Mastering the Hypnotic Language Patterns of Milton Erickson
The hypnotic language of Milton Erickson blessed hypnosis and NLP with was to utilize what each person gives you and apply that through the use of language so they gain new resources and behaviors.
Milton Erickson who is the father of modern hypnosis created the foundation for conversational hypnosis, indirect suggestions which include metaphors and how you can influence others at an unconscious level in a beneficial way with only the words we use.
Yes, he also is a master at rapport and many other things and today we want to focus on some specific language patterns and give examples so you have familiarity and use these in your own personal development.
You’re wondering why you’d need to use hypnotic language patterns and really you already use many of these even though you may not be aware of it. So as you are sitting here reading this please have an open mind so you can influence and persuade yourself and others efficiently.
These language patterns there are a total of around 20 of them and we will go over a few to show how you can use them. These can be used for building relationships, business, rapport, sales, and much more…
I hope you can imagine as you go through these how they can be useful.
The Milton Model language patterns result in you being artfully vague so the other person searches within and creates meaning…do you see how that can help you gain agreement with others?
Milton Erickson was observed and his patterns were modeled and that is why they are widely shared today.
So let’s get to some of the language patterns.
- The first pattern is Mind Reading…
Like the name says this is a way for you to claim you have the ability to know what someone else is thinking, feeling or doing.
Examples:
I know that you are wondering (if you scroll up you can see I already wrote a mind read)…
You have seen…
You are feeling…
You heard this…
2. The second pattern is Lost Performative…
This is a statement of judgment where the individual who made the statement is actually not identified.
Examples:
It is going to be lots to learn…
It is known that hypnosis and NLP lead to abundance and lasting change…
Many people assume that…
All the successful people…
3. The third pattern is Cause and Effect…
A statement that presupposes one thing causes another.
Examples:
You’re reading this and you’re making yourself learn easily and effortlessly…
Learning about these language patterns guides you to know more…
You reading this makes you more interested in hypnosis, NLP, Milton Erickson, and the Milton Model…
Hypnosis and NLP make you more successful…
4. The fourth pattern is Complex Equivalence…
One statement presupposes one thing means the same as another.
Examples:
Hypnosis and NLP are the greatest communication strategies…
Learning means you are an expert at communication…
Reviewing this article more means you influence, persuade and benefit yourself and others…
Practicing these language patterns means you produce better results…
5. The fifth and last pattern we will share today is Universal Quantifiers…
Words that suggest something is true.
Examples:
Always practice the Milton Model before making more sales…
Everyone can feel really good now…
Every time you read this you can begin to realize how change is easy, can you not…
Each language pattern guides you to be an excellent communicator…
There you have the first five patterns of Milton Erickson’s hypnotic language. You can easily create more of your own examples and begin to consciously use these to be artfully vague and speak directly to someone’s unconscious mind. It feels pretty good.
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