Listen "The Milton Model in Hypnotherapy | Conversational Hypnosis & Language Patterns for Change"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWelcome to Talk Time with Meredith McCarthy – Clinical Hypnotherapist, educator, and founder of the New Zealand Academy of Clinical Hypnotherapy (NZACH).In today’s episode, we explore the Milton Model – the conversational hypnosis approach inspired by Dr. Milton Erickson that uses artfully vague language patterns to bypass resistance, build rapport, and invite the subconscious mind to create change.You’ll discover how hypnotherapists can:Use vague and open-ended language to let the client’s subconscious fill in the gapsBuild rapport quickly and naturallyBypass conscious resistance with tag questions, presuppositions, and mind readsUse rhythm, pacing, and tone to guide clients into trance without a formal inductionIncorporate metaphors and client-specific stories to deepen insight and transformationEncourage ego strengthening so clients see themselves as the source of their own changeWe’ll cover practical examples of:Artfully vague statements (“There’s a part of you that knows, doesn’t it?”)Cause-and-effect languageUniversal quantifiersNominalisationsEmbedded commandsPacing and leadingWhether you’re a hypnotherapy student, a practising therapist wanting to refine your skills, or simply curious about how conversational hypnosis works, this talk will give you both insight and practical tools to try.If you’d like to train in advanced hypnotherapy techniques like the Milton Model, visit:🌐 www.nzach.ac.nz – Find out about our Hypnotherapy Diploma programme.📌 Watch next:Indirect Suggestions in Hypnotherapy – [link to previous episode]Metaphors That Heal (coming soon)💬 Have questions or examples of using the Milton Model? Share them in the comments – I’d love to hear from you.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction to the Milton Model2:18 Origins – Milton Erickson, Bandler, and Grinder4:30 Why vague language patterns work10:12 Common Milton Model language structures20:05 Using rhythm, tone, and pacing28:15 Practice exercise31:00 Final thoughts & next episode previewKeywords: Milton Model, conversational hypnosis, Milton Erickson, NLP, hypnotherapy language patterns, artfully vague language, tag questions, presuppositions, mind reads, bypass resistance, indirect suggestion, hypnotherapy training, clinical hypnotherapist, NZACH, New Zealand Academy of Clinical Hypnotherapy.
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