CATALOG NO. 3
2007-2008

Approved and Regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education Private Occupational School Board

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT HYPNOTHERAPY

Hypnotherapy, in all of it's modalities, is a profoundly effective, life changing process. Clients experience lasting changes by working directly with the subconscious mind.

The Department of Labor defines Hypnotherapist as: "Hypnotherapist induces hypnotic state in client to increase motivation or alter behavior pattern through hypnosis. Consults with client to determine the nature of problem. Prepares client to enter hypnotic states by explaining how hypnosis works and what the client will experience. Tests subjects to determine degrees of physical and emotional suggestibility. Induces hypnotic techniques of hypnosis based on interpretation of test results and analysis of client's problem. May train client in self-hypnosis conditioning."

This program is designed for people who wish to become certified in the profession of Hypnotherapist, for those people all ready in the counseling profession who may wish to expand their existing practice and for people in the medical profession who want to add hypnosis techniques to their practice.

HYPNOTHERAPY TRAINING

The Denver School of Hypnotherapy offers 500 hours of training in the basics of hypnosis, advanced hypnosis techniques, hypnotherapist skills, clinical hypnotherapist skills, including an introduction to NLP, Gestalt, Alchemical, and Ericksonian modalities along with counseling techniques and skills.

The school's approach to hypnotherapy is to offer a variety of hypnosis modalities and techniques and then combine them with "conventional" counseling skills and procedures to produce the best outcome possible for the client.  This program specifically focuses on the skills required to offer those services most commonly requested of hypnotherapists. Training relies heavily on classroom lectures, discussions, and demonstrations, student interaction as well as supervised one-on-one and group practice sessions. Those students learning clinical hypnotherapist skills will also have supervised one-on-one sessions with people from the general public.

THE DENVER SCHOOL OF HYPNOTHERAPY

The incentive for founding The Denver School Of Hypnotherapy came from a need for a high quality hypnotherapy school in Colorado that offered at least 300 classroom hours of training, (which is the generally accepted number of hours for most professional organizations) Other unique aspects of DSH is providing training in several major modalities and an internship program where the student acquires real life experience resolving ten (10) supervised cases. With documented resolutions on file with DSH the student is eligible to receive the Clinical Hypnotherapist Certificate.

The Denver School of Hypnotherapy is owned and operated by Pam Mills, Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist.

FACULTY MEMBERS

DATES FOR TRAINING                                      

        Friday                6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

        Saturday            8:30 a.m.  -  6:00 p.m.

        Sunday              8:30 a.m. -   6:00 p.m.

When an unexpected closure occurs due to extraordinary conditions such as inclement weather, students will be notified as soon as possible by phone and/or radio, and/or TV stations who provide closure information as a public service. Classes are held every other weekend and are not held on the following holidays:

 HOLIDAY OBSERVANCES

New Years Eve, New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4^th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the weekend following, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Mother's Day and Father's Day

ENTRANCE AND ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and posses a high school diploma or the equivalent. It is preferred, but not required, that applicants have a counseling background or equivalent. Students must also submit an application, be interviewed by the school staff; and upon acceptance complete an enrollment agreement. Applicants must demonstrate literacy and the ability to learn the material to be covered.

Due to the intense nature of the training, students must be willing to be self-disclosing and participate in the self-exploration opportunities presented in class. If the applicant is currently being treated for a psychological disorder or taking psychotropic medication, applicant must submit a letter of permission from their treating physician.

The Denver School of Hypnotherapy provides equal opportunity in education and employment in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title XI of the Educational Amendment of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974. The Hypnosis Center School of Hypnotherapy does not discriminate based on race, sex, religion, ethnic origin, disability, political affiliation, or gender preference.

DESCRIPTION OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND FEES

TRANSFERABLE CREDITS

To receive certifications through The Denver School of Hypnotherapy, attendance and full payment for all courses is mandatory, along with having ten (10) cases with resolution on file with the school. Students with previous hypnotherapy training may be permitted to audit specified courses within the structure of the program at a discounted fee. Students may transfer a maximum of 150 classroom hours from an approved hypnosis/hypnotherapy vocational school toward certification from The Denver School of Hypnotherapy. Transfer of credits for previous training does not impact the refund policy.

The Denver School of Hypnotherapy does not guarantee the transferability of its credits to any other institution.

LENGTH OF TRAINING

The 500 classroom hours of hypnotherapy training generally meets every other weekend and takes ten (10) months or twenty four weekends plus the internship of ten (10) resolved cases, to complete. Weekends are usually three (3) consecutive days: Friday meets from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday meeting from 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Internship will vary in duration.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Full attendance is both expected and required. If special circumstances should arise, upon approval, missed portions of the training may be made up through listening to audiotapes and the demonstration of competency of the missed materials. Students may be required to pay for tutorial costs ranging from $15.00 - $25.00 per hour as established by the tutor. Late enrollment may be permitted for those students able to make up the missed material prior to joining a designated class.

Students are expected to arrive on time for class with the proper materials. An overall attendance rate of at least 97% is required. Instructors may request your withdrawal from a course or the program if absences or tardiness exceed 5%.

Students who are unable to continue classes for medical reasons or severe personal problems will be required to take a leave of absences until they are able to return to class. Proper documentation will be required to substantiate a student's withdrawal.

WORK AVAILABLE FOR HYPNOTHERAPISTS

Generally, hypnotherapists work in private practice offering services to groups and individuals, by contract through wellness and healing arts centers and for hire by employers providing personal empowerment programs or clinical programs in the areas of holistic health, healing arts and complementary medicine.

The Denver School of Hypnotherapy does not offer any placement services nor does it guarantee employment to graduates. If students would like a personal statement of professional training and certification, simply send $15.00 and we will send it to the person or organization of your choice.

TUITION, APPLICATION FEES, PAYMENT PLANS AND DISCOUNTS

Tuition for certification courses does not include outside trainer for the Jurisprudence workshop ($50 - $100), internship monitor ($200), additional materials ($20), required books ($200), incidentals, or recommended, but not required, books. These additional costs may not exceed $520.00. Credit card payment is available.

Advanced payment: Total tuition is $3,900.00 subject to available discounts.

First day full payment: Total tuition is $3,900.00 unless other arrangements were made.

Plan I - Total tuition is $3,900.00. Pay $650.00 down and finance balance at $150.00 finance fee. Student and school will determine number of months of payments. Payment is due on the first of each month. The total amount financed is $3,250.00 plus finance fee. You will be required to make monthly payments which brings your payments to $566.00 for six months. Payments are due on the first of each month beginning on ___________________. Late payment fee is .5% (1.88) per day.

Credit card (Master Card/Visa) payment option is available.

REFUNDS BEFORE ENTERING CLASSES

A student will receive a full tuition refund if she/he is not accepted by The Denver School of Hypnotherapy. A student who withdraws in writing not later than midnight of the third business day after signing the contract or making an initial payment, will receive a full refund of tuition on the condition the student has not attended any class. There is a $150.00 cancellation fee after attending class. The official date of termination or withdrawal of a student shall be determined in the following manner: The date on which the school receives written notice of the students intention to discontinue the training program; or the date on which the student violates published school policy which provides for termination; or the last day of student attendance.

REFUNDS AFTER BEGINNING CLASSES

Students terminating training are entitled to the following refunds, exclusive of books, supplies, handouts, tapes, etc. and a cancellation charge of $150.00.

A student terminating within the first 10% of the training is entitled to a refund of 90%, minus the $150.00 cancellation fee.

A student terminating training after 50% of the training but within the first 75% of the program is entitled to a refund of 25%, minus the $150.00 cancellation fee.

A student terminating training after 75% is not entitled to a refund.

Refunds will be received within 30 business days of termination. The student will receive a full refund of tuition and fees paid if the school discontinues a course/program within a period of time a student could have reasonably completed it, except that this provision shall not apply in the event the school ceases operation.

POSTPONEMENTS OF START DATES

Postponement of a starting date, whether at the request of the school or the
student, requires a written agreement signed by the student and the school.
The agreement must set forth:

a. Whether the postponement is for the convenience of the school or the
student, and;
b. A deadline for the new start date, beyond which the start date will
not be postponed.

If the course is not commenced, or the student fails to attend by the new start date set forth in the agreement, the student will be entitled to an appropriate refund of prepaid tuition and fees within 30 days of the deadline of the new start date set forth in the agreement, determined in accordance with the school's refund policy and all applicable laws and rules concerning the Private Occupational Education Act of 1981.

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

The Denver School of Hypnotherapy provides students with a large conference room with comfortable chairs and conference table, with bathrooms located just down the hall. Both the conference room and the bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. The conference room is equipped with a large dry erase board, a movie screen for over head and power point presentations, and is large enough for students to spread out in dyads for practice session. Because the conference room is located in the same building as the office for The Hypnosis Center, these offices are also available for use by the students. Lectures and demonstrations may utilize the dry erase board, televisions, and VCR, flip charts, and audio/video tapes. A selection of books, videotapes, and audiotapes will be available for sale or on a lending-library basis.

POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

STANDARDS OF PROGRESS AND GRADING

Sixty percent (60%) of the pass/fail grade is based upon satisfactorily performing each technique within

the different modalities. The other forty percent (40%) is comprised of class participation, review questions, synopsis, book reports, and other class assignments. Students will be evaluated on their performance in the practice sessions. Failure to exhibit satisfactory knowledge of the material and performance progress in the practice sessions will require the student to schedule additional individual instruction paid for on a reasonable hourly rate ($15-$20). Students may also be required to audit particular portions of the training prior to receiving certification.

Final certification will be determined by  DSH and its directors. Student knowledge will be evaluated on the basis of written and/or oral quizzes; and a final exam administered at the conclusion of HY 350. Students are required to receive a grade of 90 or above for certification. Students who fail to pass any

exam will take a make-up exam to qualify for certification. Students will receive the scores from their examinations and will have on going session evaluation sheets. They will be kept current on their progress. The decision to certify a student will take into consideration the instructors, Teaching Assistants, and test session judge's evaluations based upon student performance and understanding of the material taught. 

TARDINESS

Tardiness of more than five minutes, unless for an exceptional reason, is considered unacceptable. Tardy students will not be allowed into the room until a break or other appropriate time. Repeated tardiness is grounds for termination.

CONDUCT POLICY

All students are expected to act maturely and are required to respect other students and faculty members. Possession of weapons, illegal drugs, and alcohol of any kind are not allowed at any time on school property. Any violation of school policies may result in permanent dismissal from school. Smoking is permitted only in designated outside smoking area and only during designated breaks.

DISMISSAL

Because of the nature of the practice sessions, information disclosed by anyone is to remain confidential and is not to be discussed outside of the class. Anyone found in violation of this policy will be immediately permanently dismissed from the school.

Any student may be dismissed for violations of rules and regulations of the school, as set forth in school publications. A student also may be withdrawn from classes if he or she does not prepare sufficient, neglects assignments, or makes unsatisfactory progress. The director, after consultation with all parties involved, makes the final decision.

The director of education may temporarily suspend a student whose conduct is disruptive or unacceptable to the academic setting. After appropriate counseling, students who demonstrate a genuine desire to learn and conform to school standards of conduct, may be allowed to resume attendance. The director will review each case and decide upon re-admittance.

PARTIAL ABSENCES AND EARLY DEPARTURE

Absences of any portion of an hour during a class session will be counted an as hour of absence. Early departures of less then an hour are counted as one hour, which must be made up before a student may graduate. An instructor may authorize, in advance, early departure, without penalty to the student.

STUDENT COMPLAINTS TO THE DIVISION OF PRIVATE OCCUPATIONAL SCHOOLS

Any person claiming loss of tuition of fees as a result of a deceptive trade or sales practice, may file a written complaint with the Division against the school. A complaint must be filed within two years after

the student discontinues training at the school. The Division will take no action on complaints filed after the two year period.

The Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools is located at 1380 Lawrence St. Suite 1200, Denver, Colorado 80204, (303) 894-2960.

CERTIFICATIONS THROUGH THE DENVER SCHOOL OF HYPNOTHERAPY

After successfully completing the 500 hours of training, which includes: passing all examinations, and completion of ten (10) supervised cases with resolution and making full payment, a student will pass the course and receive the certification: Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. (CHt)

LEVELS OF CERTIFICATION

MASTER HYPNOTIST - 150 classroom hours - This certification is comprised of the history and a basic understanding of hypnosis; as well as training in the understanding and use of different hypnosis techniques and modalities and counseling skills used in conjunction with hypnosis. This certificate also requires a jurisprudence class

HYPNOTHERAPIST - 150 classroom hours - This certification requires completion of the Master Hypnotist training plus 150 classroom hours of training including; an introduction to more complex and advanced hypnosis modalities and techniques, and proof of registration with The State Of Colorado, Department of Regulatory Agencies as a Registered Unlicensed Psychotherapist.

COUNSELING CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPIST - 200 classroom hours - This certification requires the completion of the Hypnotherapist Training plus 200 classroom hours of training in the combined use of hypnosis and counseling skills for various presenting issues, other hypnotherapeutic techniques, and 10 supervised cases with resolution on file with the school. To work with clients in the intern cases, the student must be registered in the DORA database as an Unlicensed Psychotherapist.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES