Backing up Blog Post 11 from DrakeG's blog

Welcome back. Today we continue our discussion on hypnosis techniques. We are going to take a step back and look at some more basics techniques, the hypnotic voice, calibration, and safety. If you have any topics that you would like to see me cover in the future, please let me know. As always, this is based on my opinion and experiences. 
The hypnotic voice is a common part of hypnosis, and becomes 2nd nature to the hypnotist as they use it. If you have ever worked customer service then you probably developed a specific way of speaking to the customers. Normally this voice will be a slightly higher pitch and speak a bit louder to give the impression of cheerfulness. The hypnotic voice is similar but in the other direction. Normally the hypnotic voice will be a bit lower pitch, speak a little quieter, and speak slower. There are a few reasons for this change in speaking patterning. First, it is a detonation that something has changed. If it is the first time that this hypnotist and subject have worked together or they have only worked together a few times, it is different from the normal conversational voice and helps the mind separate “awake” from trance. On the other hand, if the subject and hypnotist have a history of working together, this voices primes them and will start to pull them into a trance since they are expecting it. Second, by speaking in a deeper voice and quieter, it lets the hypnotists voice carry but makes them sound farther away. When combined with speaking slower, it can create an effect similar to what happens when someone is trying to listen while falling asleep. Finally, speaking slower also helps because the mind takes a bit longer to process external information while in a trance.
Next up, lets discuss calibration. There are signs that someone is in a trance or going into one. For the hypnotist to make use of these signs the 1st thing the hypnotist needs to do is calibrate to the subject. This means taking a baseline of the subject. Notice how they hold them self. How open do they keep their eyes, what does their mouth look like when not speaking, and even the color and tone of their skin. This is normally handled during the pretalk and without discussing it with the subject as drawling their attention to these things may alter them. This is also useful for building rapport. People tend to like things similar to them self. If while calibrating the hypnotist can start to reflect the things they see back, it will help build a rapport. Once calibrated and the hypnosis starts, the hypnotist can start to watch for the signs of trance. Eyes are likely to start trying to close, a more relaxed posture, mouth will open slightly, the face and neck may flush, and even a slight rash can start to appear. The rash is nothing to worry about as it will fade as the subject comes out of trance.
Finally, there is safety. While going into and in a trance, the hypnotist needs to be mindful for the subject’s safety. It is recommended to suggest that they will be able to maintain their balance and position to prevent the subject from falling or sliding out of their seat. It is also recommended that they will able able to adjust themselves to a more comfortable position if needed. This helps prevent arms and legs from going numb. The hypnotist should also avoid trying to solve problems they are not qualified to solve. For example, if the hypnotist is not also a therapist, they should not attempt to assist with depression. The hypnotist should continue to calibrate with the subject while they are in trance so that they can see if any stress or distress start to appear. 
Thank you all for joining me again. If you have anything you would like to discuss with me or want to schedule a session please let me know.