Have them sit upright on a chair or sofa. Then, instruct them to hold their hands in their lap with the palms facing the ceiling.
Give a brief pep talk, over-viewing your hypnosis technique. Scripting here varies based on what feels comfortable for you. The essential message you’re conveying is that the participant is to follow your leads as you place a powerful magnet in their hand. [1] X Research source An example of an opening pep talk would be something like, “I want you to clear your thoughts now and focus on me. I’m going to serve as your guide. Relying on the power of your imagination, in just a moment here I am going to place a very powerful magnet in your hand. “[2] X Research source
Scripting once again varies. Go with what feels right and natural to you. If you feel comfortable and in control, the participant is more likely to trust you and follow your lead. [7] X Research source An example of good scripting would be something like, “Ignore everything but my voice. All other noises are unnecessary distractions. Pay attention to your breathing, your body, your heartbeat. Every breath you take takes you further down into a state of calm and relaxation. “[8] X Research source You can also try some counting. Try to count backwards from 10 and instruct the participant to pay attention to each breath his or she takes as you count. [9] X Research source
