Child Anxiety Metaphor Hypnosis Script

Most stories will capture the child's imagination as they play along, with them placing themselves as the central character in the story.

Hypnotic Metaphors

A hypnotic metaphor may seem quite ambiguous - almost as though it has nothing to do with the subject at hand.

But as long as it engages the child, the metaphor will help to form a parallel with their presenting problem, and you can be sure that the subconscious mind will make sense of the message behind the story.

Even adults can benefit from metaphoric hypnosis. We often remember a particular story or account told to us in childhood, and its effect can be lifelong.

How This Metaphor Works

This metaphor tells the story of a young boy and a woodcutter. The script can help children (and adults) to recognise that it is perfectly acceptable to ask for help when they need it, and that solutions are often readily available and forthcoming.