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A therapist's first set of suggestions typically includes the "hypnotic induction," which helps the subject increase their responsiveness to other suggestions. An induction may be like this ...

Most advocates of hypnosis split the procedure into two parts. During the “induction", patients are encouraged to focus on the hypnotist’s voice and a happy memory (such as relaxing on a beach).