Course: Learning the Art of Self-hypnosis Hypnosis.

Starting January 19, 2009

Location Healthy Connections Wellness Center

 

6 weeks course.

 

Instructor: Jennifer Van Wie, MA, CH, CMSH. Jennifer Van Wie is a certified hypnotist that has been practicing hypnosis in the Gastonia, NC area  for over five years. She has a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling. She has taught at Gaston College teaching Self-hypnosis and has lectured and demonstrated hypnosis at  Winthrop College, Gaston Memorial Hospital and at many area organizations. Jennifer recently hosted the Hypnosis for Positive Life Changes show on the Voice America live talk internet radio Show on the Modavox radio network. For more information go to Meet Jennifer Van Wie

Many people use self-hypnosis to enhance their lives to reduce stress, sleep better, manage health issues and change negative habits. This course will teach you the art of self-hypnosis. This is not a course for you to use to start using hypnosis on the general public but rather this course is solely for your personal use.

Course Syllabus:

Materials you will need for class:

Text book: (To be announce)

A recorder that has a good sound quality. We will discuss this the first night of class. You won't need a recorder until week 5.

Week 1

General Discussion about myths and wives tales about hypnosis.

You learn how the mind retrieves and stores information.

You will learn the hierarchy of mind processes between the conscious and subconscious mind and why  hypnosis is so effective.

You will learn how hypnosis works and why the subconscious is your key to enduring change.

You will learn the history of hypnosis and how it has evolved over time.

You will learn the difference between hetero-hypnosis and self-hypnosis

You will experience a hypnosis session on relaxation so you can experience the hypnotic state.

 

Week 2. 

 

We will talk about the hypnotic state and do imagery testing. (This is not a test but rather exploration of how your mind processes information. There is for self knowledge.

You will learn about the different ways people sense hypnosis through their five senses and learn how your mind processes and connect to your imagination so you can make more personalized scripts.

We will discuss how to make effective scripts that you can record for yourself.

We will learn the art of Induction to produce a relaxed state (demonstration).

Experiential practice doing induction with a partner.

 

 

Week 3

 

You will learn the secrets behind the hypnotic voice and learn:

Pacing

Semantics

Deepening  techniques

Protective suggestions

We will go over selected scripts and talk about how you can personalize them for your own use.

Demonstration of the hypnotic voice, Induction pacing, and deepening techniques with protective suggestions.

Experiential practice with a partner.

 

Week 4

 

Learn the difference between positive and negative suggestion along with direct and  indirect suggestion.

Learn how to write a script.

Learn how to record your session.

Learn how to incorporate music in your recording.

Begin writing down the points you want to make to your subconscious mind for change.

Experiential class participation with another hypnotic session.

(homework: complete your scripts this week and bring into class)

 

Week five

 

Practice your scripts using your hypnotic voice, pacing, semantics, etc with a partner.

Record small sections of your session for practice and review.

Experiential practice with class participation.

(Make your first recorded hypnosis session and bring it to class next week.)

 

Week Six:

Class show and tell. Share your experiences, and your insights.  Share Parts of your recorded session with class.

We will have a class discussion on how to set future goals for using self-hypnosis. 

 

Class Schedule:     January 5,  2009   6:30-8:00 PM

                         January 12, 2009  6:30-8:00 PM

                         January 19, 2009  6:30-8:00 PM

                         January 26, 2009  6:30-8:00 PM

                         February 2, 2009  6:30-8:00 PM

                         February 9, 2009  6:30-8:00 PM

 

 

 

Wear comfortable clothes and bring a pillow and a blanket if you like.

 

Location: Life Path at Healthy Connection Wellness Center 3302 S. Suite 200 A-B New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC 28056 Directions

               

For information: Call Jennifer Van Wie 704-214-3625

or email

 

 

Maximum Students 10  ( Classes fills up fast, so respond as soon as you can)

Minimum Students   4

Price  $225.00

 

Registration fee $50.00.  Balance due on the first evening of class.

Also available 3 Flex pay payments available @ $59.00 every two weeks. If using a charge Card add 2% to total for handling.

Pay online with Pay Pal using different options below.

 

Deposit	$50.00
Balance	$175.00
Pay in Full	$225.00

 

Registration cut off date is January 16, 2009

 

If the minimum is not met for the class your funds will be refunded within 30 days after the registration cut off date.

Cancellation of registration must be made in writing 10 days prior to the cut off date to receive your deposit, or payment in full back. 

 

 

 

 

 

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