Problem: Article: There are a number of ways to start off a session of analytical therapy (also known as imagination therapy), but getting the subject into a receptive state is essential. Try having them lay on a comfortable couch/sofa and close their eyes. They are not to go to sleep at any point. Use a soft, relaxing tone at all times when speaking to the subject. You can attempt to have them count down slowly from 100. For more tense patients, you can have them intentionally and systematically tense, hold, and then release each of their muscles. Controlled breathing also can work. The subject places their hands on their chest and belly--sometimes the hypnotist can do this part--while the subject breathes slowly in through the nose and out through the mouth. Once your subject is in a receptive state, you need to narrow the sets of imagery you focus on. You can try some interesting experiments as long as you are careful. Select positive images like a holiday party, a graduation, a wedding, or a combination of multiple images in sequence to draw a correspondingly positive response out of the subject. If they need to relax, you may help them "construct" the images out of features the subject associates with positive emotions and memories. If you are helping a case of trauma, you may have them search for pleasant images to supplant horrific ones. There is a great deal of flexibility here, so this needs to be tailored to your subject's needs and perhaps discussed before the session. With so much range, you can make the mode of expression part of the experiment. Maybe having your subject drive their images around in a vehicle, or make a movie of their happiest memories would be something you can attempt. Perhaps having the subject going on an adventure within their own images could be quite an experience to try. Find a creative way to discard negative images in a symbolic way that allows the positive images to remain in place. Consider something literal like tossing the bad images in a trash can or projecting them on a screen so there is room in the mind for the pleasant imagery. Your subject is in a receptive state, but not asleep. You are guiding them. Steer the subject's images in a positive direction, but observe their responses carefully in case they are resisting. Maintain the calm steady tone of voice throughout the session. Suggest imagery that mixes positively with their existing responses. Be prepared to bring them out of the hypnotic state in the case of an adverse physical reaction. For experimental situations, you may take some time to find what techniques and images work best with the subject. And neither hypnotist nor subject should expect an instant cure, especially in trauma cases or when dealing with prolonged pain suffering. Establish from the outset that the hypnotic technique can take many sessions. Schedule a regular time/interval for the sessions. Both parties should bring up issues if they feel the sessions are not working as they expect.
Summary: Use a relaxation technique. Target the visuals you want to use. Choose how you want these visuals expressed. Talk your subject through the process. Use multiple sessions.

Problem: Article: Yoga is a great way to help relax back muscles. Try poses like cobra, bridge, or downward facing dog. You can also attend a local yoga class and ask the instructor for suggestions on poses that will help relax your back muscles. Tai chi can help you relax your back muscles while building strength. Over time, this may help reduce pain associated with tense back muscles. Try attending a local tai-chi class. You can also find beginner tai-chi videos online for free or for a minimal cost. Always ask a doctor before starting an exercise program like tai-chi. Start out with one 30-40 minute session twice a week, and build up to practicing tai-chi for at least 30 minutes each day. If your upper back is tight, you can help relax those muscles with a shoulder squeeze. Slowly pull your shoulder blades together as you gently push your chest forward. Relax the shoulder blades back to their normal position, and repeat 2-3 more times. to support relaxation. Doing some basic stretches can help relax the muscles in your upper back. Try sitting with your legs outstretched and gently stretching your hands forward in a rounded back stretch. You can also try gently touching your chin to your neck and holding the stretch for 30 seconds to relieve tension in the upper back. An acupressure mat is covered in small plastic spikes meant to stimulate blood flow in your back. By lying on the mat for 10 to 20 minutes every day, you may experience a release of muscle tension. You can purchase one of these mats for less than $20 online.
Summary: Try yoga to ease stiff back muscles. Experiment with tai chi to release tension in your back muscles. Try a shoulder squeeze to relax shoulder muscles. to support relaxation. Lie down on an acupressure mat and relax.

Problem: Article: On your Ribbon, you will see drop-down menus for font and size. To make changes to text you first have to select the text that you want to work with. You can select individual characters, specific words, or entire paragraphs. After you select text, you can format it. For example, you can change the font, size, and color. Click on to the left of the first word you wish to select and hold the cursor while dragging the cursor over all the words you wish to select. Navigate to the drop-down section on the Ribbon to choose your desired font, size, color, and highlighting. You will see the font button first, to the left right after the Style button. Next, you will find the size button with your default size (usually size 12 font). Always consider the formatting guidelines of the document you are writing when choosing the font style and size. The standard font for most college and professional papers is Time New Roman size 12 font. Besides setting the font style and size, you can also adjust the emphasis of words and lines in your document. Beside the size button, you will see the Bold, Italics, and Underline button. The Bold button is a bolded capitol B, the Italics button is an italicized capitol I, and the Underline button is an underlined capitol U. Just click the buttons on the Ribbon once you have selected the font you want to modify. If you would like to add colors and highlights to your document, you can do so by selecting the part of the document you like to add colors to and clicking the Text Highlight or Font Color buttons on the Ribbon. Navigate to the far right of the Ribbon to find the Highlight button, a blue ABC with a white bar underlining it, and the font color button, a letter A with a black bar underneath.
Summary:
Adjust the font settings. Change size, color, and highlighting. Choose the text emphasis formatting you want to use. Set the text highlights and font colors.