For centuries, sleep was thought to be an unimportant state of 'not-being' or absence of mind; but we now know that it is crucial for health and formation of the self. Rather than being 'asleep' when we're sleeping, the brain is as active as at any other time. It's this state of mind that we want to explore through the art of hypnosis.

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Sigmund Freud didn't invent the concept of the conscious versus the unconscious mind, but he was responsible for making it popular through his contributions to psychology. Freud (1900,1905) developed a topographical model of the mind, whereby he described its features, structure and function. He used the analogy of an iceberg to represent the three levels of our awareness.

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Bypassing the critical factor means moving our client from their conscious mind into their unconscious mind - sidestepping the critical bit in-between. All hypnosis takes place on a consciously unconscious level, hindered only by critical factors (personal biases).

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Plato’s famous allegory of the cave, found in his book The Republic, is a classic story that still proves relevant today. The allegory explains how people perceive their experiences, receive new information and how they act on it. In this video, Kain puts a 21st-century spin on this ancient tale.

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Sigmund Freud once noted a number of 'ego defences' which his daughter, Anna, developed later in her life, adding ten new ones of her own. In short, defence mechanisms are the unconscious strategies people use to protect themselves from aspects of life which they aren't yet ready to deal with. Part 1 of 2.

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Sigmund Freud once noted a number of 'ego defences' which his daughter, Anna, developed later in her life, adding ten new ones of her own. In short, defence mechanisms are the unconscious strategies people use to protect themselves from aspects of life which they aren't yet ready to deal with. Part 2 of 2.

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The terms 'deep structure' and 'surface structure' were first introduced by Noam Chomsky as a part of his work on transformational grammar. In this discussion, Kain will unpack these ideas in a way that will help you to better appreciate how they work.

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Have you ever thought about the calibre of your thoughts? Have you ever interrogated your mental processes or taken a moment to clarify your values when in a place of doubt or uncertainty? If so, you are no stranger to introspection. Self-reflection and introspection are important disciplines to master for the purpose of helping people grow and develop. The questions that follow will provoke you to apply what the videos have discussed to your own life.

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Self-reflection and introspection are important disciplines to master for the purpose of helping people grow and develop. The questions that follow will provoke you to apply what the videos have discussed to your own life.

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Have you ever thought about the calibre of your thoughts? Have you ever interrogated your mental processes or taken a moment to clarify your values when in a place of doubt or uncertainty? If so, you are no stranger to introspection.

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A brain is an electrochemical machine; researchers have speculated that a fully functioning brain can generate as much as 10 watts of electrical power at any given moment in time. If you had enough scalps hooked up you might be able to light a flashlight bulb! Let's explore the power of this idea...

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The 'Drop-Down Through' technique is for the purpose of assisting a client through the process of releasing negative emotions that do not clear after repeated sessions. This process will release the negative emotions on the rare gestalt that has a vertical component.

*For more details on this model, please download the info-sheet in the additional materials section.*

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The past 50 years of growing prosperity and the progressive emergence of 'individuality' have led to a common societal interest in self-development and the exclusive pursuit of material rather than social achievement. The terms 'personal growth', 'psychological growth' and 'spiritual progress' have become increasingly common, even though there's little agreement regarding the true meaning of these words. Let's explore the dimensions of personal transformation.

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Everyone is searching for something and the truth is the most precious thing they can find. People are searching for answers to questions regarding God, hope, happiness, faith, life after death, good and evil, life's purpose or whether or not we are alone in the galaxy. We're each on a truth quest!

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Before we even consider conducting hypnotherapy or trance work on someone, it's important that we develop a standard for those we are (and aren't) willing to work with. In this eye-opening (and hopefully thought-provoking) video, Kain will discuss a few ideas about how to determine our potential client relationships.

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Hypnotic induction is the process undertaken by a hypnotist to establish the state or conditions required for hypnosis to occur. The first step of hypnosis is a hypnotic induction where the hypnotist induces the client into a state where they are more open to suggestion (otherwise known as a trance-like state).

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Hypnotic induction is the process undertaken by a hypnotist to establish the state or conditions required for hypnosis to occur. This video contains a Hypnotic Induction Demonstration by Kain Ramsay.

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This video contains a deconstruction of Hypnotic Induction Demonstration that was carried out in the last video by Kain Ramsay.

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So, how easily influenced are you? In this video, kain will put you to the test!

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A substantial portion of our communication is nonverbal. We respond to thousands of nonverbal cues and behaviours every day, including postures, facial expressions, eye gazes, gestures, and tones of voice.

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An object viewed directly via our foveal vision appears noticeably different from the same object displayed indirectly via our peripheral vision. To investigate this aspect of how we see, our illusions accentuate the differences between foveal and peripheral perception.

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In this video, we demonstrate how simple it can be to fluctuate in and out of foveal and peripheral vision. Stepping out of foveal and into peripheral can result in an instant release of stress/pressure from our clients we practice hypnotherapy on.

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Dissociation is a daily experience we all engage in, especially those of us who may have experienced some form of a traumatic or highly emotional event in the past. Here, you will be shown how to use dissociation as a hypnotic induction.

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Hypnotic induction is what the hypnotist does and says to help clients get into a hypnotic trance state. The first stage is to induce hypnosis, which is much easier to achieve when we know what we're trying to achieve.

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In this video, Kain and Karen host a discussion about pro's and con's of living life in a dissociated way. Many people do this, whether they are aware of it or not.

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Here, we'll introduce you to the Outstepping Induction Method and demonstrate how it can used.

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Future Pacing is a technique where the client is asked to imagine him or herself in a desirable future situation. This situation is a topic, problem, challenge, or limitation that you have worked with your client on. Part 1 of 2.

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Future Pacing is a technique where the client is asked to imagine him or herself in a desirable future situation. This situation is a topic, problem, challenge, or limitation that you have worked with your client on. Part 2 of 2.

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Here, Kain and Karen will demonstrate how future pacing can be used conversationally in any aspect of a hypnotherapy session.

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This brings us to the end of the third section, so we'll give a round-up summary of everything discussed so far.

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Dialogue is presented by a single person, most often to express their rational thoughts aloud, though sometimes also to directly engage with another person or an intended audience. A monologue is a long speech by one person when disengaged conversationally, not interested in listening to or hearing the perspectives on another.

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Self-awareness is critical because when we have a better understanding of ourselves, we are able to experience ourselves as unique and separate individuals. Self-awareness empowers us to make changes and build on our strengths as well as identify areas where we would like to make improvements.

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Video: Part 1 of 2. Non-verbal behaviour is communication without words: facial expressions, hand signals, shrugs, head movements, etc. For example;

• Expressing emotion (e.g. smiling to show happiness)

• Conveying attitudes (e.g. starting to show aggression)

• Demonstrating personality traits (e.g. open palms to show accepting qualities)

Supporting verbal communication
Non-verbal behaviour also varies across cultures (such as the ‘ok’ finger O), although the six primary emotions (anger, fear, disgust, sadness, happiness and surprise) are universal. Non-verbal behaviour is commonly called body language.

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Video: Part 2 of 2. Non-verbal behaviour is communication without words: facial expressions, hand signals, shrugs, head movements, etc. For example;

• Expressing emotion (e.g. smiling to show happiness)

• Conveying attitudes (e.g. starting to show aggression)

• Demonstrating personality traits (e.g. open palms to show accepting qualities)

Supporting verbal communication
Non-verbal behaviour also varies across cultures (such as the ‘ok’ finger O), although the six primary emotions (anger, fear, disgust, sadness, happiness and surprise) are universal. Non-verbal behaviour is commonly called body language.

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Interpersonal communication is so much more than just the information or message conveyed. It includes implicit messages, whether intentional or not, which are expressed through non-verbal behaviours. These non-verbal signals can give clues, additional information and meaning over and above spoken (verbal) communication.

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Who and/or what are you tuned into today: news, politics, friends, family members, partners, celebrities? How aware ARE you of what you're 'aware of' today? Most of us spend most of the time being completely tuned out of our selves, away from our true authentic 'selves'. Instead, we are tuned into some external stimuli or other people's 'noise'. Imagine how important it is that we fully 'tune in' to the clients whom we work with. Part 1 of 2.

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Who and/or what are you tuned into today: news, politics, friends, family members, partners, celebrities? How aware ARE you of what you're 'aware of' today? Most of us spend most of the time being completely tuned out of our selves, away from our true authentic 'selves'. Instead, we are tuned into some external stimuli or other people's 'noise'. Imagine how important it is that we fully 'tune in' to the clients whom we work with. Part 2 of 2.

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When helping clients modify their behaviour, it is important to teach them how to be self-reflective and aware of their conduct when reacting to people and circumstances. If we are to be mindful of where our clients 'are at' in life, it's critical that we are fully aware of where we 'are at'.

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Most of our efforts to develop communication skills deal with reading, writing and speaking. But the minimal effort is placed on improving our ability to accurately hear the other person's perspective. The information in this video will help you to recognise and remove any roadblocks you have to active listening.  Part 1 of 2.

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Most of our efforts to develop communication skills deal with reading, writing and speaking. But the minimal effort is placed on improving our ability to accurately hear the other person's perspective. The information in this video will help you to recognise and remove any roadblocks you have to active listening.  Part 2 of 2.

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When communication between two or more individuals reaches its optimum, it’s said that a perfect rapport has been established. In this video, Kain will share a few ideas about how this can be achieved.

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Being able to communicate effectively is critical for hypnotherapists alongside all other helping professionals. Communication is merely the act of transferring information from one place to another. How well this information can be transmitted and received is a measure of how good our communication skills are. Part 1 of 2 videos.

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Being able to communicate effectively is critical for hypnotherapists alongside all other helping professionals. Communication is merely the act of transferring information from one place to another. How well this information can be transmitted and received is a measure of how good our communication skills are. Part 2 of 2 videos.

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Strong communication skills can help you in virtually all aspects of life; from your intimate relationships to working with clients, to social gatherings and everything in between. The ability to communicate information accurately, clearly and as intended, is a vital life skill and something that should not be overlooked. It’s never too late to work on your communication skills and subsequently improve your quality of life. Let us demonstrate. Part 1 of 2 videos.

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Strong communication skills can help you in virtually all aspects of life; from your intimate relationships to working with clients, to social gatherings and everything in between. The ability to communicate information accurately, clearly and as intended, is a vital life skill and something that should not be overlooked. It’s never too late to work on your communication skills and subsequently improve your quality of life. Let us demonstrate. Part 2 of 2 videos.

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In this video, we will deconstruct everything that happened in the previous videos.

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A deepening technique used within hypnosis is to take people in and out of the trance with rapid succession, known as fractionation. This can be done by relaxing someone and having them close their eyes, open and close their eyes repeatedly, and maybe even by tensing and relaxing their muscles. The client will go deeper into a trance each time the process is repeated.

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Fractionation Hypnosis is based on the concept of guiding someone into a light trance, bringing them back part of the way to regular awareness (usually by asking them to respond in some way), then taking them back down to a deeper trance. This can be repeated several times with the intended goal of a more profound state end trance.

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The Milton model is a form of hypnotherapy based on Milton Erickson's language patterns for hypnotic communication. It has been described as 'a way of using language to induce and maintain trance to contact the hidden resources of our personality'. In this video, we will discuss the art of conversational chunking.

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In this video, we will demonstrate the art of conversational chunking.

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An iceberg can serve as a useful metaphor to understand the unconscious mind, its relationship to the conscious mind and how the two parts of our brain can better work together. The conscious mind is what we notice above the surface, whilst the unconscious mind, the most significant and most powerful part, remains unseen below the surface. All of our feelings and thoughts that we accept subconsciously originate from the unconscious. Let us explore...

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Modal Operator is a term used to identify words that enable us to identify the rules we live by. There are six of them:

• Modal Operators of Necessity. E.g. Should, must, ought to, have to, supposed to

• Modal Operators of Negative Necessity. E.g. Shouldn’t, mustn’t etc

• Modal Operators of Probability. E.g. Could, may, might, had better

• Modal Operators of Improbability. E.g. Couldn’t, may not, might not

• Modal Operators of Possibility. E.g. Able to, can, try, will

• Modal Operators of Impossibility. E.g. Am not, can’t, try not, won’t

It's possible to identify these words in the language we (or other people) use when voicing any self-imposed rules that have been established.  These rules may or may not be true. You can empower yourself (and others) through noticing and modifying rules that don't support you.

This video is part 1 of 2.

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Modal Operator is a term used to identify words that enable us to identify the rules we live by. There are six of them:

• Modal Operators of Necessity. E.g. Should, must, ought to, have to, supposed to

• Modal Operators of Negative Necessity. E.g. Shouldn’t, mustn’t etc

• Modal Operators of Probability. E.g. Could, may, might, had better

• Modal Operators of Improbability. E.g. Couldn’t, may not, might not

• Modal Operators of Possibility. E.g. Able to, can, try, will

• Modal Operators of Impossibility. E.g. Am not, can’t, try not, won’t

It's possible to identify these words in the language we (or other people) use when voicing any self-imposed rules that have been established.  These rules may or may not be true. You can empower yourself (and others) through noticing and modifying rules that don't support you.

This video is part 2 of 2.

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Intonation describes how the voice rises and falls in speech. The three main patterns of intonation in English are falling intonation, rising intonation and fall-rise intonation. In this video, we will discuss further.

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This video is part 1 of 2. Causal linkages are hypnotic words and phrases that imply a cause-effect relationship between something that is happening and something the communicator wants to happen. They are used not only by hypnotherapists but advertisers and salespeople. Here are some examples:

• This new perfume will make all the guys want you

• My wonderful soda will not only quench your thirst but make you into a fun loving cool person.

• Having this qualification will make you in demand with employers

• This energy drink will make life so much easier

• Buy this game and you won’t ever have to be bored again.

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This video is part 2 of 2. The Causal art of linking ideas together...

It's one thing to state your truisms one after the other, but it's another to make them sound elegant, flowing and bound together in a powerful package. The way to do this is through causal linkages.

Causal linkages are hypnotic words and phrases that imply a cause-effect relationship between something that is happening and something the communicator wants to happen. They are used not only by hypnotherapists but advertisers and salespeople. Here are some examples:

• This new perfume will make all the guys want you

• My wonderful soda will not only quench your thirst but make you into a fun loving cool person.

• Having this qualification will make you in demand with employers

• This energy drink will make life so much easier

• Buy this game, and you won’t ever have to be bored again.

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Even though it's becoming more mainstream for multi-disciplinary helping practitioners to help clients modify unwanted behaviour patterns, to some people the concept of 'rapid change' in their behaviour is hugely alien (especially if they have experience of a traditional talking therapy). The idea that someone can guide them through processes that can rapidly change longstanding habit patterns is sometimes met with suspicion. This section of the course focuses specifically on change work patterns.

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Socrates often taught by provoking his pupils to reflect on the questions he posed. Sadly, he martyred himself by drinking hemlock rather than compromising his principles. Here are the six types of questions that Socrates asked his pupils, with their purpose being to challenge the accuracy of thinking in a way that moved people towards their ultimate goal. This video is part 1 of 2.

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Socrates often taught by provoking his pupils to reflect on the questions he posed. Sadly, he martyred himself by drinking hemlock rather than compromising his principles. Here are the six types of questions that Socrates asked his pupils, with their purpose being to challenge the accuracy of thinking in a way that moved people towards their ultimate goal.  This video is part 2 of 2.

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Limiting beliefs are those which constrain us in some way. Just by believing them, we do not think, do or say the things that they inhabit. Limiting beliefs are often about our selves, our identity or about other people and/or the world in general. This video comes with a downloadable script that you can instantly start using with others.

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The questions demonstrated in this video were carefully crafted to stimulate changes in other peoples thinking. Some people refer to these questions as ‘Freedom Questions’ because they encourage those on the receiving end to think about future possibilities and opportunities rather than the rules that they've historically lived their lives by.

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This video deconstructs the questioning demonstration in the previous video.

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In the videos that follow, you will be introduced to the Parts Integration technique – a hypnotic technique to help people overcome bad habits, indecision, procrastination and all sorts of other internal conflicts.

Emotional experiences throughout life, especially during the early imprint years, can result in the creation of Parts in the unconscious mind. These Parts generate their own values and beliefs and become responsible for certain behaviours. Overwhelming an out of control feelings, behaviours and reactions are the results of ‘Conflicting Parts’.

The NLP Parts Integration technique creates harmony between Parts of the unconscious mind so that their values are in alignment. A person with ‘Integrated Parts’ is more harmonious, empowered and clear in their decisions and actions. In these videos, Kain will teach and demonstrate Parts Integration.

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This video demonstrates the parts integration technique being practiced on Karen.

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This video deconstructs the parts integration technique demonstration that was carried out on Karen in the previous video.

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A timeline intervention process can take as little 5 minutes or a lot longer. Patience is critical throughout this process, as it will take as long as the client needs. The integral part of the process is that the hypnotherapy practitioner elicits the unconscious signals that the client is experiencing and communicating (often non-verbally).

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Did you know that your current feelings, personality traits and behaviours were shaped by your past experiences, even the ones that might seem irrelevant or insignificant?

Do you know that your past is currently affecting your present and that it will keep affecting your future as long as you don't become aware of the connection between your past and your future?

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In this video, Kain carries out a full 'timeline interventions' process with Karen. This video is split into two parts. Part 1 of 2.

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In this video, Kain carries out a full 'timeline interventions' process with Karen. This video is split into two parts. Part 2 of 2.

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In this video, Kain deconstructs the 'timeline interventions' process that was carried out with Karen in the previous videos.

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The Time Line Interventions process uses an individual's own internal “Time Line” by working with their unconscious mind in ways which include managing past emotional traumas, eliminating unhelpful thoughts and destructive behaviours in minutes rather than days, months or years.

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The power of your Head, Heart & Gut. Do you often listen to what your head, heart or gut says? Why just choose one of these different channels when you can incorporate all of them into your experience?

This is an excellent technique to use with clients that will enable you to gain deep insights into any situation. By consulting the different information channels within your being, you can create a profound shift that can lead to powerful insights and learnings.

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The Head, Heart & Gut Demonstration. In this video, Kain will be demonstrating the Head-Heart-Gut technique with Karen to help her gain a deeper level of insight into a situation she is experiencing in her life. This video is part 1 of 2.

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The Head, Heart & Gut Demonstration. In this video, Kain will be demonstrating the Head-Heart-Gut technique with Karen to help her gain a deeper level of insight into a situation she is experiencing in her life. This video is part 2 of 2.

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Throughout this section of the course, the 'rubber hits the road' as Kain breaks the hypnotherapy process down into a series of steps that you can model and begin using with clients (or, other Achology members) right away.

This video gives an overview of the hypnotherapy process and also introduces the 'Cinzia' sessions.

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In this video, Kain introduces the 'Cinzia' demonstration sessions series.

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In this video, Kain introduces the 'Cinzia' Initial consultation session.

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In this video, Kain deconstructs and breaks down what happened in the 'Cinzia' Initial consultation session.

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In this video, Kain attempts to plan out how he envisions the 'Cinzia' sessions will be outworked.

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In this video, we enter into the 1st of the 'Cinzia' hypnotherapy sessions.

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In this video, we deconstruct and discuss the 1st of the 'Cinzia' hypnotherapy sessions.

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In this video, we enter into the 2nd of the 'Cinzia' hypnotherapy sessions.

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In this video, we deconstruct the 2nd of the 'Cinzia' hypnotherapy sessions, then jump right into the 3rd.

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In this video, we deconstruct the 3rd of the 'Cinzia' hypnotherapy sessions, then jump right into the 4th.

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In this video, we deconstruct and discuss the 4th of the 'Cinzia' hypnotherapy sessions.

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In this video, we do a quick re-cap of what's happened so far throughout this series of 'Cinzia' hypnotherapy sessions.

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In this video, we enter into the 5th and final 'Cinzia' hypnotherapy session.

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In this video, we deconstruct and discuss the 5th of the 'Cinzia' hypnotherapy sessions.

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Metaphors are therapeutic and memorable. This section of the course will now focus in specifically on how to integrate storytelling into our therapeutic practice. Erickson commonly used metaphors in his teachings. Here are some classics:

• Your body is a car. Give it the right fuel, and it will perform well. If you neglect the maintenance and fill it with poor fuel, and it will break down.

• Your mind is like a river that is ebbing and flowing. You can stand on the bank of the river and watch it go by, or you can try to swim against the current.

• You are a mountain – strong, impenetrable, and tall.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech in which the words we use are applied to something that is not literally applicable. It can also be representative or symbolic of something else.

Using metaphor is a very creative way of problem-solving. It is a tool that can be used in everyday life. When a metaphor is employed by an ethical, professional and skilled hypnotherapist, you can imagine just how powerful it can be. Throughout this section, you can discover for yourself exactly what we mean by this.

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Self-disclosure is often one of the most unpopular elements of metaphorical storytelling, yet it will usually be one of the most profound regarding facilitating personal change. In this video, Kain shares a personal story that's close to his heart. Immerse yourself in the story and see how you are able to relate.

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There are numerous types of metaphors which are utilised in both classic rhetorical constructions and also in the context of everyday casual language. The degree of the comparison dictates what kind of metaphor it is. Though there are more than a dozen distinct types of metaphors, there are three primary types that Kain will share with you in this video.

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Both parables and metaphors have hidden meanings. A parable uses a story to convey a more profound message. Metaphors refer to one subject, while the actual subject is often something else entirely. The structure of parables and metaphors often differ in length, content and meaning. There are very famous and well-known parables. There are also metaphors used in everyday speech and easily understood by all.

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Multiple embedded metaphors provoke the listener to concentrate on several metaphorical stories at the same time. This storytelling technique wraps one metaphoric story inside another, usually to three levels deep.

The hypnotherapist starts a story, gets distracted into another story, then starts another story and doesn't finish that one and leaves the listener hanging on before completing all the metaphor stories in reverse order. The idea is to force the listener to keep the unfinished metaphorical stories in their mind for longer than usual. The longer the embedded metaphor stays active in the mind, the more likely it is to have a therapeutic effect.

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Embedded metaphors tell the audience, "You don’t have everything yet!"

Embedded metaphors tell the audience, "You don’t have everything yet!"

To keep your audience’s (or your clients') interest, we must let them know that they don’t have all the information yet: there is more to come. They have some pieces, but they don’t know everything there is to know on that particular topic - yet.

We will continue to have their attention until they think they have the final piece. We call this process of setting things up such that the audience knows, either consciously or unconsciously, that they don’t have it all yet, opening loops. Thinking we know everything there is to know about something is not a useful place to be because it prevents us from learning more. Opening loops prevent premature closures.

One way that we keep the audience open and eager for more is by telling stories with embedded metaphors or nested loops.

In this video, Kain gives a demonstration about how to carry one out.

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The term 'self-disclosure' gets tossed about a lot today. It’s one of those phrases that seems to arouse strong opinions in people. There are those who believe that there are some things that are best left unsaid and that revealing what they consider to be unnecessary detail is just asking for trouble. After this video, you can make a decision for yourself.

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Conversational Hypnosis is a fine art, and stories are a great way to bypass peoples critical factor - as stories evoke emotion, and emotion is one of the main factors in activating the unconscious mind.

When we tell a good story, we're automatically getting another person’s attention and absorb their attention entirely. One of the ways of getting what we want from a story is to offer metaphorical resolutions within our accounts. These are often called isomorphic stories, meaning they take on the same structure as something else. 

You want to tell a story that mirrors the situation or problem of your client in an indirect way. In this video, Kain will explain this in more detail.

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A therapeutic metaphor is one of the most elegant tools available for assisting people in the process of personal transformation, healing and growth. The primary purpose of therapeutic metaphor is to pace and lead an individual’s experience through the telling of a story which helps that individual access resources necessary for change.

In a therapeutic context, metaphors are used as tools for transformation facilitating new patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviour. If constructed properly, they are very successful and influential in fostering the change because they communicate directly with the subconscious mind, bypassing the critical faculty of the conscious mind.

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The magic of the open loop... We all know about the 'cliffhanger'; the final 30 seconds of a T.V show that doesn't resolve itself and leave us salivating for more. This is what is known as an open loop, and something you can use effectively in hypnotic storytelling. When you tell a story and then don't actually finish it, you create an open circuit. This can have several functions:

a) To create massive curiosity: People want to know the end of your stories, so open loops make them more engaging,

b) To embed suggestions: when you leave a loop open, you create arousal - the mind takes notice. Because of this, you have a short window where you can suggest something. This suggestion will have more impact on their neurology because you have created a state of arousal with the open loop.

c) To create continual learning: Our brain wants to close the loops. So when we deliberately leave a loop open it keeps searching for the answer in the form of learning. This creates a kind of 'continual' learning that can continue well after the story is told. 

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This video brings us to the final section of the course where Kain now offers you some recommended reads for further study and ongoing development (if you so choose). Links to all of the books mentioned are provided in the additional materials section.

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Congratulations on reaching the end of your course! To celebrate your achievement, you can access your well-earned certificate of completion. Simply visit the additional resources tab in your course portal to download your certificate and share it with pride. This certificate not only marks the culmination of this course but also highlights your determination to grow and succeed.

It's always exciting to complete a course and take the first steps towards mastering new skills. However, learning is an ongoing process, and there is always more knowledge to gain and ways to apply it. Here are some possible next steps you can take after completing this course: