The Basic ICBCH Clinical Hypnosis Certification course of study will teach you how hypnotize others safely and effectively with confidence, and to assist clients with various difficulties by utilizing methods of clinical hypnosis.
The course content is intended to educate those who have very little or even no prior experience in creating effective hypnotic inductions or writing prescriptive hypnotic scripts that are designed to help clients with altering unhealthy patterns of behavior and thinking, leading to personal satisfaction.
Those with prior experience in clinical hypnosis will also benefit by refining skills and techniques and learning the suggestive therapy approach of Advanced Parallel Programming offered in this program.
This comprehensive hypnotist training program is designed to provide you with fundamental required skills, and help you succeed at implementing hypnotherapy into clinical practice with real clients, with confidence!
The Basic Certification course content is comprised of the following media formats and core educational components:
5 DVD Videos
DVD 1:
The History of Hypnosis
Theoretical Approaches to Hypnosis
Understanding Trancework
How to Hypnotize Anyone
Induction Styles and Techniques
DVD 2:
Hypnosis as a Therapeutic Tool
Why and How Hypnosis Works
Deepening Techniques
How to Write a Good Script
The Hypnotic Process
DVD 3:
Assessment of Client Strengths
Directive and Nondirective Approaches
Ericksonian Hypnotherapy
Stage Hypnosis vs. Hypnotherapy
Answers to Common Questions
Contraindications of Hypnotherapy
Weeding Out Pseudoscience:
What Hypnosis Can and Cannot Do
DVD 4:
Treatment of Emotional Dysfunction
Habit Control and Hypnosis
Sexual Dysfunction and Hypnosis
Stress Management and Hypnosis
Pain Management and Hypnosis
Medical Hypnotherapy
Addressing Abreaction
DVD 5:
This DVD, updated for 2010+, contains the ICBCH
Code of Ethics and a model for resolving ethical dilemmas. The most
valuable portion is perhaps guidance concerning individual state
regulations on hypnosis and hypnotherapy practice, models for informed
consent, and an explanation not only of the proper use of hypnosis and
hypnotherapist titles, but suggestions that can help you succeed in
practice by making sure you represent yourself accurately and
professionally to prospective clients. Richard also touches on the
regulations of hypnosis around the world, for professionals outside of
the USA. Graduates of this ICBCH homestudy program will have the
resources necessary to build a successful private practice and operate
within the law and ethical guidelines suggested by the ICBCH.
2 CDs
Workbooks
Hypnotherapy Manual
1.) Professional Practice Forms
2.) Client Assessment Forms
3.) Sample Scripts
Textbook

The 4 training DVDs are packed with easy-to-follow instruction, numerous real-life examples and demonstrations, and practical assignments for learning to perfect your techniques.
The Course Notes provide a comprehensive overview of the hypnotic process - how and why it works, terms, definitions, explanations and more.
The Book, "Inductions and Deepeners" offers actual transcripts from live hypnosis sessions, so you have the induction script to study, and then discusses the development of the suggestions, why specific language was used, and more.
The Sample Audio CD offers a complete hypnosis or self-hypnosis session, which you can study to better understand the suggestive therapy hypnotic process, to improve your success with clients.
The Data CD provides a simple, effective Assessment Tool for use with your clients. The NSRI, or Nongard Strengths and Resources Inventory, helps you to assess your client's strengths, weaknesses, social supports, personality attributes and more, which can be helpful for targeting prescriptive therapeutic suggestions and monitoring progress.
This CE-CEU-CNE course is appropriate for all mental health professional counseling counselors (LPC, LCPC, LPCC, MHC, RMHC, NCC), marriage and family therapy therapists (MFT, LMFT, RMFT), social work social workers (SW, LCSW, LMSW, SWA, LICSW), psychologists, psychology associates (LPA), chemical dependency substance abuse counselors (LCDC, CADC, CAD, DAC, CAAD, CSAC), and nursing registered nurses (RN, LPN, LVN), and related behavioral health professionals.
Includes all homestudy course materials, 20 CE Credits, ICBCH Certification designation, and a complementary 1-year membership in the ICBCH.
When you place your paid order online or by fax, phone or mail, we will ship the course materials, instructions, the Evaluation of Learning Quiz and Application for Certification documentation to you via Priority Mail (no signature required). All course materials are included in the price, and are yours to keep.
Once you have read, watched and listened to all of the course materials, you will complete and return to us the included Evaluation of Learning Quiz form, which asks questions about each individual course component, and the Application for Certification.
We will then send your CEU certificates and the Specialty Certification certificate - at no additional charge - with the ICBCH designation, as follows:
Certified Hypnotist (C.Ht.)
This title is reserved for associate members of the ICBCH and is the most basic level of recognition. The requirements for associate membership and certification include completion of our live or homestudy 20-hour certification program. This level of certification is designed for those who practice hypnosis apart from any clinical setting, but have learned the 5-stages of the hypnotic process and use hypnosis primarily to enhance personal life goals and to help people achieve the physical and mental benefits of hypnosis.
Certified Professional Hypnotist (C.P.H.)
This title is for those who intend to or are practicing hypnosis professionally and are already an ICBCH Certified Hypnotist. Requirements for this level of certification include completion of our basic 20-hour certification program, plus an additional 30 hours of ICBCH approved training. Members of the ICBCH who are certified by another professional organization with substantially similar training requirements may apply for CPH status through reciprocity.
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (C.C.H.)
In most states the practice of "therapy" or use of the word "therapy" is legally reserved for those with licensure or certification in a mental health or medical related discipline. The ICBCH will award status as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist only to those who are certified or licensed by a state or recognized national board in healthcare, medical or mental health professions. ICBCH members who complete our 20-hour homestudy or live certification and are licensed or certified by an acceptable organization or state licensing board will be designated as Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists.
ICBCH Diplomate Status
Diplomate status is reserved for those who are ICBCH certified as Clinical Hypnotherapists (CCH) or Professional Hypnotists (CPH) and complete 100 hours of hypnosis instruction through the ICBCH or another recognized provider.
SHIPPING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
When you place your order, we will ship the course materials, instructions, the Application for Certification, and the Evaluation of Learning Quiz for documentation to you via Post Office mail. All course materials are included in the price, and are yours to keep.
You may work through the program at your own pace. Once you have read and watched and listened to all of the course materials, you will complete and return to us the Evaluation of Learning Quiz, which asks questions about the coursework, and the Application for Certification form. Evaluation Questions will be in True/False and/or brief essay format.
We will then send your CEU certificate and your Certification of Achievement designation.
PeachTree Professional Education, Inc is approved to provide continuing education credits for this professional development course by NAADAC, NBCC and many other mental health-related state regulatory boards (social work, professional counseling, marriage and family, psychology, chemical dependency). We are also an approved provider of Nursing CNE by the California Board of Nursing.
Consult your state board directly if you have questions regarding the acceptance of independent homestudy CE hours.