"Close your eyes and you will see everything"
               Bernard Yam

Certified Hypnotist – Weekend Express Training  Program

When
Saturday, July 25th to Sunday July 26th, 2009
9:00 am to 6 pm

Optional practice days, Monday July 27th to Tuesday July 28th

Location: Downtown Boston (Copley Square Area)

Tuition: $499 USD.  (scroll down for details)

Class size: 4-6

Prerequisite: none.

Instructor: Bernard Yam, NLP. MT, C.I., F.NGH


Program summary

This is an evidence based, fast pace, “hands on” hypnosis education program.
Learners will gain knowledge and skills through a proven training method with a highly
experienced instructor.  It is a perfect ground level hypnosis course, designed for
mature students whose goal is to improve themselves and the people around them, or
considering going into professional practice and want a convenient way to get started.
Through lectures, demonstration and practice, the instructor will walk students through
every facet of a hypnosis session. From suggestibility testing, to pre talk, induction,
depth testing, suggestion, awakening to  post hypnotic suggestion, learners will have
the knowledge and skills to conduct an entire hypnosis session by the end of the first
day. The second day, students will be introduce to different induction methods,
intervention techniques for stress relief, smoking cessation as well as weight loss. Day
three and day four are optional practice days. Students who wish stay behind can
benefit from practicing the techniques learn while it is still fresh in their mind. Small
class size will ensure individual learning goals are met.

Who should attend

-        Licensed health care professionals, such as medical doctor, nurse practitioners,
psychologists who are looking to explore the use of hypnosis in their practice.

-        Scientific scholars with background in clinical neuroscience, brain imaging or
experimental psychopathology who wants to learn hypnosis for research purpose.

-        People who are considering starting their hypnotherapy career and want take the
first step in gaining hands on professional insight into the field of hypnotism.


-        General public who want to learn hypnosis for self-improvement purposes.


** Note. This program is not intended to satisfy NGH professional certification
requirement. The guild requires an additional amount of hands on training hours,
examinations, case studies assignments and professional ethics instruction modules.

What you will learn.

Day one.

History of hypnosis
Facts and fiction of hypnosis
Principles of hypnosis
Safety and ethics
Hypnotic susceptibility discussion (who can and who can’t be hypnotized)
Occupational susceptibility discussion
Various ways to test hypnotic susceptibility
Progressive Relaxation Induction techniques
Eye fixation Induction Techniques
How to give suggestions
How to deepen a hypnotic trance.
How to test and measure the depth of a hypnotic trance
Safe awakening techniques

Day two.

Rapid inductions
Optimal way to set up a hypnosis session
Do’s and Don’t for an effective hypnotist
Legal restrictions in the practice of hypnosis
Overview of the profession
Self hypnosis techniques
Smoking cessation by hypnosis techniques
Weight loss by hypnosis techniques
Stress relieve by hypnosis techniques
Discussion of special topics
Future of hypnosis

Students may also request individual career guidance with the instructor.

About the instructor

Bernard Yam is the host of the legendary TV show “Hypnotist Bernie’s Exposition”,
where he hypnotize guest to solve their problems on prime time, live TV. In 2004, at the
age of 23, he became the youngest person to give a full lecture on hypnosis at Harvard
University’s “Introduction to Psychology” class. He is a Fellow of the National Guild of
Hypnotist, with advanced instructor status and board certification. He was the first
Guild member to give clinical demonstrations at Harvard Medical School’s research
hospitals, where he routinely hypnotizes intern doctors before large groups of
attending physicians. It is his personal mission to bring clinical hypnosis to the
forefront of Nobel Prize caliber medical establishments.

Prior to his hypnosis career, Bernard was a former Naval Officer. He also worked as a
sale manager at an energy trading firm. He was an active member of his high school
and college debate team, and coached public speaking in various setting. He has a
passion for creative writing, and once contemplated a career as a professional poet.

Bernard’s approach to hypnosis is a mixture of concrete evidence, humanistic
compassion and practitioner’s intuition. He is constantly inventing new techniques and
creating new paradigm. His students found him to be patient, clear and down to earth.
He is the type of instructor who encourages his students to speak their mind, who
values in practicing the fundamentals, who find joy in seeing his students succeed in
life.

Bernard  is currently pursuing his graduate education at Harvard University.

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Guarantees

If by noon on the first day, you find the course is not right for you, let us know and we
will be happy to refund your money.
If for any reason you cannot complete the course, you can enroll in a future class free of
charge.
Transportation

The location is MBTA “T” accessible. Just a few steps away from green line “Copley
Square” station and orange line “Back Bay” station.

Hotel Accommodations

Copley square is a upscale neighborhood with a wide selection of fine hotels. We share
the same building with “Hotel 140”. John hancock convention center is next door, both
are highly economical solution to your travel needs.

http://www.hotel140.com/

http://www.jhcenter.com/

For more hotel recommendations, please contact us for information.

Note: the tuition does NOT include your expenses.

Tuition Special

If you enroll and paid in full 5 days before the class begin, the tuition will only be
$399
USD!

An option for 2 monthly payments of $212.35 USD is also available. Contact us for
details.

For a limited time, 100% of your tuition can be used for credit if you decide to enroll in
Cara Institute’s Professional Certified Hypnotherapist training program, (100 hours,
accredited by the National Guild of Hypnotist)  in the future! It’s like you are getting this
course for free.

Details for that course can be found by  
Clicking Here

For example, if tuition for a future NGH approved training at our school cost $1875 USD,
and you paid $399 tuition for this weekend training class, your total tuition for the NGH
approved training will only be $1476 USD. You will not find this deal anywhere else.


Admission Policy

To apply, please fill out an online application form, and make tuition payment via paypal.
Once they are received by the Cara Institute, a representative will send you a
confirmation letter with the detailed information. If you have trouble using Paypal or
would rather pay cash or check on the first day of class, please indicate your
preference in your application.

For Application form,
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This course is open to the public, however, class size is limited. Late applicant will be
placed on a wait list on a first come, first serve bases. Unless otherwise noted, wait
listed candidates are encouraged to show up on the first day of class in case of a last
minute cancellation. In case we could not enroll you, you will be issued a 100% refund.

Cara Institute of Advanced Hypnosis reserves the right to refuse enrollment for any
individual or organization.

Non Discrimination Directive

Any form of discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability
unrelated to course requirements is contrary to the principles and policies of Cara
Institute.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of enrollment must be made within 72 hours before the course begin. All
cancellation must be made by telephone and in writing (email is acceptable) If it is
necessary to cancel enrollment within 72 hours of course start, your tuition can be used
as credit for future classes, private therapy, or other Cara Institute products.
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