Classes missed may be made up during subsequent trainings at no additional charge. The first 100 hours of the HCH training is designed to teach students the basic components of hypnosis how to apply induction and deepening techniques, how to work with language effectively and how to apply the skills towards achieving personal goals and transformation. Students also have beginning level skills in teaching others self-hypnosis and in guiding others through basic hypnotic applications. The first 150 hours of the HCH training leads toward skills in utilizing hypnotherapeutic process with clients in a wide variety of areas as outlined in the course content section. Students will participate in supervised practicums so there is opportunity for guidance and feedback with each newly-acquired skill.
Students produce a self-hypnosis tape for personal use which is critiqued.
The full 200 hours of training prepares the student to work as a professional hypnotherapist. As a part of the training each student presents a video of an actual hypnotherapy session for critique. The focus in the last level of training is on providing competent, ethical services through the refining of techniques and the emergence of a personal and professional therapeutic style. Graduates of the 200 hour training are awarded a diploma as a Certified Hypnotherapist which is approved by the California Council of Postsecondary and Vocational Education. Clinical Hypnotherapist Additional trainings are available on a year-round basis for specialized advanced trainings.