Self-Hypnosis Workshops

Self-Hypnosis and Autosuggestion for Self-Help

This is a new self-help workshop designed for the general public. Anyone is welcome to attend, although it may also be of interest to qualified therapists.  It can be taken as a stand-alone workshop or used as the first day of our certificate or diploma training in hypnotherapy.

You can use the PayPal button below if you want to immediately reserve a place on the next self-hypnosis taster workshop by paying a small (£20) deposit securely online.  The College will invoice you for the remaining amount.

Workshop Overview

• Introduction to hypnotism and suggestion
• Evidence-based approaches to self-hypnosis and autosuggestion
• Developing awareness of negative autosuggestions
• Self-hypnotic relaxation
• Positive autosuggestion and mental imagery
• Applied self-hypnosis for self-help

(NB: We are constantly researching and improving our material. Hence, course content may be subject to change at the discretion of the college without prior notice. This information is provided as a typical example only.)

Workshop Dates

7th July 2012

Workshop Venue

Central Croydon, South London

Entry Requirements

This course is open to everyone. No previous experience or training is required.

Course Fees

Course fees £132.  Bring a guest free of charge.

A 20% discount is available to UK College Diploma graduates or to those who have previously attended this workshop and wish to repeat it.

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