Additional Courses
     and Workshops

Workshops are available through Normandale Community College (check current Integrative Health Catalog for dates and times of course offerings). 

Workshops are also available for private organizations and wellness events.
Contact Cindy Locher directly to discuss at (763) 218-3231.

Self Hypnosis

Self Hypnosis for Weight Loss

Self Hypnosis for Pain Management

An Overview of Medical Hypnosis (for Medical Professionals)

Custom talks and workshops from 30 minutes to multiple days are also available.


Diversified Client Centered Hypnotherapy Training

Three parts; 50 hours per part:
--Basic Hypnosis
--Intermediate Hypnotherapy
--Advanced Hypnotherapy


(see complete descriptions for Diversified Client Centered Training at left)

Diversified Client Centered Hypnotherapy Training for Healthcare & Mental Health Professionals

Offered by Cindy Locher, BCH and Jody Kimmell, CHt,


Call 763/218-3231 for details and application; 2012/2013 dates below

Hypnosis 101:  9/15, 9/16, 9/17, 9/18   Deadline for application:  August 20, 2012

Hypnosis 201:  10/13, 10/14, 10/15, 10/16  Deadline for application:  September 10, 2012

Hypnosis 301:  11/3, 11/4, 11/5, 11/6  Deadline for application: September 30, 2012

Diversified Client Centered Hypnotherapy Training curriculum is written by Roy Hunter based on the teachings of hypnosis legend, Charles Tebbetts.  The parts of the curriculum, Basic Hypnosis, Intermediate Hypnotherapy, and Advanced Hypnotherapy, are 50 hours each and build on each other to create an incredibly complete and comprehensive training program.  In addition, an additional 50 hour program in Pain Management will be made available at a future date, to provide 200 total hours in training, which will qualify graduates for membership in IMDHA (International Medical and Dental Hypnosis Association).  Completion of the first three sections, 150 hours total, will qualify graduates for membership in IACT (International Association of Counselors and Therapists) or the AHPA.

Classes are currently limited to 10 students per section.  We anticipate that these sections will fill, so please plan ahead and submit your application by the deadline.

Tuition and fees:  Each section is $795 if purchased individually; apply for 2 or more sections and save $100 per section ($695 per section).  Required texts are The Art of Hypnosis by C. Roy Hunter and The Art of Hypnotherapy, also by C. Roy Hunter (current editions for both).  Texts are available through ChangeWorks Hypnosis Center at a discount off the retail price.  There are no additional fees or costs associated with the program, other than your own travel costs if you are attending from out of town.

All courses are held at ChangeWorks Hypnosis Center, 7570 W. 147th Street, Suite 301, Apple Valley, MN 55124.



Hypnosis 101: Basic Hypnosis

Hypnosis 101 is foundational and is a prerequisite for Intermediate Hypnotherapy and Advanced Hypnotherapy
Course Text:  The Art of Hypnosis, C. Roy Hunter

SUMMARY: 
 
Class 1      -Introduction to Basic Hypnosis. Overview of history of hypnosis; demonstrations and explanations.
                 -A day in the life of a hypnotherapist; first contact, consultation, forms, practice.
 
Class 2      -Demonstration of power of imagination, establishing type of induction to use; client agreements.
                 -The six basic induction types; explanation of induction types, techniques, discussion,
                 and demonstrations.
 
Class 3      -Deepening and Awakening; demonstrations practice.
                 -Testing for depth & Convincers; Ideomotor responsers, supervised practice.
                 -Convincers & Post Hypnotic Suggestions; learn to convince the client they are truly hypnotized.       
                 -Differences between theraputic and non-theraputic suggestions, direct and indirect suggestions
                 and suggestion structure.
 
Class 4 -   -One day workshop for review, practice and Basic exam.
 
On completion of the Basic course the student will have completed 50 hours of training (36 contact hours and 14 hours of self study)
 
Required reading:  The Art of Hypnosis: Mastering Basic Techniques by C. Roy Hunter  On completion the student will receive a certificate for "Basic Hypnosis."

Hypnosis 201: Intermediate Hypnotherapy 

Required prerequisite: Hypnosis 101: Basic Hypnosis
(Intermediate Hypnotherapy is a prerequisite for Hypnosis 301: Advanced Hypnotherapy)
Course Text: The Art of Hypnotherapy, C. Roy Hunter

SUMMARY:  This class is designed to teach the serious student of hypnosis how to apply hypnotherapy techniques for motivation and goal achievement. The successful hypnotherapist must also know how to discover the cause(s) of subconscious resistance, to facilitate release, and to enable subconscious re-learning.

Class 1       -Introduction: Overview of course, how hypnotherapy differs from other therapies,
                  the pre‑induction interview, finding the right induction.
                  -The Four Cornerstones of Successful Hypnotherapy: Suggestion and imagery, discover the cause, 
                  release, subconscious relearning.

Class 2       -The Benefits Approach: Suggestibility & imagination, imaging benefits of new habits, scripting.                   -Anchoring and Triggers: Triggers of habit, smokers' triggers, anchored memories and feelings,
                  creating a "safe place."
                  -Uncovering Subconscious Blocks: Techniques to help discover the cause(s) of subconscious
                  resistance to change, ideo‑motor responding, subconscious psychodynamics,
                  introduction to regression techniques.

Class 3       -Regression Therapy (Part I): Advance explanation to client, age regression,
                 "feeling connection" technique, abreactions, facilitating release,
                  minimizing risk of false memories, remembering misplaced items (etc.).
                  -Regression Therapy (Part II): Emotional clearing, facilitating new understanding at a subconscious level,
                  staying within field of professional qualifications, when to refer, when to change techniques.
                  -Regression Therapy (Part III): Phobias/anxieties, original sensitizing events,
                  activating events, systematic desensitization, implosive desensitization.
                  -Regression Therapy (Part IV): Real or imagined past life regression, possible explanations,
                  ethical considerations, techniques.

Class 4     -Puttting it together & Exam: Guided imagery, programmed imagery, open-screen imagery,
                 desensitization, reframing, object projection, verbalizing, pitfalls.

Additional requirements: One Book Review on a book relating to hypnosis (if not done during BASIC course), plus a private viewing of selected videotapes to complete at least 50‑hours of total invested time for course instruction; other assignments TBA.

Outside work: When combined with in-class, the student must invest at least 50 hours or more for successful completion of the course, and will receive a certificate as a “Master Hypnotist.”

Students who miss classes may complete required hours through rental of a videotape of the missed class, or in a manner approved by the instructor.

Required text:  The Art of Hypnotherapy (Roy Hunter).  Recommended Reading:   Hypnotherapy (Dave Elman), Regression Hypnotherapy: Transcripts of Transformations (R. Churchill).

Although students may be eligible for some professional associations after completing this course, completion of the final 50 hours is strongly recommended.

Hypnosis 301: Advanced Hypnotherapy

Course Text: The Art of Hypnotherapy, C. Roy Hunter
Prerequisites:  Hypnosis 101 and Hypnosis 201

SUMMARY:  This class is designed to teach advanced applications of hypnosis, with emphasis on parts therapy for inner conflict resolution. The successful hypnotherapist must also know how to discover the cause(s) of subconscious resistance, to facilitate release, and to enable subconscious re-learning. Prerequisite: Basic Hypnosis AND Intermediate Hypnotherapy.

Class 1         -Overview; Peak Performance: Overview of advanced course, regressions for peak performance
                    (confidence triggers) to improve self-esteem.
                    -Introduction to Parts Therapy: What Is Parts Therapy.
                    -Preparation Phase of Parts Therapy

Class 2         -The 11 Step Process
                    -A "Miracle on Demand".
                    -Mastering Parts Therapy

Class 3         -Working With Children
                    -Sports Enhancement

Class 4         -Parts Therapy Exam

Additional requirements: One Book Review on a book relating to hypnosis (if not done during Basic or Intermediate course), plus private viewing of selected videotapes to complete at least 50‑hours of total invested time for course instruction; student therapy, details explained in the class; other assignments TBA.

Outside work: When combined with in-class, the student must invest at least 50 hours or more for successful completion of the advanced course. Upon successful completion of all three courses, the student will receive a certificate with the designation “Hypnotherapist.”

Students who miss classes may complete required hours through rental of a videotape of the missed class, or in a manner approved by the instructor.

Required text:  The Art of Hypnotherapy (Roy Hunter).  Recommended Reading:   Hypnosis for Inner Conflict Resolution: Introducing Parts Therapy (Roy Hunter).