On Double Binds (Article) (Free!)

Many are familiar with the concept of “double binds” either inside or outside of the hypnosis world -- even if not by name. There is the well-known example of something like, “Would you like to do this now, or later?” which highlights one aspect of double binds -- creating the illusion of choice between two options while underplaying any others. However, as we’ll explore, double binds and binds in general are both more complex and more broad than is described by a "this or that" sentence.

In this essay, we’ll aim to explore double binds in depth -- including their origins, the various perspectives on their applications, and examples of how to be versatile with them -- to further our use of them as hypnokinksters. Let’s explore.

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