Theory Of NLP

NLP can be divided into two separate models, the Meta Model and the Milton Model. For the purpose of covertly hypnotizing other people, the model you will be learning the most about is the Milton Model. The Milton Model is based upon the hypnotic techniques used by Dr. Milton Erickson during his application of clinical hypnosis.

Dr. Milton Erickson applying clinical hypnosis techniques.

With the Milton Model, we look at applying the techniques taught in NLP in a subtle way that won’t arouse rejection within the critical mind of the person we’re attempting to hypnotize. For example, an ordinary suggestion to someone may be “You will really like him, he’s a great guy”. Such a suggestion is immediately analyzed in a critical context by the person receiving it because they haven’t yet met the person that is being referred to as a “great guy”.

Illustration of a subtle suggestion being accepted by the critical mind.

An example of a more indirect suggestion would be “He shares a lot of common interests with you”. With this indirect suggestion, we’re inferring that the person will get on well with this guy when they meet him, however we’re not making a direct statement saying so. This means that the critical mind of the person analyzing the suggestion will be less likely to reject it, since there is no obvious suggestion in place. If you want to learn more about suggestion then have a look at my post on suggestion.

The Milton Model of NLP is all about being discreet, indirect, and leaving open multiple interpretations to words. The method of NLP I will be teaching you is all about letting the other person determine the meaning from what you say as opposed to you giving it to them. You want people to come to their own conclusions from the meaning of your words. This will make sense as we progress.

Conceptual image of multiple interpretations stemming from a single statement.

So, what is NLP exactly?

If you’re wondering what NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) is, then don’t. The field of NLP is riddled with various techniques that are ineffective and that have been significantly altered from the way the original creators (John Grinder and Richard Bandler) designed them. There are many online courses out there teaching ineffective methods of NLP, so I recommend you proceed cautiously if you wish to delve into this field. What I will be teaching you on this site are some of the techniques used in NLP that I know to work from experience. It is essential you learn these techniques, particularly Anchoring, Rapport and Submodalities, as they are the techniques that play a crucial role in covertly hypnotizing people.

All that you need to know at this stage is that the model of NLP that you will need to learn to apply covert hypnosis is known as the Milton Model. Know that the Milton Model applies NLP in a discreet, indirect manner. As your studies progress, you will learn the importance of being able to plant suggestions whilst bypassing the critical mind of your subject. Mastering the art of subtlety and vagueness is crucial to achieving this.