Specially written with children in mind
Children are often the best subjects for hypnosis. Here are a selection of scripts especially for kids
Who better to hypnotize a child than a loving parent? Those special words, spoken in a calm, relaxed manner can help a child to overcome almost any fear or problem that he or she is experiencing - build up your child's confidence - hypnosis is a skill that can be learned by anyone - a child who receives guidance and love from the people who matter most will grow into a happy and well-adjusted adult.
Most children are excellent subjects for hypnosis; their wonderful, naturally
rich imagination is all that is necessary to work with to create a good trance
deep enough for therapeutic use.
There are different techniques according to the age and maturity of the child.
Inductions need to be structured around the interests of the child.
Very young children can be asked to imagine they are holding a favorite toy or
pet, whilst describing the sensations of the object, perhaps ask the child to
imagine rocking the toy or pet to sleep.
(If a child has had a pet that has been ‘put to sleep’ then avoid any anxiety
causing words or phrases).
Slightly older children can be asked to visualize a journey on a magic carpet
and the scenes below are described as the child floats gently up.
Children of most ages will respond to the request to close their eyes and
imagine watching their favorite television
program. Their favorite character
can be incorporated into the therapy as an aide or a role model.
Those who are interested in sport can be asked to imagine watching a successful
game. I have successfully used a football match, whereby my client was watching
from a prime position as his hero scored a goal. At this point their eyes met as
they shared (for a brief moment) that winning feeling of success. The memory of
that ‘brief moment’ remained with him, and within six sessions of hypnosis the
boy was cured of a bedwetting problem which he had had for twelve years.
Hypnosis and
Hypnotherapy with Children
Karen Olness,
G. Gail Gardner,
Daniel Kohen (Editor)
A reference for health-care professionals and a text for a
course in either a hypnotherapy or pediatrics curriculum. Places hypnosis
and hypnotherapy with children in a historical context, then focuses on
clinical applications for such cases as psychological and habit disorders,
learning and perform
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