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All Stressed Out and No One to Choke?
California Hypnotherapy Academy
CEU Classes
Self Hypnosis for Teens & Adults
Hypnosis MeetUps

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All Stressed Out and No One to Choke??

As I am sure you know, life is filled with stress. We can't always alter the outside events that cause stress but we can change how we respond to those events. For me, relief came when I learned self hypnosis. I took a self hypnosis class in 1981 and found that the process created an incredible feeling of deep mental and physical relaxation.

It was unlike anything that I had experienced before. I felt a deep sense of inner peace and tranquility. Even feeling that wonderful for the first few years I used the technique sporadically. Initially I used it to improve my self-esteem, but once I had accomplished that goal I let my daily practice slide. Then I was hospitalized for two weeks with a serious illness. Out came the only (at the time) self help tool I had -- self hypnosis.

The doctors had some very unpleasant procedures to perform to aid my recovery. I would ask for a reprieve of 20 minutes and put myself into a hypnotic trance. Once I was deeply relaxed I felt much better about the necessary medical treatments. I reduced my anxiety, raised my pain threshold and made the process more tolerable for myself. I am certain that I was also an easier patient to deal with in this state.

After my recovery I still did not incorporate self hypnosis as a daily tool. (stubborn, huh?) However, life has a way of bringing certain ideas back into our awareness. At a time when my life had become incredibly stressful, both personally and professionally. I was guided to attend hypnotherapy school. Suddenly I was working full time, managing the home, children and marriage and going to school out of town on the weekends. I could no longer avoid using some sort of stress relief daily. As a test, I got up a bit earlier than usual every day and spent 15 minutes in hypnosis before I got ready for work. That short time equals an hour of deep, restful sleep so I never felt any negative effect from rising earlier. In fact, I would awaken and think "Oh yeah, once I'm up I can go into trance!" I was finally enjoying the peace and tranquillity that comes with hypnosis daily.

The rewards of making this one small lifestyle change were enormous. I had more energy to start my day and I stayed calm and relaxed even when those around me were busy reacting to their stressful jobs. It really hit home when I missed practicing self hypnosis for several days in a row. That is when I realized the impact it had made in my life because suddenly I wanted to choke everyone who crossed my path! It was an excellent reminder that I needed to continue foever with this daily practice. It is really a small amount of time to devote to making a positive difference in our lives. If we keep doing what we have always done, we will continue to get what we have always gotten. I would encourage you to make this one small change in your life and reap the benefits! The next self hypnosis class is in November. Check it out below.

Hypnotherapy Training

The California Hypnotherapy Academy offers a 300 hour comprehensive clinical hypnotherapy training program. Our hands-on approach gives you real-world experience that truly prepares you to enter with confidence into this highly rewarding field.

We offer classes for personal growth (self hypnosis training and EFT, past life regression) as well as continuing education for hypnotherapists.

Courses meets qualifications for 16 hours per weekend of continuing education credit for MFCCs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. PCCE #4228. (additional charge for CEU certificate)

The next Level 1 class starts on January 24-25, 2009. For more information you can download the current catalog or call and we will mail a copy to you.

Here are the dates for our next free informational meetings about the course:  you can attend either on Oct. 16 and Nov. 18, 2008, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Space is limited, please contact our office to register: trancetime@wavecable.com or 916-373-1932.

CEUs: The Emotional Freedom Techniques for Professionals

CEUs: Self Empowerment & Past Life Regression

Medical Hypnotherapy Training: Adv. Pain Techniques

However, it is estimated that only about 30-35% of people can develop glove anesthesia. And, in conditions such as fibromyalgia where the patient has wide spread pain, glove anesthesia is ineffective. This class teaches numerous advanced pain control techniques to relieve moderate to severe pain, to quickly and covertly release secondary gain and to prevent pain from returning. Many of these techniques, such as the Migraine Manager, can be done in 5 minutes or less. This makes them ideal for use in hospitals or emergency situations. These are unique techniques that you will not see anywhere else. This is pain control on steroids!

Instructor: Melissa Roth, PhD is CEO and Founder of the Alabama Hypnotherapy Center. 80% of Dr. Roth's practice is working medical issues and she has been in practice since 1991.

Dates: Jan. 10-11, 2009
Times: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 601 University Ave., Ste. 280, Sacramento, CA 95825
Cost: $375 ($350 if registered by Dec. 26, 2008)
To Register: Call with credit card info or mail check payable to the California Hypnotherapy Academy, 601 University Ave., Ste. 280, Sacramento, CA 95825
Space is limited -- pre-registration is required -- class fees are non-refundable after December 26, 2008
Questions? Call 916-373-1932

Self Hypnosis for Teen & Adults

You will learn the basics of self hypnosis, how to take yourself into hypnosis, as well as the most effective way to word your desired results. When done correctly, the possibilities are endless.

In addition, you will experience a group hypnosis session in each class. Open to ages 15 and up.

Date:  Nov. 6 & 13, 2008 (2 class meetings)
Location: 601 University Ave., Ste. 280
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm (please come by 6:20 as the doors to the building lock automatically at 6:35 pm)
Cost: $125.00 ($110 if registered by Oct. 24, 2008)
To Register: Call with credit card info or mail check payable to Katherine Zimmerman, CHT to 601 University Ave., Ste. 280, Sacramento, CA 95825
Space is limited -- pre-registration is required -- class fees are non-refundable after , 2008
Questions? Call 916-373-1932

Hypnosis Meetups

I am the organizer of the Sacramento Hypnosis Meetup Group. If you live in the Sacramento area, check it out. We meet once a month. It's great way to meet others with similar interests. Our topic in November is Stress Reduction. Bring your tips and join us for a group hypnosis process. You'll need to register for the group and RSVP in order to attend. This meetup fills quickly!