Revivification is a process that hypnotists use for practice.
It is a technique that helps a subject vividly recall and re-experience past events.
Only use this technique for pleasant experiences, it would be very bad to do this with unpleasant ones.
I love checklists for almost everything I do, so I created one with the help of claude.ai
You don’t have to do every single thing on this checklist to get a solid revivification experience.
1. Memory Selection and Exploration
Before beginning the hypnosis process, gather information about the memory:
- Identify the specific memory to revisit
- Determine the approximate date or age of the memory
- Get a brief overview of the memory’s context
- Identify other people present in the memory
- Understand the subject’s emotional state at the time
- Gather details about the physical environment
- Note any important objects in the memory
- Identify associated sounds or music
- Note any distinct smells or tastes
- Get information about what the subject was wearing
- For outdoor memories, note weather conditions
- Identify specific moments to focus on
- Note any remembered physical sensations
- Identify unclear aspects of the memory
- Determine any parts to avoid exploring deeply
- Understand the memory’s significance to the subject
2. Preparation
Set the stage for a successful session:
- Set up a quiet, comfortable room
- Adjust lighting and temperature
- Prepare recording equipment or notepad
- Review subject’s background and medical history
- Explain the revivification process to the subject
- Obtain written informed consent
- Conduct a pre-session interview
- Review gathered memory information
- Prepare a list of sensory cues
- Select appropriate induction techniques
- Plan a gradual approach to memory exploration
3. Induction
Guide the subject into a trance state:
- Conduct progressive muscle relaxation
- Use a countdown technique for deepening
- Employ visualization techniques
- Perform a depth test
4. Revivification Process
Guide the subject through the memory:
- Begin with a time travel suggestion
- Introduce specific memory details gradually
- Prompt for visual descriptions
- Ask about sounds and voices
- Guide attention to smells and tastes
- Explore physical sensations
- Inquire about emotional state
- Allow time for full immersion
5. Guiding the Experience
Maintain and deepen the revivification:
- Use present tense language
- Use only pacing statements
- Don’t go too quickly and let your subject feel it
- Allow pauses for deeper experience
- Record or note key details
- Monitor and respond to body language
6. Concluding the Revivification
Safely end the session:
- Gradually reintroduce present awareness
- Use a count-up technique for alertness
- Guide the subject to open their eyes
- Conduct a re-orientation exercise
- Allow processing time
7. Post-Revivification
Ensure the subject’s well-being and gather insights:
- Offer water and ensure comfort
- Conduct a debriefing session
- Discuss vivid aspects of the experience
- Explore insights and emotions
- Schedule follow-up if needed
- Complete detailed session notes
8. Safety and Ethics
Prioritize the subject’s safety and your professional integrity:
- Keep a “grounding object” nearby
- Have emergency contact information ready
- Secure all session documentation
- Schedule a next-day check-in call