The handshake induction technique in hypnotherapy, introduced by Milton Erickson, uses a brief interruption during a handshake to induce a trance. the client experiences momentary confusion, which makes them more suggestible and easier to guide into hypnosis. Erickson introduced it as a quick way to penetrate the conscious mind, especially for clients who are reluctant to transe induction . It can be an effective tool for quickly inducing a hypnotic state.