Fundamentals of Hypnosis • Tau Wellness Cooperative

What You’ll Learn:

🧠 Understand Hypnosis: Grasp the history, definitions, and myths of hypnosis, and distinguish fact from fiction.
Example: Identify common misconceptions and explain the difference between stage hypnosis and clinical practice.
Reference: Hypnotherapy Student Manual, Ch. 1-2
🌀 Experience Trance: Learn to recognize and calibrate natural trance states in daily life.
Example: Notice signs of trance during routine activities like driving or reading.
Reference: Alter Your Experience, Ch. 2
🗣️ Master Language Patterns: Use hypnotic language, suggestion, and metaphor to influence experience and behavior.
Example: Practice embedded commands and indirect suggestions for self-motivation.
Reference: The Structure of Magic, Vol. 1
🛏️ Induce Self-Hypnosis: Apply step-by-step induction and deepening techniques for self-hypnosis.
Example: Use progressive relaxation or guided imagery to enter trance.
Reference: Udemy Self Hypnosis Mastery, Section 2
📝 Set Effective Goals: Formulate well-formed outcomes and use self-hypnosis for habit change, confidence, and stress relief.
Example: Create a self-hypnosis script for overcoming procrastination.
Reference: Hypnotherapy Trainer Manual, Outcome Specification
🧩 Integrate NLP & Mind Games: Explore NLP-based exercises and mind games to expand awareness and flexibility.
Example: Use guided fantasy or polarity integration for personal growth.
Reference: Mind Games – The Guide to Inner Space
🛡️ Practice Ethically: Understand the ethical guidelines, boundaries, and responsibilities of self-hypnosis.
Example: Apply the IACT Code of Ethics to your self-practice.
Reference: Hypnotherapy Student Manual, Ethics Section
🔄 Evaluate & Reflect: Develop self-awareness and track your progress using feedback, journaling, and self-assessment.
Example: Keep a hypnosis journal to monitor changes in mood and behavior.
Reference: Udemy Self Hypnosis Mastery, Section 5