APPROVED AND REGULATED BY THE DIVISION OF PRIVATE OCCUPATIONAL SCHOOLS OF THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
IV. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR OUR MOST POPULAR CLASSES
The courses listed below represent the courses currently offered at AAH. We are constantly adding to the list because of the nature of the subject matter. As new developments and discoveries occur and their existence is published we add them to our teaching materials. (The following descriptions are an outline and do not include all that will be taught)
Private training is available upon special request
Participants in this course will become acquainted with the latest and most innovative methods and uses of hypnosis. The student will learn to understand that hypnosis is a key to the unconscious mind and also a way to alter long-ago learned concepts and beliefs. No other single therapeutic technique holds out so many possibilities for further exploration and expansion.
Students will learn the art of mental imagery, affirmations, and goal setting to produce positive changes in all areas of life, physical, emotional, and spiritual. Specific step-by-step exercises are presented to implement the techniques and bring creative visualization into the areas of health, self-acceptance, healing, meditation, prosperity and creativity.
(A) CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPY (HYP 101)
Requirement: High School Diploma or GED. Theories and Techniques (54 contact hours plus 80 hours outside class room)
This course is designed for individuals new to the field of hypnotherapy or with
limited basic education. It covers hypnosis history, basic theories, basic techniques
and interview techniques. Professional ethics, marketing, office operations,
legal issues and business management are also included. In addition, specific
therapeutic techniques, inductions, deepening techniques, post-hypnotic
suggestions, motivational structures, and resistance are included. Habit-addiction
intervention, pain management, stress management and age regressions round
out the program. They will learn to understand the indications, limitations and
precautions in the use of hypnotherapy.
This course will also introduce clinical hypnosis as an integral technique in the
treatment of a wide range of psychological and medical problems. The student
will learn smoking, weight, anxiety, stress , habits and addictions programs.
Pain strategies will be taught. The student will develop greater insight into the
underlying causes of deep-seated emotional distress and explore and appreciate
the value of direct suggestion in hypnosis. Students will become familiar with the
mind-body problem and understand the interrelationship of stress and health.
The role of imagery as an adjunct to altered states of consciousness including
hypnosis is overviewed. This course is designed to teach the student the concept
and uses of imagery as a natural process to direct the activity of the mind. The
knowledge gained through this course will assist inselecting the appropriate strategy
to effectively deal with both psychiatric and medical symptoms.
B) ADVANCED CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPY (HYP 201)
Requirement: Pre-Requisite HYP 101 or Previous Qualifying Education or Experience (Section G Below). Theories and Techniques (54 contact hours plus 80 hours outside class room)
This program can be compared to the Masters Program offered by another National Hypnotherapy Association. This is an in-depth study and experiential learning experience.
As the title implies, it is an advanced course and will take .the student into a broader and deeper understanding of the mind. It includes Ericksonian hypnotherapy techniques
and language patterns; hypnosis for children; regressive and other non-directive techniques such as imagery and metaphor; specific applications of hypnotherapy in the medical and dental realm plus referral parameters. Non-verbal induction, advanced regression, and alternate realities are explored.
This course utilizes the principles of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) for personal and professional development. The general concepts of NLP such as anchoring, reframing, modeling, states and sensory models are reviewed and presented within the context of human potential.
This training program is considered an "advanced level course from beginning to end”. Upon graduation you will be able to immediately start helping people solve problems, resolve conflicts, and reach goals.
(C) REGRESSION THERAPY (HYP 301)
Requirement: Pre-requisite HYP 101 or Previous Qualifying Education or Experience (Section G Below) Theories and Techniques (54 contact hours plus 80 hours outside class room)
This course is intensive and rewarding. It introduces the therapist to specific training in the theoretical aspects of birth regression, regression therapy and practical experience in conducting therapy and/or research. Non-hypnotic inductions, a dual regression and a future-life progression will be introduced. The idea of reincarnation and karma are explained to the student in an attempt to explain why we exist and how we can make choices to improve that existence. Included are many case histories of hypnotic past-life regressions and future-life progressions as well.
Most clients are aware that traumatic events are creating present conflicts and problems. Many psychosomatic physical ailments and their conditions begin to diminish or cease altogether through regression therapy. Many emotional problems and conflicts are quickly and effectively resolved through regression therapy usually in far fewer sessions than with conventional therapy. The result is often a dramatic change in the world of the client and improvement in their sense of well being. Students learn a practical techniques of preparing the client, inducing and directing the regression, investigating answers and reshaping present life behaviors.
(D) SPIRIT RELEASEMENT THERAPY (HYP 401)
Requirement: Pre-requisite HYP 101 or see Section (G)-Previous Qualifying Education or Experience (Section G Below) Theories and techniques (54 contact hours plus 80 hours outside class room)
The possibility of spirit possession, that is, takeover by a discarnate (deceased) entity, has been recognized, or at least theorized, in every time and in every culture. A disembodied consciousness seems to attach itself and merge fully or partially with the subconscious mind of a living person, exerting some degree of control on the behavior, the mental functioning and emotions, as well as producing sensations and symptoms in the physical body.
At the time of death a soul may become disoriented and not follow the normal pathway of moving into the Light. The soul may become attached to a living person, creating a variety of difficulties and symptoms. An attachment can be benevolent in nature, completely neutral or self serving to fulfill a personal need of the spirit and/or malevolent in intention
Students will learn holistic and compassionate hypnotherapeutic approach to freeing those who have become so attached, and freeing the clients who have been affected by them.
Reincarnation, Spirit Possession Syndrome, and Multiple Personality Disorder will start the class off. Recovery of soul fragmentation and Spirit Releasement therapy will involve discovery of ”Attachments”, differential diagnosis and entity treatment. Extraterrestrials and demonic beings will lead the group into removing perceived entities, counseling, and self-protection as well as other methods of clearing the past.
Most investigators in the field estimate that over 70% of the population are affected or influenced by one or more discarnate entities at some time in their lives. Historically, the treatment of spirit possession has been primarily in the hands of the shaman, medicine man or clergy.
Our language reflects an inner knowledge of this condition: What got into you?” “What possessed me to do that?” “I’m not myself today.” “I had a shattering experience.” “I’m just falling apart.” “I lost part of me when that happened.” and similar problems. The properly trained therapist will recognize that some problems are caused by what is perceived to be an attached spirit of a deceased human being. This condition has historically been labeled Spirit Possession.
The treatment consists of guided imagery and hypnosis to discover and identify the attached spirits, making a differential diagnosis, having dialogue with the attachment, releasing the attachment and ongoing therapy for the client.
(E) MENTORSHIP ON THE JOB TRAINING (HYP 501)
Requirement: Pre-requisite HYP 100 or Qualifying Education or Experience (Section G Below) Theories and Techniques (Six Months Part Time Contact)
This program allows for observation, supervision, case study, peer and instructor review. The Board of Directors selects one student semi-annually for this resident program. Applications are available upon request.
The primary purpose of the Internship program is to provide the hypnotherapist with the opportunity to gain supervised clinical experience.
(F) ABDUCTION PHENOMENA (HYP 601)
Requirement: Pre-requisite HYP 101 or Previous Qualifying Education or Experience (Section G Below) Theories and Techniques
On behalf of those people who perceive they have been in contact with or interfered with by Beings of other than human origin, it was stated at a symposium at the Harvard Medical School that no mental health professional has to believe it is real, but must be prepared to treat a client that believes it has occurred.
Due to the statistical numbers, eventually that particular client will come. If unprepared, it can be a further disaster to the mental health of that client.
This is a highly specialized area and those with an interest about training and or treatment can contact James at the numbers below.
G) PREVIOUS QUALIFYING EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE
In order for us to determine if you qualify for Previous Qualifying Education or Experience please respond with anyone of the following:
1. Submit a course outline that you received from any formal training programs and a copy of the certificate of completion.
2. Submit one or two pages outlining all of the methods and techniques you currently utilize and your personal or professional experience with Hypnotherapy.
AAH, Inc. also offers periodic continuing education seminars in hypnotherapy and related subjects throughout the year on topics as varied as Chronic Pain, Pain-Free Birthing and much more.
