How do you begin your study of hypnosis? Which courses lead to Hypnotherapist Certifications? How do you choose your hypnosis school?
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The Most Commonly Asked Questions
1. Question: Where Do I begin?
Answer: You want to begin with Fundamentals of Hypnosis (the 25 hour introductory course) OR the professional course, Transpersonal Hypnotherapy (150 hour course for seeing clients). You can also begin with Intuitive Skills 1 (20 hours) to practice simple techniques to become more grounded and focused in your daily life and with clients.
2. Question: What course do most people take?
Answer: Most students enroll in Transpersonal Hypnotherapy (150 hours) to graduate as a Certified Hypnotherapist and open a professional practice.
3. Question: What courses can I take to become a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist?
Answer: After you complete Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, take another 150 hours to receive the Clinical Hypnotherapist Certification. You can take three 50 hour courses or combine courses for a total of 150 hours or more. For example, you can enroll in package of Medical Hypnotherapy (50 hours), Transpersonal NLP (50 hours), Intuitive Skills 1: Tools for Life (20 hours), Intuitive Skills 2: Tools for Inner Sight (20 hours) and Intuitive Skills for Relationships (20 hours) for a total of 160 hours to become a Clinical Hypnotherapist.
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More Questions & Answers About…
Hypnosis
- “What is Hypnosis?”
- “What is Hypnotherapy”
- “How is Hypnotherapist defined?”
- “How is Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) defined?”
- “How is Hypnotherapy legally recognized?”
- “What are the legal aspects of practicing hypnosis or hypnotherapy in my state?”
- “How is hypnotherapy different from psychotherapy?”
- “How is hypnotherapy different from meditation?”
- “How is Transpersonal Hypnotherapy different from traditional hypnosis?”
The Course Work
- “What is transpersonal about the training?”
- “What client issues will I learn to work with?”
- “Will I learn the nuts and bolts?”
- “Is working with smoking and weight issues boring and repetitive?”
- “Will I learn how to set up my hypnotherapy practice and attract clients?”
- “If I already have a professional practice, will I learn how to incorporate hypnotherapy?”
- “Can I apply what I learn if I don’t plan on making it my profession?”
Taking Courses
- “Can I just start with practicing self-hypnosis?”
- “What do I do if I am curious about becoming a hypnotist?”
- “What do I take if I want to become a professional hypnotherapist?”
Certifications
Choosing a School
- “Why would I want to take a comprehensive THI Training when I can take a weekend class from another school?”
- “People are telling me I’ll be glad I took the THI Training. What makes such a difference?”
The THI Logo
Policies
Hypnosis
“What is Hypnosis?” Hypnosis is a natural state of consciousness in which we are open to suggestions. It is similar to “zoning out” while watching television or becoming absorbed in a novel. Our bodies are relaxed, our conscious “mind chatter” is quieted and our attention is free to examine and reprogram thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that no longer serve us.
“What is Hypnotherapy” Hypnotherapy utilizes hypnosis for therapy.
“How is Hypnotherapist defined?” According to the Federal Dictionary of Occupational Titles published by the United States Department of Labor under Hypnotherapist 079.157.010 it is defined as follows: “Hypnotherapist induces hypnotic state in client to increase motivation or alter behavior pattern through hypnosis. Consults with client to determine the nature of problem. Prepares client to enter hypnotic states by explaining how hypnosis works and what client will experience. Tests subjects to determine degree of physical and emotional suggestibility. Induces hypnotic state using techniques of hypnosis based on interpretation of test results and analysis of client’s problem. May train client in self-hypnosis conditioning.”
“How is Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) defined?” According to the State of Colorado, Department of Regulatory Agencies, it is defined as: “a detailed operational model of the processes involved in human behavior and communication. Although it is not itself a psychotherapy, NLP’s principles can be used to understand and make changes in any realm of human experience and activity. NLP, however, has been applied to therapeutic concerns, and the result is a powerful, rapid, and subtle technology for making extensive and lasting changes in human behavior and capacities. NLP deals with modifying and redesigning thinking patterns, promoting flexibility and forging new capacities and abilities.”
“How is Hypnotherapy legally recognized?” Hypnotherapy (hypnosis) is recognized as a legal stand-alone profession by the US Department of Labor. It is listed in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (079.157.010). The US Department of Education lists “Hypnotherapy-hypnotherapist” (9CIP 2000, 51.3603) under instructional programs. The Office of Administrative Law Judges Law Library lists “Hypnotherapist” as a “legal profession.”
“What are the legal aspects of practicing hypnosis or hypnotherapy in my state?” States and provinces vary widely in their regulation of hypnotherapy and hypnotherapists and laws are subject to change. Students are encouraged to consult with legal counsel and check with their state or province’s occupational licensing authority before enrolling. Some cities require a business license. A local attorney can do a quick search of the case law, statutes and regulations in order to advise you.
For example, New Jersey (1994 NJ Hypnosis Exemption Legislation) requires hypnotherapists to call themselves “hypno-counselors” or “hypnotists;” avoid the words “depression” and “insomnia;” have a doctor’s referral to work with “mental or health disorders;” freely offer smoking cessation, weight management, study skills, sports, creative activities.Washington requires unlicensed psychotherapists (hypnotherapists) to register with the State Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Mental Health Section. California (2003 CA Business & Professional Code) requires clients of non-licensed practitioners to sign a Complementary & Alternative Health Care form. Colorado states you can’t practice hypnotherapy or NLP unless you are a licensed professional or previously registered unlicensed psychotherapist with DORA (for Information for Colorado Students, see Policies).
“How is hypnotherapy different from psychotherapy?” Psychologists and psychiatrists can work with mental disorders and hypnotherapists work with functional individuals who want to change behaviors and improve the quality of their lives.
“How is hypnotherapy different from meditation?” There are many styles of meditation, but the primary difference is the intent. Meditation is used to develop concentration, to focus, to be centered, to relax and to empty our minds. The purpose of traditional hypnotherapy is to reprogram the subconscious mind. The purpose of Transpoersonal Hypnotherapy is to de-program the subconscious mind to allow better access to the higher mind and the wisdom of intuition.
“How is Transpersonal Hypnotherapy different from traditional hypnosis?” In addition to reprogramming the subconscious mind with the client’s suggestions (which are given to the facilitating hypnotherapist during the session), Transpersonal Hypnotherapy goes beyond the personality to access intuition or inner wisdom. The goal is to increase awareness around personal and societal programming. With increased awareness comes the personal choice to keep or reject these programs. Once the choice is made to reject old programs, the undesirable patterns are de-programmed. This leads to the waking-up of spirit. As stated in “A Course in Miracles,” “What you think you are is a belief to be undone.”
The Course Work
“What is transpersonal about the training?” The term “transpersonal” comes from the Greek “trans,” which means beyond or through, and “persona,” which means mask. Transpersonal techniques make us aware of our spirit beyond our social conditioning, our masks.
“What client issues will I learn to work with?” Weight management, smoking cessation, phobias, habits, sports performance, stress, educational improvement, management skills, selling skills, emotional health, physical health, sexual health, grief and loss, relationship enhancement, personal growth and spiritual unfoldment.
“Will I learn the nuts and bolts?” Yes. You learn all the hypnotic techniques you will need in these courses.
“Is working with smoking and weight issues boring and repetitive?” No. But working solely with traditional hypnosis techniques can be. With Transpersonal Hypnotherapy you have tools to move beyond the basic techniques of direct suggestion and examining the root cause of a problem to the deeper spiritual motivating factors. This leads you on an exciting and transformative journey with your client.
“Will I learn how to set up my hypnotherapy practice and attract clients?” Yes. Sections of the Transpersonal Hypnotherapy course are dedicated to the success of your private practice.
“If I already have a professional practice, will I learn how to incorporate hypnotherapy?” Yes. Professionals feel these techniques are the most valuable and effective tools you can add to your practice.
“Can I apply what I learn if I don’t plan on making it my profession?” Yes. By watching these videos you receive different perspectives on human behavior, better ways of communicating, techniques to relax with self hypnosis and more. You can apply these new awareness and skills in your personal and professional life.
Taking Courses
“Can I just start with practicing self-hypnosis?” Yes. Order some self hypnosis audios and listen from the comfort of your home. The music was written especially for these scripts.
“What do I do if I am curious about becoming a hypnotist?” Take the 25 hour Beginning Hypnotherapy Certification Course Online titled Fundamentals of Hypnosis. This gives you a great introduction to the classroom and live sessions.
“What do I take if I want to become a professional hypnotherapist?” Take Transpersonal Hypnotherapy (150 hour Beginning Certification course online). This course includes not only the Fundamentals Hypnosis (and its hours) but also the in-depth study of Transpersonal Hypnotherapy. Then take Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy Certification Courses Online, according to your interest, to advance your certification level to Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (300 hours total).
Certifications
“What body will certify me?” Your certificates of completion are issued by THI, an approved and regulated vocational school through the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Division of Private Occupational Schools. Your professional certifications of Certified Hypnotist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist are issued by the Association for Transpersonal Psychology and Hypnotherapy (ATPH), a professional association.
“Can I transfer-in hours from another school?” If the school is state approved, THI will review its curriculum. Then, if given approval, it is possible to transfer-in credit hours towards a THI Certification.
Choosing a School
“Why would I want to take a comprehensive THI Training when I can take a weekend class from another school?” It simply serves you and your clients to be skilled in your art.
“People are telling me I’ll be glad I took the THI Training. What makes such a difference?” Many people who have hypnotherapy certifications from other schools transfer to THI. THI’s online courses provide lectures which give you an in-depth intellectual understanding. The live demonstration sessions show you how to apply techniques practically. And the Transpersonal approach addresses the spirit of a client as well as the personality. This is all in the online home study format, so you can study the techniques thoroughly and at your own pace. Your education makes a big difference in your ability to help others. It also effects your potential for professional success.
“The training I’ve received from THI was far beyond my highest expectations. I researched many schools before choosing THI and have absolutely no doubt that this is the richest and most rewarding available. I take great joy in knowing my life, from this point on, will be a catalyst in healing others and thereby helping to heal the planet itself.”
– Joan Marlow, Professional Artist
The THI Logo
“What is the THI Logo?”
It is the dharma wheel which was one of the many images given to the Buddha in his moment of enlightenment. It translates from the Sanskrit as “the way” or “the truth.” It is used as a mandala to focus on during meditation. When we unravel the illusion of who we are as separate, discrete, individuals, we can realize the truth of our oneness.
The eight lotus blossoms in the wheel represent the eight-fold path for attaining true knowledge of life’s meaning. It involves: 1. right views (or understanding); 2. right purpose (or aspiration); 3. right speech (speaking truth); 4. right conduct (or action); 5. right means of livelihood (or vocation); 6. right effort (sustained); 7. right awareness (mastery of mind); and 8. right concentration (or meditation).
Policies
“What are the school policies?” You can read the THI School Policies, the Association for Transpersonal Psychology and Hypnotherapy Policies and the Appointment Policies online.
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