This program is designed to give you a working understanding of hypnotism. It is the first step to practicing hypnotism as a satisfying and lucrative career. Many people, however, take the course just to discover how to use more of their natural mental abilities and to learn how to hypnotize themselves, friends and acquaintances.

The goal of this course is to enable you to know how to hypnotize others and yourself. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be granted a certification in hypnosis under aegis of the National Guild of Hypnotists, which is the largest organization of hypnotists in the world. This certification will allow you to purchase malpractice insurance, which is essential if you wish to see clients professionally, either on a part-time or full-time basis. In addition, this certification allows you to putthe initials CH after your name.

In addition, you will learn

• An overview of profession of hypnotism
• Fundamental principles of success
• The role of the Certified Hypnotist
• How to properly explain hypnosis to clients
• How to establish rapport
• Factors that influence suggestibility to hypnosis
• Laws of suggestion
• Suggestibility tests
• Preinduction talk
• Practical hints for hypnotic induction
• Authoritarian and permissive induction techniques
• Rapid induction techniques
• Posthypnotic suggestion
• Deepening techniques
• How to set up your practice and build your clientele
• Non-therapeutic applications (learning, stage fright, confidence, selling, relaxation, etc.)
• Precautions in the use of hypnotism
• And much more