The ‘Utilisation’ approach
The ‘utilisation’ approach
derives from the work of
Milton Erickson
– a world renowned and exceptional hypnotherapist.
‘It stresses the ‘inter-actional aspects’ of
hypnosis
and ‘focuses on the relationship between the hypnotist
and the subject.’
It holds that trance is ‘a subjective experience’
which ‘cannot be predetermined in advance’
but ‘takes
its colour or nature
from the subject’s reception of the ideas
proffered by the hypnotist.'
As such, every hypnotic experience will vary
according to
the kind of relationship established
between client and therapist,
and by the moods, expectations and intentions
of both operator and
respondent.
The task of the hypnotist,
within the ‘utilisation’
or ‘indirect’ approach,
is ‘to act as a guide
and facilitator’
for the client’s entry into trance,
which can be induced,
‘by whatever means seem easiest to the
client.’
To this end,
‘each and every communication offered by the
client’,
is ‘utilised’ in the direction of hypnosis.
‘This results in ‘customised’,
never 'standardised'
approaches,
in which the individuality of the client
and his/her
needs, preferences and personality
is paramount.’
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