A trainee in suggestive coaching must recognize the importance of building adequate language before beginning to practice, so that they can remove many barriers. These include the awe of the word hypnosis, the fear of reaching a forbidden area that the client does not want to go to, the fear of losing control of oneself, the fear that the practitioner will control the client's personality, or the fear of harm or pain in general.
So we should know, at the very least, what kinds of barriers exist in the client's personality and what psychological distress they are suffering from. It is essential to know that there are cases that need referral to a licensed clinical specialist.
The nature and limits of suggestive coaching can also be explained to the client with realistic and honest examples, which builds trust and removes fears before starting.
It is important to carry out preliminary suggestibility tests so that the practitioner can see how affected the client is by each experience, so that you can know when to add new experiences and which kind of technique influences the client. In this way it becomes easier to classify the client's state before beginning. You must trust your abilities as you choose the right technique for each client, without feeling anxiety or fear. If you feel fear, that feeling will automatically be transferred to the client, which weakens the connection and reduces the chances of the experience succeeding.
