Beginning Hypnotism Online Course Syllabus
This course is intended to be an introductory level, teaching basic concepts of hypnotism and fundamental hypnotism skills.
Module One
What is Hypnosis?
● learn working definition of hypnosis
● understand hypnotizability vs. suggestibility
● understand common misconceptions about hypnosis
What Makes Some People More Hypnotizable Than Others?
● create a proper physical environment for client work
● identify unfavorable signs in clients
● cultivate confidence as a hypnotist
Cautions and Considerations Around Hypnotism
● learn how to avoid possible physical injuries to subjects
● identify and deal with hypnotic hysteria
● understand age regression techniques
A Brief History of Hypnotism
● develop a timeline of hypnotism’s professional development
● identify significant contributors to hypnotism theory
Module Two
Suggestibility Tests
● understand purposes of testing suggestibility
● know authoritative vs. permissive operating style
● learn six suggestibility tests
How to Hypnotize People
● explore an overview of the hypnotic process
● develop a working knowledge of induction, deepening, utilization, and emergence
● learn four possible components of Inductions
Trance Depth
● learn the Arons Depth Scale for judging trance depth
● identify the difference between mnesic and amnesic stages
● learn four criteria for judging trance depth
Deepening Techniques
● learn deepening through realization
● understand the concept of pyramiding
● understanding fractionation
Module Three
Suggestion Creation and Management
● learn how reinforcement and encouragement affect outcomes
● learn positive suggestion management
● learn how to create posthypnotic suggestion
What is Mind?
- learn the difference between conscious mind and unconscious mind
Ethic
- become familiar with the Code of Ethics
- identify language to be avoided vs. to be practiced