The Yes Set & Agreement Frames: Leading the Mind Toward Change | Talk Time with Meredith McCarthy

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Welcome to Talk Time with Meredith McCarthy. I’m a Clinical Hypnotherapist based in Wellington, New Zealand, with over 30 years of experience helping people unlock the power of the subconscious mind.

In today’s episode, we explore two of the most powerful hypnotic language patterns: The Yes Set and Agreement Frames. These simple yet transformative techniques help you build rapport, bypass resistance, and guide clients toward lasting change.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• History of the Yes Set – from Aristotle’s rhetoric, to Émile Coué’s affirmations, to Milton Erickson’s conversational hypnosis, to modern NLP
• What a Yes Set is – how small agreements create momentum toward bigger shifts
• Practical hypnotherapy examples for anxiety, smoking cessation, and sleep
• Agreement Frames – how to handle objections without confrontation and reframe them into positive momentum
• Practice tips – using Yes Sets in daily conversations to strengthen your skills

Key Takeaways

• Yes Sets create internal momentum by stacking agreement
• Agreement Frames validate resistance and redirect it into positive change
• These techniques are subtle, ethical, and powerful when used with care
• Both tools are timeless — from Aristotle to Erickson to modern hypnotherapy practice

Want to learn more about advanced hypnotherapy techniques?
Explore the NZACH 1000-hour Diploma Programme: www.nzach.ac.nz
I’d love to hear from you: Have you noticed Yes Sets or Agreement Frames in everyday life — in therapy, teaching, or even sales? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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