NLP and Hypnosis Coaching Podcast | Personal Development, Success Stories, and Expert Advice The Evolution of Hypnosis: A Conversation with Stephen Gilligan - Ep.179
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Feb 19, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Stephen Gilligan, a pioneer in Ericksonian hypnosis and author, shares insights into his 'Creative Mind' approach. He delves into the evolution of his work and the powerful connection to living consciousness. The discussion covers overcoming suicidal thoughts and transformative anecdotes from his life, including his deep-trance experience with Erickson. Gilligan also ties together Aikido principles with daily trance practices, offering practical guidance for personal growth. His reflections unite beauty and pain, capturing the essence of the human experience.
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Creativity Is A River Through Us
- Stephen Gilligan frames creativity as a river of consciousness that flows through us rather than something the ego invents.
- He argues that tapping this living consciousness via trance reveals one's true creative path and purpose.
Suffering Comes From Disconnection
- Persistent suffering stems from dissociation or disconnection from resources and the larger system.
- Reconnecting parts in a fluid trance container restores integration and makes trapped experiences transformable.
From Dissociation To Differentiation
- Gilligan reframes negative dissociation as a once-useful self-protective strategy that becomes maladaptive if rigidly held.
- He prefers the term "differentiation" to describe therapeutic attunement that preserves agency while shifting state.
