Study Hypnotherapy Practitioner Online Course and Become a Confident and Competent Hypnotherapist

A hypnotherapist will employ communication skills and deep relaxation techniques to help clients achieve a state of relaxation in which their conscious mind is tranquil, and their subconscious mind is more open to suggestions or new viewpoints.

Hypnotherapy is a never-ending learning experience; the more you practice, the better you will get at it. We invite all of our students enrolled in this course to join our online student club, where you may discover study partners in your area with whom you can practice the strategies.

This course is designed for complete novices to Hypnotherapy and will guide you through the process of becoming a competent and confident practitioner. You can obtain insurance to begin practicing as a Hypnotherapist after completing the course evaluation and case studies.

What you will learn with our Hypnotherapy Practitioner Online Course

• Understanding the Mind
• History and Processing Information
• Types of Hypnosis and Inductions
• Structuring a Hypnotherapy Session
• Suggestibility Tests
• Induction Techniques and Deepeners
• Stress Management Scripts
• Overcoming Fears and Phobias
• Self-Hypnosis, Weight Loss and Sub modalities

Hypnotherapy Practitioner Online Course - Requirements

The Hypnotherapy Practitioner Course is delivered 100 percent online 24/7.

To successfully complete this course, a student must:

• Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
• Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
• Be a self-directed learner
• Possess sound language and literacy skills

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Hypnotherapy Practitioner Course Outline

A hypnotherapist will employ communication skills and deep relaxation techniques to help clients achieve a state of relaxation in which their conscious mind is tranquil and their subconscious mind is more open to suggestions or new viewpoints.

Module 1: Understanding the Mind

Part 1: What is Hypnosis?

Learning Objectives:

• Be familiar with the facts about and uses for hypnosis
• Understanding that the subconscious makes up 90 percent of our minds
• Be aware of the powerful abilities of the subconscious mind

Introducing Hypnosis

Hypnosis is associated with the unusual, strange, and enigmatic; it is the domain of witches, faith healers, and stage acts. True, hypnosis isn't all that mysterious. Because hypnosis is such a normal state of mind, humans have frequently been in it without realizing it. Many animals, as well as humans, can go into hypnotic states.

Topics to be discussed include:

• What is Hypnosis?
• Hypnosis Facts
• Uses for Hypnosis
• Definition of Hypnotherapy
• How Does it Work?

Part 2: Parts of the Mind

Conscious Mind

The Conscious Mind is divided into four sections: logical, analytical, willpower, and temporary memory. The Conscious Mind is where we spend the most of our time, but it is also our mind's weakest section. The intellectual, analytical aspect of the mind is known as the Conscious Mind. It's the area of the brain that thinks and judges. Everything must have a reason for humans.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Subconscious Mind

Part 3: Understanding the Powerful Abilities of the Subconscious Mind

Topics to be discussed include:

• A Hallucination? What did You See?
• Do you see an old or a young woman in the picture below?

Module 2: History and Processing Information

Part 1: Historical Background of Hypnosis

Learning Objectives:

• Be familiar with the history of hypnotherapy, from ancient Babylon to the present day
• Understand the key factors influencing our behavior
• Be aware of how we filter, distort and generalize our perceptions of the outside world

Historical Background of Hypnosis

Hypnosis has existed for as long as humans have existed. This is due to the fact that hypnosis is a fully natural condition that anyone can experience. Many ancient cultures have records of what could be considered as hypnosis activity.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Brain Waves and Functions
• Beta Brain Waves
• Alpha Brain Waves
• The Brain Waves
• Delta Brain Waves

Part 2: Processing Information

Topics to be discussed include:

• How do the Above Components Influence Our Behavior
• Our Conscious Awareness
• Filters- Deletions, Distortions and Generalizations
• Beliefs
• Language (Words)
• Decisions
• Internal Representations
• Filters
• Internal Representations and Behaviors

Part 3: Calibration

Calibration refers to the art of seeing and listening for our clients' unconscious responses. These unconscious responses provide information about the thoughts that are going through the other person's head. We acquire insight into how to interact with both the conscious and subconscious mind and become more influential by spotting these cues.

Topics to be discussed include:

• What is There to Calibrate?
• Unconscious Clues
• Eye Movements
• Predicates
• Other Clues to Sensory Processes
• Gestures
• Analogue Marking
• The Map is Not the Territory & Representational Systems

Part 4: Representational Systems

Representational Systems

Visual, auditory (hearing), kinaesthetic (emotions, touch, and physiological sensations), taste, and smell are the five sensory channels we utilize to express our experience. We can also use language to make sense of our experiences.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Sensory-Specific Phrases
• Representational Systems Preference Test
• Scoring Your Representational Preferences

Module 3: Types of Hypnosis and Inductions

Part 1: Different Types of Hypnosis

Learning Objectives:

• Be familiar with the different types of hypnosis
• Understand that everyone is capable of being hypnotized
• Be aware of the link between selective thinking and wholehearted belief

Different Types of Hypnosis

The “authoritarian” method and the “permissive” technique are the two basic types of hypnotic communication. Each has its own set of traits, and each is more effective in different settings and with different clients. However, the form of tune induction will frequently differ depending on communication approaches.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Authoritarian Style
• Permissive Style
• Direct
• Indirect

Part 2: Theory about Types of Hypnotic Inductions

Topics to be discussed include:

• 3 Distinctions about Trance Inductions

Module 4: Structuring a Hypnotherapy Session

Part 1: Structuring a Successful Appointment

Learning Objectives:

• Be aware of the importance of designing a thorough questionnaire for your client
• Understand how to structure a hypnotherapy session and build rapport
• Be familiar with the common misconceptions about hypnotherapy

Structuring a Successful Appointment

It's a good idea to do as much research as possible to find out how much other hypnotherapy practitioners in your region charge.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Sample Weight Loss Questionnaire

Part 2: Key Point to Structuring a Hypnotherapy Session

Topics to be discussed include:

• Building Rapport with Clients
• Emphasizing Similarities
• Pacing
• What You Can Match
• Body Postures
• Breathing 
• Voice
• Beliefs and Values
• Language Patterns
• Structuring a Successful Pre-talk
• Pre-Talk Information
• Common Misconceptions about Hypnosis

Module 5: Suggestibility Tests

Part 1: Suggestibility Tests

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how to use suggestibility tests with your clients
• Be familiar with the links between suggestibility and responsiveness to suggestions in hypnotherapy sessions
• Be aware of the difference between visual and auditory suggestibility tests
• Learning Objectives:

Suggestibility Tests

Everyone has the capacity to be hypnotized; yet, no one can be hypnotized without their agreement or awareness. The hypnotic produces an illusion with words and actions, and if the individual to be hypnotized is a willing subject, a 90% success rate can be reached.      

Topics to be discussed include:

• Balloon and Book

Part 2: The Hand Clasp Exercise

Topics to be discussed include:

• Cheek or Chin

Module 6: Induction Techniques and Deepeners

Part 1: Induction Techniques

Learning Objectives:

• Be aware of the various stages of induction
• Be familiar with a number of induction scrips to use in client hypnotherapy sessions
• Understand how deepeners can be used to enhance the trance experience

The Structure of Induction

It is critical to understand the structure of an induction before designing, compiling, and writing one, regardless of the type of induction.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Step 1: Beginning the Induction
• Step 2: Systematic Relaxation of the Body
• Step 3: Creating Imagery of Deeper Relaxation
• Step 4: Deepening the Trance
• Step 5: The Special Place
• Step 6: Concluding the Induction
• Language Used in An Induction
• Synonyms
• Paraphrased Suggestions
• Connective Words
• Time Designations

Part 2: Eye Fixation Induction Script

Topics to be discussed include:

• Ticking Clock Induction Script

Part 3: Induction Script- A Beautiful Day

Topics to be discussed include:

• Eye Fixation and Arm Levitation Induction Script

Part 4: Deepeners- to be Used After an Induction

Topics to be discussed include:

• The Garden Script
• My Best Friend- Deepener
• The Mind’s Eye- Deepener

Module 7: Stress Management Scripts

Part 1: creating a Brilliant Future Technique

Learning Objectives:

• Be familiar with Creating a Brilliant Technique scripts
• Be able to design a stress questionnaire for your client
• Understand how to conduct a client stress relief session

Creating a Brilliant Future Technique

This extremely effective strategy can assist clients in achieving any objective or desired result.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Stress Management
• Client Session for Stress Relief
• Stress Test

Part 2: The Weight of a Burden

Topics to be discussed include:

• Wash Away Stress Script- Sandcastles

Part 3: Blow Away Stress Script

Topics to be discussed include:

• Stress Relief with Hypnosis

Module 8: Overcoming Fears and Phobias

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the difference between a fear and a phobia
• Be familiar with the step-by-step guide to the Fast Phobia Cure
• Be aware of how to deal with extreme reactions under hypnosis (abreactions)

What is Fear?

Fear is an important element of your daily life because it protects you against danger and injury. A fear becomes a phobia when it begins to have a detrimental impact on your daily life and inhibits you from doing normal tasks.

Topics to be discussed include:

• A Brief Explanation of Fears and Phobias
• A Fear
• A Phobia
• Specific Phobias can be Categorized and I have listed Four
• Top 10 Common Phobias

Part 2: The Fast Phobia Cure Technique

Topics to be discussed include:

• Abreactions
• How to Take Control of an Abreaction

Module 9: Self-Hypnosis, Weight Loss and Submodalities

Part 1: Self-Hypnosis Techniques

Learning Objectives:

• Be aware of self-hypnosis techniques and how to use them
• Understand the ways hypnotherapy can deal with overeating
• Be familiar with weight loss scripts for use in client sessions

Self-Hypnosis Techniques

Self-hypnosis is a wonderful method to teach your customers because it can help them manage stress and relax. When used on a regular basis, self-hypnosis can be a very effective tool. This strategy can be utilized to assist your customers in breaking any habit or facilitating any behavioral transformation.

Topics to be discussed include:

• The Seven Step Self-Hypnosis Process
• Self-Hypnosis Template

Part 2: Ideomotor Response

In therapy, there are numerous moments when it is necessary to ask the client questions and obtain responses. It is widely believed that requesting the client to speak during hypnosis might occasionally interfere with the trance's depth. To avoid this, the client is instructed to communicate by using finger movements to indicate yes or no. Ideomotor signaling/response is the term for this approach.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Calm Switch Technique
• Weight Loss Using Hypnotherapy
• Different Kinds of Eaters
• Emotional Eaters
• Conditioned Eaters
• Subconscious Eaters

Part 3: Simple Unnatural Glucose Additive Refined

Topics to be discussed include:

• Consequences of Eating Sugar
• Sugar Addiction
• Tips on How to Kick the Sugar Habit
• Weight Loss Session Structure
• Exercise and Weight Loss
• Nutrition and Calories
• Make Exercise Fun
• Goal Setting
• How Does Goal Setting Work?
• Well-Formed Outcomes- SYDER

Part 4: Using Submodalities to Help with Weight Loss

This method can be used to assist someone in quitting smoking, losing weight, or overcoming any type of addiction, whether it be to alcohol or drugs.

Topics to be discussed include:

• What Are Submodalities? 
• “Mapping Across” Sumbodalities
• Key Elements in Submodality Change
• Submodalities List

Part 5: Submodalities Change Technique Video

Part 6: Exploring the Submodalities of a Client Viedo

Part 7: Demonstration of the Full Submodalities Change Technique Video

Part 8: Six Step Reframe for Weight Loss

Reframing is a technique for assisting a client in developing new meanings and understandings about a problematic behavior. This session can be used to assist the client in identifying at least one internal motivator that leads to excess or unnecessary eating. This session is based on the idea that we do everything for a reason.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Session

Part 9: Full Weight Loss Session- Including Induction

Part 10: Easy Weight Loss Script

Part 11: Car Weight Loss Script

Module 10: Metaphors

Learning Objectives:

• Be familiar with the concept of communicating with metaphor in therapy sessions
• Understand how metaphors can be a powerful tool to embed important messages
• Be aware of how to use metaphor in smoking and pain hypnotherapy sessions

Hypnotherapy and Metaphors

Story telling is the simplest technique to express a metaphor. A narrative might be taken at face value or interpreted figuratively to convey a different meaning. A metaphor always has two parts: the item mentioned and the thing compared to, and it communicates on two levels: surface meaning and underlying structure meaning, or symbolic meaning.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Generating a Metaphor

Part 2: Hypnotherapy Metaphor

Your mind is like a complicated network of pipes, each with its own purpose and path. Some pipes are linked together, while others are cleverly concealed. All of these pipes must be kept in good working order for the network to function efficiently; they must be polished, mended, or even replaced on a regular basis. Most of the time, you can take care of your own plumbing and keep it in good working order.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Therapeutic Metaphors
• The Philosopher and The King
• Self Appreciation

Part 3: The Art Collection

Topics to be discussed include:

• Metaphor- Smoking and Substance Abuse
• Metaphor- Switches for Pain

Module 11: Hypnotic Language Patterns

Part 1: Introduction to Hypnotic Language Patterns

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the power of language in coaching sessions
• Be aware of how to set a positive mood with language
• Be familiar with conversational hypnosis techniques and how to work with resistant clients

Introduction to Hypnotic Language Patterns

It's not about hypnosis when it comes to hypnotic linguistic patterns. Traditional hypnosis is thought to involve people closing their eyes and entering a trance state. Learning and utilizing the power of our words is what hypnotic language patterns are all about.

Topics to be discussed include:

• The “Milton Model”: Hypnotic Language Patterns
• Distortions
• Generalizations
• Deletions
• Pacing
• Indirect Suggestions

Part 2: Yes Set- Language Patterns

Yes Set is a technique developed by M. Erickson in which the therapist and patient's conversation is purposefully designed so that the patient must react with the word "yes." This creates a favorable environment for interaction and starts the reframing process.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Some “Yes Set” Sentences and Questions

Part 3: Conversational Hypnosis

Topics to be discussed include:

• Working with Resistant Clients
• Using Ericksonian Hypnosis Language Patterns

Module 12: Stopping Smoking with Hypnotherapy

Part 1: Stopping Smoking with Hypnotherapy

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how to plan a successful Smoking Cessation hypnotherapy session
• Be aware of how to test your client’s motivation
• Understand why amnesia is useful for your client following a hypnotherapy session

Topics to be discussed include:

• Successful Smoking Cessation Session
• Smoking Questionnaire- Example 1
• Stopping Smoking Questionnaire- Example 2
• Reasons for Smoking
• Common Reason (Excuses) For Smoking

Part 2: Deadly Poisons in Cigarettes 

Cigarettes are one of the few legally available goods that can hurt and even kill you over time.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Get Your Clients Motivated
• The Dickens Process- Smoking
• Change & Motivation, Weight Loss, Stop Smoking
• The High Road to Success: As A Non-Smoker

Part 3: The Road to Success as a Non-Smoker

Part 4: Guilt Trip

When utilized near the end of a session, this technique is quite successful. This method is used to address a wide range of bad habits. Simply changing the term "smoking" to "overeating," for example, will suffice.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Amnesia
• Confusion Technique to Facilitate Amnesia

Module 13: Instilling Confidence in Clients

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how you can increase your client’s confidence
• Be familiar with effective therapy session techniques to build confidence
• Be aware of number of scripts for confidence building in your sessions

Instilling Confidence in Clients

You can assist individuals who have poor self-esteem and lack self-confidence in a variety of ways.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Hypnotherapy Confidence Questionnaire

Part 2: Anchoring Technique Video

Part 3: Anchoring Confidence

Part 4: Circle of Confidence

Part 5: Confidence Building

Part 6: Hypnotherapy Script for Confidence- The Garden of Your Life

Module 14: Time Line Techniques and Pain Management

Part 1: Time Line

Learning Objectives:

• Be able to move from negative to positive emotions with your client, using timelines
• Understand how to facilitate where you boost positive thinking
• Be familiar with ‘the glove of relaxation’ technique.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Exercise to Release Negative Emotions
• Train Journey- Time Line

Part 2: Pain and Healing Script

Part 3: Confusion Technique and Glove Anaesthesia 

Hypnotherapy for Pain Management 

The hypnosis script below can be used to help a client manage their pain. Use after induction and for a longer duration.

Module 15: Hypnosis in Business and Marketing Techniques

Part 1: Hypnotic Writing for Business

Learning Objectives:

• Be familiar with hypnotic techniques for business
• Understand how to write hypnotic copy for your marketing materials
• Be aware of some essential marketing tips and have an e-marketing plan for your business

Topics to be discussed include:

• Hypnotic Writing for Business
• Hypnotic Selling through Writing
• What is Hypnotic Writing?
• Product Description

Part 2: Hypnosis in Business and Selling

Understanding hypnosis can help you better comprehend your reader's thinking. People are self-centered; this isn't a bad thing; it's a fact. They go around in their own trance, creating a distinct world where they live, move, and breathe with their collection of experiences, beliefs, thoughts, and actions. Every one of us is in a hypnotic condition.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Hypnotic Ways to Cause ACTION
• PROBLEM
• PROMISE
• PROOF
• PRICE
• Exercise
• Notes 
• What Every Reader Wants to Know

Part 3: Essential Marketing Tips for Getting Started with Clients

Topics to be discussed include:

• Know Your Customer’s Needs
• Ten things you need to know about your customers
• Generate business from you e-marketing plan
• Direct navigation
• Web referrals
• Search engines
• Generate business from your e-marketing plan
• Email marketing rules
• Advantages of email marketing
• Potential problems with email marketing 
• SMS marketing
• Advantages of SMS marketing
• Potential disadvantages of SMS marketing
• Costs
• Getting the most out of search engines
• Advertising and sponsorship
• Banner adverts
• Sponsorship
• Sales promotions
• E-coupons
• Sampling
• Competitions and sweepstakes
• Community building

Part 4: Essential Websites for Marketing your Business and Getting a Presence on the Internet

Recognition & Accreditation

Upon completion of your course assessment, you will receive 3 certificates. An accredited certificate from the awarding body relating to your course, a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course and a certificate of completion.