Hypnotherapy

Course Overview

Hypnotherapy Level Two is designed for practitioners who have completed basic hypnosis training and wish to deepen their expertise. This course, meeting IACT requirements, builds on the Fundamentals of Hypnosis with advanced topics such as parts therapy, and the use of metaphors and storytelling, incorporating Ericksonian concepts.

Ericksonian hypnosis, developed by Milton H. Erickson, emphasizes the use of indirect suggestions, metaphors, and storytelling to facilitate change. This approach is highly individualized, focusing on the unique experiences and resources of each client. In this course, students will delve into Ericksonian techniques such as:

• Utilization: Leveraging the client’s own language, beliefs, and behaviors to create therapeutic change.
• Metaphors and Stories: Crafting and using metaphors and stories to bypass resistance and communicate with the unconscious mind.
• Indirect Suggestions: Employing subtle, indirect suggestions to guide the client towards desired outcomes.
• Confusion Techniques: Using confusion and ambiguity to disrupt habitual patterns and open the client to new possibilities.

Students will learn to handle complex client issues, refine their induction and deepening techniques, and integrate these Ericksonian methods into their practice. The course places a strong emphasis on ethical considerations, client safety, and developing a personalized therapeutic approach that respects the individuality of each client.

Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and supervised practice sessions, participants will enhance their skills and confidence in delivering effective hypnotherapy interventions. They will practice creating and delivering Ericksonian metaphors, utilizing indirect suggestions, and applying confusion techniques in a safe and supportive environment. This comprehensive training ensures that practitioners are well-equipped to incorporate Ericksonian hypnosis into their therapeutic toolkit, providing nuanced and effective interventions for their clients.

What you’ll get from this course:

Advanced Hypnosis Techniques: This section delves into advanced hypnosis techniques that build on the fundamentals learned in previous training. Students will explore parts therapy, which addresses different aspects of the client’s personality to resolve internal conflicts and promote healing. They will also learn to craft and use metaphors and storytelling to bypass resistance and communicate with the unconscious mind, facilitating therapeutic change. Additionally, the course will cover refining induction techniques to achieve deeper levels of hypnosis and mastering deepening techniques to maintain and enhance the hypnotic state, increasing the effectiveness of interventions.

Ericksonian Hypnosis Concepts: This part of the course focuses on Ericksonian hypnosis, developed by Milton H. Erickson, which emphasizes the use of indirect suggestions, metaphors, and storytelling. Students will learn to leverage the client’s own language, beliefs, and behaviors (utilization) to create therapeutic change, making the therapy highly individualized and effective. They will also explore the use of indirect suggestions to guide clients towards desired outcomes without triggering resistance, and confusion techniques to disrupt habitual patterns and open clients to new possibilities. Developing a personalized therapeutic approach that respects the individuality of each client is a key component of this section.

Handling Complex Client Issues: Students will learn to assess and understand complex client issues, identifying the underlying factors that contribute to their challenges. This section covers tailoring interventions to address the specific needs and issues of each client using advanced hypnotherapy techniques. Through the analysis of case studies, students will understand how to apply these techniques in real-world scenarios, learning from practical examples. Supervised practice sessions will provide opportunities to refine skills and gain confidence in handling complex client issues, ensuring students are well-prepared for diverse therapeutic situations.

Ethical Considerations and Client Safety: Maintaining ethical standards and ensuring client safety are paramount in hypnotherapy practice. This section covers the ethical principles that guide hypnotherapy, including confidentiality, informed consent, and professional integrity. Students will learn strategies to ensure client safety during sessions, such as managing potential risks and maintaining a safe environment. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of maintaining client confidentiality and respecting their privacy. Additionally, developing cultural sensitivity to effectively work with clients from diverse backgrounds will be highlighted, ensuring respectful and inclusive practice.

Practical Application and Skill Development: This section combines theoretical knowledge with practical application to enhance students’ skills and confidence. Through lectures and demonstrations, students will gain a thorough understanding of advanced hypnotherapy techniques and their applications. Hands-on practice sessions will allow students to apply what they’ve learned in a supportive environment, developing their skills through real-world practice. Feedback and reflection sessions will provide valuable insights, helping students identify areas for improvement and growth. Building confidence in delivering effective hypnotherapy interventions is a key goal, ensuring practitioners are well-equipped to incorporate advanced techniques into their practice.

Course Content

1. Advanced Hypnosis Techniques
• Parts Therapy
• Metaphors and Storytelling
• Refining Induction Techniques
• Deepening Techniques
2. Ericksonian Hypnosis Concepts
• Utilization
• Indirect Suggestions
• Confusion Techniques
• Personalized Therapeutic Approach
3. Handling Complex Client Issues
• Assessing Complex Issues
• Tailoring Interventions
• Case Studies
• Supervised Practice
4. Ethical Considerations and Client Safety
• Ethical Principles
• Client Safety
• Confidentiality
• Cultural Sensitivity
5. Practical Application and Skill Development
• Lectures and Demonstrations
• Hands-On Practice
• Feedback and Reflection
• Building Confidence

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 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