Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
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707 Advanced Group Psychotherapy 3 Credits<br />
Prerequisite: 337. Building on the introductory course to Group Psychotherapy,<br />
this course examines the use <strong>of</strong> self and promotes development <strong>of</strong> group<br />
facilitation skills through the use <strong>of</strong> dynamic interaction and modeling. Central<br />
to the course is the belief that personal issues can impede the formation <strong>of</strong> an<br />
effective therapeutic relationship and thus impair the client’s progress. The<br />
class combines the presentation <strong>of</strong> conceptual material with experiential<br />
learning in an unstructured format.<br />
710 Theories and Techniques <strong>of</strong> Clinical Hypnosis I 3 Credits<br />
This course will serve as an introduction to the theory and practice <strong>of</strong> clinical<br />
hypnosis in psychotherapy and medicine. Students will examine the basic<br />
question <strong>of</strong> “What is Hypnosis” including its fact, fictions, history, and theory.<br />
Theories <strong>of</strong> hypnosis will be explored utilizing the body <strong>of</strong> historical knowledge,<br />
clinical research, and experimental evidence into hypnotic phenomena that has<br />
amassed for over two centuries. Students will be able to both learn about and<br />
experience the hypnotic phenomena that are discussed in class. Students will<br />
also learn and practice basic methods <strong>of</strong> hypnotic induction, deepening,<br />
assessment, and clinical application. Particular emphasis will be maintained<br />
throughout the class regarding the ethical and safety related guidelines<br />
students should follow when integrating hypnosis into their clinical practice.<br />
711 Theories and Techniques <strong>of</strong> Clinical Hypnosis II 3 Credits<br />
Prerequisite: Permission <strong>of</strong> Program Coordinator. Students continue their<br />
exploration <strong>of</strong> theories, techniques, and phenomena in clinical hypnosis work.<br />
The main topics include: Advanced Hypnotic Inductions and Testing methods,<br />
Ego-Strengthening Protocols, Pain Management, PTSD, Anxiety and Phobic<br />
Disorders, Habit Disorders, Constructing Therapeutic Metaphors and Indirect<br />
Suggestions, Insight-Oriented and Exploratory Hypnotic Techniques, Ethics and<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Conduct, and Integrating Hypnosis into Clinical Practice. Students<br />
will be able to both learn about and experience the hypnotic phenomena which<br />
are discussed in class. Particular emphasis will be maintained throughout the<br />
class regarding the ethical and safety related guidelines students should follow<br />
when integrating hypnosis into their clinical practice.<br />
712 Advanced Theory and Skills in Hypnosis Seminar 3 Credits<br />
Prerequisite: Permission <strong>of</strong> Program Coordinator. Students learn advanced<br />
methods <strong>of</strong> hypnotic assessment and treatment and discuss their relevance to<br />
current theoretical models <strong>of</strong> hypnotic phenomena. Students will be able to<br />
both learn about and experience the hypnotic phenomena that are discussed in<br />
class. Particular emphasis will be maintained throughout the class regarding the<br />
ethical and safety related guidelines students should follow when integrating<br />
hypnosis into their clinical practice.<br />
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