Essential Hypnotherapy Skills

Overview

• Certification title:  Essential Hypnotherapy Skills
• Course length:  50 hours  (complete in 4-6 months)
• Format: online course with five learning experiences,  3 teleconferences, and final test
• Includes: one private mentoring session with Dr. Rose via phone or Skype

Textbooks

• Your Mind: The Owner’s Manual by LindaJoy Rose, Ph.D.
• Excerpt: The Wizard Within by Dr. A. M. Krasner
• Excerpt: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy
• Bonus:  A Year of Positive Habits by LindaJoy Rose, Ph.D.

Topics Covered

• History of Hypnosis and Mesmerism
• Structure of the Subconscious Mind
• Laws of the Mind
• Rules of Suggestion
• Trance induction and deepening techniques
• Self-talk Dynamics
• Guided Imagery and Visualization Techniques
• Basic Neuro-Linguistic Programming
• Hypnotic States and Phenomena
• Rapport-building Skills
• Developing a Hypnotic Voice and Presence
• Pain Control
• Behavioral Modification for Weight Loss, Smoking Cessation, Habit Formation, Stress and Enhanced Performance

Course Logistics

Students will read through the texts and resources, complete supplemental online research, and respond to a series of Learning Experiences (essay questions, self-tests, exercises and assignments) to provide a basic grasp of the hypnotherapy principles listed above.  There are 3 teleconferences with assignments along with 5 Learning Experiences. All assignments will be submitted via an online portal or emailed to the instructor for personalized review and constructive feedback.  Students will have a chance to deepen their understanding of how this material applies to their own life or practice with a telephone Skype sessions with the instructor and supervised assignments. There is a short test to qualify for the certification.

Specific Targets

• Develop an understanding on the uses of self-hypnosis and clinical hypnotherapy for improving a variety of life areas
• Learn about the operation, structure and dynamics of your mind
• Enhance imagination, creativity and intuition for greater success
• Understand the dynamics of the various levels of mind: Conscious, Subconscious and SuperConscious
• Change and neutralize negative behavioral patterns
• Increase memory and concentration
• Create suggestions and scripts for self-improvement, success and well-being
• Cultivate a career of helping others through accessing the power of the mind
• Improve your health and productivity

Upon graduation, the student should be able to compose and design self-therapies and suggestions for creating healthy habits, overcoming stress and negative behaviors, and enhancing their lifestyle.

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