>> /Supplement 0 Notice the quiet. Starting at the top walk very slowly down the staircase, going deeper and deeper within yourself. Imagine placing a slice of lemon against your tongue imagine the sour taste of the lemon if you were to bite into the slice. ?KBbrXBB|Bd!x{w!o #"Ed YD^B.!#Gg1WB^rE$#O#Bz(BB$!`G~@~YCD^CV#o#3`[@LAR. Join today to access 1,300+ hypnosis scripts. With the next inhale ask the question you originally formulated and notice what arises in the pause at the end of the exhale. Count in your mind, and really feel yourself walking down the stairs. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. What about the sounds of a park on a sunny day? /CA 1 Walking down the spiral stairs. endobj Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Hold this response in your awareness and feel how your body, heart, and mind respond to this guidance. This journey through the senses will include sight, sound, smell, taste, touch and movement. << Its a method I still practice today when I want to receive a direct message from my higher self. Breathe deeply in between floors. When I go to my room, there is a chalkboard. << fc-falcon">wise mind spiral staircase script. Your Email And the deeper you go the more comfortable and relaxed you become. Talk about a trip! In Emotion Mind, your feelings and urges are in control of your way of being and thinking. stream The ability to identify what state of mind you are in at any moment is key to taking control of your mind and your behavior. One of the main concepts in DBT is the goal of balancing opposites. /AIS false /Length 3959 5 0 obj /CharSet (/A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/K/L/M/N/O/P/R/S/T/U/V/W/eight/five/four/nine/one/seven/six/three/two/zero) << Pause for about 20 to 30 seconds occasionally repeating the words, deeper and deeper very slowly and quietly. /FontBBox [-164 -224 1066 961] xZIk8cx$`Bi8IYBOd0f)?? /DescendantFonts 7 0 R Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Contact Dr. Sadeh ^"f x+,TyRIc +t^~ >D_@-l@-@9c7wJ3/hCr}Q"(@ [ >> It can be combined with a confusion induction and used to create trance in highly analytic clients. << 100 stairs to visualise and walk down is hard for client to stay focused,i use 10 stairs with great results. /SMask /None }hUE2r3Ff6J5 Here is an audio recording. Notice the sensations. Smell the pine trees the soil. the smell of the outdoors. Breathing out, notice the pause after exhaling (bottom of breath). It can be used as a resource in the therapeutic process and a valuable skill in our clients lives. and maybe something in the center of that zero. Imagine yourself walking down the staircase, but pause for a moment on each step, and take a deep breath before stepping down to the next one. Can you imagine the feeling of being on a rollercoaster? stream Open the door. However, we also often experience Emotion Mind and Reasonable Mind. She taught me this about 11 years ago, and Ive been practicing it ever since. I accept who I am, and I would like to change certain things about me. endobj Can you see through the crystal? Thats actually the D is DBT, dialectical. A dialectical stance incorporates multiple even potentially conflicting points of view. jS8|=u{0&23?$ x Mx0Ns ,Pc@+KY'dI+B^(%! Imagine placing your bare feet into the tub of water. Notice the flow of in-breath and out-breath. Here is an audio recording Imagine that in you is a spiral staircase, winding down to your very center. endstream Close your eyes and let your attention rest on your breath. Imagine lying in a hammock that is gently swaying. The stairs hypnosis induction is used by almost all hypnotists in some form. Stairs are familiar to everyone, so using them in an induction triggers memories in everyone. /Filter /FlateDecode You are at the bottom of the staircase right now . This web site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. /Registry (Adobe) l>YUsAO X$p0B'qS D|ICnR|44q ,oO|%BgVtNt_L=L5+ajwT`aHWe*$GHk(6'5E-tCtX4'*4HA]I[JPeR.]PlK`Nxg8O}Bn~k4z)CcuT0a8^L&un]y9!b^k]L{XvuB6_o6Bo%2'68> {-~'p Q?2:g[Z>O5Ezu4+b)3#6_rN9#gQt^a!aNXowMwNIM;YL8AI.+ogVY+ Or perhaps when you enter your room a phone is ringing, and you answer it and hear your message on the other end. /FontName /DJYQVM+Wingdings-Regular Let's move on to the last sensation now, the sensation of movement. >> endobj See slide 12 Walking down the spiral stairs. /CapHeight 714 Imagine running.. taking great strides as you almost fly along, running quickly, smoothly, and easily.. feel the movement of your muscles, your arms and legs. feel each step. Lastly, imagine how it would feel if you were able to fly. Just this one task.. And the dreams youll have after doing this exercise may be a little more clear than usual. You might even decide to let the stairs fade away before reaching the bottom and if you do, thats fine because you will still know which number youre at. stream 18 0 obj 5 0 obj Its a visualization / meditation exercise for communicating with your subconscious mind (or your higher self, spiritual guides, a higher power, etc.). Find a place to sit down and ask to speak to your subconscious, or your higher self, or even your spirit guides. What does that look like? /Ascent 961 endstream It is a comfortable, safe descent to a place of relaxation. 0p/9>oGj`;p endobj If its cluttered, clean it up! Wise Mind is a deep knowing a quiet voice of guidance found at the meeting place of reason and emotions. Get every new post delivered right to your inbox. mv=F,X7i^a%Ih+34 %yR4di41EETMjJ7?amMYiTS^c$K,e&M2MNqTc\h)5l:LN?Sed/12@L)ceJY2%{JNgJ\yR` d!1_6>x-R}X:1,?Z"x0x\h $jh,TG6HU`TudS Next you see 19 and so on. You are at the bottom of the staircase right now. You're now standing at the top of a very long and beautiful staircase. endobj There are several meditations that might help you access your wise mind, including the stone on a lake meditation and the spiral staircase meditation. Metal is the most affordable material, ranging from $1,000 to $4,400 for steel stairs and $1,000 . A guardian is standing there, and you ask him or her to be led to your room. Imagine you are being led down the corridor to your room. /SA true deeper trance than a typical staircase deepener as it allows interaction between client and therapist. EW1"(5:,;V|. Think of holding an object in your hands that is very soft perhaps a sponge. Picture an animal that you like - maybe a friendly dog, cat, or rabbit - with very soft fur. stream Thanks for requesting access to the Subjective Reality Breakthroughsvideo series. Continue walking down as Im quiet for a few moments. Close your eyes and relax. The insights on this journey are invaluable. get back in touch with your environment. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'innerhealthstudio_com-banner-1','ezslot_7',361,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-innerhealthstudio_com-banner-1-0');Now, move on to imagine the sense of taste. Knowing your state of mind, can help you: Know if you are in a danger zone for target behaviors, Walking down the spiral stairs. This is a traditional deepener with a difference. Focus in closer and closer until you are able to focus on several blossoms at arm's length. /FontBBox [0 -211 1359 899] if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'innerhealthstudio_com-box-4','ezslot_3',261,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-innerhealthstudio_com-box-4-0');Create a new visual image in your mind now imagine that you are looking at a piece of crystal. Heres what you do: You can do this lying down or in a comfortable chair. /CIDSet 11 0 R Imagine holding a hard, smooth, cool stone in your hands. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the use of cookies. >> Rest by sitting on a step or turn on lights on the way down if you wish. When you are in Emotion Mind, you may experience: In Reasonable Mind, you ignore emotions as a part of your decision making. This journey through the senses will include sight, sound, smell, taste, touch and movement. !)(*l#F08;M\1\ ..{jxpkfXebgxA 9p lwhN.9A! Are the surfaces smooth or rough? Feel the blanket wrapped tightly around you providing firm but gentle pressure all over your body. Thanks for requesting the One-Minute Productivity Hacks PDF. Have a conversation with them and ask them what they want you to know. /ItalicAngle 0 You can use this exercise to guide yourself or your clients into the state of Wise Mind: Think of a situation youd like guidance on, and formulate a question around this situation. You can use any type of stairs, or don't mention them at all. Although some designers argue that spiral staircases change the layout of a room too much or take up too much space, Houghton argues the opposite. You are on the 21st floor, and you are on your way down. /Type /ExtGState /Type /Font /FontStretch /Normal endobj << And on that chalkboard is always a written message from my higher self. 14 0 obj The comfort and joy live in you, and now there is nothing to get in the way of feeling them, reaching them, having comfort and joy. Sharp? 11 0 obj Some folks are able to locate their wise mind as a place in their bodies, perhaps in their upper abdomens, chests, or their foreheads. This is because the stairs induction is simple and flexible. Wouldnt it be great if your subconscious mind could leave you messages the same way someone might leave you a message on voicemail? Thanks for requesting access to the Be Your Own Authority video. QV!lj`pg:A=VoS[AL>Y]B.C44f* Back track your way to the staircase and climb it, counting up from 1 to 21. Imagine looking at an entire field of flowers from a great distance. Shes the author of Guided Imagery Work with Kids, for teachers and professionals and Imagine That!, a guided imagery storybook for children. xoo0#Ng[UI.S2)`IQ}4F!${~op+e0mQR@2J~NrE As the light shines on the crystal, a rainbow of colors appears. <> Use of this website is subject to terms and conditions. Wise mind is a synthesis of reasonable mind and emotion mind. 9 0 obj This website uses cookies to improve your experience. class="algoSlug_icon" data-priority="2">Web. /Flags 32 Rest by sitting on a step, or turn on lights on the way down if you wish. This sensory relaxation script will guide you to imagine a variety of sensations to help focus the mind and promote relaxation. endobj There are exactly 21 steps. You will find it in most hypnotic inductions and deepeners. Enter your email address below, and click "Download Now" to get the free guide and subscribe to Steve's newsletter. <> % This form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. /Subtype /Type1C The stairs hypnosis induction is used by almost all hypnotists in some form. You can use this method to get clarity on a problem by asking a specific question, then going into your room and seeing your answer on the chalkboard, or dry erase board, or hear it on your spiritual answering machine. Then listen. Leave this field blank. Hear the sound of the rain. << As you reach the center of yourself, settle your attention thereperhaps in your gut or your abdomen. *4WtmU*j1jd}++F1kZMN!xiW|& OY;jn>s6 Picture yourself going slowly down the stairway, one step at a time. Now think of an object that is hard. like a stone. Imagine a staircase once again. Sometimes the Wise Mind comes spontaneously as an intuition, and sometimes we can invoke it. Good. In addition to synthesizing reasonable mind and emotion mind, wise mind adds the valuable input of intuition and gut feelings. Imagine the sounds of the breeze blowing at the park. the sounds of a game of catch. laughter the rhythmic thud of a ball as it is caught in a glove, thrown, and caught in a glove again. What other sounds might you hear at the park? Guided Relaxation: Visualizing the New Year Meditation, Winter Meditation for Kids: Mindful Snowman. To receive your download link, please click the confirmation link in the email that has been sent to you. Evidence-Based Individual, Couples, Family, and Group Counseling + Nutrition Therapy in Miami (Coral Gables). Its a both/and versus either/or way of thinking. Another dialectic in DBT involves how we think and act. Perhaps in your room there is an answering machine, and you simply need to press play to hear the message. There are one hundred steps leading down, and around and although you can't see the bottom of the stairs from here, you somehow know that there is a beautiful place waiting at the bottom of the stairs, just for you. Youre done. Starting at the top walk very slowly down the staircase, going deeper and deeper within yourself. Return from Sensory Relaxation to Relaxation Scripts Back to Inner Health Studio Home. These cookies do not store any personal information. And you are going down and down and down, stepping deeper and deeper and deeper down into this wonderful, calm and comforting feeling. Notice the sensations. When you are ready, find a quiet place without distractions. (')0N(JV Starting at the top walk very slowly down the staircase, going deeper and deeper within yourself. Imagine this beautiful piece of crystal. endobj In neurological terms, this is the balance of the limbic system (emotions), with the pre-frontal cortex (reasoning). << << Without holding your breath, begin to drop your awareness into the pause, the emptiness, at the end of the out-breath. << Recognize - Be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma. Imagine yourself walking down the staircase, but pause for a moment on each step, and take a deep breath before stepping down to the next one. To begin the sensory relaxation process, imagine that you are at the top of a stairway. Founder of ShambalaKids and the Piku Calm App, Mellisa Dormoy is on a mission to teach self esteem, stress management, and goal attainment to children everywhere. Feel free to adapt the paradigm she uses to fit into your current belief system. The water is pleasantly hot. If so, please share.Any questions or comments, please leave below and I will answer ASAP.I provide limited in person appointments in the Tallahassee area and online appointments throughout Florida.I can be reached by email [email protected] me on Instagram Imfreenowwhat It lies between the emotional mind (decision making and judging based entirely on our emotions, or the way we feel) and the reasonable mind (thoughts, decisions and judgments based entirely on facts and rational thinking). Feel the warm water on your feet, all the way up to your ankles. 11 One-Minute Actions to Boost Your Daily Productivity, How to Be Stronger Than Your Bills and Debt, StevePavlina.com Podcast #003 Consulting Your Intuition, Powerfully deal with corporations, governments, and bureaucracies. Ive also done a room addition on mine so that now there is a cozy, comfortable bedroom for me to sleep in when I dont feel like going all the way back up the stairs and elevator. Very comfortable and heavy. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. /Type /FontDescriptor Starting at the top walk very slowly down the staircase, going deeper and deeper within yourself. endobj Now, proceed to their favourite place visualisation. /FontWeight 400 We'll assume you're ok with this if you continue to use our site. At times you might even feel that you are floating down. Imagine moving your hand along the sleek fur. Now it is time to return to the present. get back in touch with your environment. Guided Meditation for Memory. Please review this sites Terms of Use/Privacy Policy. % << Just take note of it. Click here for our notice of privacy practices (HIPAA). . See the petals, the leaves, the stem. /Length1 7048 12 0 obj Feel the motion of the elevator as you go down, see the numbered lights counting down, and count them in your mind as you breathe deeply once or twice in between floors. <>/Metadata 613 0 R/ViewerPreferences 614 0 R>> /CIDSystemInfo 9 0 R You might know youre in wise mind if youre balanced, clear, and in control. Is it sterile or cozy? /StemV 140 Hear in your mind the sound of waves washing to shore. /FontName /CKJFHO+HelveticaNeue-BoldCond /Filter /FlateDecode Is it cluttered or neat? /FontFamily (Wingdings) They are not medical or therapeutic devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition or disease. /ToUnicode 13 0 R Close your eyes. /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding Your email address will not be published. .and feel yourself floating like a leaf in the wind Just allowing yourself to drift away now nothing is important nothing matters and. %PDF-1.5 stream Notice the sensations. In Wise Mind, you use both logic and emotion to make wise decisions that help you with your long-term goals. Dropping into the pauses between inhaling and exhaling. /W [57 [786] 137 [891] 144 [891] 206 [1067] 216 [811] 221 [782 782]] Spiral stairs cost between $1,000 and $20,000 depending on the material chosen. Rest by sitting on a step, or turn on lights on the way down if you wish. All Rights Reserved. Count in your mind, and really feel yourself walking down the stairs. Now at the top of the stairs, you are strong and certain. When I was a teenager a friend of mine taught me a method for doing just that. 2 0 obj Do not force yourself further than you want to go. You could come across as cold and unfeeling in relationships where some type of emotion is needed. Imagine the sound of the rain as each drop lands. You are relaxing more and more with each step down, going further and further down into comfort and relaxation. /AIS false It could be an image, a thought, an impulse, or a direct response. pSg|@!P/C9S"P-8` We balance these two, seemingly opposing, points of view in thinking about ourselves, others, and our lives. Explore the room and take note of what you see in there. Imagine that within you is a spiral staircase, winding down to your very center. By the 13th century, the methods had changed, with the staircases getting cut into slabs and fitted into . This could be a special room, or a door leading outside to a beautiful place in nature, or if you have used a fairly long induction and feel they have reached a deep trance, continue with suggestions for therapy. Begin to time breathing with counting. In this state of mind, you will often feel detached and have difficulty connecting with the emotion you or others are experiencing. Gatewell Therapy Center is located in Coral Gables, near the University of Miami and convenient to South Miami, Pinecrest, Coconut Grove, Brickell, Key Biscayne, South Beach, and other surrounding neighborhoods. What if you could not only get a message but have a back-and-forth conversation with your subconscious mind? The goal, then, is the synthesis of reasonable mind and emotion mind, wise mind. You can redecorate or make other changes to your room. Or you can use this method to have a long talk with your higher self or subconscious mind. endobj 2016-2023 Gatewell Therapy Center. This brief journey through the senses has allowed you to experience sensory relaxation. /Ordering (Identity) endobj But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Begin to descend the stairway, going down toward relaxation.. down and down to a state of calm and relaxation. Imagine squeezing the sponge. >> 2000-2023 Hypnotic World Ltd. All rights reserved. It can also be used after the actual induction as a trance deepener. Then experiment! To access wise mind another way, you might ask yourself, What do I know deep down inside of me to be true? While reasonable mind and emotion mind help us function and inform us in different ways, wise mind is often the goal, synthesizing our thoughts and feelings and adding our intuitive knowledge and experience to the mix. Now that you are experiencing a feeling of relaxation, create a mental picture in your mind of these relaxing visual images. Now you see a door that is slightly ajar. Asking the client what number they are at helps them to verify the level of trance that has been reached. Now that is the setup. << Be sure to close the door. /XHeight 538 The wordmind refers to a way of thinking and acting. Hj 0 Imagine stroking the animal feel the soft fur on the palm of your hand. Take a deep breath. and exhale. feeling calm and alert. "Spiral staircases have small footprints which makes them great if you don't have a lot of space for them. Enter your email address to subscribe to our blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 13 0 obj Imagine looking at the colors, textures, and shape of the crystal. WEJe^wU9.NbUA\D38G.dA,%DV We can sometimes access wise mind with a little space/distance from the problem and with sufficient time to relax and reflect. 2 %8EhQ:LmNv{Fhh==sR$./(. If youre facing a problem or decision in your life, sometimes it helps to identify how your reasonable mind wants to approach the issue, what your emotion mind is saying, and what your wise mind knows to be true. Reflect on the wolf you feed and how that impacts your mood, behavior, and outlook on life. G!>/#`%>;N-M4X;s7&N@s7BnJ9 >> {vhKaNd++W=NC :N X,[j!BL)+_u35:ZFPnj z8|uRnJM+o /OP true When you reach "1" you are at the bottom of the staircase. Please check your entries and try again. Breathing in, notice the pause after inhaling (top of breath). Step out. sfbx+NCZU9X"Yc_~_T1Ts \b}( =J\vlx9;+Sc^N:bMODzxkA9rCd_Gg ~LO8($-6QIDP0 3+Uk_w>o*s#%#M. Let your awareness rest on the moment right at the end of the exhale. When walking down a spiral staircase, people will naturally want to walk closer to the newel post at the centre, which is the shortest distance down the stairs. /Descent -211 W+fBOylT{NxX How can this script be improved? I'm going to tell you a little story. /Length 258 endobj Imagine the smell of a rose. Contents:Features of Spiral StaircaseDesign [] Notice the staircase; notice the carpet if there is one; and if so, see how it is a perfect shade of your favourite colour. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You might even become a bit sleepy as you get closer and closer to relaxation. It is a place of wisdom, guidance, and clarity. When you are through, thank them and exit your room. Imagine the feeling of accelerating forward, going up an incline. slowing as you reach the top, going up the last bit, leveling off.. and rushing over the other side, accelerating very fast down, down, down. reaching the bottom, and rushing up the next hill and around a curve . fast turns. feel the movement of a rollercoaster ride. <> Let's move on now to one of the other senses - hearing. Here, we take into account reason and pragmatics and we consider our (and others) emotions. ;CtI.)-L9/Ur< R(SRp?*WBuP->eWej&C;~ _/R8~mL7F9v7K txY]pA# :rHT!PP)_zuUqlk;?4IM_>-Y+mW]b9?,-R Jr They're [also] versatile.". /Type /FontDescriptor /BM /Normal When you reach the bottom of the staircase, just step into a beautiful, luxurious hallway and let the stairs and the ordinary everyday world just fade away. If thoughts arise, let them drift away and come back to simply noticing the sensation of breathing. safe and comfortable and all you have to do is to enjoy that deep, deep relaxation feel yourself sinking gently into that chair, Hypnosis Script Weight Loss Power to stop eating, 11 Professional Hypnosis Script Bundles for your problem, Clinical Hypnosis Script Clearing Anxiety, Hypnosis Script Weight Loss Parts Reframe Therapy, 13 Free Hypnosis Scripts for you to Download. You can change it to suit your client, for example if they have a specific phobia, you alter the stairs to a moving walkway. One of the primary dialectics in DBT is acceptance and change. 3 0 obj <>/XObject<>/Pattern<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 1920.24 1080] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> This episode is a follow up to Wise Mind and is meant as a way for people to use the Spiral Staircase visualization.Sit in a quiet place and press play whene. It is a balanced, aware perspective that helps us move toward our goals, using knowledge and experience. $.w;=> B B B B B B @ @ A>Oa+I{RHVb6IJ&)[$e+1l8$yZW1vw8nr. The concept of wise mind assumes that we each have innate wisdom that can guide us in our actions and pursuits. Nothing to do nothing to think about and THREEdreamy drowsy drifting.mind going this way and that and after one there is just zero and. Reentry Court Dialectical Behavior Therapy. See the shining colors moving ever changing. flowing. See the surfaces of the crystal and the light shining upon them and reflecting off of them. DBT proposes that this knowing the right thing to do is available to all of us, when we know to look for it beneath the turbulence of emotions and judgmental thoughts. Now you are going down the elevator, and you see the light for the 20th floor turn on. View all posts by Gatewell Therapy Center. /CapHeight 754 And you really want to walk down those stairs and you intuitively know that each and every step down will take you into a wonderful feeling of calm and comfort and deep relaxation. There are endless variations of it. The information on this site is not meant as a specific treatment recommendation or personal communication with any individual and should not be substituted for consultation with a mental heath professional. 6lNx;;wM Each step brings you closer to absolute comfort and joy. That's okay. /ca 1 /Length 11 And somehow you know that the deeper down you go the more comfortable and the more relaxed you will become. /Subtype /Type0 Now imagine a different sound. >> /OPM 1 We sometimes see problem behaviors or interactions occur when emotion mind is in control, governing our behavior, with reasonable mind going offline.. /FontStretch /Condensed >> For example, How can I be more loving to my partner? or Is it the right time to quit my job?. >> The crystal itself is transparent, but becomes bathed in a variety of colors as light is transformed on its surfaces and within the crystal. In this mindfulness exercise, read the passage below and ask yourself which State of Mind you are in right now (wise mind, emotion mind, reasonable mind) AND which State of Mind you want to be in. See the color of the flower in your mind. Wise Mind is a deep knowing a quiet voice of guidance found at the meeting place of reason and emotions. /Length 2177 <> It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Here are two typical hypnosis stairs induction scripts that show how the technique is used. Notice the sensations. endstream endstream There . This is because the stairs induction is simple and flexible. Later you can go back to your room any time and talk to whomever you find there. /FontDescriptor 10 0 R Close your eyes and breathe deeply as you imagine everything I'm saying. Please note products are intended for relaxation purposes only. 2. Now imagine looking at one beautiful flower. 16 0 obj