PORTLAND HYPNOSIS
Course Curriculum
At the Portland Hypnosis Institute, you'll gain a comprehensive hypnosis education, plus business building tools to successfully launch your practice as a hypnotherapist. Upon completion of our program, you'll be fully certified as a hypnotherapist and receive a 1 year membership with the North American Board of Clinical Hypnotherapy. You'll also receive 6 months of supportive mentoring to further assist you in your new career as a hypnotist. Enroll Today!
Hypnosis Foundations & Principles
The History of Hypnosis
Theories of Hypnosis
Ethics, Semantics and Laws
Hypnotherapy Modalities
Assessing Client Suggestibility
The Pre-Induction Interview
The Science of Hypnosis
Hypnotic Inductions
Strategies to Deepen Trance
Abreactions
Professional Boundaries
Contraindications
Hypnotic Techniques and Strategies:
Structuring Hypnotic Suggestions
Post-Hypnotic Suggestions 

Ericksonian Hypnosis
Anchoring for Lasting Results
NLP (NeuroLinguistic Programming)
The Elman Method
Hypnotic Metaphors
Direct vs Indirect Approach
Future Pacing
Parts Integration
Releasing Resistance
Debriefing & Reintegration
Practical Applications
Stress Reduction
Sleep Improvement
Effective Weight Loss

Smoking Cessation
Fitness Motivation
Strengthening Confidence 


Pain Relief
Releasing Fears & Phobias

Building a Successful Practice
Launching Your Business
The Elevator Pitch
Client Intake Forms & Waivers
State, Federal & Local Licensing
Building and Hosting a Website
Promoting your New Practice
Client Record Keeping
Effective Pricing Strategies
Advertising & Networking
Liability Insurance