SM 590
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS
COURSE INFORMATION
This course provides focused and comprehensive study in the art and science of "self-hypnosis." Participants learn theories and skills needed to conduct self-inductions and how to work with thoughts, affirmations and visualizations to benefit the self. Participants also learn a solid methodology for teaching clients how to perform their own self-hypnoses sessions for continued self-practice and effectiveness of outcomes. Effective and sound strategies are explored and allow for first hand practice of hypnosis. Students learn the techniques to teach self-hypnosis as a highly effective stress managment therapeutic modality. Contact hours of education = 15 Course Code: SM 590.
This course is particularly designed for those who would like to apply for Certification as a Certified Stress Management Consultant by the American Institute of Health Care Professionals,Inc.
Prerequisite: successful completion of SM 500 through SM 580.
Instructor/Course Author: Dominick L. Flarey, Ph.D, RN,BC, CH-C
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E-mail: info@aihcp.org
IME FRAME: You are allotted two years from the date of enrollment, to complete all of the courses in the stress management program. There are no set time-frames, other than the two year allotted time. If you do not complete the courses within the two-year time-frame, you will be removed from the course and an "incomplete" will be recorded for you in our records. Also, if you would like to complete the courses after this two-year expiration time, you would need to register and pay the course tuition fee again.
TEXTBOOK:
Master the Power of Self-Hypnosis
Author: C. Roy Hunter
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co.
Dubuque, Iowa
1998
ISBN: 0806963514
How to Order: amazon.com
You are required to order your own copy of the textbook. Please be sure to order your book as soon as possible so that you can begin your course of study. This book is commonly stocked in most popular bookstores in the USA.
Instructor: Your instructor for this course is Dominick L. Flarey, Ph.D, DCH, RN,BC, CH-C, a certified clinical hypnotherapist and the executive director of the American College of Hypnotherapy. Access information.
GRADING: You must achieve a passing score of at least 70% to complete this course and receive the 30 hours of awarded continuing education credit. There are no letter grades assigned. You will receive notice of your total % score. Those who score below the minimum of 70% will be contacted by the American College of Hypnotherapy and options for completing additional course work to achieve a passing score, will be presented.
Additional CE Option: this course is approved by CCMS, Inc., which is an approved provider with NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors). CCMS, Inc., is also a continuing education provider with NAADAC,, CASAC (California), OASAS, the states of Wyoming, Montana, Arkansas, Idaho and many others. CCMS, Inc. offers our students the option of applying for and receiving a CE certificate for this course. Their CE certificate means that your course will show evidence of NBCC approval, as well as the other approvals which CCMS, Inc. provides. The fees for CE certificates with course approvals from CCMS, Inc. are very reasonable. Full information is provided in our online classrooms for enrolled students.
ONLINE COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARDS: Enrolled students have full access to our online Student Community Message Boards. These message boards allow students in our CE courses to meet each other, communicate online, share information, discuss topics of study and interest and much more. Full access is provided via the online classrooms.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Define and discuss the concept/theories of "self-hypnosis."
2. Differentiate between "force" v. "persuasion in self hypnosis scripting.
3. Define and discuss the uses of imagination and belief in hypnosis.
4. Learn to work with conscious desires in scripting for self-hypnosis.
5. Define the alpha state of consciousness and the cues to its emergence.
6. Use eye fixation to enhance trance states in self-hypnosis.
7. Define and discuss the use of triggers and anchoring in self-hypnosis.
8. Describe how to use the power of emotion to enhance outcomes in hypnosis.
9. Define and discuss "negative" emotions.
10. Discuss issues regarding subconscious resistance to change.
11. Define and use other motivators to enhance outcomes in self-hypnosis."
12. Discuss and utilize the "mini vacation" technique in self-hypnosis.
13. Understand the use of simple wording to create hypnosis scripts.
14. Discuss the concept of using mental exercises in hypnosis.
15. Use goal-setting for results oriented outcomes in self-hypnosis.
16. Discuss issues related to use of the conscious mind in goal setting.
17. Define and discuss functions of the "right" brain.
18. Define and discuss the concept of creative energy.
19. Define limitations that might be experienced with self-hypnosis.
20. Understand the creation and use of effective affirmations.
21. Describe how to use affirmations effectively in self-hypnosis.
22. Define and discuss major factors that influence behaviors.
23. Develop a teaching plan to work with clients desiring to use self-hypnosis.
COURSE CONTENT:
1. Hypnosis and self-hypnosis
2. Using self-hypnosis scripts
3. Trance inductions for self-hypnosis
4. Use of imagination and belief in self-hypnosis
5. Conscious desires in self-hypnosis
6. The alpha state of consciousness
7. Eye fixation techniques
8. Deepening trance in self-hypnosis
9. Use of triggers in self-hypnosis
10. Use of anchors in self-hypnosis
11. Negative emotions and effects
12. Subconscious resistance to change
13. Use of motivators in self-hypnosis
14. Mental exercises
15. Creating self-hypnosis scripts
16. Goal setting
17. Functions of the right brain
18. Creative energy
19. Limitations
20. Use of affirmations
21. Developing effective affirmations
22. Factors influencing behaviors
23. Teaching clients self-hypnosis