We are a California state certified school for a 300 hour comprehensive certification in Integrative Hypnotherapy. Our hypnosis certification classrooms are located in San Diego, CA.

Certification:
Core Elements of Hypnotherapy –
Ericksonian Hypnosis and Cognitive Behavioral Hypnosis

ERICKSONIAN HYPNOTHERAPY

Course Length: 60 hours — CEU credits provided

Required Reading: Announced in class.

Course Description: Hypnosis is a powerful intervention used to achieve a state of well -being.  A broad range of methods and techniques will be taught. In this hands-on training, students will explore the foundation of cognitive behavioral hypnosis which is the building block to clinical hypnotherapy. This approach helps in developing a better understanding of how the mind processes and takes in information and suggestions. Students will learn how to communicate directly with the subconscious mind with the use of inductions, deepening techniques, guided imagery and Ericksonian Hypnosis.  Students will become skilled at uncovering limiting beliefs and forgiveness issues through inner child work, which includes Alchemical and Gestalt hypnosis. This, along with many other hypnosis modalities will be taught to help in creating a vision and goal in becoming a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist.

Course Goal and Objectives: Students will learn cutting edge techniques and applications of hypnosis. A solid foundation of techniques and structure will be incorporated that will help optimize any hypnosis practice. Students will also learn the importance of the body/mind/spirit connection and how to maximize this connection using hypnosis. These techniques are used to overcome negative habits or limiting beliefs in nearly any setting. The content will benefit anyone desiring to improve their own issues and add to their tool box of hypnotherapy techniques. This course is beneficial to anyone seeking personal change and how to inspire greatness with individual clients, groups, and others.  

Course Outline

• Introduction to Trancework, Suggestions and Suggestibility
• Pretalk, Visualization, Guided Imagery
• Inductions – Direct, Indirect, Rapid
• Ericksonian Techniques and Therapeutic Metaphors
• Uncovering Core Beliefs
• Confidence and Self-Esteem Building
• Issues and Strategies – Smoking, Stress, PTSD
• Emotional and Physical Suggestibility Strategies
• Alchemical Hypnosis
• Gestalt Hypnosis
• Inner Child Work
• Body Transformation – Food and Weight Issues
  

	Ericksonian Hypnosis Class Schedule
	Core Elements of Hypnotherapy: Ericksonian Hypnosis 2010 - October October 16-17 Sat-Sun 9:00am to 6:00pm   October 23-24 Sat-Sun 9:00am to 6:00pm   November 6-7 Sat-Sun 9:00am to 6:00pm Note: All dates are subject to change.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL HYPNOSIS

Course Length: 60 hours — CEU credits provided

Required Reading: Announced in class.

Course Description: The level of the curriculum is designed to prepare highly qualified Clinical Hypnotherapists who can support and guide clients in creating and achieving desired behavioral and physical changes. The focus of Core Elements of Hypnosis: Cognitive Behavioral Hypnosis will address an array of client issues, along with advanced strategies in dealing with one’s mental and physical well-being, including pain management and medical hypnosis. The ultimate goal is for the hypnotherapist to learn how to help guide and coach their clients into creating their ultimate desired outcome. Techniques learned will greatly enhance one’s experience of life and create success.

Course Goal and Objectives: Hypnosis is one of the most powerful, effective and often misunderstood methods of personal improvement and healing. Students will learn effective approaches for employing hypnosis by facilitating mind/body communication. This class will explore the principles and techniques of cognitive behavioral hypnotherapy in conjunction with holistic health theory which addresses the person as a whole. These natural, client-centered therapies enable people to move beyond limitations, gain more self-confidence, reduce stress and even pain. Hypnotherapy has gained worldwide recognition for its gentle, neutral, yet powerful approach to changing beliefs and behavior.

Course Outline

• Integration of Parts Therapy
• Listening to the Unconscious Mind
• Healing Past Programming
• Emotional and Physical Relationship Strategies
• Addictive Behaviors and Limiting Beliefs
• Self Hypnosis for Personal Growth
• Hypnosis and the Law
• Working with Children
• Counseling and Coaching 
• How to Structure a Hypnosis Session
• Building a Practice
• Sacred Place Healing 

In addition to the 50 hours of classroom instruction, 10 hours of the course will be devoted to home study to complete reading and homework assignments and practice sessions.

	Class Schedule
	Core Elements of Hypnotherapy: Cognitive Behavioral Hypnosis 2010 - March March 27-28 Sat-Sun 9:00am to 6:00pm   April 10-11 Sat-Sun 9:00am to 6:00pm   April 17-18 Sat-Sun 9:00am to 6:00pm Note: All dates are subject to change.