Advanced Hypnotherapy, Inductions and Trance

Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy Program

DCH 504

Breyer State University

Professor: Dr. Alan R. Eastman, DCH

Abstract of Syllabus

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to DCH 504, a doctorate level course in the curriculum of the Doctorate in Clinical Hypnotherapy Degree program. I am pleased to offer you this course which is a scientific look at the clinical and experimental side of hypnosis. Utilizing the text, Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis brings us current information on all aspects of the science of hypnosis. This course focuses on the study and use of hypnosis in a clinical setting. This course will cover the techniques of hypnotherapy applied to a wide range of medical, dental, and psychological conditions. The underlying principles of suggestibility, the study of hypnosis, and factors that influence hypnotizability are included.

This is a course which is developed to further enhance your clinical knowledge the first text is particularly suited for physicians, dentists, psychologists, and psychiatrists; however, all types of Hypnotherapists' will gain a deeper understanding of altered states of consciousness applied in a clinical setting.

The course will include sections on interesting topics such as pain, acupuncture, biofeedback, meditation, learning theory, behavior modification, and imagery conditioning. Other topics covered will include criminology, legal aspects, oncology, physical rehabilitation, hypnosis depth scales, sports, and many more interesting topics.

This course provides an in-depth search into the science of hypnosis. The texts have been selected to provide the best understanding of this sometimes-complicated phenomenon. From the nature of suggestibility, hypnosis tests, to the use of hypnosis in spiritual healing, the text covers it all. You will be asked to gain an understanding of the phenomena included in the course texts. The texts deal with the neurological, the fundamental, and the clinical aspects of hypnosis. You will be asked to perform a search for literature on a scientific aspect of hypnosis, and draft a paper detailing the information contained within.

Modern Hypnosis is the study of aspects of phenomena that can be traced back many hundreds, even thousands of years. The ancients used hypnosis like phenomena to induce trance and to heal. In our time, it has been discovered through scientific discovery that hypnosis can be applied to a myriad of applications. This course will cover the scientific applications of hypnosis in a clinical setting. You will also learn how to apply a scientific approach to your studies and your work with clients.

While this course deals with the science of hypnosis, anyone with a science background will find this information fascinating. Non-scientists will also find this information easily accessible and easily adaptable to any setting. This course will provide a good foundation for developing your special talents in the area of hypnosis. Welcome to course 4 in the Doctorate in Clinical Hypnotherapy Program, it is my pleasure to help you through this course.

TIME FRAME: This is a five-semester hour course. This course is allotted ten weeks time frame for completion. You must complete all of the requirements for the course to be successfully completed by the end of the ten week period. The start date of this course will be the date you e-mail me and tell me you have your textbooks in hand. When you receive your textbooks, begin reading your textbooks, and highlight the important material. Remember to e-mail me as soon as you have your textbooks. Your course start date will start the day your books arrive, and I get your confirmation email.

Distance learning requires a certain amount of self-discipline and in someway's it can be more demanding than traditional educational programs because you must set time aside each day for your course work. If you set aside an hour, or two, each day for reading and writing, you should have no problem completing the course within the time frame given. Of course, you must add additional time for each course you are taking, so you must balance your regular life with your student life.

You may enroll at anytime and begin your studies. The doctoral program is designed to be a self-paced program with one to one faculty supervision. you study and meet the program objectives at your own pace, and are permitted to complete the program in less than the allotted time frame, but cannot complete the course in less than four weeks. Extensions will only be given to those individuals with exceptional extenuating circumstances, such as family problems, illness, etc... and a note from a therapist, or doctor, needs to be sent to me when you ask for an extension. The note should specify how much time you need before you resume your studies.

Once officially enrolled, you are given a security password and directions to accessing the online classroom for the program. The classroom contains information about me, course assignments, ordering information for textbooks, course objectives, syllabus and information regarding exams. You correspond with me via email, and/or phone. You are responsible for paying for and sending written assignments to me, you should pay for first class ground mail, or airmail when sent from overseas. I will pay the return postage when he/she returns your marked paper, or course workbook. You will also be financially responsible for any phone calls to me, collect calls will not be accepted.

TEXTBOOKS: There are three required textbooks for this course.

Book 1: Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. By William S. Kroger, M.D. Second edition. J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, USA: 1977. ISBN # 0-397-50377-6.

Book 2: Modern Hypnosis, Theory and Practice. By Masud Ansari, Ph.D. Second edition. Mas-Press, P.O. Box 57374, Washington, D.C., USA, 20037.: 1991. ISBN # 0-9607984-0-4.

Book 3: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. 5th Edition,. American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, D.C., USA, 2001: ISBN # 1-55798-791-2

Copies may be ordered from APA Order Department, P.O. Box 92984, Washington, D.C., USA, 20090-2984. Copies may also be ordered from any online book retailer. FAQs about specifics of APA style about the publication manual view online at http://www.apa.org/journals/faq.shtmll

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EXAMS: There will be two exams in this course. One exam will be a midterm exam and will be based on the information contained within text one, Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, by William S. Kroger, M.D. There will be one final Exam based on the second textbook. The final exam will be the taken after all other course work is completed. Both exams will be open book, but you are given a particular time frame in which to complete the examinations.

The midterm examination must be taken by the end of the 5th week in the course. The final exam must be taken by the end of the 10th week in the course.

Both examinations are programmed and are located in the classroom for this course. The examinations are open book. You will have three days to complete your exam, once they access it from the classroom. To access the exams, you must send me an e-mail.

And request to have access to the exam. I will then program your access in. You will receive an e-mail back from me telling you that you are now authorized to go ahead and access your exam. To access the exam, you enter into the classroom, click on testing, and click on the exam you will be taking. You will need your user ID and password to access the exam. The exam will appear on your computer screen. Once you access the exam, you then have three days to submit your answers. The program provides me the date and time that you first accessed the exam. The program also records the exact date and time you submit your answers. The program is timing you. When you are ready, go back into the classroom and enter in your responses, and when you are complete click submit. In a short time following your submission you will receive the completed exam with your computed score. You will also be told which questions, if any, that you missed, and what the correct answer was. As your instructor, I will also receive a copy of your exam and score for record keeping purposes.

GRADES: You will receive a letter grade based on the following scale: On written assignments, you start out with 100% then mistakes and written corrections receive a 2% deduction per note. Spelling and grammar will receive a 1% deduction, per mistake, to a maximum of 10% deduction for mistakes and corrections. Written assignments are to be word processed, and are to include a cover page, and an end page with your current contact information.

90-100%    = A
80-89%      = B
70-79%      = C
below 70% = Fail

You must receive a letter grade of C or higher to successfully complete the program.

This course focuses on the scientific exploration into the phenomena of hypnosis. You will be asked to delve into this information and begin a quest of research of his or her own. The papers in this course must be written in the APA - American Psychological Association, format. APA format is the standard format for the writing of research papers in the behavioral sciences. The third textbook explains the APA format in detail, and explains exactly how to write a scientific research paper. Part of the research involved in this course will be to research and understand how to write a research paper. The two research papers in this course must be written up in APA format, with references. I will also be able to help you learn the process of writing a research paper should the need arise.

This course focuses on the knowledge and understanding of scientific research and application into the phenomena of hypnosis. Welcome to DCH 504.

COMMUNICATION: You are encouraged to communicate with me. I am available as teacher, coach, and mentor to assist you in meeting your goals. Generally, we will communicate through e-mail. I am available by phone for consultation, you are responsible for the cost of the phone call, we do not accept collect calls. You may reach me at (403) 347-9019, that is my office number if I am not in, please try again, and/or leave a message so I can return your call, and I will give you an alternate number for your use after regular business hours. On my return call we can sent up a time to meet in the chat-room on the Internet site. From time to time, depending on enrollment we will schedule times to meet in the chat-room for scheduled group chats. For the most part we will communicate via e-mail so please keep my e-mail handy, and please notify me and/or the University of any changes to your e-mail, and/or contact information.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: There are three written assignments required for completion of this course, plus the two exams that are located on the Internet site.

The first assignment is workbook based on the first textbook, Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, second edition. The workbook will be programmed into the assignments section, or I will have some DCH 504 course workbooks available I can send you if you wish. Please e-mail me with your contact information and I will send you the workbook, or download it from the assignments section. There will be two other research papers due for this course, these papers will be self-directed and on a topic of your choice.

Upon completion of the written assignments you will continue to study the texts and then take the midterm based on the first text. On or before the tenth week of the course you will have completed studying the second text and will the complete the final exam on the Internet site. The final exam will be based only on the second text.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Professor 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, 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 another 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 Carribean. 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. He completed the requirements for, and earned his Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy (DCH) degree, in 1997. Alan has attended many post graduate training seminars and classes in clinical hypnotherapy.

In May of 1997, Dr. Eastman established his clinical practice in hypnotherapy in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Since that time, Alan has continued to expand his practice and professional opportunities. Alan has developed a line of at-home self-improvement programs available on audio cassette, and CDs for stopping smoking, weight loss, eliminating anxiety and depression, deep relaxation, quick relaxation, and self-hypnosis. Alan delivers seminars and presentations at many different venues, teaching the importance of relaxation, guided imagery, and the role hypnosis can play in the health of the mind, body, and spirit. The Excel Center for Mental Health can be found online at http://www.excelcenter.com

Dr. Eastman is the current Executive Director and president of the Professional Board of Hypnotherapy. A world wide hypnotherapist organization offering networking, education, training, promotion, and referral services. The Professional Board of Hypnotherapy can be found online at: http://www.hypnosiscanada.com

Alan has also has also established a world wide referral network for Psychotherapists called: Accessible Professionals, Therapist Directory Network and can be found online at: http://www.therapistdirectory.net

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.

Professor Alan Eastman, DCH, has been selected as senior faculty at Breyer State University, and instructs courses in the curriculum of the Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy program.

Alan Eastman, BA, MA(c), DCH, welcomes your questions and comments. You can reach Professor Eastman at (403) 347-9019 or 1-888-86-6163. Email: dreastman@shaw.ca Mailing Address: #203, 4909 B - 48th St., Red Deer, AB, Canada, T4N-1S8.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1). Understand the use of suggestibility tests.
2). Learn elements of laws of suggestion.
3). Learn the practical uses of hypnotic induction.
4). Practice clinical observation of clients.
5). Understand permissive or indirect techniques.
6). Learn the medical and dental uses of hypnosis.
7). Learn how to remove habits.
8). Learn research methods.
9). Learn how to write clinical research papers.
10). Understand specialized hypnotic techniques.
11). Incorporate science into your clinical practice.
12). Learn APA method of report writing.

ASSIGNMENTS:
For specific assignments, please click on the "Assignments" link.

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