A fun, informative, and entertaining look at the history, methods, and application of hypnotic suggestion in today's society. You will learn how to determine what types of people are susceptible to hypnotic suggestion, how and why hypnosis works, how to induce trance, and how to script and deliver an appropriate suggestion during hypnosis. You will discover methods of using hypnosis for dramatic life changes, including weight control, overcoming addictions and anxieties, correcting sleep disorders, ending unwanted behaviors, improving your memory, removing writer's block, maintaining your peak performance, and managing pain. You'll also learn about regression, false memories, and how to recognize situations when the use of hypnosis is not appropriate.

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Syllabus:

A new section of each course starts monthly. If enrolling in a series of two or more courses, please be sure to space the start date for each course at least two months apart.

All courses run for six weeks, with a two-week grace period at the end. Two lessons are released each week for the six-week duration of the course. You do not have to be present when lessons are released. You will have access to all lessons until the course ends. However, the interactive discussion area that accompanies each lesson will automatically close two weeks after the lesson is released. As such, we strongly recommend that you complete each lesson within two weeks of its release.

The final exam will be released on the same day as the last lesson. Once the final exam has been released, you will have two weeks to complete all of your course work, including the final exam.

Week One

Wednesday - Lesson 01

In this lesson, we'll follow the often humorous and entertaining path of hypnosis from ancient times when it was shrouded in mystery, all the way up to its current use. You'll learn how some famous historical figures, including Benjamin Franklin, played a roll in developing modern hypnosis. And you'll begin to see just how powerful the human mind really is.

Friday - Lesson 02

Today, you'll discover how the hypnotist and hypnotherapist work their magic, and why their words seem so powerful. We'll also explore the different brainwave patterns and how they relate to hypnosis. You'll see how and why hypnosis really works. Finally, you'll learn a method for testing suggestibility—a practical application of the magical science of hypnosis.

Week Two

Wednesday - Lesson 03

In this very important lesson, you'll learn the elements of a successful hypnosis session. You'll see how the mind processes information and how to apply that to hypnosis. We'll discuss the different levels of trance and how to communicate with your subject when he or she is in one. We'll also explore hypnotic suggestions and regression therapy. You'll begin to understand how to script sessions for success. And, best of all, after today, you'll be able to successfully induce trance with a professional hypnotherapy script.

Friday - Lesson 04

This is one of the most popular lessons of the course because it deals with a subject that has long been a problem in our society—weight control. You'll find out why most weight loss methods fail (or their success is short lived), and why hypnosis works when other methods don’t. You'll come away with a complete and easy-to-use weight-loss system.

Week Three

Wednesday - Lesson 05

Today, you'll learn more of the advanced techniques that professional hypnotherapists use. This is a popular lesson because it addresses another important societal issue—smoking cessation. You'll learn how hypnosis is used to end certain addictions, including cigarettes. Best of all, you'll come away from this lesson with a complete and easy-to-use stop-smoking session.

Friday - Lesson 06

We'll continue to develop our skills today and learn even more of the advanced techniques. You'll discover how the subconscious can be illogically programmed, even accidentally, which can result in illogical behaviors, fears, and even phobias. But not to worry, you'll find out how to remove such fears and phobias like magic. While we're at it, we'll examine sleep disorders and how to treat them with hypnosis. And you'll get some more useful scripts to add to your growing library.

Week Four

Wednesday - Lesson 07

Today, you'll discover how we learn. You'll see the different learning styles and a take a quiz to identify your own. You'll find out how to make learning easier, overcome test anxiety, and improve communication—all with the magic of hypnosis. Additionally, from what you learn today, you'll know how to help yourself and others go after that dream job and how to interview successfully. Everything we'll cover can contribute to lifelong improvement and happiness.

Friday - Lesson 08

You can do it! In this lesson, you'll learn how sports psychologists use hypnosis and how using the same techniques can assist you in achieving peak performance. We'll also explore the old nurture vs. nature debate with respect to psychological development. And you'll find out how to use hypnosis to overcome and change dysfunctions.

Week Five

Wednesday - Lesson 09

Today, you'll find out how lightning fast the learning process is for children. Because it's so automatic, it's easy for children to pick up misinformation and process it as truth. But children are delightful hypnosis subjects and can change an erroneous belief almost instantly. You'll learn how to help them do it. You'll also discover how parents can deliver positive suggestions while children sleep. We'll see that children who use self-hypnosis are healthier, happier, do better in school, and are more emotionally well adjusted than their counterparts. We'll discuss how to teach self-hypnosis to children, and you'll receive some great children scripts to add to your library.

Friday - Lesson 10

In this lesson, you'll learn about the amazing results the medical community gets when it uses hypnosis for pain blocking and speeding recovery—from the operating room, to painless childbirth and dentistry. You'll see how many principles of medical hypnosis can be applied and practiced by every member of the family in everyday life. You'll also find out how to use hypnosis in an emergency to assist an injured person until help arrives.

Week Six

Wednesday - Lesson 11

Today, you'll learn how stage hypnotists know who will be entertaining subjects for a show, and how they use trance logic—the ability to accept illogical possibilities—to know who is faking a trance. Much of the world's population believes in some form of past lives. You'll discover how to use past life regression to achieve dramatic therapeutic results. We'll also explore forensic hypnosis, recovering memory, and false memories. And, you'll get a dynamite regression script to add to your library.

Friday - Lesson 12

After all the tools and techniques we've explored, it's time to find out how to apply the principles to yourself. You'll learn how to set goals, phrase suggestions, program yourself for success, and whether or not to use self-hypnosis tapes. By the end of this final lesson, you'll know just how magically powerful your own mind is and how to make the best use of that magical power. And you'll get a final set of scripts to round out your library.

This course includes a knowledgeable and caring instructor who will guide you through your lessons, facilitate discussions, and answer your questions. The instructor for this course will be Lillie Barnes.

Lillie Barnes, a lawyer turned hypnotherapist, is certified in Hypnotherapy by the Institute of Thought in California and the Liedecker Institute of Chicago. Barnes holds a Master's degree and specialized certifications in the areas of Emergency Hypnosis, Medical Hypnosis, Regression Hypnosis, and Forensic Hypnosis. A published author of many articles, Barnes also teaches courses on the subjects of Law, Property Management, Hypnosis, Dream Interpretation, and Self Awareness. Barnes is a member of the California State Bar Association, the National Guild of Hypnotists, and the Hypnotherapists Union of California.

Requirements:

Internet access, email, and a Firefox, Netscape, Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer Web browser.

Student Reviews:

• "I learned far more in this course than I had anticipated. Not only did I learn about what hypnosis is and how it works, I also learned how to help myself and others to achieve goals for self-improvement (such as weight loss, smoking cessation, better self-esteem, past life regression). Lillie's teaching style is very interesting and entertaining and I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in the subject. "
  
  
• "I loved taking the course. It has given me more ways to help people achieve a happier, healthier life. I'm helping myself at the same time also. It has helped me tap into my inner strength."
  
  
• "I really enjoyed this course. The teacher's writing style, stories and humor greatly enhanced the learning experience, and I feel well prepared to utilize hypnosis in my healing/counseling therapies."
  
  
• "I've always wanted to be able to perform hypnosis, I am really glad I had this opportunity to take this course and have decided to pursue this even further. I've always said "The mind is the most powerful thing on this earth." Now I believe that. Thank you for this opportunity!"
  
  
• "Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas and knowledge about hypnosis. This has definitely been a very rewarding, fun, exciting, and interesting class!"
  
  
• "Thank you, Lillie. This is an amazing class. I found it useful and interesting. I've recommended this class to many of my friends."
  
  
• "This course has been beneficial in many ways relating to various areas of my personal, business, and emotional life. It's fun and informative. It gave technique, knowledge,insight, and for me personally empowerment."
  
  
• "This course has been very eye-opening and remarkable. The information is very useful and practical. I plan on reviewing the content and putting into practice the many suggestions."