In the first half of this module, you will focus on mastering the foundational techniques of hypnotherapy, emphasizing induction and depotentiation practices.

This section covers:

• Review of Skills: Enhance your abilities in distraction, defusion, storytelling, and utilizing contextual clues for induction. You'll learn how to recognize and employ techniques like chunking and seeding to facilitate effective hypnotherapy sessions.

• Metaphor Creation: Identify and apply metaphors in therapy to facilitate deeper client understanding and connection. Understanding the use of visual metaphors and how they relate to the body can significantly improve therapeutic outcomes.

• Practice with a Purpose: Engage in practical exercises to apply these techniques effectively in your therapeutic practice. This includes identifying and utilizing a client's metaphors, verbal language, body language, visualizations, and body sensations.

By the end of the first half, you will have a solid foundation in basic induction techniques and a clear understanding of how to use metaphors to enhance the therapeutic process.