Since it is impossible to become stuck in hypnosis, a wake-up script is only required to end the trance and bring the subject back to full waking consciousness. If you are working with a loved one you might even decide before hand not to wake them from trance at all, but to allow them to drift into a normal sleep and wake in the usually manner in the morning.
Always wake a client on a positive note, and don´t do it too quickly, just as we prefer to wake naturally in the morning, rather than having the alarm disturb our slumber, we prefer to wake from trance gradually. As you run through the script increase your tempo and use change your tonality so that you sound excited! Your client has just made profound changes; this is the time for celebration! You can use a simple script such as the following to get you started, and as you practice you will most probably develop your own style.
`In the next few moments I will count from 1 up to 3, with each number I count you will become more aware of your surroundings, until, on the number three, you will open your eyes and be wide awake. You will bring with you all that you have learned during this wonderful trance state and allow anything that is not for you at this time to simply melt away. As you awaken, you are so confident in your abilities now that you are (desired outcome). You are so excited to live the rest of your life as (desired outcome) and feel fantastic that you have now achieved the positive life changes that you desired. 1, becoming more aware of your body now and the room around you, 2, feeling fantastic, so excited about your new wonderful life now that you (desired outcome) and, 3, eyes open and wide awake, and feeling fantastic.
Using these simple techniques, you will be able to safely hypnotize your subject, know what to do with the trance and bring them back to full waking consciousness feeling great! The real power in hypnosis is in doing, not in knowing.
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Is it more/less effective to skip the waking step if you are trying to induce a suggestion (e.g. stop smoking)?
I was under the impression that a suggestion is the strongest immediately after it is given. So if I skip the waking step and let them sleep will my suggestion still be practiced?
Of course, if the hypnotist is knowledgeable. I will try and write a detailed post on this issue as soon as I can so that all readers can benefit from it, not only the ones reading the comment. Good question, though.
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I have to disagree with what has been said about re-orienting the client. Telling them they will feel wonderful when they open their eyes is a bad idea.
I find that if there is time it is best to say to the client something like ‘And now you can come back to the present in your own time and in your own way’.
There is a belief among some experienced hypnotists I know, especially stage hypnotists, that the count up re-orientation is a waste of time, and they simply say ‘Now open your eyes, your mind is clear and you are ready for the rest of your day. Now.’
I no longer use the ‘wow you are feeling fabulous and every thing is bright and wonderful’ type of re-orientation because too many people just do not feel that way. Given that most of the people who attend hypnotherapy are unhappy in the first place it is not unexpected that they don’t naturally feel full of fizz just because somebody suggested it. I find that the majority of people coming out of trance are enthralled by the wonder of it, and just want a few moments of quiet to enjoy how they feel.
Telling people that they will feel energised and jumping for joy when they were profoundly relaxed a moment ago just does not work. I no longer use it because it disappoints the client .They don’t get the promised feeling and wonder if they have failed or you have failed.
Better to avoid it.