The “Because Frame”
Ericksonian Hypnotic Language Patterns As pointed out by Dr. Robert Cialdini is his excellent book “Influence,” the word ‘because’ has an almost magical persuasive effect on people. It lends emotional credibility to whatever goes before it. “You can use this pattern and have a tremendous effect, because people love to hear reasons for things.” “You may find that it is …
Double Binds
Ericksonian Hypnotic Language Patterns Double binds are sentences that suggest your listener to do one of two things. This, however, is actually an illusion of choice because either choice is in the direction you want them to go. As an example, if you say to your client, “Would you like to enter trance now or would you like to try …
Committing the Crime of your own Uniqueness
A long time ago I had the good fortune of needing therapy. Of course, such life passages happen to all of us, but what was fortunate for me is I fell into the office of Jungian Analyst David Bennett. David was great. From day one he offered me insights and ways of looking and thinking about life’s journey that will …
Binds
Ericksonian Hypnotic Language PatternsBinds come in two forms, single and double. Seems like most people have heard of double binds and we’ll get to that next time. Right now we’re going to talk about the elegantly effective single bind. It goes something like this: Don’t (x) unless you want (y). More Specifically it is this: “Don’t (their current behavior) unless …
Rail Trail run fun
I’ve lost count of how many marathons I’ve run. It’s under 18 and more than 12.Along the way I’ve run thousands of miles in an effort to get in shape enough to run them well and ultimately qualify for Boston. The thing is, I can’t really do that anymore. I mean, never say never, but it would appear my calf …
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