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The Brain & Nervous System Bachelors of Science in Clinical Hypnotherapy BCH 295 Breyer State University Syllabus COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to BCH 295. This is an introductory level course in the Bachelor of Science curriculum offered through Breyer State University, Inc. This course is an essential course in the Bachelor of Science degree program leading to a B.S. degree in Clinical Hypnotherapy. This course has been developed to provide all students with a basic working knowledge of the fundamental terminology, research techniques, and tools that have been in the research of the brain to this date. This text book and course "The Private Life of the Brain" provides contemporary knowledge, plus insightful theories by the author. What's going on in there? One of the great scientific and philosophical mysteries is how a few pounds of wet, salty cobwebs can give rise to the rich experience that we call consciousness. Oxford neuroscientist Susan Greenfield peers inside the dimly lit skull to show us what she thinks is going on in The Private Life of the Brain. Greenfield has a facility for explaining tricky scientific concepts in language that can engage any reader. She presents the basics of contemporary thought on consciousness as they relate to her own theory, which involves a continuum of experience between sensual, emotional grounding in the surrounding world and rational, cognitive withdrawal into mental life. Arguing from a wide range of animal and human research, and drawing on the work of philosophers John Searle and Daniel Dennett, she makes her case compellingly but gently, granting that other theories might also hold in this still-uncharted territory. Looking in depth at depression, drug use, and fear, Greenfield shows how each is explained by her continuum theory and how each relates to the life of the human organism as a whole. Could it be true that as our minds work harder, our hearts lose some feeling, and vice versa? It's an intriguing, thought-provoking idea, one that alone makes How are you feeling today? Who might you be? And what do those frequently asked, but profound, questions have to do with each other? An Oxford University brain researcher and the director of Britain 's Royal Institution, Greenfield (Journey to the Centers of the Mind) has entered the crowded field of explain-the-brain books with a sophisticated, memorable and accessible set of arguments. Other popular brain books have begun or ended with language, with philosophy, or with disease; Greenfield starts with emotions. She gives readers long looks at the structure of the brain, at the chemical work of neurotransmitters, at young children's behaviors and neural development, and at the effects of psychoactive drugs, from alcohol to morphine. Despite the current excitement about brains and genes, she reminds us that "the effects of the environment" through childhood and beyond create a "personalization of the brain," a succession of outward experiences that lead our cells and neuro chemical processes to forge complex neural connections that complicate our built-in emotions. Your personalized brain, with its complex "nets," gives you the consciousness that modifies your feelings now: your sense of self keeps your passions in check. But extreme emotions and experiences--"road rage," or a rave--weaken those "nets" and consequently weaken consciousness, making you more like an animal, or an infant, than usual. "The more the mind predominates over raw emotion," writes Greenfield , "the deeper the consciousness." Greenfield presents a subtle model in everyday language, introducing her readers skillfully to her precedents and rivals in neurobiology and cognitive science. Readers who care about minds and brains will have strong feelings about Greenfield 's thoughts--and many likely will feel pleased. Agents, John Brockman and Katinka Matson. This course has been developed to provide you a structured learning environment within the framework of a distance learning program. All the course work including the course mid-term and final-examination will be found near the end of your detailed course study guide. You can locate your detailed course study guide in the on-line classroom once you are a paid and registered student. At the beginning of the course it is advisable for the student to begin reading the textbook and studying its concepts, as this will give you a good foundation for your work with your client base. Your mid-term is a paper on a topic from the text. The final exam will be a formal paper based on a subject of your choice in how to integrate the concepts of the book and the brains processes into a hypnotherapy practice. Students in the Clinical Hypnotherapy Bachelor's Degree will find this a very valuable course in terms of giving them a sound foundation unto which base their future work and theories in hypnotherapy. This course is offered as an over view of the science of the brain, and consciousness, concepts which are important to the understanding of the hypnotic process. TIME FRAME: This is an 8-semester hour course. This course is allotted 10 weeks time frame for completion. Students must complete all of the requirements for the course to be successfully completed by the end of the 10-week period. TEXTBOOKS: There is 1 required textbook for this course. Book 1: The Private Life of the Brain. Emotions, Consciousness, and the Secret of the Self. Susan Greenfield. Susan Greenfield. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., NY: ISBN # 0-471-18343-1. (Alk. Paper) The BSU online bookstore cannot stock this book. You can either e-mail me and I will help find one for you or you can try another online bookstore: EXAMS: There will be one mid-term and one final-exam in this course, both presented as formal written papers. Plus, the successful completion of the study guide is required for graduation from this course. The exams will/may be written papers of 5 to 10 pages in length and the text and other sources may be used. The final exam must be taken by the end of the 10th week in the course. The examinations are located at the end of your course study guide. GRADES: You receive a letter grade based on the following scale: Students start out with 100% on each assignment. The study guide is a separate assignment, midterm is a separate assignment, and the final exam is a separate assignment. Any mistakes, and/or written corrections, receive a 2% deduction per note or correction by your instructor. Also, on study guides, papers, and examinations. Spelling and grammar will be deducted 1% per mistake to a maximum of 20% deduction for mistakes and corrections, per each assignment. 90-100% = A * You must receive a letter grade of C, or higher, to successfully complete the program. PREREQUISITES: Certified Hypnotherapist Certificate from an approved quality Hypnosis School or Breyer State University Distance Learning CHT program. And, the previous class, if pursuing the full Bachelor of Science degree in MCH degree, or permission of the admin. ENROLLING: You may enroll at anytime for this program! Breyer State University has a secure online credit card server, and so you can pay for courses right on line. Upon enrolling in the program, you will be given a unique student ID number and password to access the classroom for your course. Each course has its own classroom where all assignments are posted, as well as the course syllabus. All examinations are also accessed through the classroom. Each classroom has a chat room and a message board where students and faculty may communicate if an appropriate date and time can be set up with me. PROGRAM COMPLETION: Upon successful completion of all courses and requirements in the program, as determined only by the University administration, you will be graduated and receive your Bachelor of Science Degree in your chosen specialty. In this case, specialty will be determined as Clinical Hypnotherapy. You receive official transcripts detailing the courses taken and semester hours awarded. These official transcripts may be used when applying to the Doctorate program in Clinical Hypnotherapy or for transfer credits to another university or program of your choice. You will also receive a beautiful Breyer State University degree diploma suitable for framing and displaying. COMMUNICATION: You are encouraged to communicate with me. I am available to assist you in meeting your goals. Generally, e-mail communication is best. WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: There are 3 written assignments required for completion of this course. For specific assignments, please click on the "Assignments" link. ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Professor Dr. Alan R. Eastman, BA, MA (c), DCH, started his secondary education at the age of 17 by attended the Red Deer College, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, in 1987. First attending the general studies program, and then merging into the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Psychology program. Alan then transferred to the University of Lethbridge , in Lethbridge , Alberta , Canada , in the B.Sc. in Psychology program. Alan Eastman moved to the beautiful city of Calgary in 1990 to complete two Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree programs in 1993. Alan graduated from the University of Calgary with a BA degree in Psychology, and a BA degree in Geography. Alan R. Eastman also completed two masters level overseas field study programs with the University of Calgary Graduate Geography Department. The first overseas masters' level course was completed on location in the Mediterranean and in the Near East . The studies centered on cultural and physical aspects of Italy , Greece , and Turkey . The following year Alan completed his overseas field study requirements with the University of Calgary , Graduate Geography Department, in the Eastern Caribbean islands. Alan studied cultural and physical elements of the various locations explored. Alan Eastman furthered his post secondary graduate level education at the American Institute of Hypnotherapy, in Irvine , California , USA . He completed the requirements for and earned his Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy degree (DCH) in 1997. Alan has attended many postgraduate training seminars and classes in advanced clinical hypnotherapy techniques. In May of 1997, Dr. Alan Eastman established his clinical practice in hypnotherapy in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Since that time, Alan has continued to expand his practice, professional opportunities, and education. Alan has developed and professionally recorded a series of at home self improvement programs available on audiocassette and CDs for stopping smoking, weight loss, eliminating anxiety and depression, deep relaxation, quick relaxation, and self hypnosis, complete pain relief, insomnia, and past-life regression therapy. Alan delivers seminars and presentations at many different venues in North America . Teaching the importance of relaxation, guided imagery, and the role hypnosis can play in the health of the mind, body, spirit, and soul. The Excel Center for Mental Health can be found online at http://www.ExcelCenter.com Alan R. Eastman, DCH, is the current Executive Director of the Professional Board of Hypnotherapy, Inc. An international hypnotherapist organization offering networking, education, training, promotion, and on-line referral services. The Professional Board of Hypnotherapy can be found online at: http://www.HypnosisCanada.com Alan Eastman, DCH is also employed by the Alberta Mental Health Board, Mental Health Crisis Response Team, which operates a province wide mental health crisis line, operating out of the Alberta Hospital , Ponoka. Alan is part of a mental health crisis response team that provides timely mental health interventions, and psychiatric evaluations at the request of the triage team at Alberta Mental Health Hospital in Ponoka , Alberta . Dr. Eastman recently received a 10 year distinguished service award for service to the mental health community from Regional Mental Health Services. Professor Alan Eastman, DCH, is Senior Faculty and Chair of the Clinical Hypnotherapy Department at Breyer State University, Inc, USA . He develops and instructs courses in the curriculum of the Bachelor and Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy programs. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 1). Understand what the brain is. ASSIGNMENTS: For specific assignments, please click on the "Assignments" link. INFORMATION:
If you have any questions regarding this program, you may contact the instructor at dreastman@shaw.ca.
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