Assessment Details

There are assessment processes both within the structured online modules and upon completion of the course. These are described below.

Homework Assignments within the online modules:

Upon completion of Online Module 4: “Assessment of Hypnotic Capacity”- you should view this module several times, focusing on: (a) overall procedure; (b) subject’s behavioural responses; (c) subject’s subjective report of trance experiences; & (d) scoring procedure. You should practise the assessment protocol – read it aloud to develop competency and familiarity with the standard test. Then, when ready:

Complete three (3) assessments, using professional colleagues or friends as subjects. Advise subjects that you are learning clinical hypnosis and that no therapy accompanies the standard test.

Submit three written reports detailing these assessments of hypnotic capacity, using the pro forma from HTA.

These are rated as being “Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory.” Those marked “Unsatisfactory” must be re-submitted or new assessments done, at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.

These reports MUST be submitted and assessed as “Satisfactory” prior to moving on to Module 5.

Upon completion of Module 5

The aim of this assignment is for you to design induction scripts for two subjects from the SHCS assessment. (It is not necessary to actually use the scripts with subjects.)

Select or create an induction script for each, using imagery or other induction strategy based upon subjects’ preferred style, as assessed in the SHCS score. You can use the text of sample scripts provided in the Course – but you must use scripts appropriate to your subjects’ preferred style.

Submit your scripts for assessment, including (a) brief subject presentation on the SHCS; (b) rationale for the script; and (c) actual script. More important than the actual script is the rationale for the script with each subject.

Upon completion of Modules 6-8

Select two (2) of your clients and prepare a written script for each. Each script must contain: (a) induction script; (b) at least two CBT techniques; (c) at least two ego-strengthening techniques; & (d) de-induction.

Submit a brief client history and script (from 1. above) for assessment.

If appropriate, scripts may be utilised with clients and a report given for comment.

Upon completion of Module 9

Select two (2) of your clients (1) experiencing any of the anxiety disorders or any problem with anxiety as a clinical feature and (2) a habit disorder and prepares a written script for each. Other health and mental health professionals can prepare scripts appropriate for their client population.

Each script must contain: (a) induction script; (b) at least two CBT techniques; (c) at least two ego-strengthening techniques; & (d) de-induction. Where possible, students are encouraged to use indirect techniques in scripts (using suggestions in the module “Indirect and Eriksonian Techniques.”

Submit a brief client history and script for assessment.

If appropriate, scripts may be utilised with clients and a report given for comment

Post Course Assessment

You:

  1. Complete twenty (20) hours of supervised individual and/or small group supervision. This can be face-to-face or via Skype sessions; and
  2. Submit two (2) Case Studies detailing trancework with clients (a sample report and submission guidelines are provided to assist you).