The Building of Rapport Is Often Considered one of the Most Important Aspects of a Hypnotherapists Work
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Unit 2: Initial Consultation and Induction TechniquesModule 3 – EssayWord count = 2,022The building of rapport is often considered one of the most important aspects of a Hypnotherapists work, discuss.What is RapportThe word ‘rapport’ is defined as “a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other’s feelings or ideas and communicate well”. (
+ sitting next to the person without a barrier in between+ having an ‘open’ posture+ encouraging responses (nodding, smiling etc)+ avoiding distractions (ie. turning phone off). Non-Attending BehavioursContrary to attending behaviours, an individual can exhibit what is known as Non-attending behaviours which prevent the building of rapport, or destroy existing rapport between two persons. As a hypnotherapist, we know that rapport is key to the success of therapy, so these behaviours should be avoided;+ Avoiding looking directly as the client+ Becoming distracted with someone other than the client+ Creating a physical barrier between yourself and the client (such as a desk)+ Looking at the time (indicates that you wish to stop talking to the client)+ Yawning (implies that you are not interested in what the client has to has).PostureBody posture has a large part to play in the building of rapport between a client and hypnotherapist. The hypnotherapist should attempt to keep an open body posture, which attempts to be confident and non-defensive. Matching and mirroring the client’s body posture, also helps to build rapport, but the hypnotherapist should attempt this in a subtle manner, not directly coping the actions of the client.Empathy and SympathyBeing empathetic is having the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, whereas being sympathetic is having feelings of pity or sorrow for another’s misfortune. A therapist should attempt to remain empathetic and not sympathetic, as feeling sympathy for a client could undermine the therapy and allow the client to remain in a detrimental state. Empathy is part of the foundations of rapport building, which leads to effective communication, therefore a Hypnotherapist should attempt to enter into the feelings of the client, but from a perspective of focusing on finding a solution to help them overcome the presenting issue.ParaphrasingTo paraphrase means to restate or reword a statement given by the client which the intent of giving clarity to what is being said and to also demonstrate that the client is being listened to, and understood. A therapist would usually use less words that the client when paraphrasing and will focus on the facts rather than the emotions, and conveying that they are being actively listened to.ReflectingThis will concentrate on the feelings of the client, where the hypnotherapist demonstrates that they have thought deeply and carefully about what the client is telling them. Similar to paraphrasing, the hypnotherapist will restate what is being said to them, so show that the hypnotherapist has understood correctly what the client is feeling, and also that the client is being listened to. ClarifyingThis is simply ensuring that the client has been understood correctly, but clarifying the information they have given. It is very important that the hypnotherapist seeks clarification for any points that are unclear to check their understanding of the clients’ thoughts and emotions. This enables effective treatment and further rapport building. It is also important for the client themselves to clarify the situation and their feelings that have lead them to therapy, as a step towards acceptance and healing.