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HYPNOSIS
Hypnosis is the natural ability that all of us have to focus our attention, imagery and suggestions (thoughts) on what we choose to create in our lives, instead of being at the mercy of old programming, advertising and others who prey upon our natural suggestibility and desire to cooperate. Through facilitation individuals and groups can enhance their natural abilities of attention, imagery and languaging to increase creativity and performance and to learn to constructively use these innate abilities to tap into the combined power of the conscious and subconscious minds and into the restorative and healing power of relaxation. This is crucial to those whose self-talk and images of themselves are in conflict with the goals they have set. It is well established that, when subconscious self-talk and imagery conflict with consciously set goals, the subconscious images and self-talk usually prevail (e.g. a reason for the failure of New Year's resolutions).

All hypnosis is really self-hypnosis because the client is always in control, using his/her inborn abilities. Clients are taught self-hypnosis techniques to access the subconscious mind and to effectively construct and use imagery and suggestions. Then, they learn to employ vivid imagery and suggestions to establish and reinforce skills and congruent thoughts, feelings and behaviors needed to attain and maintain their goals, in the subconscious mind where they do the most good.

If you are unable to attain goals or change goals, you may have unwittingly hypnotized yourself to fail. The good news is that you can learn to use your natural ability to change and to succeed! You can enter a light state of hypnosis anytime you desire by simply focusing your attention and using your imagination. The ability to do this is a sign of intelligence. Hypnosis has been used, and is being used, by brilliant artists, writers, politicians, orators, entrepreneurs and successful individuals in all fields.

HYPNOTHERAPY
Hypnotherapy is available to individuals when changes, solutions and goals desired at the conscious level are in conflict with attitudes and patterns held in the subconscious and the subconscious attitudes and patterns are prevailing in spite of the client's use of hypnosis, imagery and suggestions and the conscious will to change. Research shows that habit and behavior modification programs fail when conflicts between subconsciousness (emotions, imagination, self-image and self-talk) and consciousness (logic, reason and will) are unresolved. For examples, smokers consciously understand the hazards and risks of smoking and consciously want to quit but cannot because of emotional connections to smoking. In short, emotions, imagination and self-talk prevail over logic, reason and will.
Hypnotherapy is the use of the state of hypnosis, rapid change techniques, and client centered and controlled processes to uncover and release sabotaging subconscious patterns and their reinforcers and, then, to relearn as appropriate to the client. Techniques and processes may include affect-bridge techniques (age regression, past life regression), voice dialogue, ego-states, parts therapy, ideomotor questioning, desensitization, dream interpretation, imagery and suggestions. These techniques are employed only as necessary and appropriate to the client.

Hypnotherapy Certification Course (170 hr):
The objective of the Hypnotherapy Certification Course is three-fold:
1.To excellently train students to be professional hypnotists/hypnotherapists in private practice or in organizations
2.To provide quality continuing education for professionals who use hypnotism with clients, so as to improve &
expand their professional skills, thereby enhancing their effectiveness when working with clients
3.To provide personal growth & professional development.

This in-depth program offers thorough education & training in hypnotism/hypnotherapy concepts, principals, techniques & practical applications, along with comprehensive training in communication, client assessment & goal focused coaching. Students are prepared to have successful careers in hypnotism/hypnotherapy as the Hypnotherapy Certification Course: Mapping the Transformation includes a marketing unit & meets the certification requirements of professional hypnosis & hypnotherapy organizations dedicated to advancing the profession & the professional opportunities of members; & the advanced courses provide professional skills to expand their client base. All courses include practicum. This course includes - and exceeds - the core curriculum necessary to become certified by the National Guild of Hypnotists. Participants are prepared to work with a broad range of issues commonly presented to the professional hypnotist/hypnotherapist. The course also prepares participants to have a successful career in that it includes a marketing unit. It provides career enhancement & continuing education opportunities for professionals seeking to improve & expand their skills. Skills taught are easily incorporated by psychologists, coaches, spiritual directors & counselors into their practices.

Sports Hypnosis Certification (20 hr):
Course Objectives: This advanced course provides the certified hypnotist & other qualified professionals with skills & techniques to become expert in the delivery of hypnotism for enhancing sport performance & for practicing interventions for the most common performance issues in sports. Participants will learn how to establish rapport with athletes & to facilitate athletes to improve focus & concentration & to access Flow State & The Zone by incorporating anchoring techniques, emotional recall, the use of power animals, & other techniques into their hypnosis & self-hypnosis scripts. They will be introduced to The West Point Model for delivery of certain performance enhancement modalities will be introduced. Methods for creating performance audios & videos will be addressed. Interventions for performance anxiety, slumps, tanking, & pain management will be taught & experienced in practicums. Differences in approach & expectations will be facilitated regarding delivery of services to recreational versus elite athletes & in different settings: youth, high school, collegiate, amateur, & professional. A unit is devoted to best practices in communication, ethics, & confidentiality issues facing the sport hypnotist associated with the ancillary influences on the athlete including: parents, coaches, agents, general managers, sponsors, & the media. A unit is devoted to marketing these much needed skills.
The Sports Hypnosis Certificate Program is offered annually in August at the National Guild of Hypnotists International Educational Symposium and Convention. For dates and details contact the NGH.

Self-Hypnosis: Foundation of Transformation (6 hr):
This course provides personal & professional development for the prospective hypnotist & hypnotherapist, for counselors & coaches in practice, & for anyone desiring personal & professional growth. Participants will receive thorough understanding & practicum on self-hypnosis & engaging the power of the mind through self-hypnosis & the foundations of transformation. A 3-step method of self-hypnosis is taught, demonstrated & practiced, along with its application to attaining goals, to accessing creativity & wisdom, & to managing stress & reactions. Participants learn principles of effective goal setting, of empowering self-talk & of creating congruent imagery, along with reinforcement & encouragement of desired goals & behaviors.

Advanced Altered Stated & Awareness Facilitation (2-day - 15 hr - intensive):
This advanced course provides experienced hypnotherapists with techniques & practicum that will enhance altered states work & awareness facilitation & that will provide them with effective tool to assist clients to resolve inner conflict & release frozen energy blocks & unwanted influences that block healing & attaining goals set by the client.