The Mike Mandel Hypnosis Blog

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) seems to be all the rage these days. But is it really the best modality of therapy out there? How does it compare to hypnosis or hypnotherapy?  Should a person who studied hypnotherapy add CBT skills

Want to know how to give hypnotic suggestions? That’s what you’ll learn in this blog post. You’ll discover: How to create a deep hypnotic trance that enables almost every suggestion. Why calibration is the most important thing in hypnosis, and

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

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

How would you like to ramp up your hypnotic powers? You can do this just by applying the power of prestige. You don’t even need to have great hypnosis skills to do this. But imagine how good you’ll become when

Can a hypnosis recording really help you? How do you pick the one that’s right for you? Keep reading and you’ll understand (plus we’ve got a free hypnosis recording you can download!) Let’s start with an easy question. What do

Should you record your hypnotherapy sessions? Many hypnosis schools adhere to that notion, which seems to resonate with some of our students. They come and ask us if they should video record their client sessions. The answer always boils down

You know what bugs us about weak hypnosis training?  There is one nagging mistake that so many hypnotists make without realizing it, but it’s the only thing keeping them from becoming a truly masterful hypnotist. In this blog post, we’ll

When a master reveals secrets, it's time to listen. We FINALLY convinced Mike Mandel to sit down with Chris Thompson and completely deconstruct an entire stage hypnosis performance for your benefit. In this post we'll show you How to use

Of all the stars in the world of hypnosis, none shines so brightly as Dr. Milton H. Erickson.  Indeed, there have been many hypnotic legends, from Mesmer to Bernheim, and Esdaile to Elman. But when everything is taken into account,