Common steps and sub-activities
Stating the obvious
This technique was used by Milton Erickson as part of his hypnotherapy practises. He repeatedly either stated the very obvious about the person – known facts, or asked them to state a fact and then keep on clarifying or asking for clarification or confirmation of these facts. The extreme of this technique always elicits a 'yes' answer.
Hypnotic Realities – Milton Erickson
Are you living at X address?
Do you work at y?
Is today Tuesday?
Is it 10 am?
Are you seated in that chair?
Is X your address
Is y your work address?
Is it Tuesday today?