FALLING BACK TEST

This test engenders trust on the part of the subject and requires confidence on the part of the hypnotherapist.

Stand behind subject and make sure you are securely braced and able to catch the subject when they fall backward. The subject stands straight up with shoulders square and back and head up focusing at a spot on the ceiling. Place your hands on the subjects shoulders and push gently forward and down.

Say the following in a maternal voice: In a few moments you will feel me take my hands off your shoulders and as you do, you will feel me pulling you backwards. Don't concern yourself. I will catch you. Relax into me and concentrate on my voice.

As you life your hands off their shoulders say in a more paternal voice: "BACK, BACK, FALLING BACK." As they move back tell them that their eyes will now close as they begin to feel themselves falling back

As they fall back, command paternally DEEP SLEEP! as you slowly lower him/her to the floor. At this point they are in hypnosis and you can suggest the required information and then count them out.