Hypnosis Classes

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Professional Hypnotism training Program -
Schedule of Classes – Summer 2013

While some class time is devoted for practice, students are expected to practice their skills on their own time during the following week in between each three day section of classes. The minimum required time is only 2 hours per week. Working with people other than family members is encouraged. All hours must be logged and accounted for. Classes are recorded and are available for your review if you are ever unable to attend class.

There will be evaluations throughout the program along with one written/oral examination required for certification after completion of the 301 course. All certification is by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, in Glendale, California.

Self-Hypnosis (total 50 hours)

Course 101 (total 50 hours)

BREAK

Course 201 (total 50 hours)

Course 301 (total 50 hours)

** Saturday August 17 OR Sunday August 18 –
TESTING for Certification as a Hypnotherapist through the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners.

401 and Internship (50 hours each totaling 100 hours)

Certification upgrade to Clinical Hypnotherapist upon completion of the course.

Tuition for Professional Hypnotism Training Program - Summer 2013

* All down payments are non-refundable.

Self Hypnosis-Foundation Course -
(50 hours includes 4 hours of practice outside of classroom)

Course 101 -
(50 hours includes 4 hours of practice outside of classroom time)

Course 201 -
(50 hours includes 4 hours of practice outside of classroom time)

Course 301 -
(50 hours includes 4 hours of practice outside of classroom time)

Hypnotherapist Certification Test

Course 401 and Internship Hours-
(50 hours each includes 8 hrs of practice outside of classroom time.
Total of 100 hours)

Material Fees:

All requirements for professional course curriculum, exam and certification is through:
The American Council of Hypnotist Examiners 700 S. Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204
(818) 242-1159 / Fax (818) 247-9379 / www.hypnotistexaminers.org

Professional Hypnotism Training Program- Summer 2013 Curriculum

Self Hypnosis - Foundation for Course 101- ( 50 hours)

This course sets the foundation for Professional Hypnotism Training, for those students who are interested in pursuing certification as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. Classes teach techniques for self hypnosis and include a variety of informative and interesting topics for greater understanding and success. Information is shared through a therapeutic vantage point. Learn about the truths and misconceptions of hypnosis, conscious and subconscious processing, awareness and perceptions, belief systems, mental expectations, ego states and natural intelligence. Learn to create self hypnosis, the language of the subconscious mind, as well as the signs of hypnosis and depth of trance. Learn how old outdated beliefs create prisons of the mind and how to go beyond self imposed limitations. In addition learn to use self hypnosis for pain control, health and the mind/body connection, behavior modification, restful sleep and dream interpretation.

Course 101- Professional Hypnotism Training- (50 hours)

Prerequisite: Self Hypnosis Training (50 hours)
This comprehensive program combines lecture and hands on learning for optimal understanding and experience in the field of hypnosis. Students will hypnotize other class members through supervised workshops which include coaching in speech patterns, physical movements and personal mannerisms. These supervised workshops help you to develop your skill through practice and interaction with fellow students as you learn about trance induction and the hypnotic state. The primary curriculum towards certification, 101, 201, and 301 is under the trade name of "Transforming Therapy" by Gil Boyne. All classes are written and presented by Roberta Swartz, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapy Instructor.

Course Content- History of Hypnosis, Nature of Hypnosis, Exciting the Imagination, Suggestibility Testing, Pre-induction Interview, Induction Techniques, Deepening the Trance, Varied Forms of Trance, Trance Management, Conditioned Response Training, Programming the Subconscious, Post- hypnotic Re-induction, The Secrets of Semantics, Developing Rapport, Overcoming Resistance, The Myth of "Depth of Trance", Post-hypnotic Suggestions, The Power of the Word, Bypassing the Critical Factor, Hypnotic Demonstrations, Waking Hypnosis, Disguised Hypnosis, Terminating the Trance, Group Hypnosis, Increasing the Speed and Quality of Trance, Instantaneous Induction of Hypnosis, The Myth of "Dangers of Hypnosis", Programming the Mind for Rapid Results in Self Hypnosis, Teaching Visualization, The Brain and the Nervous System, Creating Post-hypnotic Amnesia, Rules of the Mind, Effective Listening and Communication Skills.

QUALIFIES TOWARD CERTIFICATION BY THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF HYPNOTIST EXAMINERS

Course 201- Hypnotherapy: Principle & Practice ( 50 hours)

Prerequisite: # 101 Professional Hypnotism Training (50 hours)
Course # 201 and # 301 are extensions of the previous classes. Case histories are more complex as we expand on concepts and therapeutic choices. Students are given the opportunity to practice with fellow students under the supervision of the instructor. Both course 201 and 301 teach uncovering techniques which include age regression, abreaction, emotional ventilation, subconscious re-education and the reprogramming of fixed ideas from childhood.

Course Content- Depth of Trance, Producing Somnambulism, Hypnotic Age Regression, Controlling Abreaction, Creating Cathartic Ventilation, Rewriting Old Scripts, Erasing Negative Beliefs, Discovering Fixed Ideas, Uncovering the Source of Fixed Ideas, Changing and/or Replacing Fixed Ideas, Creating New Positive Beliefs, Revealing the Lie of the Unspeakable Truth, Overcoming Fear of Rejection, Overcoming Fear of Criticism, Overcoming Negative Emotions, Motivating New Behavior, Habit Control, Permanent Weight Control, Smoking Cessation, Changing the Subconscious Self Image, Stress Reduction, Overcoming Stage Fright, Overcoming Learning Blocks/Exam Anxiety.

Course 301 -Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy ( 50 hours)

Prerequisite: # 201 Hypnotherapy: Principle & Practice, or equivalent training / experience.
Course Content- Gestalt Therapy, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Healthy Relationships, Overcoming Sexual Problems- Impotency & Frigidity, Sexual Abuse in Females, Sexual Abuse and Forgiveness, Homosexuality, The Use of Imagery, Overcoming Digestive Problems, Obsessive Eating and Obesity, Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia, Hypnotherapy and Depression, Working with Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia, Overcoming Fears and Phobias, Reducing Anxiety and Eliminating Panic, Overcoming Sleep Problems, Working with Athletes, Success Motivation, Developing a Successful Practice, Creating a Subconscious "Success Attitude", Principles of Advertising, Networking, Malpractice Insurance, Secrets of Low Cost Marketing, Practice Management, Establishing Realistic Goals.

Qualifies for Hypnotherapist Certification (200 hours total) by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners and registration with the Hypnotist Examining Council of California.

Course 401- Hypnotherapy in Health & Pain Control ( 50 hours)

Prerequisite: # 301 Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy, or equivalent training / experience.
Course #401 focuses on all aspects of health as well as controlling/eliminating pain. The use of age regression to uncover traumas and subconscious ideas are demonstrated to show the cause of symptoms and chronic pain. The course includes every aspect of illness from psychosomatic through the use of visualization and concludes with the philosophy of spiritual healing which teaches clients how to discover and use their own natural healing powers.

Course Content- Aphasiatic and Hypnotic Coma States, Hypnosis Attached to Sleep, Working with Migraine Headaches, Working with Chronic Jaw Pain, Working with Stutterers and Nervous Disorders, Pain Management, Producing Analgesia & Anesthesia, Working with Pregnant Clients for Childbirth, Surgery Preparation, Preparation for Dental Work, Hypnosis and Allergies, Working with Skin Disorders, Hypnosis and Asthma, Mental and Spiritual Healing.

Course 401 and Internship hours qualifies for Clinical Hypnotherapist Certification (300 hours total) by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners and registration with the Hypnotist Examining Council of California.

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