From a functionality standpoint, Hypnotic Language can be broken up into two overlying categories based on exactly how each is working with your brain’s natural function. Traditionally hypnotic language has been solely grouped into and classified as what is termed the “Milton Model”.
Although hypnosis dates back to the 1700’s with Franz Mesmer drawing people into a trance through the rhythmic movement of objects such as his hands, its practical usage was really developed by Milton Erickson. Milton was an American psychiatrist and developed the language patterns, unknowingly, while working with his own patients. Milton is actually a pretty fascinating guy and his history is amazing to read about. Having been dyslexic, color blind and overcoming polio are a few of the adversities that contributed to his success with, and understanding of the subconscious mind and how it works.
In dissecting and understanding how each formally classified hypnotic pattern works, it has become evident in the recent past that there are a number of other “patterns” that fit the mold of hypnotic language. Some of which we have covered in other posts. Fallacies, cognitive biases and evolutionarily developed attentional biases are some of the others. Today though, we will only talk about the Milton Model…
The two major categories that each pattern Milton-based pattern can be placed into are:
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