Have you ever seen a hypnosis show? Perhaps it was on a cruise ship? How about at a county fair?
This is how I engage with volunteers at a high
school after prom or all night graduation party. Rather than performing a traditional stage
show, my “Hypnotic Experience” is a series of mini-shows or demonstrations that
last about 20 minutes each.
This approach fits better with the flow of the event
as it doesn’t require the kids to gather in a single location for a show. Plus, it allows more kids to try hypnosis as
part of their celebration of prom or graduation.
This gets me back to my introductory remarks. The answers: 1) Yes…most kids have seen
hypnosis performed; yet 2) not at a county fair or on a cruise ship. Rather, they’ve watched or even tried
hypnosis from a video on YouTube.
How credible are these YouTube videos that
demonstrate hypnosis?
I have watched my share of them to study the
hypnotic induction techniques employed by others. I’ve noted the visualization language, and evaluated
the rhythm or cadence of delivery. I
have considered the suggestions used as convincers.
Here are my thoughts on how to evaluate the quality
of a YouTube hypnosis video:
1.
Consider the source.
Was the induction created by a hypnotherapist or experienced
entertainer? The more the uploader
shares about their background and its credibility, the more trustworthy the
induction.
2.
Read the comments before trying the induction. Have users expressed or shared positive
remarks after trying the hypnosis video?
Or, are the comments vague or (worse) critical? What if there are no comments at all? You’ll want to steer clear of an induction that
lacks validation from the user community.
3.
Try the induction with a friend there for support – even if the video seems to
check out. With an
experienced hypnotist in a comfortable environment, an induction is as safe and
fun as day dreaming. However, like most
things in life, trust is absolutely essential.
Social media content posted by someone you don’t know lacks that trust.
Do your due diligence, evaluate and, if you still want to try a hypnosis induction on YouTube, have a
friend or family member there to watch.
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