How to Learn Conversational Hypnosis

Conversational hypnosis is a valuable skill that can help in many areas of life. Once you understand the process and know how to use it, you will be able to influence others. When used as a positive tool, it is effective and helpful. Persuasion skills are easy to learn with a little study and a lot of practice.

Create Rapport

There are different ways to establish a positive connection with the person you wish to influence. The object is to convince them you are similar. People tend to accept and trust others who seem to be like them in characteristics and body language.

Experience the other person's world by matching their external behavior as much as possible. By observing someone for a few minutes you can get a general, good sense. While you talk with them, copy their gestures, facial expressions, speech patterns and posture. Once you are successful at pacing someone, you can gradually lead them in the direction you want them to go.

Set Anchors

An anchor is a specific stimulus that induces a consistent response pattern. Sight, smell, taste, touch and sound are the sensory channels used to create an anchor. Anchors cause someone to associate a particular experience with a sensory trigger. Just as some couples have a special song, or the smell of food makes you hungry, an anchor can be set for any number of things, and used to influence behavior. Words are powerful anchors, as well as bright colors, distinctive odors and strong feelings. Advertisers use anchors to link cheerful emotional states to their product in order to convince the customer to buy it.

Distraction and Suggestion

A person distracted or confused will accept suggestions more readily. An off the wall statement that makes them stop and think for a minute will accomplish this. While they are thinking about what you said, your suggestion will go directly into their subconscious mind to make positive changes. 

Conversational hypnosis will have positive results if you take time to learn the productive skills and practice. Remember that having the knowledge to influence others is an awesome responsibility that should be taken seriously and used wisely.