Hypnosis Training Online
The Internet is an an excellent source for people wanting to learn hypnosis. The American Psychological Association describes hypnosis as a cooperative interaction in which the participants responds to the suggestions of the hypnotist. Anyone wanting to assist others with sleepwalking, overeating or smoking, for example, can use hypnosis to guide his respondents against the behaviors of concern.
Instructions
1. Contact the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH). The NGH website (see References below) lists certified instructor, offers NGH teleseminars and provides other links related to hypnotism.
2. Use a professional online hypnosis training program. As with any distance-learning program, confirm that live courses are available (versus a prerecorded lecture or simulation of the hypnosis process) and that a live instructor is present during lectures and technique training to offer immediate feedback and adjustments. Hypnosis Center and Learn Hypnosis Now both offer fee-based online courses.
3. Use Helpmewithhypnosis.com ("Help Me with Hypnosis"). This website offers forums, tips and advice, as well as links related to Hypnosis Therapy, Hypnosis Training, Hypnosis Weight Loss, Learn Hypnosis, Medical Hypnosis, Self Hypnosis and Stop Smoking Hypnosis. All training and educational materials available through the website are free and provide detailed instruction.
4. Use eZines and eBooks. The Hypnosis Organization offers hypnosis eZines and podcasts as well as Live Hypnosis Training, news and research articles and hypnosis scripts. All materials are marked as "free" or priced on the website. The Shareware Connection website (see Resources below) offers fee-based Hypnosis eBooks with free excerpts for download. All eBooks listed on the website include detailed product information.
5. Access free hypnosis videos on YouTube.com. Instructional videos from certified industry professionals are available for download, with topics ranging from conversational hypnosis and deep hypnotic trance to preventing hypnosis accidents and mistakes.
Go to the YouTube website and type in "Hypnosis Training Video" or "Hypnosis." (See Resources.)