Describing hypnosis as an experience that was observed to consist of focus and absorption and which must also be mutually agreed by a therapist and client as being hypnosis appeals to me. I believe that this description makes Ericksonian Hypnosis collaborative and respectful as it requires the engagement and agreement of both therapist and client in the process and the definition of the session, which shares the power of the encounter.

Really enjoy being aware of the everyday trance and observing how often both I and others become available to this trance. Most people could relate to this when speaking about hypnosis.

At the movies yesterday and at some point virtually everyone gasped in shock. A wonderful expression of shared common trance.

My favourite evidence of how common trances can be involves my partner and the TV. He wouldn't respond to me, not unusual but it was something important. I actually turned off the TV and stood in front of him. Several minutes later he jumped because he was startled that I was there and the TV was off. His eyes were wide open. I didn't really know what was going on at the time but pretty sure I know now!