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Ericksonian Hypnosis Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy Program DCH 505 Breyer State University Professor: Dr. Alan R. Eastman, DCH Abstract of Syllabus COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to DCH 505, 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 clinical study of the use of Ericksonian Hypnotherapy methods for use in a clinical setting. This course focuses on the study of the therapeutic techniques of Milton H. Erickson (1902- 1980). Erickson was a Medical Doctor who practiced in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Erickson's therapy techniques were considered unique and very helpful to patients who came to see him. Erickson was stricken by polio at the age of 19 and learned to improve and heal his situation by modeling how babies learn, and begin to move their hands and legs. It seemed as though Milton Erickson was finely tuned into his client's disabilities, and/or issues, and was able to focus in on the underlying problem through a type of talking therapy, which we have come to know as Ericksonian Hypnotherapy. Many authors have sought out this healer in an effort to breakdown this techniques into discernable parts that could be described and reproduced. Authors such as J. Haley of the Palo Alto Group was one of the first persons who introduced Erickson's techniques to the world. Two other persons who sought out Erickson to study his techniques were John Grinder and Richard Bandler, the co-founders of Neuro-linguistic Programing (NLP). The pair later went on to publish their first book, The Structure of Magic, in 1975. Erickson is legendary in the history of hypnosis. His writings on hypnosis are directed at the relationship between the hypnotherapist and the client. In a way his therapies are truly client-centered. There is debate as to whether Dr. Erickson was considered mostly a hypnotherapist, a traditional doctor, a healer, or researcher. In truth, Dr. Erickson's techniques were truly his own. Dr. Erickson spent many years developing treatment methods that may or may not have involved the formal induction of trance. Those who think of him largely as a hypnotherapist, might be surprised that he had a listing in the telephone directory as a Psychiatrist and Family Counselor. The search for a therapeutic direction in studying the works of Milton Erickson, is a fascinating journey into the depths of the conscious, and subconscious mind. Studying Milton Erickson's therapy practice is to study a man and a mind which were, to say the least, unique. Milton Erickson developed unique approaches for individual clients. Many discussions and written works attempt to break his methods down into parts. I believe that students of Erickson's techniques can best learn by taking in the information as a whole; that is, understanding what it was that Erickson possessed subconsciously that created powerful indirect suggestions. Dr. Erickson was a man who lived through personal hardship, and in a sensed triumphed over adversity to become a leader in the field of medicine and hypnosis. Welcome to course 5 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 for 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 e-mail, 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, and collect calls will not be accepted. 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 & two. There will be one final Exam based on text's three& four. 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 fifth 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 you have accessed it from the classroom. To access the exams, you must send me an e-mail and request to have access to the exam. Once I receive your e-mail requesting to access 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 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 You must receive a letter grade of C or higher to successfully complete the program. PREREQUISITES: A bachelor's degree is required. OPTION: You may be interested in taking only one, or two, of the courses offered within a program. This is acceptable. The price per course will be prorated based on the total tuition cost of the program. PROGRAM COMPLETION: Upon successful completion of all courses and requirements in the program, you are graduated and receive your Doctorate Degree in Clinical Hypnotherapy. You will receive official transcripts detailing the courses and semester hours awarded, and receive a beautiful Breyer State University Degree diploma. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: There are four textbooks for this class. Book 1. My Voice Will Go with You, The Teaching Tales of Milton Erickson. By Milton H. Erickson, M.D., & Sidney Rosen. W.W. Norton, USA: 1991. ISBN # 0393301354. Book 2: Conversations With Milton H. Erickson, M.D. Vol. 1, Changing Individuals. By Milton H. Erickson, M.D., & Jay Haley. W.W. Norton, USA: 2001 ISBN # 0931513189. Book 3: Conversations With Milton H. Erickson, M.D., Vol. 2, Changing Couples. By Milton H. Erickson, M.D., & Jay Haley. W.W. Norton, USA: 2000 ISBN: 0931513197. Book 4: Patterns of the Hypnotic Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, M.D., Vol. 1. By Richard Bandler, John Grinder, & Milton H. Erickson. Grinder, DeLozier, & Associates, USA: 1997. ISBN # 1555520529.
This course focuses on the knowledge and understanding of indirect hypnosis through studying the life and work of Dr. Milton H. Erickson, M.D. Welcome to DCH 505. 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 almost everyday, you are responsible for the cost of the phone call, and I cannot 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 is one written assignment required for completion of this course, plus the two exams that are located on the Internet site. The first assignment is a research paper on the topic of your choice in the area of Ericksonian Hypnosis. Or, you may choose to develop a script for a problem area, and write up the script, or tape record, or videotape a client session with a volunteer subject. Upon completion of the written assignment you will continue to study the texts and then take the midterm based on the first two texts. 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 on the entire selection of texts for this course. 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 Caribbean. 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 postgraduate 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 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?686?6163. QUICK NOTES: Faculty, Breyer State University, Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy Program. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 1). Understand the use of indirect hypnosis techniques. 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 Dr.Eastman@msn.com.
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