If you cannot attend a live hypnosis training class in Florida, you can always complete the certification training program at home via independent home study.

The 20-CEU Basic certification course may be completed 100% Online via video and text instruction, or via homestudy DVD videos and texts.

The Basic 20-hour certification course content is comprised of the following media formats and core educational components:

• VIDEO INSTRUCTION:
  The History of Hypnosis
  Theoretical Approaches to Hypnosis
  Understanding Trancework
  How to Hypnotize Anyone
• Induction Styles and Techniques
  Hypnosis as a Therapeutic Tool
  Why and How Hypnosis Works
  Deepening Techniques
  How to Write a Good Script
• The Hypnotic Process
  Assessment of Client Strengths
  Directive and Nondirective Approaches
  Ericksonian Hypnotherapy
  Stage Hypnosis vs. Hypnotherapy
  Answers to Common Questions
  Contraindications of Hypnotherapy
• Weeding Out Pseudoscience: What Hypnosis Can and Cannot Do
  Treatment of Emotional Dysfunction
  Habit Control and Hypnosis
  Sexual Dysfunction and Hypnosis
  Stress Management and Hypnosis
• Pain Management and Hypnosis
  Medical Hypnotherapy
  Addressing Abreaction
  The Business of Hypnotherapy Practice
• Ethical Issues in Hypnosis Practice> This Ethics video, completely updated for 2010+, contains the ICBCH Code of Ethics and a model for resolving ethical dilemmas. The most valuable portion is perhaps guidance concerning individual state regulations on hypnosis and hypnotherapy practice, models for informed consent, and an explanation not only of the proper use of hypnosis and hypnotherapist titles, but suggestions that can help you succeed in practice by making sure you represent yourself accurately and professionally to prospective clients. Richard also touches on the regulations of hypnosis around the world, for professionals outside of the USA. Graduates of this ICBCH homestudy program will have the resources necessary to build a successful private practice and operate within the law and ethical guidelines suggested by the ICBCH.

• CD AUDIO SAMPLES
  Sample Audio Session
• WORKBOOKS
  Client Strengths and Resources

• Hypnotherapy Manual
  1.) Professional Practice Forms
  2.) Client Assessment Forms
  3.) Sample Scripts

Textbook

Inductions and Deepeners, Styles and Approaches for Effective Hypnosis
by Richard K. Nongard, LMFT/CCH

Click HERE for more information or to Register Online – or Call (800) 390-9536