Hypnosis Facts and History
	A Basic Introduction to Hypnosis ($75.00) This 8 hour seminar is a brief introduction to the world of hypnosis. The Curriculum Includes hands on practise: Experience hypnosis almost from the first hour of instruction Theory, lecturing and in class exercises where you put people into the trance state Suggestibility testing Basic induction Relaxation suggestions Awakening Techniques A certificate of attendance will be provided at the end of the program to all participants.
	Become a Stage Hypnotist ($1050.00) This hypnosis course is a 120-hour course plus the reading of a text book (provided in PDF format free with the course). In class you will learn: How to Hypnotise yourself and others How easy it is to go into trance How legal and ethical restrictions affect the use of hypnosis How to create effective suggestions for shows How to create a great stage show How to select subjects for the show  The Curriculum Includes hands on practise:  Experience hypnosis almost from the first hour of instruction Theory, lecturing and in class exercises where you put people into the trance state Pre-induction suggestions and questions to tailor the trance experience for your client Suggestibility testing Basic permissive induction Several rapid inductions Fractionation Deepening Techniques Post-Hypnotic suggestions Awakening Techniques Ecology for the client (framing suggestions that are always positive for the client) Eye Accessing Cues Rapport Building skills Anchoring Modalities and Sub-modalities Indirect suggestions Simple stage show routines Elements of a great show When the course is completed, there is a 90-question exam that needs to be taken. Demonstrations of trance are required with this course.  A minimum score of 85% is required in order to pass. Once you have completed and passed your assignment you will receive a certificate, which will certify you as a Stage Hypnotist. You will then possess the necessary skills needed to perform hypnosis for stage shows. Included with the course are several scripts to induce hypnosis used by leading hypnotists.  This course includes all the materials of the Basic Hypnotist Course plus examples of routines to use in your stage show, and exact word for word trance commands. You can also use the designation "BH." after your name.
	Become a Basic Hypnotist ($850.00) This hypnosis course is a 80 hour in class and 20 hour home work course plus the reading of a text book (provided in PDF format free with course). When the course is completed, there is a 50-question exam and essay that must be completed and returned for correction. A minimum score of 85% is required in order to pass.  The class will provide you with many chances to interact with others and experience trance.  In class you will learn: How to Hypnotise yourself and others How easy it is to go into trance How legal and ethical restrictions affect the use of hypnosis How to create effective suggestions to make changes in behaviour that are permanent  The Curriculum Includes hands on practise:  Experience hypnosis almost from the first hour of instruction Theory, lecturing and in class exercises where you put people into the trance state Pre-induction suggestions and questions to tailor the trance experience for your client Suggestibility testing Basic permissive induction Several rapid inductions Deepening Techniques Post-Hypnotic suggestions Awakening Techniques Ecology for the client (framing suggestions that are always positive for the client) Eye Accessing Cues Rapport Building skills Anchoring Modalities and Sub-modalities Indirect suggestions Once you have completed and passed your assignment you will receive a certificate, which will certify you as a Hypnotist. You will then possess the necessary skills needed to perform hypnosis for stop smoking, weight loss, and stress relief. Included with the course are scripts to induce hypnosis used by leading hypnotists and hypnotherapists.  This course includes a comprehensive manual. You can also use the designation "BH." after your name.
	Become a Clinical Hypnotherapist ($600.00) This is a 55-hour course in addition to the Basic Hypnotist Course. Once the course is completed and the text book is read, there is a 50-question test that must be passed by a minimum score of 85% to be certified as a Hypnotherapist. Included with the course is a series of "how-to" information on starting and operating a successful hypnotherapy practice. When you have completed and passed the course, you will then possess the necessary skills to perform hypnotherapy for relief from anxiety, fear, pain, age regression, etc. You can also use the letter designation "C.ht." after your name.
	Become a Master Hypnotherapist ($600.00) Take this next step in the development of your hypnotic abilities and credentials.  This is a 25-hour intensive course which adds to the Clinical Hypnotherapist Training you would require before enrollment. This training is done one on one with a MASTER TRAINER and answers all the questions a student would have about Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. Once completed, there is a 25-question test that must be passed with a minimum score of 90%. Upon successful completion of the test, you will be certified as a Master Clinical Hypnotherapist and can use the letter designation "M.ht." after your name. This course provides state-of-the-art information and tools on the use of hypnotherapy, and explains its many scientific approaches (such as Anodyne Imagery,™ painless child birthing, painless dentistry, and so on). The course also provides essential "how-to" information on starting, operating, and building a successful hypnotherapy practice.
	Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Basic Practitioner ($3500.00) Milton Erickson was internationally acclaimed, in his lifetime, as one of the world's leading medical hypnotherapists. He spent his entire life exploring the nature of the conscious and the unconscious mind and found practical, workable interventions. In the process he achieved an almost legendary reputation for the success he had with even the most "impossible" clients. The Ericksonian Hypnosis Certificate Program is ideal for advanced practitioners with a hypnosis background as well as individuals who are learning this skills-set, and want to do it well. It is very useful for counseling and coaching professionals wanting to upgrade skills. The program offers an opportunity to explore and develop proficiency in Ericksonian induction, trance, and conversation as a form of gentle redirection and healing. Ericksonian hypnosis uses metaphor and experience to build bridges between the conscious and the unconscious mind.   Fundamental Training (40 hrs) 1.       History of Hypnosis 2.       Erickson biography; overview of original source material 3.       What makes hypnosis “Ericksonian?” 4.       Myths and misconceptions of hypnosis 5.       Major theories and approaches to hypnosis 6.       Definitions of hypnosis 7.       Ethical and legal considerations 8.       Rapport building skills 9.       Pacing and leading 10.    Indications of trance 11.    Common everyday trance 12.    The principle of utilization 13.    Language of hypnosis a.       Presuppositions b.       Negation c.        Binds d.       Ambiguity e.        Delivery 14.    Using direct and indirect methods 15.    Relaxation methods 16.    Introduction of the idea of a hypnotic intervention 17.    Basic inductions a.       Eye fixation b.       Hand levitation and limb catalepsy c.        Sand bucket 18.    Solution-oriented vs. problem-oriented 19.    Context of hypnosis within therapy 20.    Legal and ethical issues
	Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Intermediate Practitioner ($4500.00) Milton Erickson was internationally acclaimed, in his lifetime, as one of the world's leading medical hypnotherapists. He spent his entire life exploring the nature of the conscious and the unconscious mind and found practical, workable interventions. In the process he achieved an almost legendary reputation for the success he had with even the most "impossible" clients. The Ericksonian Hypnosis Certificate Program is ideal for advanced practitioners with a hypnosis background as well as individuals who are learning this skills-set, and want to do it well. It is very useful for counseling and coaching professionals wanting to upgrade skills. The program offers an opportunity to explore and develop proficiency in Ericksonian induction, trance, and conversation as a form of gentle redirection and healing. Ericksonian hypnosis uses metaphor and experience to build bridges between the conscious and the unconscious mind.   Intermediate Training (40 hrs) 1.       Observational and feedback skills 2.       Basic Metaphor 3.       Reframing 4.       Ratifying trance 5.       Deepening trance 6.       Resistance and its utilization 7.       Scales of hypnotic susceptibility 8.       Advanced inductions a.       My friend John b.       Conversational c.        Crystal gazing d.       Confusion e.        Nonverbal methods 9.       Hypnotic phenomena a.       Amnesia and hypermnesia b.       Posthypnotic suggestions c.        Time distortion d.       Age regression and age progression e.        Dissociation f.         Catalepsy g.       Anesthesia and analgesia h.       Hallucinations 10.    Self hypnosis methods 11.    Working with hypnotic dreams 12.    Tailoring treatment 13.    Depression and anxiety treatment Must have basic certification to attend this program
	Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Advanced Practitioner ($6000.00) Milton Erickson was internationally acclaimed, in his lifetime, as one of the world's leading medical hypnotherapists. He spent his entire life exploring the nature of the conscious and the unconscious mind and found practical, workable interventions. In the process he achieved an almost legendary reputation for the success he had with even the most "impossible" clients. The Ericksonian Hypnosis Certificate Program is ideal for advanced practitioners with a hypnosis background as well as individuals who are learning this skills-set, and want to do it well. It is very useful for counseling and coaching professionals wanting to upgrade skills. The program offers an opportunity to explore and develop proficiency in Ericksonian induction, trance, and conversation as a form of gentle redirection and healing. Ericksonian hypnosis uses metaphor and experience to build bridges between the conscious and the unconscious mind.   Advanced Training (40 hrs) 1.       Advanced metaphor 2.       Dealing with abreactions 3.       Pain control and advanced pain control a.       Theories of pain b.       Glove anesthesia c.        Displacement d.       Imagery e.        Dissociation f.         Time Distortion g.       Scaling 4.       Group inductions 5.       Ideomotor methods 6.       Rossi’s “Moving Hands” method 7.       Special populations, e.g., psychotics, couples, families, substance abusers 8.       Habit control 9.       Phobias and traumas 10.    Paradoxical approaches a.       Ordeal therapy b.       Ambiguous function assignments 11.    Advanced induction: the early learning set 12.    Confusion technique 13.    Interspersal technique 14.    Personal development of the clinician Must have Intermediate certification to attend this program
	Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Instructor ($12000.00) Must have Advanced certification and submit in writing a formal request for instructor certification to be reviewed by Dr. Vandeyck.