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Surgical, Dental, Birthing Hypnosis

Surgical, Dental, Birthing Hypnosis is a trauma-mitigating, evidence-based course designed for wellness practitioners, birth workers, and clinical professionals seeking to integrate hypnotic techniques into surgical, dental, and birthing contexts. Drawing from neuroscience, traditional midwifery, and modern hypnotherapy, this course empowers practitioners to reduce pain, anxiety, and trauma responses through hypnotic states. Participants will explore the Esdaile state, somnambulism, and deep trance, learning how these states can be safely induced and applied in clinical and wellness settings. The course also integrates the HypnoBirthing™ philosophy, emphasizing informed choice, inclusive language, and gentle birth practices. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, learners will gain the skills to support clients in acute and chronic pain scenarios, including surgery preparation, dental anxiety, and childbirth.

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🧠 What You’ll Learn:

🔬 Understand the Esdaile State
Learn the historical and clinical significance of the Esdaile state in surgical hypnosis.
Example: Inducing analgesia for minor surgical procedures.
🌙 Master Somnambulism Techniques
Explore methods to induce somnambulism and apply it to reduce dental anxiety.
Example: Using suggestibility to ease fear during dental extractions.
🌀 Induce Deep Trance States
Practice techniques for guiding clients into deep trance for pain relief.
Example: Supporting birthing persons through contractions.
🧬 Apply Neuroscience of Pain
Understand how hypnosis alters brain activity and pain pathways.
Example: Explaining the role of the thalamus in pain modulation.
🛠️ Design Hypnotic Interventions
Create scripts and protocols for acute and chronic pain scenarios.
Example: Tailoring hypnosis for post-operative recovery.
🤝 Integrate HypnoBirthing Philosophy
Use inclusive language and affirmations to support diverse birthing families.
Example: Adapting scripts for nonbinary birthing persons.
🧘 Facilitate Relaxation and Bonding
Teach breathwork, visualization, and partner techniques for calm birth.
Example: Rainbow Relaxation for prenatal bonding.
📈 Evaluate and Improve Practice
Use feedback and data collection to refine hypnosis sessions.
Example: Post-birth surveys to assess effectiveness.