[Fatima Asim]

>In terms of psychology
Binds and double binds are used in NLP and hypnotherapy that lead the individual towards a desired outcome. They comprise of two options, which ultimately lead towards the same required result. These processes helps to reduce the level of resistance as the individual needs to make a decision resulting in the desired goal.
Binds involve two conscious choices leading to desired outcome. The individual chooses between the options consciously. On the other hand, double binds involve two conscious choices that unconsciously lead to the desired goal during hypnosis. The individual chooses between the options consciously, but the actual effect occurs on the unconscious mind that leads to desired goal.
• For example, the therapist might ask the client, “Would you like to begin relaxing now, or would you want to wait for a few moments to start relaxing?” The client is given two options, both leading to the desired goal i.e., relaxation.
• Another example can be of the therapist telling an anxious client, “You might feel better after this session or you might feel improvement later on in this week.” The client is given two options, both leading to improvement in his condition of anxiety.

>In terms of daily life
Binds and double binds can be used intentionally to motivate a specific behavior.
• For example, a parent asks his child, “Do you want to clean your room now or after 5 minutes?” In this way, the child feels like they have an option, but eventually, they would have to clean the room.
• Another example can be of a salesperson who asks the client, “Do you want to pay in cash or on card?” Both of the choices lead the client to purchase the specific thing.
These binds can also lead to feelings of anxiousness, stress, confusion, and helplessness as the individual might feel themselves stuck in between two options.
• For example, a boss might say to his employee that, “I believe in your capabilities, but make sure to take my permission before you proceed.” This would lead to the employee being trapped in a double bind. He would feel himself to be in a position of autonomy and at the same time, he would not be able to act independently.
• Another example can be of a parent child relationship where the parent says, “I want you to become independent, but make sure you ask me before going out with your friends.” This would make the child confused in between positions of being independent and asking for permission at the same time.

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