When one of my ardent student asked me this recently, I thought of sharing it with all Amarantians so that we are all on the same page.
Hypnotisability, also known as suggestibility, is a measure of an individual’s ability to respond to hypnosis.
This score is typically determined through structured tests that assess how deeply a person can enter a hypnotic state. The score ranges from low (0/10) to high (10/10), with varying degrees of responsiveness to hypnotic suggestions.
It is important to note that this score is not a measure of someone’s psychological or emotional state, nor does it directly correlate with their ability to achieve therapeutic results. Rather, it’s a reflection of how easily an individual enters into a relaxed or ASC (altered state of consciousness) when guided through hypnosis.
A common misconception is that low hypnotisability score is a contraindicator, but it is rather a guideline to tailor the approach to each client’s responsiveness. For example, clients with a high hypnotisability score may respond well to subtle suggestions, while those with a lower score may require more time and patience during induction, but this doesn’t mean a session should be or avoided. Depending on it we can use deepening techniques such as pyramiding…
The score may inform the practitioner’s choice of approach and the amount of time to be spent in Stage 10 inductions but does not serve as a contraindication. Each client’s experience of hypnosis can differ based on many factors, and the goal should always be to guide the client
through a safe and effective therapeutic process, regardless of their hypnotisability score.
And we should also remember that this assessment is done as part of Stage 5, by when the client has already come in for a session…
What’s your take on this Amarantian’s how do you handle clients with a lower Hypnotisability Score?
