The Mike Mandel Hypnosis Blog

Don't be the kind of hypnotist who goes way beyond their scope of practice.Hypnotists hold remarkable potential as catalysts for personal transformation, yet with great power comes the weighty responsibility.This is especially true when it comes to deciding if and

Dentists: How would you like completely painless and anxiety-free patients?Many people dread going to the dentist. The sounds of the dental drill, the smell of the sterile environment, and the sight of needles and other instruments can be overwhelming. Fortunately,

There’s no question about it: The history of modem hypnotism begins with Franz Anton Mesmer and his theory of Animal Magnetism, or mesmerism.  But what exactly was Mesmer’s contribution to the field, and what can we learn from him that

Many hypnosis students fear this dreadful question. If a hypnosis client asks: “What if it doesn’t work?”, how should you respond?To answer this question, we’ll discuss:The principle of Threshold and how it is used in hypnotherapy.The different types of hypnosis clients,

Can you really hypnotize someone from a handshake? Milton Erickson was famous for it.  In this blog post, we’ll talk all about the Milton Erickson handshake interrupt induction including: How to do Milton Erickson's handshake interrupt rapid induction What a

Ever feel unsure about what hypnosis technique to use with a client?We often hear newer hypnotists asking for advice on what technique to use for a client with a particular problem. They’re often searching for any infallible method or even

Want fast and effective hypnotic inductions? For anyone learning hypnosis, this article and accompanying video will help you out with skills you can use immediately.In this blog post, we’ll cover:Three rapid hypnotic inductions, demonstrated and explained.Three hypnotic deepeners for even

New hypnotists worry they’ll look stupid.  So how does one go from reading about hypnosis and watching hypnosis videos to actually hypnotizing people without looking stupid? We’ve heard tons of similar questions over the years In this short blog post

How do you become a great hypnotist? You have to practice, but you also need to learn from excellent trainers.  But how do you know who you can trust? In this short blog post, we’ll discuss:What to look for in a hypnosis

Some highly trained and certified hypnotists NEVER see hypnosis clients. But why?Let’s discuss the reasons some people go through entire hypnosis courses and become certified just to never actually see a paid client.In this short blog post and accompanying video,