The induction occurs at the beginning of a hypnotherapy session.  The induction is when the therapist will help the client to relax her body, or may begin telling stories that seem non-linear and can be hard to follow. This process confuses the "critical factor" of the conscious mind.  The critical factor is the analytical part of the mind that filters information to determine if it fits within previously held beliefs.  These beliefs may be ones that formed early in childhood and can limit a person's development.  During the induction, the critical factor relaxes.  This allows access to the subconscious, which stores 90% of one's thoughts, beliefs and motivations for most behavioral patterns. During hypnosis a client can examine her subconscious beliefs to decide whether they are still valid or no longer serve her needs.  If the beliefs are outdated, the client can decide to change them.  Through working with the subconscious level, we can make immediate and lasting changes to help the client with their presenting problem.