Move From Studying Hypnotherapy to Practicing It
There comes a point in your training when you understand the material but still need experience putting it all together with another person.
How do you conduct a consultation, decide which information matters, plan a personalized session, and adjust your approach as the work unfolds?
That's what the Supervised Practice Lab is for.
Over four consecutive Saturdays, you'll work with another Horizon Center student, taking turns as practitioner and client. Together, you'll work through a complete consultation and three hypnosis sessions, gaining experience from both sides of the process.
I'll be there to teach, answer questions, observe your practice, and provide feedback along the way.
You don't need to feel confident before you begin. This is where you come to develop that confidence.
How the Lab Works
The Supervised Practice Lab is offered July through November, with each Lab running for four consecutive Saturdays, live on Zoom.
You'll be paired with another student, and each week you'll take turns as practitioner and client.
I'll provide teaching and preparation before each practice round, move between the breakout rooms to observe your work, and bring everyone together to discuss what we're learning.
Here's what we'll work on over the four weeks.
What Happens Each Week?
Week 1: Consultation
You'll conduct a consultation with your practice partner, exploring their goal, relevant experiences, beliefs, and associations. Then you'll organize what you've learned into an ABC chart and begin planning their first hypnosis session.
Week 2: First Hypnosis Session
You'll put your training into practice, conducting a personalized hypnosis session based on what you learned during the consultation.
Week 3: Second Hypnosis Session
You'll review what happened in the first session, consider any new information, and adjust your approach for the second session. This is where you begin learning to respond to the individual rather than follow a fixed plan.
Week 4: Third Hypnosis Session & Review
You'll conduct your third session, review the work you've done together, and discuss what you've learned, what you might do differently, and how you'd approach the next step.
Experience Both Sides of Hypnotherapy
One of the most valuable parts of the Supervised Practice Lab is that you'll experience the process from both perspectives.
As the practitioner, you'll conduct a consultation, plan personalized sessions, guide your partner through hypnosis, and learn to respond to what comes up.
As the client, you'll experience what it's like to answer consultation questions, enter hypnosis, and receive sessions designed around your own goal.
You'll each bring a personal goal that's appropriate for student practice.
Experiencing both sides helps you develop your skills while gaining a better understanding of what the process feels like for the person you're working with.
What You'll Learn and Practice
The Supervised Practice Lab gives you the opportunity to put the different pieces of your training together while receiving guidance and feedback.
Throughout the four weeks, you'll practice:
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Conducting consultations and identifying relevant beliefs, experiences, and associations
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Organizing information into ABC charts
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Planning personalized hypnosis sessions
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Developing and using hypnotic arguments
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Guiding someone into and out of hypnosis
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Adapting your approach as new information emerges
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Reviewing sessions and planning what comes next
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Giving and receiving constructive feedback
What's Included
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Four live Saturday sessions, 1:00–4:30 p.m. Pacific, including breaks
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An assigned student practice partner
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A complete consultation and three hypnosis sessions as both practitioner and client
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Teaching and preparation before each practice round
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Live supervision, questions, discussion, and personalized feedback
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Supporting worksheets and learning resources
You'll have the opportunity to practice a complete series of sessions with another student, with my guidance throughout the process.
Is the Supervised Practice Lab Right for You?
The Lab is designed for Horizon Center students who have completed through Lesson 11 and are ready to begin practicing with another student.
Before joining, you should have a basic understanding of how to:
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Conduct a consultation and create an ABC chart
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Guide someone safely into and out of hypnosis
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Structure a hypnosis session
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Develop a simple hypnotic argument
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Follow the ethical and safety guidelines taught in your training
You don't need to feel confident doing all of these things yet. That's what we're here to practice!
Choosing a Goal to Work On
You'll bring a personal goal that's meaningful to you and appropriate for student practice.
Some examples include:
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Building confidence
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Improving motivation or overcoming procrastination
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Managing everyday overthinking or public speaking nerves
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Developing a new habit
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Learning to relax more easily
Because you'll be working with another student, this isn't the place to address current crises, major trauma, serious medical concerns, or situations requiring an experienced practitioner.
Choose something you're comfortable discussing with your practice partner and, when appropriate, during our group discussions.
Small Groups, Personal Attention, and Plenty of Practice
The Supervised Practice Lab is intentionally kept small so I can spend time with each pair of students as they work through their consultations and hypnosis sessions.
I'll move between the Zoom breakout rooms to observe your work, answer questions, and offer feedback. We'll also come together as a group to discuss what happened, explore different approaches, and learn from one another's experiences.
This is a place to ask questions, try things out, make mistakes, and learn without feeling that you have to perform perfectly.
Your Four-Week Commitment
Because you'll be working with the same partner throughout the Lab, attendance at all four Saturdays is required.
You'll depend on one another to complete your consultations and three hypnosis sessions. Missing a meeting affects both your learning and your partner's opportunity to practice.
Please choose a Lab session when you can commit to attending all four Saturdays.
Everyone is here to learn, and you'll have guidance and support throughout the process.
Ready to Put Your Training Into Practice?
The Supervised Practice Lab is your opportunity to take what you've learned and put it into practice with another student, with guidance and feedback along the way.
Over four Saturdays, you'll gain experience conducting consultations, planning personalized sessions, and working through a series of hypnosis sessions.
You don't have to know everything before you begin. That's why we're practicing!
Join the Supervised Practice Lab
Investment: $297 CAD
When: Offered July through November
Schedule: Four consecutive Saturdays, 1:00–4:30 p.m. Pacific
Location: Live on Zoom
Spaces are limited to keep groups small and ensure everyone receives individual attention.
Because you'll be paired with another student, please register only when you can attend all four Saturdays.
