Trauma, Phobias, Fears Hypnosis

Overview

Trauma, Phobias, and Fears Hypnosis is an advanced course designed to teach students how to use hypnosis to address and alleviate deep-seated emotional issues. The course covers the psychological mechanisms behind trauma, phobias, and fears, and introduces specialized hypnotic techniques to help clients overcome these challenges. Students will learn to conduct effective hypnotherapy sessions, utilizing methods such as regression therapy, desensitization, and positive suggestion. Emphasis is placed on creating a safe and supportive environment, ethical practice, and tailoring approaches to individual client needs. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, practical exercises, and case studies, participants will gain the skills necessary to help clients achieve lasting emotional healing and resilience.

What you’ll get from this course:

Understanding Psychological Mechanisms behind trauma, phobias, and fears is crucial for effective hypnotherapy. Trauma often stems from deeply distressing experiences that leave lasting emotional scars, while phobias are intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations. Fears, more broadly, can be rooted in various life experiences and may manifest in different ways. Utilizing Ericksonian hypnosis, which focuses on accessing and healing the unconscious mind through indirect suggestions and storytelling, can help uncover and address these deep-seated issues. This approach aligns with Stephen Gilligan’s emphasis on the creative unconscious, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding and treating psychological distress.

Specialized Hypnotic Techniques such as regression therapy, desensitization, and positive suggestion are essential tools in addressing trauma, phobias, and fears. Regression therapy involves guiding clients back to past experiences to process and heal unresolved emotions. Desensitization techniques help reduce sensitivity to traumatic triggers, gradually exposing clients to feared stimuli in a controlled manner. Positive suggestion uses affirmations to reinforce healing and positive change. Melissa Tiers’ integrative hypnosis and anxiety toolkit combine cognitive and somatic methods, offering practical tools to enhance these techniques’ effectiveness. These methods, akin to traditional shamanistic practices, provide a holistic approach to emotional healing.

Creating a Safe Environment and supportive therapeutic environment is fundamental for effective hypnotherapy. Principles of psychological first aid guide the initial support and stabilization of clients, ensuring they feel secure and understood. Establishing a supportive space involves creating a comforting and non-judgmental atmosphere where clients can explore their emotions freely. Ensuring client comfort is paramount, as it fosters trust and openness. Stephen Gilligan’s generative trance approach emphasizes the importance of a safe therapeutic space, where clients can access their inner resources and creativity for healing. This supportive environment is crucial for facilitating deep emotional work and lasting change.

Ethical Practice and Tailoring Approaches to individual client needs are key components of effective hypnotherapy. Adhering to ethical guidelines ensures that practitioners maintain professional standards and respect client autonomy. Personalized techniques involve customizing hypnotherapy approaches to suit each client’s unique experiences and challenges. Stephen Gilligan’s relational field approach emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and the dynamic interaction between practitioner and client. Client-centered care focuses on the client’s needs and perspectives, ensuring that the therapeutic process is respectful and responsive. Melissa Tiers’ anxiety toolkit also highlights the importance of adapting techniques to meet diverse client needs.

A comprehensive learning approach that includes theoretical instruction, practical exercises, and case studies is essential for developing effective hypnotherapy skills. Theoretical instruction provides a solid foundation in the principles and techniques of hypnotherapy. Practical exercises offer hands-on experience, allowing students to develop and refine their skills in real-world scenarios. Analyzing case studies provides valuable insights into the application of hypnotherapy techniques and the outcomes achieved. Integrating traditional shamanistic practices with modern techniques, as seen in Melissa Tiers’ integrative hypnosis methods, promotes holistic healing and resilience. This comprehensive approach ensures that practitioners are well-equipped to support clients in achieving lasting emotional healing.

Course Content

Understanding Psychological Mechanisms

1. Trauma: Exploring the psychological roots of trauma.
2. Phobias: Understanding the development and impact of phobias.
3. Fears: Identifying and addressing deep-seated fears.
4. Unconscious Mind: Utilizing Ericksonian hypnosis to access and heal the unconscious.

Specialized Hypnotic Techniques

1. Regression Therapy: Techniques for revisiting and healing past experiences.
2. Desensitization: Methods to reduce sensitivity to traumatic triggers.
3. Positive Suggestion: Crafting affirmations to promote healing.
4. Integrative Hypnosis: Combining cognitive and somatic methods from Melissa Tiers’ toolkit.

Creating a Safe Environment

1. Psychological First Aid: Principles for immediate support and stabilization.
2. Supportive Space: Establishing a secure and comforting environment.
3. Client Comfort: Ensuring clients feel understood and respected.
4. Generative Trance: Using Stephen Gilligan’s approach to foster a safe therapeutic space.

Ethical Practice and Tailoring Approaches

1. Ethical Guidelines: Adhering to professional standards in hypnotherapy.
2. Personalized Techniques: Customizing approaches to individual client needs.
3. Relational Field: Applying Stephen Gilligan’s relational approach in therapy.
4. Client-Centered Care: Focusing on the unique experiences and needs of each client.

Comprehensive Learning and Practical Application

1. Theoretical Instruction: Understanding the principles behind hypnotherapy.
2. Practical Exercises: Hands-on activities to develop hypnotherapy skills.
3. Case Studies: Learning from real-life applications and outcomes.
4. Holistic Healing: Integrating traditional shamanistic practices and modern techniques for lasting resilience.

Course Instructor

ChrŸs Tei

ChrŸs Tei is a passionate educator who provides comprehensive training for people who have an interest in growing wellness in their families, communities, and themselves. She was a co-founder of the Tau Wellness Co-op in 2014 and has brought together into one integrated approach the skills of therapeutic touch, therapeutic arts, and therapeutic trance. ChrŸs is a steadfast advocate for the gender/neuro diverse community and the grateful guest on the unceded territories of the T’sou-ke First Nation for over 40 years.
As Tau we are guests everywhere forever and thank our many hosts.
We are one people amongst many nations
Our commonality is our diversity
And the ancestors WE share
May their voices lead us in our work
And our touch always heal