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Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis

Catalog

Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis

770 North Cotner, Suite 310
Lincoln, Ne 68505
Phone: (402) 465 – 0409

Introduction

1

Letter from the Founder

1

Company History

2

Educational Philosophy

3

Facilities and Equipment

4

Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis Owner Information

4

Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis Board of Advisors

4

Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis Staff and Faculty

4

Program Pricing and Payment Schedule

4

Hours of Operation

5

Enrollment

5

Class Schedule

5

Start Date

5

Ending Date

5

Holiday Schedule

5

Admissions Requirements

6

Admission Policies

6

Transfer of Previous Credit

6

Cancellation and Refund Policy

7 & 8

Professional Hypnotist Program Description

9

Program Outline

9

Subject Descriptions

10 – 11

Grading Policy

11

Satisfactory Progress

12

Attendance Policy

13

Conduct Policy

13

Requirements for Graduation

13

Placement Assistance

14

Grievances

14

Approved and Regulated Statement

14

True and Correct Statement

14

Introduction

Professional hypnotists who possess real skill are needed now more than ever before.  Increased obesity, stress, the use of tobacco, and a crisis in American schools have created an infinite market for hypnotism services.  It could be said that all people would benefit from the knowledge of how to use hypnotism.

As a member school of International Hypnotism Training Institutes(tm), Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis provides complete hypnotism career education.  Upon course completion, the graduate shall possess the skills needed to participate in this fascinating profession.  In addition, both IHTI(tm) and Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis are committed to the distribution of the ultimate practice, management, and marketing training in the industry.  Our philosophy is that a vocational choice should enrich the lives of our students as well as their future clients.  This life enrichment includes financial, intellectual, spiritual, and physical growth.

Our Professional Hypnotist program has been developed to maximize the graduate’s ability to run an independent practice in hypnotism.

Letter from the Founder

Are you excited yet?  We are very excited!  Our Professional Hypnotist Program has been developed by an enthusiastic team of professionals deeply committed to your professional competency.

You will need technical skill in hypnotism.  You will need the ability to read people.  Those skill sets may be obvious to you.  Our extensive experience in the field gives the IHTI(tm) team the knowledge and skills you will need in areas you may not have considered.  Entrepreneurial marketing practice management and general business knowledge will be needed in order for your business to be stable.

The success of everyone taking this course cannot be guaranteed.  But for those who acquire the necessary skill, a career in hypnotism can be very rewarding.  Since your training is focused on your self-employment and the potential of owning your own hypnotism center, the importance of business skills cannot be over-emphasized.

The integration of technical hypnosis skills, blended with marketing and business training is a cutting-edge comprehensive approach to the business of hypnotism.  We believe we offer the best hypnosis practice and business education in the world today.

Welcome aboard!  Your adventure in the prestigious field of hypnotism has begun.

Company History

Houston Institute of Hypnosis was established in 2006 by Mr. Jeffrey Martin.  Mr. Martin is a Certified Hypnotist who has successfully operated a hypnosis center within the Houston area for over seven years. Mr. Martin moved his school and hypnosis center to Lincoln Ne. in 2008. His educational accomplishments include extensive and specialized training with The PATH Foundation and The National Federation of Neuro Linguistic Psychology (NLP).  In addition, Mr. Martin has received certifications from The National Guild of Hypnotists and The PATH Foundation. Mr. Martin has been certified in training with IHTI(tm) and the National Guild of hypnotists. Through his close association with the IHTT(tm), the Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis is able to offer a comprehensive hypnosis training program designed to impart the highest ethical and professional standards.

Never before in the history of the hypnotism business has a concept like the curriculum of IHTT(tm) been offered to our professional community.  Our team has amassed literally hundreds of years and thousands of client hours of experience in the highly paid field of hypnotism.

Experience is a good teacher.  Our marketing and business-building courses are the best in the business.  This fact opens the door to real business opportunity.  IHTT(tm) is an association whose members have all run successful hypnotism practices in the United States and abroad.

Although the concept of the IHTT(tm) association is at the pinnacle of new thinking in the field of hypnotism, our members are an exemplary group of long-standing and respected hypnotists.  All IHTT(tm) schools are owned independently.  Each school is required to meet the high standards of IHTT(tm).  An operational hypnosis practice is required at each IHTT(tm) school.

Since IHTT(tm) requires that each school to have its own clinic treating live clients in the real world, student training occurs with actual clients, not other students.  Once qualified, students practice their skills with clients who have real needs under the supervision of an experienced hypnosis trainer.  Unfortunately, most hypnosis training only allows practice on fellow students giving an artificial experience to the student.  International Hypnotism Training Institutesä Professional Hypnotist Program provides each graduate with a toolbox of knowledge and skill that can only be acquired in a real clinical environment.

Educational Philosophy

Lincoln Institute of Hypnotism and International Hypnotism Training Institutesä (IHTItm) subscribe to the goal of providing each student with a positive training experience by certified instructors in an encouraging educational setting.  Our goal is to allow each student the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of the program.  Each teacher or staff member is committed to ensuring the successful completion of the program by each individual student.  IHTItm and Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis are committed to:

  1. Providing each student with the opportunity to work within real life circumstances in all aspects of running a successful business in the field of hypnotism. An ad campaign once said, “Nothing beats the real thing, baby.”  Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis and IHTItm believe that in order to be competent, a certified hypnotist must have real life experience during training.
  2. Imparting specific values, beliefs, and professional maturity so that each hypnotist trained through our program possesses the character needed to be an ethical ambassador of our profession.
  3. Setting high boundaries by modeling the professional behavior necessary for each student’s success.
  4. Scheduling trainer time and allocating office space to guarantee each trainee receives direct feedback from his or her certified instructor.
  5. Structuring a step-by-step program including progressive experience analyzing real cases within a genuine hypnosis practice.

Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis and IHTItm share a common goal with the student.  That goal is student success as a professional hypnotist.  The true measure of our school’s success can only be demonstrated through the success of our graduates.

Facilities and Equipment

Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis

770 North Cotner, Suite 310

Lincoln, Ne 68505

(402) 465 – 0409

Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis maintains air-conditioned classrooms and treatment rooms.  Since each school is required by IHTIä to be located within a working hypnosis center, students will be exposed to reception protocol, client screening, and business procedures.  Building and rooms are accessible to disabled students with student parking available adjacent to school facility.

Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis Owner

Information on the owner of Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis is contained in the catalog supplement.

Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis Board of Advisors

A listing of the Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis Board of Advisors may be found in the catalog supplement.

Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis Staff and Faculty

A listing of Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis School Staff and Faculty may be found in the catalog supplement.

Instructors

A listing of instructors and educational and/or experiential qualifiers associated with Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis can be found in the catalog supplement.

Program Pricing and Payment Schedule

The Professional Hypnotist Program is designed to fully prepare students for a career as a professional hypnotist through high quality instruction using lecture and practical application under the guidance and supervision of a certified hypnotist in an actual working hypnosis center.

The course of study is approximately 20 weeks in length total for all 4 levels of training with classes being held six hours per day, three days per week.  Tuition and fees for the program are listed in the catalog supplement.  The price includes all instruction, administration fees, required course manuals, required audio programs, and usage fees.

All training fees are due in advance.  However, with special permission, payment arrangements may be granted.  The basic training fee does not include optional research resources such as books, videotapes, audio programs, or computer presentations.  Although these materials are available for purchase they are not required for course completion.

Individual subjects making up the Professional Hypnotist program may be taken as single subjects.

A current listing of all tuition and fees is contained in the catalog supplement.

Hours of Operation

School………………………………………………………………….. Monday – Friday, 9:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.

Office…………………………………………………………………… Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Enrollment Period

Enrollment for the next scheduled session may be accomplished during normal office hours.

Class Schedule

Students will attend class Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.  Students will be allowed a lunch break of one-hour from 12:00 P.M – 1:00 P.M.  Students may be allowed a 10-minute break every hour at 10 minutes until the hour. Class start dates and end dates are at the discretion of school director, and can be adjusted.

Beginning DateEnding Date
January 7June 20
February 18August 1
March 24September 5
July 16January 2
September 1February 20
October 13April 3

Holiday Schedule

New Years Day                                        Good Friday

Memorial Day                                          Independence Day

Labor Day                                                 Veteran’s Day

Thanksgiving Day                                    Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve                                          Christmas Day

Day after Christmas

Scheduled Vacation Periods

There are no scheduled vacation periods for this program.  Once a student begins, s/he can expect to complete his or her training for all 4 levels in approximately twenty-four (24) weeks.

Admission Requirements

In order to be accepted, applicants to the Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis Professional Hypnotist Program must fulfill the following requirements:

  1. Provide proof of high school graduation or GED
  2. 18 years of age or older
  3. Complete personal interview and screening

Admissions Policies

  1. In accordance with IHTI(tm) policy, Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis conducts a personal interview and screening with each applicant before acceptance into the program. The applicant should attend a screening at his or her earliest convenience to experience the facility and meet trainers personally.  This allows an informed decision on the part of the applicant if accepted.
  2. The entrance screening aims to assess the qualifications of the student for entrance into the Professional Hypnotist Program. Applicants are judged on sincerity, honesty and desire to help others.
  3. Screenings are conducted during business hours weekdays between 9:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M.

No person shall be excluded from participation or subject to any form of discrimination because of sex, race, age, religion, national origins, or physical handicap.

Transfer of Previous Credit

Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis staff will review transcripts of work previously completed to determine whether credit for previous training will be granted.

CANCELLATION POLICY

A full refund will be made to any student who cancels the enrollment contract within 72 hours (until midnight of the third day excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) after the enrollment contract is signed and a tour of the facilities and inspection of the equipment is made by the prospective student.

REFUND POLICY

  1. Refund computations will be based on scheduled clock hours of class attendance through the last date of attendance. Leaves of absence, suspensions, and school holidays will not be counted as part of the scheduled class attendance.
  2. The effective date of termination for refund purposes will be the earliest of the following:
    1. The last day of attendance, if the student is terminated by the school;
    2.  The date of receipt of written notice from the student; or
    3. Ten school days following the last date of attendance.
  3. If tuition and fees are collected in advance of entrance and if the student who enters a residence or synchronous distance education course of not more than 12 months in length terminates or withdraws after the expiration of the 72 hour cancellation privilege, the school may retain $150 of the tuition and fees and the minimum refund of the remaining tuition and fees will be:
    1. If cancellation occurs within seventy-two (72) hours of enrollment, all monies paid shall be refunded.
    2. If cancellation occurs after seventy-two (72) hours of enrollment, but before resident classes begin, or distance education materials are delivered a refund shall be made of all tuition paid except a registration fee not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
    3. If cancellation occurs after resident classes have begun or after distance education materials have been delivered, the school shall adhere strictly to the refund policy published in the school catalog or in the enrollment agreement.  Once books and supplies have been issued, they become the property of students and any refunds on them shall be at the discretion of the school
  4. The student will not be required to purchase instructional supplies, books and tools until such time as these materials are required. Once these materials are purchased, no refund will be made.
  5. For residence or synchronous distance education courses more than 12 months in length, the refund shall be applied for each 12 month period paid, or part thereof, separately.
  6. The length of a course for purposes of calculating refunds owed, is the shortest scheduled time period in which the course may be completed by continuous attendance of a full-time student;
  7. A full refund of all tuition and fees is due and refundable in each of the following cases:
    1. An enrollee is not accepted by the school;
    2. If the course of instruction is discontinued by the school and this prevents the student from completing the course; or
    3. If the student’s enrollment was procured as a result of any misrepresentation in advertising, promotional materials of the school, or representations by the owner or representatives of the school.
  8. Refunds will be totally consummated within 60 days after the effective date of termination.
REFUND POLICY FOR STUDENTS CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE. A student of the school or college who withdraws from the school or college as a result of the student being called to active duty in a military service of the United States or the National Guard may elect one of the following options for each program in which the student is enrolled:
  1. if tuition and fees are collected in advance of the withdrawal, a pro rata refund of any tuition, fees, or other charges paid by the student for the program and a cancellation of any unpaid tuition, fees, or other charges owed by the student for the portion of the program the student does not complete following withdrawal;
  2. a grade of incomplete with the designation “withdrawn-military” for the courses in the program, other than courses for which the student has previously received a grade on the student’s transcript, and the right to re-enroll in the program, or a substantially equivalent program if that program is no longer available, not later than the first anniversary of the date the student is discharged from active military duty without payment of additional tuition, fees, or other charges for the program other than any previously unpaid balance of the original tuition, fees, and charges for books for the program; or
  3. the assignment of an appropriate final grade or credit for the courses in the program, but only if the instructor or instructors of the program determine that the student has:
    1. satisfactorily completed at least 90 percent of the required coursework for the program; and
    2. demonstrated sufficient mastery of the program material to receive credit for completing the program.

Professional Hypnotist Program

Program Description:

This course of instruction prepares the student for an entry-level job as a professional hypnotist.  Graduates may find employment using complementary hypnosis to aid and assist counselors, social workers, or medical/dental professionals.  Additionally, graduates may choose to pursue a career as an independent hypnotist.  Students will learn how to determine whether an individual is a suitable client for hypnosis.  They will learn to use various methods and techniques of modern hypnosis and when it is appropriate to use each method and/or technique.  Upon completion of this program, graduates will be prepared to assist clients with smoking cessation, weight management, pain management, stress management, memory improvement, etc. through hypnosis in accordance with ethical standards of the profession.  Additionally, they will learn how to develop a marketing plan and institute a business plan for the establishment of their own hypnosis center.

Program Outline

Subject #Subject Title

Clock Hours

Lec / Lab / Total

   
Level 1 **Client Techniques for the Hypnotism Professional10 / 90 / 100
   
Level 2 **Advanced Hypnotic Applications20 / 100 / 120
   
Level 3 **Hypnosis Center Business Structure20 / 80 / 100
   
Level 4 **Advanced Group Hypnotism Applications10 / 90 / 100
   
 Total Hours

60 / 360 / 420

The approximate time required to complete this program is twenty (20) weeks.

** Single subjects making up this program may be taken individually.  Entrance requirements for each single subject are completion of the prerequisite subject.  Cost involved with taking single subjects can be found in the catalog supplement.

Certificate of Completion

Students satisfactorily completing the Professional Hypnotist Program will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Certificate of Training:

Students satisfactorily completing single subjects will be awarded a Certificate of Training for that subject.

Subject Descriptions

Level 1: Client Techniques for the Hypnotism Professional

Level 1: Client Techniques for the Hypnotism Professional introduces students to the techniques needed for achieving ethical client results.

Students practice and are tested on hypnosis techniques.  During this subject students will gain the competent and a secure attitude necessary when hypnotizing clients.  This class lays the groundwork for more complicated hypnotism techniques offered in the remainder of the program. 

Upon completion of this subject students will be able to discuss the history of hypnosis and the professional code of conduct.  They will how to use various hypnosis techniques and procedures, and will be able to describe law and liability issues and dangers in the field.  Students will learn how to use voice control to maximize hypnosis techniques. 

They will be able to describe the structure of hypnotic suggestion, the effects of suggestion on hypnosis clients, and auto suggestion. 

They will demonstrate Elman-Style Induction Methods and Progressive Relaxation Induction Techniques, Effective Trance Removal techniques, Trance Deepening Techniques, and how to deal with hypnosis resistant clients.  (Lec 10 Cl Hrs / Lab 90 Cl Hrs / Total 100 Cl Hrs)  [Prerequisite: None]

Level 2: Advanced Hypnotic Applications

In this subject students will be learn how to use more advanced hypnosis techniques to maximize effectiveness and ensure positive results.

Upon completion of this subject students will be able to properly plan and structure weight loss sessions.  They will demonstrate techniques and strategies used in pain and stress management. 

They will learn to apply the placebo principle and how to recognize medical and mental health issues that are contra-indicated.  Students will be able to compare and contrast hypnosis and spirituality and be able to describe the process of backtracking to restore rapport. 

In addition, they will demonstrate linguistic structure for maximum results and complex suggestion techniques.  Successful completion of Level 2 allows the student to sit for the advanced hypnotism practitioner examination.  (Lec 20 Cl Hrs / Lab 100 Cl Hrs / Total 120 Cl Hrs)  [Prerequisite: Level 1: Client Techniques for the Hypnotism Professional]

Level 3: Hypnosis Center Business Structure

Level 3: Hypnosis Center Business Structure prepares students to enter into private practice as a Professional Hypnotist by providing the skills necessary to plan, launch, and run a valued business in the field of hypnotism.  Public relations, business structure, paid marketing, and regulatory considerations are at the forefront of this subject.

Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to recall elements of a successful hypnosis practice and describe the advantages and disadvantages of offering a service guarantee.  They will learn how to successfully market their business and services and how to select an appropriate business location.  In addition, students will learn how to determine appropriate fees for the services they provide and how to arrange the floor plan of their office for maximum operational effectiveness.  (Lec 10 Cl Hrs / Lab 90 Cl Hrs / Total 100 Cl Hrs)  [Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 2: Advanced Hypnotic Applications] 

Level 4: Advanced Group Hypnotism Applications

Level 4: Advanced Group Hypnotism Applications is an integration of stage hypnosis, corporate speaking, information product development, and group communication skills.  This level trains the student in skills that allow multiple income streams for the individual hypnotism professional and how to fill the scheduling gaps in other aspects of hypnosis center operation.

Students completing the subject will be prepared to perform stage hypnosis, instantaneous hypnosis, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).  They will be able to articulate how corporate training and public speaking can augment their hypnosis practice.  They will be able to describe different marketing methods and the advantages/disadvantages of each.  In addition, they will be able to describe the advantages of manuscript self-publishing and its effects on business.  (Lec 1 Cl Hrs / Lab 90 Cl Hrs / Total 10 Cl Hrs)  [Prerequisite: Level 3: Hypnosis Center Business Structure]

Grading Policy

Grades will be provided to students at the half-way point and at the end of each subject in the course.  Per IHTC guidelines, Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis uses average grade points as they accumulate through each section of study to assess student performance.  A percentage grade will be provided for written reports, tests, and live performance of technique.  Grade percentage will then be translated into grade point for comparative performance evaluation.  In the event that a student must retake a course of study, the most current test grade or course grade will be utilized.

Consistent with IHTC standards, Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis is committed to direct supervision, one trainer per 10 students is the maximum class size allowed.

Grades will be determined using the following scale:

90% – 100% performance of skills   =      A     (4 Grade Points)

80% – 89% performance of skills     =      B     (3 Grade Points)

70% – 79% performance of skills     =      C     (2 Grade Points)

60% – 69% performance of skills     =      D     (1 Grade Point)

0% – 59% performance of skills     =      F     (0 Grade Points)

Satisfactory Progress

  1. In order to maintain satisfactory progress in the Professional Hypnotist Program students must maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average.
  2. Each student’s progress will be evaluated at the mid-point and upon completion of each subject. Grade reports will include analysis of the student’s progress toward completion of the program.
  3. Students making unsatisfactory progress for the program at the end of a progress evaluation period or who achieve less than a 1.5 GPA in any given subject will be placed on academic probation for the next progress evaluation period. If the student on academic probation achieves satisfactory progress for the subsequent progress evaluation period, but does not achieve the required grades to meet overall satisfactory progress for the program, the student may be continued on academic probation for one more progress evaluation period.
  4. If a student on academic probation fails to achieve satisfactory progress for the first probationary progress evaluation period, the student’s enrollment will be terminated.

The enrollment of a student who fails to achieve overall satisfactory progress for the program at the end of two successive probationary progress evaluation periods will be terminated.

When a student is placed on academic probation, the Director or Director of Education will counsel the student prior to the student returning to class.  The date, action taken, and terms of probation will be clearly annotated in the student’s permanent file.

  1. In accordance with Title 40, Administrative Code Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis may allow a student whose enrollment was terminated for unsatisfactory progress to reenroll after a period of time equal to the length of the progress period the student was in at the time of termination. Such reenrollment does not circumvent the approved refund policy.
  2. Grades for a given subject are due no later than the Wednesday directly following the corresponding final day of class for that subject. Grade reports will be mailed to the address provided by the student upon registration the Friday of the week following the final day of class.
  3. A student who is obligated for the full tuition may request a grade of “incomplete” if the student withdraws for an appropriate reason unrelated to the student’s academic status. Therefore, if a student withdraws from the program for satisfactory reasons (i.e. illness, death in family, military service, etc.), the student is allowed to file for an incomplete.  This will allow the student to return to finish the program within 12 months from the withdrawal date.  Classes withdrawn from will be graded as incomplete, and upon return to classes, the student may reenroll in these classes at no additional cost of tuition.

Students may repeat a subject in the program at any time.  The cost associated with repeating a subject is the single subject price of that subject as reflected in catalog supplement.

Students requiring remedial work will be offered the opportunity of doing so between 9:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M each Tuesday while enrolled in the program.

Attendance Policy

Attendance and participation in classes are extremely important and students are expected to attend all class sessions.  Attendance for all classes will follow the below guidelines.

  1. Students must not be absent for more than 4 consecutive days.
  2. Students must attend at least 90% of all clock hours for his/her classes.
  3. Students must report back to the school on the scheduled date after an approved leave of absence.

Failure to adhere to any of the above guidelines is grounds for termination.

Students terminated for violation of the attendance policy may not reenter before the start of the next grading period of the subject they were enrolled in at the time of their termination.

If a student is late to class by 10 or more minutes, the student is considered tardy.  Being tardy three times constitutes an absence.

Conduct Policy

All students shall conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner both in and out of class.  Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis reserves the right to place a student on probation or terminate him or her from any class or from the program at any time for failing to adhere to any of the following:

  1. tampering with academic records
  2. unethical behavior, such as copying another student’s test or written assignment
  3. non-compliance with financial arrangements
  4. presence in class while impaired by drugs or alcohol
  5. unsafe actions with regard to staff, trainer or student physical health

Students violating any of these rules will be placed on probation for a minimum of one grading period.  Subsequent violation will result in termination of the student or students involved.

Students terminated for any of the reasons listed above may be not readmitted before the start of the next grading period of the subject they were enrolled in at the time of their termination.  Additionally, students wishing to be readmitted after being terminated for conduct must be interviewed by the School Director.

Requirements for Graduation

In order to successfully complete Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis Professional Hypnotist program, students must satisfy the following requirements:

  1. complete all required coursework with a minimum 2.0 GPA
  2. satisfy all financial obligations to Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis
  3. be recommended by his or her instructors
  4. be approved by the Director or Director of Education for award of a Certificate of Completion

complete the program in not more than twenty-three (23) weeks

Placement Assistance

Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis does not offer formal placement assistance.  However, employment opportunities from employers contacting the school may be made available to students upon graduation.

Grievances

Student grievances should be directed first to the instructor.  If the grievance cannot be resolved with the instructor, then the student may meet with the School Director or Director of Education to discuss his or her grievance.  If the grievance cannot be resolved with the Director or Director of Education, then the student may direct unresolved grievances to:

The student may contact the Program Director of Private Postsecondary Career Schools at the Nebraska Department of Education.

The information contained in this catalog is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Jeffrey Martin, Owner and Director of Lincoln Institute of Hypnosis