Compound Suggestions (lead, then pace)

Ericksonian Hypnotic Language Patterns
A compound suggestion is made up of two statements. First, a statement that makes a suggestion, second, a statement of fact to cover up the suggestion… a statement with which it would be really hard to disagree.
“NLP is the best model of communication in the entire world. It is important to communicate effectively, isn’t it?
“You are drifting deeply into trance. It’s nice to feel comfortable in a comfortable place.”
One can imagine a business context…
“You really want to take advantage of this opportunity now. It’s so important to minimize costs while maximizing profits.”
There might a parental context…
You’re a really brave cub scout doing really well up there in camp. Tomorrow’s the 4th of July and there will be fireworks over the lake.
Please bear in mind the there is a difference between practicing patterns and using them in an actual therapeutic situation. I believe there are tremendous advantages and much to be gained by writing out patterns and even whole hypnotic scripts. I don’t suggest that you would then actually USE that script in a session with a client. When you are with a client you want your undivided attention on THEM. You do not want your nose buried in a script. I’m sure you know that and that I’m preaching to the choir here – and – I felt I should be clear.
Ericksonian Hypnotic Language Patterns A compound suggestion is made up of two statements. First, a statement that makes a suggestion, second, a statement of fact to cover up the suggestion… a statement with which it would be really hard to disagree.
“NLP is the best model of communication in the entire world. It is important to communicate effectively, isn’t it?
“You are drifting deeply into trance. It’s nice to feel comfortable in a comfortable place.”
One can imagine a business context…
“You really want to take advantage of this opportunity now. It’s so important to minimize costs while maximizing profits.”
There might a parental context…
You’re a really brave cub scout doing really well up there in camp. Tomorrow’s the 4th of July and there will be fireworks over the lake.
Please bear in mind the there is a difference between practicing patterns and using them in an actual therapeutic situation. I believe there are tremendous advantages and much to be gained by writing out patterns and even whole hypnotic scripts. I don’t suggest that you would then actually USE that script in a session with a client. When you are with a client you want your undivided attention on THEM. You do not want your nose buried in a script. I’m sure you know that and that I’m preaching to the choir here – and – I felt I should be clear.