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INTRODUCTION
Two Higher Doctorates are available:
Doctor of Analytical Hypnotherapy (DAH)
Doctor of Transpersonal Hypnosis (DTH)
Entry qualifications:
CIU alumni who have a doctoral degree plus
hypnotherapy qualifications, and members of CIU-affiliated schools
who have doctoral degrees, are automatically eligible for entry to
the DAH or DTH programme.
Other applicants must have the following:
an earned medical or non-medical doctoral
degree: Doctor of Medicine or equivalent such as British MBBS,
Russian/Armenian Vrach etc, DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery), PhD
(Doctor of Philosophy), DO (Doctor of Osteopathy), DC (Doctor of
Chiropractic), DCH (Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy), PsyD (Doctor
of Psychology), Ed.D. (Doctor of Education), or other acceptable
Doctorate from an institution acceptable to the University, PLUS an
acceptable qualification in Hypnotherapy PLUS at least 5 years’
experience as a professional hypnotherapist PLUS evidence of
membership of a professional hypnotherapy organization.
In exceptional circumstances, candidates may
be considered who do not meet all of the above requirements if they
have been prevented from gaining them by overwhelming reasons (such
as remote location or disability) – however if the candidate does
not already have a doctorate, a DCH (Doctor of Clinical
Hypnotherapy) programme may be offered instead. The right to set
any type of entrance examination (e.g. qualifying essays or
submission of taped sessions or an oral examination by telephone) is
reserved. If the candidate does not currently belong to a
professional hypnotherapy association, he/she will be advised on
what associations(s) to approach.
Applicants with honorary doctorates will be
considered on their merits in the light of the candidate’s
professional qualifications, experience and proven academic
potential.
Scope of the degrees
In common with most Calamus degrees, there is
no compulsory core syllabus as we have man students who are
well-read, qualified and experienced and who need to fill in
different “gaps” in their education. We often negotiate a syllabus
individually with each candidate. However we receive many requests
for a typical syllabus, so we have compiled the following outlines
of the DTH and DAH degrees for those who would prefer to follow a
recommended syllabus. The following information can be regarded as
a flexible overview, though we would expect that most of the courses
below will be followed, and that any substitutions will be made with
very good reason and by substituting a unit of equal quality.
Doctor of Analytical
Hypnotherapy
The purpose of this degree is to allow
competent and professional hypnotherapists to develop and extend
their skills in advanced areas of hypnoanalysis, and also to include
other relevant areas in order to ensure a rounded professional
education.
No previous knowledge of psychoanalysis, Freud
or psychodynamics is assumed as necessary concepts will be
introduced as part of the relevant units in advanced hypnoanalysis.
Hypnoanalysis is concerned with uncovering the
past roots of problems so that therapeutic techniques may be used to
release their emotional charge and to make positive changes in
present behaviour. We are aware that in the UK, there have been
several professional hypnoanalysis trainings with a very strict
classical Freudian and materialist (anti-spiritual or
anti-transpersonal) approach. The DAH degree dos not take this
line. Our studies of hypnoanalysis include the work of a modern
psychoanalyst who incorporates forms of hypnoanalysis in his work,
plus advanced texts in hypnoanalysis by leading practitioners.
It is not necessary for students to incorporate
“spiritual” or “transpersonal” material in their degree syllabus;
however, studies of past life regression hypnotherapy, a subject
which has a vast literature, are available for students who want
them. The DAH degree may be taken by persons with various
philosophical outlooks (atheist/agnostic, transpersonal/spiritual or
with a broad-minded religious outlook) without compromising their
beliefs. The candidate is encouraged to mention his/her religious,
spiritual or philosophical orientation to the course tutor so that
(1) texts not desired by the candidate can be avoided and (2) texts
which are in keeping with the candidate’s approach may be suggested
if available, e.g. Christian or Buddhist or Transpersonal approaches
to hypnotherapy or studies in past life regression hypnotherapy.
Sample syllabus for the DAH degree
Most units will be valued at 3 credits and
presuming the candidate has a Doctorate in Clinical Hypnotherapy,
the DAH may be gained in 45 units, e.g. 15 x 3-credit units. If the
candidate does not have a DCH, extra study may be recommended
depending on the exact hypnotherapy qualifications presented. If
the candidate is studying a joint DAH/DTH programme or joint DCH/DAH
programme, a certain amount of overlap between the degree programmes
may be allowed, subject to approval and discussion with the course
tutor.
Any element of the syllabus below may be
exempted if the student can prove he/she has passed a written
examination of satisfactory standard using the same textbook or an
equivalent text, or if the student already has an acceptable
qualification that includes the relevant in-depth knowledge.
1 and 2. General Hypnotherapy:
Study of two general texts in hypnotherapy are
offered as introductory courses for those whose main practice has
been in another helping profession but who have some training in
hypnotherapy, or for those who have not been in training for some
time and so who would like a refresher course in the principles and
techniques of modern applied hypnotherapy.
Suggested texts:
Yapko, Michael D.,
Essentials of Hypnosis, New York, Brunner/Mazel, 1995.
Hadley, Josie and Staudacher, Carol.
Hypnosis for Change. Third Edition. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger
Publications, 1996.
If a candidate is exempted from 1 and 2 above,
two other units may be selected from the Calamus course unit range
of units in hypnotherapy and related topics such as counselling
psychology and psychotherapy.
3. Freudian Thought for the 21st
Century
Sigmund Freud was probably
the most influential figure in 20th Century’s
understanding of the unconscious or subconscious mind. Despite
debates over some of his theories, his ideas are still vital today
for understanding motivation, emotion and the unconscious, and human
development. This unit, aimed at counselors and psychotherapists,
gives a modern introduction to the work of Freud and psychoanalytic
psychotherapists, with client examples illustrating various concepts
and processes. Topics discussed include the unconscious,
psychosexual development, the Oedipus complex, repetition
compulsion, anxiety, defence mechanisms, guilt, dreams and
transference.
Key text:
Kahn, Michael. Basic
Freud: Psychoanalytic Thought for the Twenty First Century.
Basic Books, 2002.
4.
Elman techniques:
Elman was a pioneer of modern hypnoanalysis, as
well as a renowned teacher of classic inductions and other hypnotic
procedures to the medical profession, and his classic text will be
studied:
Elman, Dave. Hypnotherapy. Glendale,
CA: Westwood Publishing Co., 1964.
Nowadays, Elman’s techniques are studied not
only by medical doctors but by lay hypnotherapists and are
incorporated in most reputable hypnotherapy trainings. However, most
hypnotherapists do not study the actual book during their training –
now is the chance to discover what Elman actually said and the
transcripts of his cases.
If the candidate is exempted from this unit,
having proved that equivalent work was studied and assessed by
written examination, another approved Calamus unit may be selected
instead.
5. Theory of Analytical
Hypnotherapy:
This module will focus on the theoretical
background that the professional analytical hypnotherapist needs to
know. No previous knowledge of psychotherapy theory is necessary.
Introductions and overviews will be given of the following topics:
Psychoanalysis (Freud), Analytical Psychology (Jung), Individual
Psychology (Adler), Ego-State Therapy, Object-Relations Psychology,
Client-Centred Therapy, Existential Therapy, Gestalt Therapy,
Cognitive Therapy, Processes of Memory, Defense Mechanisms,
Resistance, Transference and Countertransference, Dreams and
Symbolic Imagery, Personality Theory, Personality Development, and
What Happens in Therapy.
The text for this module will be:
Morison, Jacquelyne. Analytical
Hypnotherapy Volume 1: Theoretical Principles. Wales, UK: Crown
House Publishing, 2001.
If the candidate is exempted from this unit,
having proved that equivalent work was studied and assessed by
written examination, another approved Calamus unit may be selected
instead.
6. Practical Techniques of
Analytical Hypnotherapy:
This module provides a comprehensive guide to
the use of analytical hypnotherapy for a range of psychological and
psychosomatic conditions. The hypnotherapist must first be
thoroughly trained and experienced in the use of trance inductions,
hypnotherapy suggestions, scripts and the ability to achieve a
therapeutic resolution through hypnotherapy. Such ability is assumed
as a qualification for course entry, and this unit will provide
advanced information on range of techniques and conditions. Topics
include: The Hypnoanalytic Approach, Methods of therapeutic
Investigation, Unconscious Communication, Methods of Therapeutic
Resolution, How to plan Analytic Hypnotherapy, Fear and Anxiety
Disorders (including phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, eating
disorders, substance abuse), Guilt and Shame, Sorrow and Grief,
Anger and Rage, Psychosomatic Disorders (including disorders of the
Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal,, Urogenital, Nervous
and Skeletal Systems, Skin Disorders, Traumatic Somatisation),
Dysfunctional Relationships (including Sexual Dysfunction),
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Childhood Abuse (Theory and
Psychology of Abuse, Effects of Abuse).
The text for this module will be:
Morison, Jacquelyne. Analytical
Hypnotherapy Volume 2: Practical Applications. Wales, UK: Crown
House Publishing, 2002.
7. Depth Analysis with Hypnosis
I:
This module uses material which we believe we
are the first to incorporate in any course for lay hypnotherapists.
The unit provides a study of the work of Georg Frankl, a modern
psychoanalyst who has offered new interpretations of the theories of
Freud. For example, Frankl views the libido not as a sexual impulse
but as an innate need for love. The text is very clearly written and
shows with many common-sense examples how psychoanalytic theory
works: how our earliest experiences set up patterns that govern our
character and how those patterns can be found in society at large.
As well as the problems of the individual, Frankl keenly examines
the problems of society. The text looks at the history of
psychoanalysis and the unconscious; the earliest experiences of the
infant; the emergence of the ego; characteristics of the anal
libido, the genital libido and sexual development, the Oedipus
Complex (rivalry, identification and the superego), the social
superego (cultural symbols and rituals), Patriarchal Paranoia
(psychotic diseases of society such as religious wars, Nazism/racism
and Stalinism), the Process of Maturation and the Adult World
(society and culture). A keynote of this text is the introduction
of Frankl’s technique of depth analysis using hypnosis where the
client is regressed to very early experiences (e.g. at the breast)
and is given the ability to talk about these experiences in an adult
voice. This unit and text sets the background for the following
unit, Depth Analysis with Hypnosis II, which covers Frankl’s
discovery and methods of his unique technique of depth analysis in
greater detail.
The text is:
Frankl, George. The Unkown Self. London,
Open Gate Press. New Revised Edition 2001.
8. Depth Analysis with Hypnosis
II:
(Prerequisite: Depth Analysis with Hypnosis
I). This unit continues our study of the work of Georg Frankl and
in the key text he presents, with case studies, his unique method of
clinical hypnoanalysis that enables the client to recall infant
memories and re-experience traumatic events. The unit covers: The
Origins of Psychoanalysis; The Pre-Verbal and Verbal Worlds of the
Mind; The Language of the Body; Returning Hypnosis to
Psychoanalysis; Character Formation; Communication with the
Patient/Client; Stages of Depth Analysis using Hypnosis;
Visualisation and Age Regression; Roots of Problems including a case
of Anorexia Nervosa; Treatment of Psychotic Patients. The most
important information in this unit is the Stages of Depth Analysis
which contains a unique protocol for clinical analytical
hypnotherapy.
Key Text:
Frankl, George. Exploring the Unconscious:
New Pathways in Depth Analysis. London: Open Gate Press, 1994.
9. Hypnotherapy and Gestalt
Dreamwork
This unit presents the
hypnotic methods of working with dreams developed by a prominent
hypnotherapist, combining Gestalt dreamwork and hypnosis. Gestalt
dreamwork leads the client to find the deeper meaning of the dream
in terms of his or her own experience, rather than imposing an
analysis or interpretation. A range of hypnotic methods can be used
to link the dream experience to insight, past memories and positive
expectations of the future. The textbook presents a number of
case-study transcripts demonstrating the methods in action.
Text:
Churchill, Randal. Become
the Dream: The Transforming Power of Hypnotic Dreamwork. Santa
Rosa, CA: Transforming Press, 1997.
10. Regression Hypnotherapy
This unit
presents theory, techniques and case studies of regression
hypnotherapy by a prominent hypnotherapist and trainer. Regression
to non-traumatic and traumatic experiences is covered, with
applications of each type of regression. Other topics in this unit
include: integration of Gestalt therapy methods, ideomotor signals,
direct vs. indirect suggestion in regression, the recovered memory
controversy, integration of gestalt dreamwork with hypnotherapy.
The textbook presents a number of case-study transcripts
demonstrating the methods in action. NOTE: This unit is not
specifically concerned with regression to past lives (previous lives
as in reincarnation), although it contains material which will be
very relevant for the past-life regression practitioner. Other
Calamus units concerning past life regression are available. This
unit focuses on regression within the present lifetime including to
dreamlike states.
Text:
Churchill, Randal.
Regression Hypnotherapy: Transcripts of Transformation,
Volume I.
Santa Rosa, California: Transforming Press, 2002.
11. Hypnotherapy and Depression
It is important for the hypnoanalyst to know
about current views on the hypnotic treatment of depression, because
many doctors and psychiatrists believe that hypnosis is
contra-indicated (not advisable) for depression because delving into
the past may reactivate the depressive experience. However, this
unit shows that there are safe and successful ways of using hypnosis
to treat depression.
This unit explodes the myth
that depression is not suitable for treatment with hypnosis, and
argues strongly in favour of the use of hypnotherapeutic techniques
for depression. The unit presents an integrated cognitive-behavioural
and strategic approach to the hypnotic treatment of depression, and
outlines theory and clinical applications. The unit includes a case
study with a verbatim transcript.
Text:
Yapko, Michael D.
Treating Depression with Hypnosis: Integrating Cognitive-Behavioral
and Strategic Approaches. Brunner-Routledge, 2001.
If this unit has been studied for an earlier
Calamus degree, a substitute unit will be recommended.
12 Understanding Dissociation
Dissociative disorders can
be hard to diagnose and hard to understand. This group of disorders
includes the syndrome that used to be known as “Multiple Personality
Disorder”. This unit uses a text written by a medical doctor which
introduces the concepts of dissociative disorders to other helping
professionals in an accessible way. Guidelines for available
treatment strategies are noted and hypnotherapy is a feature of
possible approaches. Typical presenting syndromes are outlined so
that doctors and other helping professionals can be alert to the
possibility of dissociative disorder. The role of dissociative
disorders in post-traumatic stress, body-image problems, eating
disorders, sleep disorders and sexual disorders is presented. There
is also material on family relationships where a family member is
dissociative.
Key text:
Hunter, Marlene E.
Understanding Dissociative Disorders: A Guide for Family Physicians
and Health Care Professionals. Wales, UK: Crown House Publishing
Ltd. 2004.
13
Advanced Hypnotherapy and Hypnoanalysis
This unit presents a recently developed
compendium of advanced techniques, tools and tips in hypnotherapy
and hypnoanalysis for the experienced hypnotherapist and
hypnoanalyst. All the information is presented in an easy-to-read
style that minimises jargon. It includes effective techniques for
working consciously and using trance; ways of handling stuck clients
and those whose therapy seems to be taking longer than normal;
informal personality evaluation methods; working with archetypal
parts; a theory of ancestral memory; covet suggestion techniques;
using fantasy and imagination in therapy; case studies; outlines of
work with specific problems including phobias.
Key text:
Watts, Terence. Hypnosis: Advanced Techniques of Hypnotherapy
and Hypnoanalysis. Eagan, MN: Network 3000 Publishing, 2005.
14 Hypnosis and Inner Conflict
Resolution
“Parts Therapy” is a model of using
hypnotherapy to integrate conflicting parts of the personality
developed by the late Charles Tebbetts and taught by his successor
Roy Hunter. In this unit you will study Hunter’s 2005 textbook
presenting an up-to-date formulation of Parts Therapy with detailed
instructions. A very important part of this work is being aware of
possible problems and pitfalls, and the text also discusses what to
do when parts therapy seems to be stuck and what practitioners
should avoid in order to allow this therapy to be most effective.
Prior knowledge of hypnotic regression is assumed in order to become
conversant with the Parts Therapy skill set, and the text also
discusses regression, alleged entities, Gestalt roleplay, spiritual
potential and additional advanced topics.
Key text:
Hunter, Roy. Hypnosis for Inner Conflict Resolution: Introducing
Parts Therapy. Bancyfelin, Carmarthen, Wales: Crown House
Publishing Ltd., 2005.
15 Final studies
Credit for the final unit may be gained by taking an elective
course, submitting an extended essay on an agreed independent study
topic, or submitting evidence of clinical practice.
Doctor of Transpersonal Hypnosis (DTH)
Please read the introductory notes for the DAH
degree above as the DTH degree works in the same way.
Sample syllabus for the DTH degree
1. Transpersonal Psychology
The area called “the
transpersonal”, though it is difficult to define, deals with
psychospiritual development, or what it means to become a spiritual
human being. This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to what
the transpersonal is and how it is experienced in real life; what
practices can open us up to the transpersonal; key figures in its
investigation such as Jung, James, Assagioli, Grof and Maslow; the
theories of Ken Wilber; various types of transpersonal counselling
and psychotherapy, a consideration of critical issues, and
discussion of possible trends in the field. This unit is especially
for those interested in the deeper aspects of therapy, whether as
practitioner or client.
Key text:
Rowan, John. The
Transpersonal: Psychotherapy and Counselling. 2nd
edition 2005. London: Routledge.
2. A Jungian Model of Clinical
Hypnotherapy
This unit explores how
Jung’s model of the psyche can be used to inform the practice of
clinical hypnotherapy. Hypnosis is presented as a special instance
of the use of the mind’s natural ability of imagination. Hypnosis
can produce “artificial complexes” for healing and balancing
purposes, and other hypnotic interventions can help to dissipate
complexes that hinder development and individuation. The set text
also contains material on transference, explaining its relevance to
hypnotherapy. Case examples and guidelines for practice are
included. This unit is for those already familiar with Jungian
psychology and also for hypnotherapists with no prior knowledge of
Jung, as the relevant theory and its connections to hypnosis are
clearly explained.
Key text:
Hall, James A. Hypnosis: A Jungian Perspective. New York and
London: The Guilford Press, 1989.
3.
Transpersonal and Archetypal Hypnotherapy
This course takes an
overview of a synthesis of Eastern and Western approaches to
transpersonal therapy, including insights from Buddhism and Jung,
using hypnotherapy and NLP as the techniques of delivery. Included
are scripts and procedures for regression, past life therapy,
subpersonality work, accessing inner guides, addiction, accessing
and working with archetypes, the shadow, entity release, and work
with couples and groups.
Key text:
Elias, Jack. Finding True Magic: A Radical Synthesis of Eastern
and Western Perspectives and Techniques. Seattle, WA; Five
Wisdoms Publications, Second Edition, 2006.
4. Hypnotic
Facilitation of Spirit Guide Contact
Contact with benevolent
spirits is an experience enjoyed by an increasing number of people.
It has been reported throughout history and across cultures, and is
increasingly viewed in the West as a normal human experience and not
an abnormal hallucination. One of the ways spirit guide contact can
be developed is hypnosis. This unit uses a text by a clinical
hypnotherapist who shows how self-hypnosis can be used to open
intuition to awareness of spirits and other psychic faculties. The
unit contains information on metaphysical theory, a model of the
spirit planes, detailed instructions for self-hypnosis routines,
spiritual exercises, discernment of positive versus unhelpful guides
and entities, dreams, angel interventions, channeling, and the
evolution of the soul. Case histories illustrate occurrences of
psychic perception. The textbook includes a CD of guided
meditation.
Goldberg, Bruce. Spirit
Guide Contact Through Hypnosis. Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA; New
Page Books, 2005.
5.
Transpersonal Regression Therapy
Many hypnotherapists specialise in past life regression, and due to
the fact that regression material can arise spontaneously in any
deep session, it is encumbent on every professional hypnotherapist
to know how to work with it therapeutically, as it can present
itself regardless of the belief system of the client or the
therapist. Whether regarded as a spiritual aspect of therapy or as a
powerful form of archetypal metaphor or imagination, these skills
are firmly part of the clinical hypnotherapist’s toolkit. This unit
uses a text that brilliantly integrates and summarises many streams
of practice in the field, clearly sets out techniques and
questioning skills, gives summaries of relevant metaphysical theory
based upon Ancient Wisdom traditions, and provides lists of
resources for further study.
Key text:
Tomlinson, Andy. Healing the Eternal Soul. New York, USA
and Winchester, UK: O Books, 2006.
6. Modern
Psychic Self Defence
Healers and
spiritually-oriented therapists are aware that there are many
sources of negative energy or influence in the environment which can
affect people, causing illnesses or psychological disturbance, and
can also interfere with the processes of healing. These sources can
include people with negative or malicious thoughts, advertising,
noise pollution, the practice of psychic arts with negative intent,
“energy vampires”, and spirit entities. In this unit we study a
work by a clinical hypnotherapist well-versed in these matters,
showing us the classic symptoms and motives of psychic attack, forms
of basic and advanced psychic protection, differentiation between
psychic disturbance and mental illness, strengthening one’s energy
field (aura), traditional lore and wisdom about evil forces, and how
to handle psychic vampirism – people who seem to drain the energy of
those around them. This information is essential for those involved
in studying or teaching spiritual healing arts.
Key text:
Goldberg, Bruce.
Protected by the Light. Hats Off Books (an imprint of
iPublisher, Inc), 1998. In case of difficulty the book is available
via
www.ipublisher.com
7. Readings in Transpersonal
Hypnosis
This unit provides a
collection of papers on various aspects of transpersonal hypnosis
and related altered states authored by well-known psychologists and
therapists. The papers include Charles Tart on fear of psychic
phenomena; Eric Leskowitz on mesmerism, energy healing and
channelling; John Tatum on clinical intuition and the energy field;
Gallegos on animal imagery, Roger Woolger on past life regression;
Stephen Wolinsky on Ericksonian hypnosis and meditation; David
Chamberlain on prenatal/perinatal hypnosis; Joseph Wicker on spirit
releasement; Stanley Krippner on cross-cultural perspectives; and
two papers on hypnosis and yoga.
Key text:
Leskowtz, Eric D., M.D. Transpersonal Hypnosis: Gateway to Body,
Mind and Spirit. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press, 2000.
8. Healing at
the Soul Level
Clinical hypnotherapist Dr
Bruce Goldberg uses the term “soul healing” to encompass a variety
of healing modalities that work by raising the soul’s energy level.
Goldberg’s use of the term “soul” is strongly associated with the
terms “spirit” and “subconscious mind” – the latter being the key to
healing, which leads Goldberg to call hypnosis “the ultimate healing
force.” In a context of transpersonal hypnosis, the unit examines
the history of healing and hypnosis, karma, soul heaving versus
conventional medicine, relevant scientific research, aids and
cancer, the aging process, insomnia, past and future lives,
bereavement, Edgar Cayce, angels, soulmates, NDEs, the role of
religion, shamanic healing, acupuncture, meditation and yoga.
Key text:
Goldberg, Bruce. Soul
Healing. St. Paul, Minnesota, USA: Llewellyn Publications,
1998.
9. Therapy for Spirit Attachments
Interest is growing from within psychiatry,
transpersonal psychology, hypnotherapy and other healing work in the
possibility that various symptoms or illnesses are caused by spirit
possession. Whether it is believed that the entities are spirits of
the deceased or some other type of energy phenomenon, procedures for
healing spirit attachment can help dramatically. The field is
complex as there are various types of entities which can be
identified through the subconscious mind of the client and/or the
intuition and knowledge of the therapist. This unit presents one
medical doctor and hypnotherapist’s knowledge and experience of the
field, including classification of entities, methods of releasement
and healing, and discussions of consciousness after death,
dissociative identity disorder, mental illness, psychic phenomena,
soul rescue work, and case studies of successful healings.
Key text:
Ireland-Frey, Louise. Freeing the Captives: The Emerging Therapy
of Treating Spirit Attachment. Hampton Roads Publishing
Company, Inc., 1999.
10. Neo-Ericksonian Approaches to
Cosmic Consciousness
Cosmic consciousness, also called mystical
experience or peak experience, has certain definable characteristics
and positive after-effects on one’s character and attitude towards
life and other people. Hypnotic trance can be used to trigger
experiences of cosmic consciousness. This unit shows how experiences
of cosmic consciousness can be attained using self-hypnosis, and
will also guide hypnotherapists wishing to work in this area. Clear
outlines of the components of mystical states are given and various
scripts for self-hypnosis are presented which embody techniques
based on the hypnotherapeutic methods of Milton Erickson.
Key text:
Havens, Ronald A. Self Hypnosis for Cosmic
Consciousness. Bancyfelin, Carmarthen, Wales, UK: Crown House
Publishing Ltd., 2007.
11. The Western Inner Traditions
For the spiritual seeker, the student of
comparative religion or the helping professional encountering
clients with alternative spiritualities, this unit provides a
thoughtful introduction to Western esotericism in its diverse forms,
including disciplines influenced by non-Western traditions that
found their place in Western metaphysics. The fields explored and
discussed are: Jung and the archetypes, Gnosticism, Esoteric
Christianity, the Kabbalah, Magic, Withcraft and Neopaganism,
Shamanism, Hermeticism, Gurdjieff, Sufism, Secret societies, and the
New Age. The key text also contains comprehensive suggested reading
lists for those who wish to explore individual topics further.
Key text:
Smoley, Richard and Kinney, Jay. Hidden Wisdom: A Guide to the
Western Inner Traditions. Wheaton, Illinois: Quest Books,
revised edition 2006.
12. Hypnosis and
Inner Conflict Resolution
“Parts Therapy” is a model
of using hypnotherapy to integrate conflicting parts of the
personality developed by the late Charles Tebbetts and taught by his
successor Roy Hunter. In this unit you will study Hunter’s 2005
textbook presenting an up-to-date formulation of Parts Therapy with
detailed instructions. A very important part of this work is being
aware of possible problems and pitfalls, and the text also discusses
what to do when parts therapy seems to be stuck and what
practitioners should avoid in order to allow this therapy to be most
effective. Prior knowledge of hypnotic regression is assumed in
order to become conversant with the Parts Therapy skill set, and the
text also discusses regression, alleged entities, Gestalt roleplay,
spiritual potential and additional advanced topics.
Key text:
Hunter, Roy. Hypnosis for Inner Conflict Resolution: Introducing
Parts Therapy. Bancyfelin, Carmarthen, Wales: Crown House
Publishing Ltd., 2005.
13. Studies of Channelling
An authoritative study of
many types of channeling from both human and electronic sources.
Channeling is described in the key text as “receiving information
from paranormal sources.” The original text has had 100 pages added
for its new edition to take into account a range of new examples of
channeled communication. This unit attempts to define channeling;
studies the scope of the phenomenon with an introduction to some
well-known channels; looks at channeling throughout history;
examines the development of channeling and what channels experience;
forms approaches to the study of channeled material; asks who or
what are the entities that are channeled; and surveys the range of
different techniques of self-facilitating the altered state that
permits channeled communication. The third section of the key text
looks at possible explanations of the channeling phenomenon from the
points of view of psychological theories, biology and physics. The
final section looks at the connections between channeling, intuition
and creativity and presents some ways of becoming ready to be a
channel yourself.
Klimo, John. Channeling:
Investigations on Receiving Information from Paranormal Sources.
1998 (revised edition), North Atlantic Books.
14. Hypnosis,
God and Creation
A psychiatrist using
clinical and transpersonal hypnosis probed further into the
subconscious minds of her patients to reveal knowledge of the
presence of God, the Creation, group souls, planning for
incarnation, the transition at death to what people call “heaven”,
different levels of life beyond death, and how we can transform
ourselves and the planet. The retrieved information does not come
from conventional religion and is remarkably similar to other
collections of such experiences and to mystical traditions and what
various psychics and healers have been teaching. The hypnotherapist
who studies this book can begin to help clients discover their own
store of metaphysical information.
Key text:
Modi, Shakuntala. Memories of God and Creation: Remembering from
the Subconscious Mind. Hampton Roads Publishing Co. Inc., 2000.
15 Final studies
Credit for the final unit may be gained by taking an elective
course, submitting an extended essay on an agreed independent study
topic, or submitting evidence of clinical practice.
Notes
1. 45 credits must
be gained for award of the DAH or DTH degrees. Calamus alumni who
have already taken a Calamus DCH or one of the Calamus post-doctoral
degrees will be allowed to carry forward 15 credits towards the next
post-doctoral degree.
2. The above
syllabuses are the recommended ones for most students. However, it
is possible to arrange exemptions from certain units if the student
has proof of equivalent academic study elsewhere, or substitutions
of units by arrangement. Also, sometimes Calamus will substitute a
unit because a key text has gone out of print or because an
important new text has become available.
3. Certain units for
this syllabus overlap with units for the post-doctoral Doctor of
Analytical Hypnotherapy and Doctor of Transpersonal Hypnosis
programmes. If such a unit is taken on the DCH degree, unit
exemption or substitution will be arranged under the guidance of
the Course Director.
4. Students may take
more than 45 credits by following all of the above syllabus for
either post-doctoral degree. If all 15 modules as above are
followed and grades average B or above the DCH degree will be
awarded with Distinction.
5. Students who
successfully complete the DAH or DTH degree awarded by Calamus
International University will have the opportunity to receive an
additional parallel certificate from Calamus Extension College Ltd.,
London, UK. with no extra academic work necessary. This will be an
Advanced Diploma in Analytical Hypnotherapy or in Transpersonal
Hypnosis and will be a private UK qualification. A nominal fee will
be charged for this Diploma certification.
The Advanced Diploma
certification will be a useful indication of additional knowledge if
the student wishes to present a non-degree qualification.
6. This brochure
should be read in conjunction with the Calamus general prospectus,
course unit and application form. These can be downloaded from
www.unicalamus.org/downloads.htm Students should also read the
Calamus brochure on hypnotherapy degrees which is available on
http://www.unicalamus.org/brochure_hypnotherapy.htm (please note
there is an underscore between “brochure” and “hypnotherapy”)
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