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Script: Blood Pressure/Doctor Phobia

California Hypnotherapy Academy
   Introduction to the course
Continuing Education Classes
 Self Hypnosis for Teens & Adults
Hypnosis for Health - Melissa Roth

 Katherine Zimmerman

Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

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Overcoming a Blood Pressure/Doctor Phobia

     To set the stage: It’s twenty-two years earlier. While waiting, nervously, alone in a small preoperative area for elective surgery, the nurse enters, takes blood pressure and with a concerned face asks, “You suffer from high blood pressure?” Phobia about blood pressure kicks in. Up to that incident, the client’s blood pressure was in the normal range. Unbeknownst to the client, the reading prior to surgery was normal–brought on by pre-surgery anxiety. Following this incident, the client bought a monitor and became obsessed with high blood pressure. Her blood pressure phobia expanded to doctor and illness phobias. The client reports that she enjoys suggestions of giving over all stress, pressures to a Higher Power or having a permanent protective shield from her Higher Power. She also mentions” feeling trapped, need to flight, tightness in chest, shoulders, accelerated hart beat. She want to feel calm and relaxed in every situation, everywhere.” The following script is the result.I have included only the first section of the script.

An excerpt from Hypnotherapy Scripts, Vol 3

Copyright 2006 Katherine Zimmerman

All Rights Reserved

 I began with a standard progressive relaxation with suggestions of floating over to a magical island as I counted from ten down to one...

     As you rest there on your magical island, where all things are possible, imagine finding your calm center within... the center that’s always connected and protected by the presence of your Higher Power. (Pause) See or sense that beautiful color of calmness, peace and tranquility. What color is that calm core? What shape is it? Is it hollow or solid? What’s the outside texture of that shape? Notice where it lives in your body. Breathe into that shape and imagine calmness radiating throughout your body and mind. That’s it. (Pause) There’s an endless supply of this perfect calm. Let it fill every space, every cell, the space between cells... every thought! This perfect calmness flows into your beliefs, your thoughts, into every life experience, past, present and future, altering them forever.
    This perfect calm fills your body and keeps going. Imagine it spilling over in every direction... to the right... to the left... filling the very air around you... it flows in front of you... into your future... ... and behind you... replacing the past with an infusion of peace, calm and confidence... that’s it... imagine the calmness flowing below you, as if there’s no floor... and above you... as if there’s no ceiling until you are completely surrounded by a protective calm shield and fully connected to your Higher Power.. Celebrate that connection! Be that connection!
     Now that you have this protective shield we’re going to use it to rewrite the past completely! This time you are the writer, director and producer of these events. In a moment I’ll ask you to drift back in time to the first event that started this fear about your blood pressure and doctors. It may be the elective surgery or some other event, further in the past. For now, we’ll go back to that hospital visit and this time you become calm and centered prior to the procedure.
    Let’s go back now with this calmness and revisit that hospital scene. You’re well prepared now to rewrite that experience. Let’s walk through that scene again, this time feeling this deep, profound calm permeating the experience.
    You’re waiting in the small pre-op area... this time accompanied by your Higher Power and this ocean of calm. Filled with calm and connected to the Source of all that is. The source of unconditional love. The nurse enters, smiles reassuringly, and takes your blood pressure. Remember, you’re rewriting this scene now... what words would support you in this moment? Hear her new words!
    Her calm, matter of fact approach helps you to remain perfectly calm. She comments that you have the “dream team” working on you today! The best of the best. You smile, delighted and pleased as this experience unfolds in a brand new way. Your breathing normal and steady... your heart beating in a calm, relaxed manner.... this perfect calmness continuing to flow. As the staff moves you into the surgical suite your calmness deepens,... and you drift off... pleasantly relaxed and peaceful...

Hypnotherapy Training

Our next Level 1 starts September 25-26, 2010

 This is a becoming a new job market. Jobs that people were trained for and performed for years are being replaced by technology and/or sent overseas. Here's some good news in this rather bleak outlook: Hypnotherapy will never be replaced by a machine or sent overseas. It takes heart and compassion. It involves listening one-on-one to another person's story. And with all the changes that are taking place, our services are needed more than ever.

 It is a profession that you can continue with regardless of your age. Whether you are interested in adding skills to your current career or would like a new full time or part time career, hypnotherapy is an excellent option.

 Through lecture, live demonstrations and supervised in-class practice, you will learn skills that will change your life and the lives of those you help. If you have a sincere desire to help others, this course is for you!

To learn more, attend a free introductory meeting:

Wed., Aug. 25, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Location: 601 University Ave., Ste. 280, Sacramento, CA 95825
Space is limited - please call ahead to register.

Course 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.  Provider approved by the Califorinia Board of Registered Nursing, BRN #15240 for 12 contact hours per weekend. (additional charge for CE certificate)

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) as well as continuing education for hypnotherapists.

 This institution's application for approval to operate has not yet been reviewed by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. We are permitted to operate during the review process.

The Emotional Freedom Techniques

What is EFT?
EFT is a powerful new discovery that combines two well established sciences so you can benefit from both at the same time:
1. Mind Body Medicine
2. Acupuncture (without needles).
In essence, EFT is an emotional version of acupuncture wherein we stimulate certain meridian points by tapping on them with our fingertips. This addresses a new cause for emotional issues (unbalanced energy meridians). And, since emotional stress can contribute to pain, disease and physical ailments, we often find that EFT provides astonishing physical relief.

You can make enormous strides by introducing EFT into your emotional therapy process (whether you are a professional or a client). Instead of taking  years using conventional talk therapy, EFT often does the job for you cleanly and thoroughly and much more quickly.

 You Will Learn
• A Brief History of Energy Therapy
• The Basic Recipe
• How to Correct Psychological Reversal
• Why We Don’t Always Reduce the Intensity to Zero
• How to Uncover Aspects
• How to Apply EFT to a Variety of Issues

Pre-requisite: None　
This is a hands-on, experiential training. You will have the opportunity to clear issues from your own life as well as learning how to apply these techniques to others.

Experience the power and effectiveness of these easy to use tools to create immediate and permanent change. Class includes lecture, demonstrations and supervised practice. Manual included.

Who Can Benefit?
Anyone who wants a new tool to facilitate change.

Date: 4 Wed., Sept. 15 - Oct. 6, 2010
Time: 6:00  - 8:00 pm
Cost: $189 Register by Sept. 1 and save $25 (includes manual)

Class size is limited to 15

Deadline to Register: Sept. 10, 2010

Location: 601 University Ave., Ste. 280, Sacramento, CA 95825
To Register: Call with credit card information or mail a check payable to the California Hypnotherapy Academy to the address above. You can now also pay online. 

Refund Policy: Class fees are non-refundable after Sept. 3, 2010. Credit is given for the next class on a space available basis. $35 to process a refund. Refund request must be made in writing.

Instructor: Katherine Zimmerman, CCHT, PhD
CE hours: Lic. Counselors: 8, RNs: 6

$3/CE hour

Course meets qualifications for 8 hours per day of continuing education credit for MFCCs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. PCCE #4228.  Provider approved by the Califorinia Board of Registered Nursing, BRN #15240 for 6 contact hours per weekend.

Self Hypnosis for Teen & Adults

"Self hypnosis is a tool that will help me for the rest of my life. Thank you!"

 Self hypnosis is a powerful tool that can enrich your life immensely. You can learn to modify behaviors, alter your physical health, reduce stress and attract positive changes. Who wouldn't want that?

 You will learn the basics of self hypnosis, how to take yourself into hypnosis, as well as the most effective way to word your suggestions. When done correctly, the possibilities are endless. Open to ages 15 and up.

 Course meets qualifications for 5 hours of continuing education credit for MFCCs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. PCCE #4228. (additional charge for CE certificate)

Date:  2 Tues., Oct. 12 & 19, 2010 (2 class meetings)
Location: 601 University Ave., Ste. 280, Sacramento, CA 95825
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: $125.00 ($110 if registered by Sept 28, 2010)
To Register: Call with credit card information or mail a check to the address above. You can now also pay online. Not all classes are listed. When you "click here to register" you can fill in the name of the class. Space is limited -- pre-registration is required 

Deadline to Register: Oct. 7, 2010

 Refund Policy: class fees are non-refundable after Oct. 5, 2010; Credit given for the next class on a space available basis.
Questions? Call 916-373-1932

Hypnosis for Health with Melissa Roth

Hypnosis in Healthcare: Medical Hypnotherapy Certification

 A survey done by the AMA revealed that 58% of physicians were interested in complimentary therapies. They didn't refer to complimentary providers because they didn't know how or what conditions to refer to which therapist.  

 Melissa Roth is the only practicing hypnotherapist who has experience working in hospitals and outpatient practice.  She is also the most experienced medical hypnotherapist still practicing. Sacramento will be her only West coast teaching location in 2010.

 Day 1 (am)  How to Get Medical Referrals

Day 1 (pm) How to Work in a Healthcare Facility
Day 2 Hypnosis for Prevalent Medical Issues

 Day 1 (Morning)  How to Get Medical Referrals
Getting medical referrals insures you a steady stream of interesting clients. All it costs you is your un-booked time and your brochures. 60% of Melissa's clients come from physician referrals. 40% come  from client referrals. She does NO advertising. Typically, she stays fully booked 3 weeks in advance and partially booked 6 weeks in advance. You can, too, by learning to use her method.
* How to keep the referrals flowing
*  Legalities
* What to put in a brochure and what not to say
*  What to say on the telephone
*  How to dress
*  What to talk to each specialty about
*  What you have to offer the healthcare provider that no one else has

*  Why would a healthcare provider refer his/her patients to you?

*  Find the hidden referral sources
*  Whom to approach for referrals
*  How to get past the gate keeper
*  What to say/not say
*  What to do/not do
*  What does/does not get results
*  Record keeping
*  Follow up

 Day 1 (Afternoon) How to Work in a Healthcare Facility

Did you know that there are new regulations and guidelines that are actually mandating a job for you in healthcare facilities?  In this ground-breaking afternoon session, World-class hypnotherapist, Melissa Roth will teach you why you need to know about:
* IRS status
* Grand Rounds
* Employee programs
* Trials and studies
* Malpractice insurance
* Insurance billing and reimbursement
* The interview process
* Community education
* Why healthcare facilities want to hire you
* What the regulations and guidelines are
* How to find/approach facilities that need your services
* How healthcare facilities work
* Determining the right healthcare facility for you
* How government is promoting your healthcare services
* How to complete the credentialing process and harmless agreements
* What you need to know about wellness centers

 Day 2: Hypnosis for Prevalent Medical Issues

Melissa focuses on the most common conditions seen in a medical practice and the processes you can use to alleviate them. Topics include: migraines, autoimmune diseases, thyroid disease, depression, exercise motivation, strokes, insomnia, urinary incontinence, asthma, COPD, VCD and respiratory illnesses, chronic illnesses, diabetes, pain, anxiety, pre-op relaxation, post-op recovery, cancer, allergies, secondary gain, dermatology.

 As a result of healing herself of irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia using hypnosis, Melissa Roth founded Alabama Hypnotherapy Center, in Birmingham, in 1995. Since then she has specialized in medical applications of hypnotherapy. She developed a number of unique approaches to chronic illness that have become the treatments of choice worldwide.  She partners with physicians of every specialty to promote hypnosis as an important and valuable tool in the medical toolbox.  Drawing upon her vast experience, Melissa’s conversational teaching style is sometimes heretical, sometimes funny, but always informative.  

 Melissa J. Roth CHt., PhD is CEO and Founder of Alabama Hypnotherapy Center and Hypnosis Associates. She is a member of the American Board of Hypnotherapy and the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners.

  CE Hours: Hypnotherapists: 20, Lic. Counselors: 16, RNs: 12
Pre-requisite: Basic hypnotherapy training
Dates: Sat-Sun, Nov. 13-14, 2010
Times: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: 601 University Ave., Ste. 280, Sacramento, CA 95825

 Cost: $425 for both days ($395 if paid 2 weeks in advance)
Instructor: Melissa Roth, PhD, CHT

 "This is the 3rd class I have taken with Melissa... Her material is great, she is dynamic..." Lisa Stone Kelley, LCSW, CCHT

 "Melissa is an extraordinary instructor and provides quality material. I especially appreciate her 'realness' and her integrity."

 "Loved her! Bring her back."

 This class will fill quickly!

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 -- You can now also pay online. Not all classes are listed. When you "click here to register" you can fill out the 2010 State required application form.

Deadline to Register: Oct. 30, 2010

 Refund Policy:  The student has the right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund of charges paid on or before the first day of class. Refund request must be made in writing. Download the catalog for the full cancellation and refund policy.

Questions? Call 916-373-1932