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The Foundation Course

Hypnotherapy is a practical subject and previous formal academic qualifications are not vital for those wishing to enrol on the Foundation Course. All we ask is that you are interested in the subject and enthusiastic about learning!

The course lasts for six days and is spread over three weekends at two or three weekly intervals. A full agenda is packed into these sessions and while the practical side of the subject in particular is covered thoroughly, students need to be prepared to work conscientiously through the academic aspect of the course. We normally hold two Foundation Courses per year.

The ICH does occasionally hold week-long, intensive Foundation Courses, either when demand for the next weekend Foundation Course exceeds the number of places available or as and when sufficient interest is registered. If you would like to register your interest for a possible future week-long Foundation Course, please contact the ICH office (see "Contact Us").

 The following subjects are covered during the Foundation Course:

Inductions
Arm drop Authoritarian Countdown
Hand catalepsy Hand levitation Permissive
Rapid    

 

Hypnosis
Definitions of hypnosis Differences in response Hypnotic myths
Hypnotic theories Ideodynamic processes Recognising trance states
Step-by-Step hypnotic procedure The everyday trance Trance phenomena

 

Hypnotic Techniques

Building up suggestibility Compounding Creating powerful suggestions
Deepeners Emerging Hypnotic tests
Vocal techniques    
Post-hypnotic Suggestions
Confidence Habit removal Learning enhancement
Self-hypnosis Smoking Stress reduction
Weight management    

 

General
Basic neuro-physiology Case History taking (medical model) Code of ethics
Contra-indications Educating the client History of hypnosis
Resistant subjects Requirements for success Principles of induction
The Emotional Scale The Mind Model The power of the mind