Hypnosis Certification Program
WHAT IS HYPNOSIS? A complete technical and simple explanation of hypnosis is explored. Concepts of primary and secondary suggestibility are introduced.
PRELIMINARY SUGGESTIBILITY TESTS. The purpose and types (authoritarian and permissive) are discussed, demonstrated and practiced.
RECOGNITION & CLASSIFICATION OF SUBJECTS. 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 lesson, 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 3-step classical hypnotic induction procedure is introduced. 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.
SUGGESTION MANAGEMENT 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 suggestion.
SELF-HYPNOSIS TRAINING. A 3-step method is demonstrated and participants actually construct their own system for teaching a complete program.
HYPNOTIC MISCELLANY. Mechanical aids, post-hypnotic suggestion deepening techniques and topics such as negative word traps 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.
ASSESSMENT, GOAL SETTING AND REINFORCEMENT. This lesson introduces through interactive discussions and application exercises, the methodology to develop a treatment plan for most presenting problems. Participants will learn the BASIC assessment model and a format for developing goal setting skills and reinforcement scripts.
THE FIRST SESSION WITH A CLIENT. The timing and structure of the first hypnosis session with a client is outlined and practiced-how to explain hypnosis to a client; which induction method to use, and how to incorporate suggestibility testing and depth setting when appropriate.
SESSIONS TWO, THREE AND FOUR WITH A CLIENT. Participants are taught to structure all additional sessions with clients, including the development of actual treatment plans.
IMAGERY AND HYPNOSIS. Through case studies, role play activities and illustrations, the practical applications of using imagery in conjunction with proven ego-strengthening techniques are explored and practiced.
UNCOVERING TECHNIQUES (REGRESSION). The rationale for using regression techniques including the affect-bridge technique, automatic writing and other methods are discussed.
YOUR HYPNOSIS PRACTICE - HOW SHOULD IT BE STRUCTURED? The varied possibilities and options open to enhance a profitable hypnosis practice are explored. This includes how to start, expand and market one's private practice. The methodology and structure of developing a teaching practice, and marketing one's hypnosis programs to the corporate world are analyzed.