Hypnosis is a very natural state for the human mind. Your mind goes into a
hypnotic like trance every morning when awakening, every 90-120 minutes
of your waking day and every night just before sleep. Being engaged in a
good movie, TV program or a great book is hypnosis. There is highway
hypnosis and I suspect you have ended up at a destination wondering "How
did I get HERE? I don't remember!" It's hypnosis and yes, you did stop at that
stop sign or stop light. Unlike Hollywood movies, hypnosis is NOT mind control,
one does not spill the beans in hypnosis, nor can one get stuck in a hypnosis
but it feels so absolutely wonderful, ohhh you wish you could. Everyone can
be hypnotized as long as there is no fear of hypnosis. One has the right to
accept or reject a hypnotic suggestion. No hypnotist can make you do
anything you don't want to do. You will never do anything in hypnosis that is
against your morals or ethics. Please read my "definition " of hypnosis:
Hypnosis is the level of awareness that puts you in contact with both the
conscious and subconscious minds simultaneously (no one is ever
unconscious). NOTE--THE "DUAL NATURE OF THE MIND." .Hypnosis is
a natural, yet altered state where the critical factor of the conscious mind is (by-passed) and selective thinking is maintained. Hypnosis is marked by the communication between the conscious and the unconscious minds. 

WHAT CAN HYPNOSIS BE USED FOR? Everyone is aware of the use of hypnosisfor weight loss and tobacco cessation but it seems as if little is known beyond that. Hypnosis can be used as analgesia and anesthesia. Hypnosis will help a body to heal after surgery. Hypnosis works well with any type of habit.
Hypnosis can easily let you pass that exam. Since the unconscious mind
controls the body, hypnotic suggestions can help with body functions, lower
blood pressure, relieve asthma, insomnia, relieve pain, have a painless birth,
bruxism, aid in IBS and stop fibromyalgia in it's tracks, end procrastination,
get organized, eliminate sexual dysfunctions or just to make sex better. Sex,
like most things, is all in the mind. Hypnosis is fantastic for sports. Hypnosis is
the ultimate stress buster. The benefits are too many to be mentioned. You
will get to learn Dr. Bandler's Time Line work too. "Who says trance has to
be boring?" - Dr. Richard Bandler. You will get to learn hypnotic regression
and progression.

What's the role of the hypnotist/therapist? I am of the belief that all hypnosis
is self-hypnosis and the person hypnotizing you is only your very highly skilled
and trained guide. I want to teach you to be that highly skilled and trained
guide.

To me, NLP™ and hypnosis go together hand in hand like love and a
wonderful marriage. When combined with hypnosis you have a real powerhouse at your finger tips for permanent change. The more tools in the toolbox, the more options you have for flexibility.

What's the difference between hypnotist and hypnotherapist? None really.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN - * various induction styles including Ericksonian 
*how to form suggestions *deepening techniques *Deep Trance Phenomenon
*pain control/elimination * how to use metaphors and embedded metaphors *
my "Ditsy Blonde Technique" that works every time *self-hypnosis *how to
handle abreactions with a technique I devised myself that is proven *Deep
Trance Identification *some stage hypnosis with skits * how to work with a
pendulum for self and others. I'm only holding back two things I have promised
to never teach - one is an induction and the other is amazing body sculpture
that has over 40 years of positive results. You will leave this training having
complete confidence in your skills so you can put them into action sooner
rather than later. Semantics are very important in hypnosis and I will be on
your case about them if you misuse words.

You will have more than sufficient hours to join The American Board of
Hypnotherapy and by being Certified by ABH, you will have sufficient hours
(100) to join The National Guild of Hypnotists by reciprocity. You can even
join other certifying guilds.

NOTE:  Please bring a pendulum to class.  They can be purchased on-line or at new age book stores for approximately $20 or less.