Hypnosis is rapidly becoming the most sought after modality of therapy today and its rapid growth over the past decade has resulted in a legal definition in the U.S. Department of Labor Directory of Occupational Titles(D.O.T.079.457.010) Hypnotherapist. "Hypnotherapist - Includes hypnotic state in client to increase motivation or alter behavior pattern through hypnosis. Consults with client to determine the nature of problem. Prepares client to enter hypnotic state by explaining how hypnosis works and what client will experience. Tests subject to determine degrees of physical and emotional suggestibility. Induces hypnotic state in client using individualized methods and techniques of hypnosis based on interpretation of test results and analysis of client's problem. May train client self-hypnosis conditioning."
Training in Hypnotherapy could change your life in many positive ways. With the general public becoming more health conscious, the need for hypnotherapists increases every year.By means of supervised practice sessions, you will be trained
to actually produce the hypnotic state and use it skillfully and
effectively. Well thought out, tested-and-true, this course will
help you to master your hypnotherapy skills and increase your
results.
Upon completion of all class hours plus hands-on practice and
independent study, students will be eligible for examination leading
to graduation as a Certified Hypnotherapist. The internationally
recognized core-curriculum is reviewed, annotated and upgraded
annually by our N.G.H. adjunct faculty and is further enhanced
by their personal knowledge and experience of your instructor.
Topics of this comprehensive course will include Suggestibility
Testing/Hypnotic Induction Techniques
The purpose and types (authoritarian and permissive) are discussed,
demonstrated and practiced. Scripts will be provided for all of
the induction procedures. Practical hints that influence hypnotic
suggestibility. Supervised practice by class members.
Recognition and Classification of Clients An in-depth discussion of the qualification of subjects, including common fallacies we encounter, occupational susceptibility, age and susceptibility of highly impressionable and emotional people.
Favorable and Unfavorable influences and Dangers of Hypnosis
In this segment, we discuss the influences of light and
color, of temperature, of odors, of music and sound, of quiet
and the influence of emotions and its effect on inducing hypnosis.
How to Hypnotize
A three-step classical hypnotic induction procedure is
introduced and demonstrated. Participants practice and are critiqued.
Methods of Awakening
Ordinary and gradual awakening methods are shown. Participants
practice a self-hypnosis induction and awaken themselves
Depth Stages of Hypnosis
Participants are introduced to the six depth stages of
hypnosis and the criteria for judging trance depth.
Self-Hypnosis Training
Participants will learn the rationale for using self-hypnosis
and how it can influence all phases of their lives. In addition,
they will be introduced to the world of "suggestion", and learn
six important criteria for formulating action suggestions.
Hypnotic Miscellany
Mechanical aids and post-hypnotic suggestion are introduced.
Deepening techniques and topics such as negative word traps and
unethical posthypnotic suggestions are discussed.
Advanced Induction Techniques The eight steps necessary to perform an effective progressive relaxation induction are demonstrated. Instantaneous, indirect and waking hypnosis techniques are shown and practiced.
Your Hypnosis Practice and How It Should Be Structured
The varied possibilities and options open to enhance
a profitable hypnosis practice are explored. This includes marketing
one’s private practice. The methodology and structure developing
a far-reaching practice, and marketing one’s hypnosis programs
to the corporate world are analyzed. Ethical and legal considerations
are also discussed.
