NLP Email Training 21

Quote

“Your unconscious is smarter than you are!”
– Dr. Milton Erickson

The Milton Model

The Milton Model is named after Milton Erickson, one of the probably most significant hypnotists of the last century. He preferred a language style in his therapeutic training that is often referred to as “artfully vague.” Such language patterns allow for statements that sound specific but leave room to find the missing information within oneself. This way, the listener can add concrete content from their own experiential world. The use of unspecific language forms aims to induce and maintain a trance state, thereby connecting the other person with the hidden, unconscious resources of their personality. There is a wealth of stored material in the unconscious. In the trance state, learned limitations are loosened by the usual reference frames, thus unconsciously releasing potentials for problem-solving. It is important to integrate what has been learned into everyday life to also consciously think about it.

Exercise for this week

For this exercise, you will need two more partners. Form a trio with them (A → B → C).

A thinks of something that fits the following description: a situation in which he/she is internally involved and where the attention is focused on a specific area, e.g., jogging, reading a book, writing, watching TV, going to the cinema, a long car ride …

A names a simple designation for the situation – no details. Just one word, then A leans back, closes their eyes, and pretends to be in hypnosis. The other two should then describe in statements about sensory perceptions what would necessarily belong to the situation if they were experiencing it. One thus puts oneself in the “I” position and no longer sees the situation from the third person. Example situation: jogging. Not “The sun is shining on your body,” but “You feel your feet moving.”

So you must remain indefinitely vague. B and C take turns every two sentences. Everyone should have a turn. Person A should be closely observed. A pays attention to which statements bring them deeper into the experience.

Supplementary Links

Audio:
The Milton Model – A Brief Introduction »»»
Stephan explains some patterns of the Milton Model in short examples.

Trance Induction 5-4-3-2-1 »»»
Here you will find a way to lead someone into trance.

Text:
Biography of Milton Erickson »»»
The probably most significant hypnotist of our century.

Metaphor of the Week

The Circus Bear
Once upon a time, there was a circus bear. His home consisted of a small cage. He had been born in such a cage and spent his free time taking ten steps forward and then ten steps backward in this cage. At some point, the circus director decided to give up the circus, as he was only making losses. He drove the bear into the forest, set the cage down, and opened the door before leaving. The bear poked his nose out of the open cage door. Now the world was open to him for a life as a free bear. The bear jumped out of the cage. He trudged one step forward, four, six, eight, nine … But after the tenth step, the bear went back ten steps …

Book Recommendation

Therapy in Trance
Authors: Richard Bandler & John Grinder

Short Description:
“Therapy in Trance” is a teaching seminar by John Grinder and Richard Bandler, for somewhat more advanced readers. The book provides a comprehensive overview of hypnosis techniques and invites you to gradually develop your hypnotic skills through practical exercises. Thoughtfully selected case studies complement this work with a wealth of therapeutic contexts in which the described methods can be promisingly applied.

Here the book can be ordered: Now on Amazon

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