What are the Secrets to Effective Group Hypnosis ?
3 ( THREE ) techniques to confidently hypnotise workshop groups
As I leaned forward and spoke into the microphone , I looked out at row after row of people , all sitting with their eyes closed .
Many people ’ s eyes were flicking beneath their eyelids , as if they were vividly dreaming . Some had their arms floating in the air . And a few of them were slowly touching their noses and bursting out with giggles .
What an unusual situation I ’ d found myself in !
This was back in 2006 , when I first began teaching hypnotherapy for Uncommon Knowledge . My role was to guide the group in how to experience hypnotic phenomena for themselves .
My façade of confidence hid a whole lot of uncertainty . I ’ d never done this with a large group of people , and I had no way of knowing how people would respond .
But the uncertainty didn ’ t last long , and since then I ’ ve had many opportunities to do hypnosis with large groups , and I ’ ve found it incredibly rewarding .
If you ’ re thinking about venturing into group work but aren ’ t sure how to go about it , you ’ re not alone . But as intimidating as it may seem , the benefits to your skills and confidence will be well worth it .
Let me share a few key insights that you may find helpful . 1 . Remember that the power of the group-mind is on your side
First of all , recognise that you can ’ t tailor group hypnosis to each individual . It can never be a complete substitute for one-on-one therapy .
However , working with a group comes with unique advantages . Not only does it allow you to help many people at the same time , but the power of experiencing hypnosis in a large group can actually deepen and intensify the effect of the hypnosis .