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Clinical Hypnotherapy in Pediatrics Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy Program DCH 506 Breyer State University Professor: Dr. Alan R. Eastman, DCH Abstract of Syllabus COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to DCH 506, 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 hypnosis for trance formation with children and adolescence. This course focuses on the study and use of hypnosis in a clinical setting with children and adolescence. We start out with the textbook, Your Child. Leaning to understand the stresses, fears, and issues of childhood can help the clinical hypnotherapist learn to prepare quality scripts and sessions for the client aged 3 to 12 years of age. The first text is titled: Your Child. "Your Child, takes you step-by-step through the developmental milestones of childhood, discussing specific questions and concerns and examining more troublesome problems. From choosing your baby's doctor to dealing with steep problems, from helping a child develop self-esteem to discerning when certain behaviors call for professional help - and how to find it - this book offers comprehensive and accessible information for parents on the emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development of children from infancy through the pre-adolescent years. Expertly and definitively offering practical advice and invaluable information, Your Child will guide you through every stage of your child's growth and help you meet the daily challenges of parenting." This course will cover the techniques of hypnotherapy applied to a wide range of issues related to the teen years. Often turbulent times can be helped through the process of hypnosis. Sometimes the parents request hypnosis for their teen, and sometimes the teens themselves will request help. It is important to understand the challenges that face teens in today's world. Clinical hypnosis can be a great benefit to teens seeking solutions to school related problems, issues with parents, issues related to peer pressure, self-esteem, and many other challenges. The second text is called Your Adolescent. "Parents, teachers, and mental health workers will find the answers to these- and many other-questions in this forthright yet compassionate guide to helping your adolescent through the tumultuous teen years. From peer pressure and self-esteem to experimentation with sex, alcohol, and drugs, this invaluable resource covers a wide range of practical issues. Here as well is information on more serious obstacles to a teen's development that may require professional intervention, such as depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, and disruptive behavioral disorders. As surely as every child will become a teen, every person that must relate to a teen will find this book a reliable, indispensable guide to the ups and downs of adolescence." This is course concludes with the Great Escapes series of information and scripts for assisting in the healing process of children, youth, and adults. This series of textbooks is a great resource for any hypnotherapist who works with any age group. It is important for the practicing Clinical Hypnotherapist to have a resource library of scripts available. Great Escapes consists of Volume, I, II, & III. Produced and authored by Del Morrill, M.S., a licensed Hypnotherapist and Counselor. Del has clients from all around the world, and her technique has been proven effective in helping people attain the success and prosperity they desire. 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. 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. TEXTBOOKS: There are three required textbooks for this course. Book 1. Your Child. By David Pruitt, M.D. Harper Resource, USA: 2000. ISBN # 0062737309. Book 2: Your Adolescent. By David B. Pruitt, M.D. Quill, USA: 2000 ISBN # 0060956763. Book 3: Great Escapes Volume I, II, & III. New Beginnings Publishing, 521 North Ainsworth Avenue, Tacoma, Washington, USA, 98403. 2000.
This course focuses on the knowledge and understanding of clinical hypnotherapy in pediatrics. Welcome to DCH 506. EXAMS: There will be two exams in this course.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. GRADES: You receive a letter grade based on the following scale: 90-100% = A You must receive a letter grade of C or higher to successfully complete the program. Successful completion of Level 1, the certificate program in Clinical Hypnotherapy. A bachelor's degree is required. 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 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 hypnosis and child and/or adolescent therapy. Upon completion of the written assignment 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 master's level course was completed on location in the Mediterranean, and in the Near East. The studies centered around 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 hypnosis with children and adolescents in clinical practice. 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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