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Hypnotherapy

General Pendulum Paradigm

Also known as:Pendulum TechniqueIdeomotor Pendulum
Definition

A technique for communicating with the unconscious mind using an ideomotor signal in the form of a pendulum. The practitioner calibrates the pendulum with the client's unconscious mind by establishing 'yes' and 'no' signals (typically different directions of swing). The pendulum is then used to ask the unconscious mind questions about the problem, its causes, and the appropriateness of potential solutions. The General Pendulum Paradigm follows a structured sequence: Does the unconscious know what to do? Is it possible? Is it OK? Are there other problems? The technique bridges conscious-unconscious communication in a tangible, observable way.

Term Details

Category

Hypnotherapy

First Letter

G

Also Known As

Pendulum Technique

Ideomotor Pendulum

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