Depth of Trance

A measure of how deeply a client has entered the hypnotic state, typically described across a spectrum from light (hypnoidal/alpha) to medium (theta) to deep (delta/somnambulism). Different therapeutic interventions require different depths of trance. Somnambulism — the deepest commonly achieved state — allows for the most profound therapeutic work, including positive hallucinations, complete amnesia, and deep unconscious access. Depth is assessed through suggestibility tests and physiological indicators.