Conversational hypnosis

1. Conversational Hypnosis: Hypnosis Technique in Reality.
If you search for conversational hypnosis on the search engines or on video sites you will find a lot
of content about rapid inductions, mind control or the comic exploitation of hypnotized subjects. In
addition you will also probably discover plenty of information about how you can control people
and get them to do anything you want.
Of course the Internet is an immediate medium. If you don't grab someones attention in the first
few seconds their focus goes and they click off the page. For this reason I fully understand why so
much of the information about conversational hypnosis is so sensationalistic. Don't get me wrong,
I am not saying that it is not possible to use conversational hypnosis to genuinely control another
persons behavior. Quite simply it is.
However I am concerned that the promotional emphasis of so much of this information about
hypnosis gives a misleading set of expectations to those who are interested in studying the
hypnosis techniques. This is particularly true when you are talking about conversational hypnosis.
Let me explain why.
Most other forms of hypnosis and hypnotic induction are designed to be overt. That is to say the
person being hypnotized is fully aware of the process and has actually agreed to participate in the
hypnosis. For example the stage hypnotist selects subjects and each and every one of them know
what to expect (more or less.) Similarly if someone goes to a hypnotherapist they know that they
are going to be hypnotized and, indeed, actually want this to happen. Conversational hypnosis is
an entirely different case.
For example, in conversational hypnosis, the whole point is that the person being hypnotized
doesn't know it's happening. This is both why conversational hypnosis is so powerful and the
reason many people are suspicious of it. Often referred to as covert hypnosis, the fact that the
person being hypnotized isn't aware of the process means that they are far more likely to adopt
the hypnotists suggestions as their own thoughts. This makes conversational hypnosis an
extremely effective hypnotic technique. Therefore it is particularly useful for supporting people to
adopt better coping mechanisms that help them to address problematic behavior. This is why
conversational hypnosis, in the guise of Ericksonian Hypnosis, is the favored method for many
successful hypnotherapists.
One of the other great advantages of of conversational hypnosis I that you can use it anywhere.
For example, because you can use it as part of apparently normal conversation, you can use it in
a bar or at work or in any social situation where you interact with others. Therefore, another
important element of conversational hypnosis is that others don't notice it. If you choose to use
conversational hypnosis as part o your seduction technique the last thing you need is to start
acting like some sort of stage hypnotist with obvious signs that you are attempting to hypnotize

2. someone. Of course watching a video of two people having a chat, getting on well and then
parting amicably is hardly riveting stuff and would command absolutely no attention on the internet
at all.
This is why so much of the information you find online regarding conversational hypnosis is so
misleading in my opinion. For example if you look for conversational hypnosis videos you will find
absolutely hundreds, if not thousand, of hypnotists of varying levels of competency demonstrating
overt not covert hypnotic techniques. For instance, I've seen people using the arm-pull induction
saying it is part of good conversational hypnosis technique. It isn't. If you are talking to someone in
a bar and then grab their arm and quickly pull it, both they and others will notice. Similarly you see
people who claim to be conversational hypnotists using deep trance where the subject appears to
be in a catatonic state. Again this I not conversational hypnosis. I am not saying for one moment
that these in individuals are not skilled hypnotists or even highly successful conversational
hypnotists. I am simply suggesting that these kind of overt hypnosis techniques are not examples
of conversational hypnosis.
Furthermore many of the online courses make exaggerated claims in their promotional literature
and online promotions. Again, from a business perspective I can fully understand this, however it
sometimes doesn't reflect the operational reality of conversational hypnosis. So what can you
really expect to achieve?
If you study the skill of conversational hypnosis for many years and master NLP and hypnotic
language, develop a broad understanding of psychology and sociology, practice your technique
endlessly and posses a certain amount of natural ability, you could become one of the few really
powerful conversational hypnotists. These people can walk into any situation and, within a brief
conversation, radically effect the behavior and thought processes of the person they are
hypnotizing. What's more that person will be entirely unaware that they have done so.
However very few of us actually have either the time or the commitment to achieve this level of
competency. Conversational hypnosis is like any other skill. Any one can learn the basics but few
truly excel. For example millions of people play golf but only a small handful will play at the
masters.
The reality of learning conversational hypnosis is that it can really give you and incredible amount
of control in social situations. You can make the most of your opportunities by guiding the people
you are talking to towards any conclusion you chose. You learn how to make people like and
respect you in matter of moments, you can discover the hypnotic pattern that enable you to
implant suggestions in peoples subconscious or unconscious mind. All this is possible and within
the reach of most of us. It's a wonderfully empowering and confidence building skill to learn.
What you can't expect however is to be instantly successful. It takes time, effort and a
considerable amount of practice to reach a reasonable level of competency. When you have

3. developed a good hypnosis technique you can use it to sway peoples thoughts and opinions. For
example, used as part of your seduction technique, you can be confident that anyone you
hypnotize will both like and respect you and will want to see you again or give you their number, if
you suggest it. What you won't be able to achieve is to make them immediately fall in love with
you. Similarly if you walk into a business meeting you can use your skill to give yourself a massive
negotiation advantage but you can't expect the other person to simple agree to any ridiculously
unfair deal you dictate.
Conversational hypnosis is a skill that most of us can learn to give ourselves better opportunities.
It is not a magic formula that enables us to literally brainwash other people and it is slightly
disingenuous to suggest that is the case.
Used properly, good hypnosis technique can be the difference between success and failure in
many areas of our lives. However, don't be fooled by the hype. conversational hypnosis takes time
to learn and longer to master. It will change your life but can't achieve the impossible.