BASIC CLINICAL HYPNOSIS CG 580C

Summer I, 2015

Christopher M. Faiver, PhD, LPCC-S

Professor Emeritus

ASCH Approved Consultant in Clinical Hypnosis

Department of Counseling

John Carroll University

Cleveland, Ohio 44118

(216) 397-1708

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Course Description

This workshop is intended to provide basic clinical training in both the theory and application of hypnosis in professional practice. Format includes a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and supervised practice. Its purpose is to act as an introduction to further training and for beginning integration into clinical practice. Methods of instruction include lectures, experiential exercises, demonstrations, and supervised practice.

General Course Goals

  1. Delineate the history of hypnosis; provide definitions, basic theories, applications, phenomena, indications and contraindications, and types of inductions as well as deepening techniques, the language of hypnosis, and dealing with resistance.
  2. Provide opportunities for learning basic skills through supervised individual and small group practice.
  3. Encourage students to present a basic technique to the class for review and critical examination.
  4. Provide students with the opportunity to reflect upon and delineate how clinical hypnosis can result in the improvement of client care.

May 26Session 1 Content Areas:

9:00 AMIntro. to workshop: the Phenomena of Hypnosis

10:30Definition, History, and Theories of Hypnosis

11:30Myths & Misperceptions of Hypnosis:

Presenting Hypnosis to the Patient

12:30 PMLunch

1:30Assessment (incl. orientation)

2:00Demonstrations of Inductions I, incl. Phenomena and Commentary

3:30Supervised Small Group Practice I

5:00Adjourn

Session 1 Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, the student will be able to:

  1. Define hypnosis
  2. Describe and discuss the history of hypnosis
  3. Demonstrate the pre-induction talk
  4. Perform a basic assessment to determine the appropriateness of using clinical hypnosis

May 27Session 2 Content Areas:

9:00 AMLaws & Principles of Induction, Suggestion and Realerting

11:00Demonstrations of Inductions II

Commentary

12:30 PMLunch

1:30Small Group Practice II

3:15Break

3:30Stages of Hypnosis & Methods of Deepening

4:00Language of Hypnosis: Formulating Hypnotic Suggestions

4:30Small Group Practice III

5:00Adjourn

Session 2 Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a basic induction
  2. Perform 2 basic deepening techniques
  3. Formulate 3 appropriate hypnotic suggestions
  4. Perform 2 initial case conceptualizations

May 28Session 3Content Areas:

9:00 AMHypnotic Susceptibility & Introduction to Susceptibility Scales

11:00 Self Hypnosis

11:30Treatment Planning, Strategy & Technique Selection in Hypnotherapy

12:30 PMLunch

1:30Hypnosis and Pain Management

3:15Break

3:30Resistance & the Difficult Patient

4:00Small Group Practice IV

5:00Adjourn

Session 3 Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an hypnotic suggestibility test
  2. Formulate an initial treatment plan utilizing hypnosis
  3. Identify and discuss 3 basic pain management techniques
  4. Discuss areas of therapeutic resistance and resolution

May 29Session 4 Content Areas:

9:00 AMTreatment Planning, Strategy & Technique Selection (continued)

11:00 Small Group Practice V

12:30 PMLunch

1:30Hypnosis & Professional Ethics

3:15Break

3:30Resistance & the Difficult Patient (continued)

4:00Small Group Practice VI

5:00Adjourn

Session 4 Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, the student will be able to:

  1. Provide a rationale for basic hypnotic techniques for 2 client presenting issues
  2. Demonstrate the application of basic hypnotic techniques to the 2 clients
  3. Discuss ethical issues as applied to clinical hypnosis and general therapy
  4. Demonstrate 2 techniques to use with resistive and difficult clients

May 30Session 5 Content Areas:

9:00 AMTreatment Planning: Integration of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy

11:00Hypnosis with Habit Disorders

12:00 PMSummary: Professional Organizations, etc.

12:30Lunch

1:30Student Presentations

5:00Adjourn

Session 5 Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, the student will be able to:

  1. Present a treatment plan utilizing hypnosis with 2 additional clients
  2. Describe 2 habits amenable to clinical hypnosis
  3. Identify and discuss appropriate professional associations, including ASCH
  4. Present a clinical hypnosis technique to the class (see “Portfolio Assignment & Rubric”)

Evaluation Criteria and Procedures

  1. Consistent attendance & meaningful participation.
  2. Skill Demonstration.
  3. Fulfillment of COURSE OBJECTIVES as indicated above.
  4. Presentation of technique (20 min.). Distribute outline with references (APA style only) to class.

Required Texts

Hammond, D. C. (1998). Hypnotic induction & suggestion: An introductory Manual. ASCH.

Course packet.

In accordance with federal law, if you have a documented disability, you may be eligible to request accommodations from the office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Please contact services for students with disabilities at (216)397-4263 or come to the office located in room 7A, in the Garden Level of the Administration Building. Please keep in mind that accommodations are never retroactive so students are encouraged to register early in the semester.

Students are expected to comply with the Policy on Academic Honesty and Ethical Behavior as cited in the Graduate School Bulletin.

Syllabus Statement on Mutual Respect, Discrimination and Bias:

John Carroll University is committed to fostering ethical and moral values that are consistent with Jesuit and Catholic traditions. Among the central values of the University are the inherent dignities of every individual as well as the right of each person to hold and to express his or her viewpoint. When these views conflict it is the obligation of members of the community to respect other perspectives.

The University welcomes students, faculty, staff, and visitors from diverse backgrounds and it works to ensure that they will find the University environment free of discriminatory conduct. It is unacceptable and a violation of University policy to harass, abuse, or discriminate against any person because of age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

Furthermore, each member of the JCU community is expected to take an active role in fostering an appreciation for diversity and inclusion and sending the message that bias-related acts will not be tolerated. “Bias” is defined as intentional or unintentional actions targeting a person because of a real or perceived aspect of that person’s identity, including (though not limited to) age, gender, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, or (dis)ability.

All bias incidents, including those occurring in the classroom, should be reported using the JCU Bias Reporting System at

Questions about the Bias Reporting System or bias incidents may be directed to Dr. Terry Mills, Assistant Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, at or (216) 397-4455. For more information about University policies and community standards for appropriate conduct, please refer to the Dean of Students web page at For more information about the University commitment to diversity and inclusion, please see

Suggested Readings

American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis.American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. (Available in the John Carroll University Library)

Erickson, M., Rossi, E. & Rossi, S. (1976). Hypnotic realities. New York: Irvington.

Hammond, D. C. (Ed.) (1998) Hypnotic Induction and Suggestion.ASCH.

Hammond, D. C(1992)Manual for Self- Hypnosis.ASCH.

Hammond, D. C. (Ed.)(1988) Learning Clinical Hypnosis. ASCH.

Jacobsen, F. (1938). Progressive relaxation. Chicago: University of Chicago.

Kroger, W. (1977). Clinical and experimental hypnosis in medicine, dentistry, and psychology (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott.

Lankton, S. & Lankton, C. (1983). Theanswer within: A clinical framework of Ericksonian hypnotherapy. New York: Brunner/Mazel.

Patterson, D.R. (2010) Clinical Hypnosis for Pain Control. Washington, DC: APA

Simonton, O. & Matthews-Simonton, S. (1978). Gettingwell again. Los Angeles: J.P. Tarcher.

Wester, W. (Ed.). (1987). Clinical hypnosis: A case management approach. Cincinnati: Behavioral Science.

Waxman, D. (1989). Hartland’s medical and dental hypnosis (3rded.). London: BalliereTindall.

Wester, W. & Smith, A. (1984). Clinical hypnosis: A multidisciplinary approach. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott.

Office hours:

As arranged with Instructor.

PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT and RUBRIC FOR CG 580C—Basic Clinical Hypnosis

Capstone Assignment: Presentation in an area of interest involving clinical hypnosis techniques. Can be done in dyads or triads. Distribute outline with references (APA style only) to class. Clear topic with instructor.

Grading criteria include quality of handouts, use of references, presentation style, and technique itself.

GOALS EXCEEDS MEETS DOES NOT MEET

& STANDARDS EXPECTATIONS: A EXPECTATIONS: B EXPECTATIONS: C

Demonstrate an understanding of the use of appropriate clinical hypnosis skills with diverse populations
II.G.5.c (CACREP Standard) / Student is able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding and appreciation of the use of appropriate skills with diverse populations / Student is able to fully demonstrate appropriate skills with diverse populations / Student is not able to fully demonstrate appropriate skills with diverse populations
Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate use of clinical hypnosis
II.G.5.c; II.G.5.e
(CACREP Standard) / Student is able to demonstrate a deep and thorough understanding of the appropriate use of clinical hypnosis skills including systems perspectives and interventions appropriate to clinical hypnosis / Student is able to fully demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate use of clinical hypnosis skills including systems perspectives and interventions / Student is not able to fully demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate use of clinical hypnosis skills including systems perspectives and interventions
Demonstrate knowledge of
ethical principles regarding clinical hypnosis.
CMHC.A.2; CMHC.B.1; CMHC.C.9; SC.A.2; SC.B.1
(CACREP Standard) / Student is able to define fully major ethical concepts as well as to fully examine ethical and legal base from a clinical hypnosis technique-oriented presentation / Student is able to define fully major ethical concepts / Student is not able to fully define major ethical concepts

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