusion Induction ……………………………………….27
Chapter Four: Th e Rehearsal Induction ………………………………………….33
Chapter Five: Th e Multiple Dissociation Induction ……………………………..41
Chapter Six: Th e Hand Levitation Induction …………………………………….45
SPEAKING ERICKSONIAN …………………………………………………………51
Chapter Seven: A Few Words about Covert Hypnosis ………………………….53
Chapter Eight: Th e Milton Model ………………………………………………….57
Chapter Nine: Specialized Suggestions ……………………………………………81
BEING HYPNOTIC …………………………………………………………………..91
Chapter Ten: Building Rapport ……………………………………………………..93
Chapter Eleven: Th e Process of Ericksonian Hypnotherapy ……………………99
Chapter Twelve: Metaphor, Parable, and Story ……………………………….. 109
AN ERICKSONIAN TOOLBOX ……………………………………………………125
Chapter Th irteen: Time Distortion ……………………………………………… 127
Chapter Fourteen: Anchoring ……………………………………………………. 135
Chapter Fift een: Modalities and Submodalities ……………………………….. 143
Chapter Sixteen: Neuro-Linguistic Programming Ideas
Based on Erickson ………………………………………………………………… 153
MOVING FORWARD ……………………………………………………………….163
Chapter Seventeen: Helpful Ideas in Hypnotic Communication …………….. 165
Chapter Eighteen: Final Words and Further Reading …………………………. 171
APPENDICES ………………………………………………………………………..173
Appendix A: Th e Reverse Arm Levitation Induction …………………………. 175
Appendix B: Two Sample Healing Hypnosis Sessions …………………………. 179
Appendix C: Prairie Dogs by Dave Parke ……………………………………….. 185
Dr. Richard K. Nongard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has been the president of the International Certification Board of Clinical Hypnotherapists. He is a popular author and speaker and his book Medical Hypnotherapy has been a best seller in its category. He holds an accredited Master’s Degree in Counseling and an accredited doctorate in Cultural Transformation (Bakke Graduate University).
James Hazlerig, M.A. is an expert storyteller, communicator and professional clinical hypnotist in private practice. He holds an accredited Master’s Degree in English (Stephen F. Austin State University) which enhances his ability to write effective protocols based on Ericksonian methods and gives him tremendous insight into the importance of language patterns in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy.
Note: This book is based on the content of our Certificate of Achievement course material “Speak Ericksonian” and although it contains much of the same content, this book is an updated and edited version in one concise location. Additionally, there are improvements in the scripts and other material presented and this book can be considered the “second edition”.