Dreams & Analysis

Bachelors of Science in Metaphysical Clinical Hypnotherapy

MCH 415

Breyer State University

Professor: Dr. Alan R. Eastman, DCH

Syllabus

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to MCH 415! This is a top-level course in the Bachelor of Science curriculum offered through Breyer State University, Inc. This couse is an essential course in the Bachelor of Science degree progam leading to a B.S. degree in Metaphysical Clinical Hypnotherapy. This course has been developed to provide all students with a intense study into the dreaming mind. The book presents the author's views on studies over a vast array of scientific and cultural studies carried out to discover the remarkable potential of our dreaming mind.

This course is a very up-to-date overview and guided process that must be followed step by step before advancing to the next course in the degree program. The MCH 415 course is organized into six parts, which start by introducing you to, the dilemma of whether reality is better glimpsed with open eyes during the daylight hours or with closed eyes during dreaming. We will become acquainted with our anscesters' expereinces with dreams thoughout history. We will then move on to the twentieh-century dream theories of Freud and Jung. Plus the views of more recent works are reviewed from researchers such as Boss, Perls, Gendlin, and Hall.

The second half of the book describes effors to approach dreams experimentally. Part four presents the results of early scientific investigations into factors that influence dreams, both physiologically and psychologically, and describes how dreams are currently evaluated by means of EEG (brain wave monitoring) technology. The advantages and disadvantages of studying drreams in the imposing setting of a modern sleep laboratory are examined.

Part five of the book you will learn about how scientists tabulate the elements found in dreams to discover the patterns of dream content that exist for an individual or a particular class of dreamers. Data are presenteed to show how dreams change as we age, how the dreams of men and women are different, and how stress can influence the outcome of our dreams.

In the final part of the book the author introduces you to the exciting frontiers of knowledge concerning dreams. What the author refers to as the "twilight zone" of dreams. The book progresses to discuss how dream imagery has the potential to serve as a "mental X ray," allowing diagnosis of an impending physical or mental problem before it manefests itself physically as a full blown symptom in our waking life. Lucid dreams are explored, these are dreams where the dreamer is consciously aware of "the dream."

TIME FRAME: This is an eight-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.

TEXTBOOK: There is one required textbook for this course.

Book 1: Our Dreaming Mind. Robert L. Van De Castle, Ph.D. Copyright © 1994 by Robert L. Van de Castle, Ph.D. All rights reserved. Published in the United States by Ballantine Books, a division of Random House, Inc., New York , and simultaneously in Canada by Random House of Canada Limited, Toronto. Manufactured in the United States of Amercia, First Ballantine Books Trade Paperback Edition: November 1995. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 95-94192. ISBN # 0-345-39666-9.

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EXAMS: There will be one mid-term and one final-exam in this course both are writen papers. The successful completion of the studyguide and both exams are required for graduation from this course.

The exams will written papers of 3 to 5 pages in length and the text and other sources (3 max.) may be used, and must be referenced APA (American Psychological Style) style in the back of your paper on a separate reference page listing all your reference materials used. Your midterm and final exam papers will/must also contain a title page listing the tile of the paper and your name, mailing address, and contact information.

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. Send the studyguide and both exams to me at one time in one package.

GRADES: You receive a letter grade based on the following scale: You start out with 100% on each assignment. The study guide is a separate assignment, and the final exam is a seperate assignment. Any mistakes, and/or written corrections, receive a 2% deduction per note or correction by me: 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.

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.

PREREQUISITES: Certified Hypnotherapist Certificate from a quality approved Hypnosis School or Breyer State University Distance Learning CHT program. And, the previous class, if pursuing the full Bachelor of Science degree in MCH.

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 Metaphysical 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 Carribean 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 the new priciples set fourth in part one of the text.
2). Live the priciples as described in part two of the text.

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