Spring Semester 2004
Dr. Donadrian L. Rice
Office 123 Melson
Office Hours, by Appointment
Phone 770-836-6510
email drice@westga.edu  (Quickest way to get a response)
Texts:
The Psychobiology of Mind-Body Healing New Concepts of Therapeutic Hypnosis
by Ernest Lawrence Rossi (Rev. Edition)
Creative Scripts for Hypnotherapy by Marlene E. Hunter
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course combines lectures, demonstration, and supervised practice to develop skills in clinical hypnosis. Topics include: phenomena of hypnosis, methods and techniques of induction, self hypnosis, application to clinical practice along with professional and ethical issues. Students are given the opportunity to practice in small group settings. Students are expected to have a knowledge several theoretical approaches to psychotherapy.
 
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe the psychological and physiological factors involved in hypnosis
2. Compare and contrast the various approaches to hypnotic induction
3. Demonstrate three different hypnotic induction techniques
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between clinical hypnosis and psychotherapy
5. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and professional issues
 
 

REQUIREMENTS
1. Demonstrate the ability to conduct a clinical hypnosis session
2. Write research paper on application of clinical hypnosis to a particular psychological problem (APA Style)
3. Successfully complete midterm exam
4. Discuss relationship between clinical hypnosis and other mental disciplines such as meditation, yoga, auto-suggestion, biofeedback, etc.
 
GRADING POLICY
You will be evaluated on the following:
Knowledge of Hypnosis phenomena (by examination - 50%)
Demonstration of Techniques 25%
Knowledge of applicable areas (Research paper) 25%
 
Attendance Policy
You are expected to be present for all classes.
 
Due Dates
Midterm   February 26
Individual demonstrations begin April 6
Research Paper due- April 22
Final Exam  May 4
Readings for Midterm:
Chapters  1-12  in Hunter
Chapters  1-5 in Rossi
Readings for Final:
Chapters 13-24 in Hunter
Chapters 6-10 in Rossi