2.17 The Confusion Technique

Ericksonian & Solution-Oriented Hypnosis

Module 1: Introduction to Ericksonian Hypnosis

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Introduction to Module 1 (1:29)
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Books for More In-Depth Learning (2:19)
1.1 Intro to Solution-Oriented Hypnosis 1: Permissive vs. Directive (13:14)
Trance for getting the most out of this course
1.2: Evocation vs. Suggestion (5:55)
1.3: Aims of Ericksonian vs. Traditional Hypnosis (6:09)
Meetings With a Remarkable Man
Trance indicators (PDF)
Ericksonian Bibliography (PDF)
1.4: The Making of a Master: Milton Erickson (35:22)

Module 2 (Part 1): Elements of Trance Induction: Inviting Altered States

2.1: Permission and Inclusion (9:42)
2.1.1: Skill Building 1 Permission and Inclusion (4:57)
2.1.2: Example of Giving Permission in Trance Induction 1 (audio)
2.1.3: Example of Giving Permission in Trance Induction 2 (audio)
2.1.4: Example of Giving Permission in Trance Induction 3
2.2: Induction: Orient to Previous Trance Experiences (5:10)
2.2.1: Evocation of Previous Trance-Like Experiences Demo (5:28)
2.2.2: Skill Building with Evoking Previous Experiences (2:34)
2.3 Ericksonian Hypnosis Induction Elements 3 Presupposition (15:33)
2.3.1 Presupposition demo (4:43)
2.3.2 Skill Building 3 Presupposition (2:35)
2.3.3 The Illusion of Alternatives (2:42)
2.3.4 Erickson Using Presupposition in an Induction (0:13)
2.4 Ericksonian Hypnosis Induction Elements 4 Splitting (5:48)
2.4.1 Splitting demo (3:29)
2.4.2 Skill Building for Splitting (2:29)
2.5 Ericksonian Hypnosis Induction Elements 5 Linking (7:01)
Post-Test: Introduction and Elements of Trance Induction (Part 1)

Module 2 (Part 2): Elements of Trance Induction: Inviting Altered States-

2.5.1 Linking demo (3:30)
2.5.2 Skill Building 5 Linking (1:31)
2.6 Ericksonian Hypnosis Induction Elements 6 Interspersal (9:03)
2.6.1 Interspersal demo (2:04)
2.6.2 Skill Building 6 Interspersal (2:29)
2.7 Ericksonian Hypnosis Induction Elements 7 Description (6:59)
2.7.1 Description demo (1:48)
2.8 Ericksonian Hypnosis Induction Elements 8 Truisms (3:11)
2.8.1 Truisms demo (2:03)
2.9 Practice Trance Exercise 1 Permission and Inclusion (9:07)
2.10 Practice Trance Exercise 2 Evocation of Previous Trance Experiences (5:01)
2.11 Practice Trance Exercise 3 Presupposition (2:52)
2.12 Practice Trance Exercise 4 Splitting (2:04)
2.13 Practice Trance Exercise 5 Linking (1:32)
2.14 Practice Trance Exercise 6 Interspersal (2:18)
Four Doorways Into Altered States (10:26)
2.15 Ericksonian Hypnosis Induction Elements 9 Rhythm (4:07)
2.16 Ericksonian Hypnosis Induction Elements 10 Matching (5:15)
Trance-Scripts: Induction Prompts and Wording
Complete Induction Example: Translated trance (23:23)
2.17 The Confusion Technique (4:24)

Module 2 (Part 3): Elements of Trance Induction: Inviting Altered States

Wordsmithing in Ericksonian/Solution-Oriented Hypnosis
The Quick Guide to Ericksonian/Solution-Oriented Hypnosis
Checklist for Ericksonian Hypnosis Inductions
There's No Such Thing As a Weed: Erickson's Utilization Approach (76:22)
What if They Don't Come Out of Trance? (4:25)
Session: Hypnosis with cancer and pain (55:37)
Post-Test: Trance Induction Continued (Parts 2 and 3)

Module 3: Trance Phenomena: Inviting Automatic Change

Welcome to Module 3 (0:42)
3.1 Trance Phenomena (16:44)
3.2 Evoking Automatic Changes in Trance (9:17)
3.3 Evoking Hand and Arm Levitation (5:48)
3.3.1 Milton Erickson hand and arm levitation example (1975) (7:32)
3.3.2 Milton Erickson Example of Hand and Arm Levitation (1957) (9:14)
3.3.3 Practice Hand and Arm Levitation (5:22)
3.3.4 O'Hanlon Hand and Arm Levitation example (15:55)
Post-Test: Trance Phenomena

Module 4: Hypnotherapy- Creating Change With Trance

4.0 Welcome to Module 4: Hypnotherapy (1:13)
4.1 The Unconscious and Trance (15:25)
4.2 When To and When Not To Use Trance (4:04)
4.2.1 Skill Building When To and When Not To Use Trance (2:23)
4.3 The Class of Problems Class of Solutions Model Part 1 (32:06)
4.3.1 The Class of Problems Class of Solutions Model Part 2 (14:01)
4.3.2 Skill Building Using the Class of Problems Class of Solutions Model (2:32)
4.3.3 Treating Warts Application of Class of Problems Class of Solutions (8:16)
4.4 Storytelling in Ericksonian/Solution-Oriented Hypnosis (19:28)
4.4.1 The African Violet Queen (8:36)
4.4.2 The Brick Wall (4:26)
Complete Hypnosis Session with Mo in London, England (56:11)
4.5 Symptomatic Trance and Healing Trance video (10:33)
4.5.1 The 3-D Model of Trauma
4.6 Inclusive Therapy (16:13)
The Inclusive Self
4.6.1 Demonstration of Inclusion in Trance (24:30)
4.6.2 Demonstration of Inclusive Therapy (54:39)
Contradiction: An original inclusive song co-written by Bill
4.6.3 Practice Inclusive Therapy (3:58)
4.7 Self-Hypnosis (16:53)
4.8 The Process of Solution-Oriented Hypnosis (10:04)
Doing Solution-Oriented Hypnosis
Complete Hypnosis Session with Madeline Pain Control
Hypnotherapy Example: Treatment of a Chronic Cough (34:20)
Pain Control Hypnotherapy Session: Cancer pain (Louie) (70:52)
4.9 Hypnotherapy as Editing Experience (5:05)
Post-Test: Trance for Change

Module 5: Specific Applications

5.1 Pain Reduction and Management (14:17)
5.1.1 Milton Erickson Examples of Pain Control (5:42)
5.1.2 Beside Yourself with Comfort: Pain Control
5.1.3 Hypnosis for migraines
5.1.4 Hypnosis for labor and comfortable childbirth
5.1.5 Hypnosis for comfortable childbirth and labor 2
5.2 Calm Beneath the Waves: Help for Anxiety, Panic and Desperation
5.3 Moving On 1: A trance to help resolve sexual abuse
5.3.1 Moving On 2: Another trance to help resolve sexual abuse
5.4 Trance for insomnia
5.4.1 A trance for overcoming insomnia
5.5 Hypnosis for weight management
5.6 Trance for confidence
5.7 Food Flexibility Trance
5.8 Mastering Self Hypnosis
5.9 Doing Group Inductions (25:43)
5.9.1 Example of a Group Induction (10:54)
Post-Test: Specific Hypnosis Applications

Further Material, Examples, and Demonstrations

Milton Erickson: Pioneer of Plasticity and Evocative Change
Utilizing Hypnosis with Children: Dog Phobia (22:37)
Demonstration trance of working with the 3-D Model (34:57)
Hypnosis, Solution-Focused Work, Imagination and Play (62:18)
Demonstration of hypnosis for insomnia (41:38)
Hypnosis demonstration with Martha's client (57:12)

Core Competencies of Ericksonian Therapy (The Milton H. Erickson Foundation)

About This Section (Core Competencies of Ericksonian Therapy)
Core Competencies of Ericksonian Therapy - "Introduction" (with Dan Short, PhD and Scott Miller, PhD)
1: Core Competencies of Ericksonian Therapy - "Tailoring" (with Roxanna Erickson-Klein, PhD)
2: Core Competencies of Ericksonian Therapy - "Utilization" (with Stephen Gilligan, PhD)
3: Core Competencies of Ericksonian Therapy - "Strategic" (with Michael Yapko, PhD)
4: Core Competencies of Ericksonian Therapy - "Destabilization" (with Stephen Lankton, LCSW, DAHB)
5: Core Competencies of Ericksonian Therapy - "Experiential" (with Jeffrey Zeig, PhD)
6: Core Competencies of Ericksonian Therapy - "Naturalistic" (with Norma Barretta, PhD)
Post-Test: Ericksonian Core Competencies

Hypnosis Research and Efficacy

About This Section (Hypnosis Research and Efficacy)
Survey of Common Hypnosis Use (Article)
Post-Test (Survey of Common Hypnosis Use)
Traditional vs. Alternative Approaches in Hypnosis (Article)
Post-Test (Traditional vs. Alternative Approaches in Hypnosis)
Hypnosis in Trauma Work with Children (Article)
Post-Test (Hypnosis in Trauma Work with Children)
Hypnosis in Pain Management (Article)
Post-Test (Hypnosis in Pain Management)
Hypnosis as a Tool for Surgical Procedures (Article)
Post-Test (Hypnosis as a Tool for Surgical Procedures)

Coaching Call Recordings

About the Coaching Calls
Coaching and demonstration call- July 7, 2016 (65:47)
Coaching and demo call September 6, 2016 (101:31)
Demonstration coaching call July 8, 2017 (video) (99:30)
Demonstration video session May 11, 2018 (87:01)
Coaching call #1 May 19, 2018
Coaching call #2 May 27, 2018
Coaching call #3 June 2, 2018
Coaching call #4 June 24, 2018
Coaching call #5 July 2, 2018
Coaching call #6 August 6, 2018
Demonstration call August 5, 2018 (video) (114:33)
Post-Test: Further Demonstrations and Recording of Coaching Calls

Conclusion, Evaluation, & Continuing Education (CE) Certificate

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