Meditation Induction outline by Rev. Vanderlooven

Leeann Vanderlooven

Lesson 15

 

 

1.            The induction process includes these stages: 

step 1. how to begin

 step 2. progressive relaxation of the body

step 3. creating imagination for Deeper Relaxation

step 4. Enhancing the trance like state

step 5. The special place

step 6. Concluding the induction

 

2.            step 1, -

               Begin by having your client take  some nice deep breaths, have them begin to focus on their breathing which helps to turn their attention inwards and away from the external environment.

               Step2,

               Next you have your client begin to relax all their muscles in their body, by going through them one at a time.

               Step3,

               Next you want to create imagery in the mind of your client for deeper relaxation. Give them the idea of lightness of mind and body, use a floating drifting image.          

               Step 4,

               Now is the time to enhance the trance like state, you can do this by using a count forward or backward. Taking them down a stair case, each step they go down takes them deeper and deeper into trance.

Step 5,

Take your client to a safe, special place that the two of you have discussed previously. Like a garden have them  take in the smells and sights of this special place.  Let them enjoy the peace and safety of this area.

Step 6,

Conclude the induction, Let the client enjoy the peace they are feeling, have them slowly count backward and slowly bring them back to their current surroundings.

 

3.            Yes.

 

4.            There are dangers associated with the induction process, The clients subconscious is wide open to suggestion.  You have to be very careful to use only positive uplifting words. You have to know in advance your clients fears, so they are not incorporated into the suggestive process.  You cannot bring your client back quickly or this could cause drowsiness, headache or a feeling of disorientation.