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Joint Distance Learning Program - Master degree of Hypnotherapy (MH) or Master degree of Clinical Hypnotherapy (MCH) / Diploma in Hypnotherapy (DHP) (Hong Kong Stream)
This program is jointly delivered both by ICL Distance Learning Center (A Division of In-Com Link Management Associates Ltd) and The Hong Kong Institute of Clinical Hypnosis and accredited by West Coast University
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The
student receiving both qualifications can expect a wider range of
opportunities in clinical hypnotherapy and the more generic health care
administration marketplace. The program awards Diploma in Hypnotherapy (DHP)
through distance learning offered by the Hong Kong Institute of
Clinical Hypnosis. This distance learning Diploma program is endorsed and
jointly delivered by ICL Distance Learning Center (A Division of In-Com Link
Management Associates Ltd), an approved and accredited course provider of
West Coast University.
Students,
after completed this Diploma program and endorsed by ICL Distance Learning
Center (A Division of In-Com Link Management Associates Ltd), may apply for
further study of either Master degree of Hypnotherapy (MH) or Master degree
of Clinical Hypnotherapy (MCH) of West Coast University by submitting a
thesis paper and practicum record or through a pure distance learning course
delivery.
Master
degree of Hypnotherapy (MH) is emphasis on
theoretical study of hypnotherapy and its applications on organizational
management, while Master of Clinical Hypnotherapy (MCH) on area of clinical practicum.
Study
Route
The
Hong Kong Institute of Clinical Hypnosis – distance learning Diploma in
Hypnotherapy (DHP)
Endorsed by
ICL Distance Learning Center (A Division of In-Com Link Management
Associates Ltd) for West Coast University’s accreditation
(This
Diploma Program is only for the admission requirements of below Master
Degree Programs
and does not form any parts of course to lead to the University’s award.)
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Thesis and
practicum submission by pure distance learning
Master
degree of Clinical Hypnotherapy (MCH)
OR
Course
delivered by pure distance learning
Master
degree of Hypnotherapy (MH)
(It
is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any
qualification to which the courses may lead.)
Course Program Director:
Lien Zun Rene Pius, DHP, FGHP, FAPHP, FHKAH, HS, CHt. ACHE, CHt. NGH, HBCE, Cert. PLR
President of Hong Kong Guild of Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist
Fellow of Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (The first Chinese being awarded the status of fellowship)
Accredited Member of Hypnotherapy Society
Clinical Hypnotherapist and Examiner of American Council of Hypnotist Examiners (the course designed by Lien is the only course in Asia that obtains the official appraisal and approval from American Council of Hypnotist Examiners (Aug/2004))
Certified Hypnotherapist of National Guild of Hypnotists (the course designed by Lien is the only course in HK that obtains the official appraisal and approval from National Guild of Hypnotists)
Clinical Hypnotherapist and Examiner of Essex Institute of Clinical Hypnosis
Principal and Course Instructor of Hong Kong Institute of Clinical Hypnosis
Co- founder of Hong Kong Association of Hypnptherapists
Publication “ Hypnosis: mine, yours, his other half”
Study
Packages:
Each subject will include well-prepared study notes in PDF format, recommended reading list, tutor contact emails, and assignment (s).
Course
Assessments:
All
subjects are on a task assignment basis. Each subject will have at least one
or more written assignment (s) to ask students how to solve task problems or
improve their efficiency and effectiveness at work. All assignments are
marked and graded by highly qualified tutors.
Objectives:
The
objective of the joint Diploma in Hypnotherapy/Master Degree in Hypnotherapy
or Clinical Hypnotherapy program (HK Stream) is to assist those who wish to
practice hypnotherapy to know more about its basic theory of hypnosis and
hypnotherapy, and on hand practicing skills. The syllabuses are
self-contained to help those who wish to pursue an advanced study and
practice of clinical hypnotherapy.
Target
Groups
1)
People with no pervious training in hypnosis and / or hypnotherapy who
wishes to pursue an advanced study of clinical hypnotherapy.
2)
Holders of diploma in Hypnotherapy who wishes to pursue an advanced study of
hypnotherapy research or clinical management in hypnotherapy no matter in
clinical practice or business module. The
applicant must provide a certified copy of diploma with course content from
an accredited institution.
(Total:
33 credits)
Course
Structure:
The
joint diploma/degree program is available for those students wishing to earn
both the DHP and the MCH or MH at the same time.
The
Hong Kong Institute of Clinical Hypnosis – distance learning Diploma in
Hypnotherapy (DHP)
HYP001
Hypnosis (3 credits Total)
PHY001/002
Practical hypnosis I/II (3 credits each: 6 credits Total)
HYA001/002
Hypnoanalysis I/II (3 credits
each: 6 credits Total)
(Total: 15
credits)
Endorsed by
ICL Distance Learning Center (A Division of In-Com Link Management
Associates Ltd) for West Coast University's accreditation.
+
Master of
Clinical
Hypnotherapy (MCH) (Pure distance learning)
(It
is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any
qualification to which the courses may lead.)
PRA001/002/003
Practicum I/II/III (3 credits each: 9 credits Total)
THS001/002/003
Master's Thesis I/II/III (3 credits each: 9 credits Total)
(Total: 33
credits, including credits earned from diploma program)
OR
Master of
Hypnotherapy (MH) (Pure distance learning)
(It
is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any
qualification to which the courses may lead.)
THS001/002
Master's Thesis I/II (3 credits each:
6 credits Total)
MGT001A/001B
Management Principles in Practice I/II (3
credits each: 6 credits Total)
PLR001
Past Life Regression I/II (3
credits each: 6 credits Total)
(Total: 33
credits, including credits earned from diploma program)
Course Outline:
Each module will have one or more assignment (s).
PRA001/002/003 Practicum I/II/III (9
credits Total)
The Practicum I/II/III should be in total with 10
successful cases (100 clinical session hours
at least).
Your task will
be to produce, double line spaced, written in detail of your practical
sessions with clients. You recording report which may include written
recording, approach, theory and Video Tapes /VCD /DVD recording of each
session is a must.
THS001/002/003 Master's Thesis I/II/III (6/9
credits Total)
The Master's Thesis prepared by the student in order
to reflect his/her own ideas and those of others in a clear, concise, and
effective fashion and correlation with hypnosis and hypnotherapy. There must
cover an area of interest to you within the field of clinical hypnotherapy.
It must explore and analyze the literature you are reading as well as apply
that information to you in areas of your practice. The Thesis will be
prepared in the APA format (double-spaced with 1.0-inch margins and
following the APA format as noted in the APA Publication Manual, 5th
ed.) and is 100 pages in length for THS001/002, 150 pages in length
for THS001/002/003, excluding Table of Contents, Bibliography, or
Appendixes.
MGT001A/001B
Management Principles in Practice I/II (3 credits each: 6 credits total)
Management
roles; management functions: planning, organizing, leading and controlling;
traditional management theories and concepts; Japanese management and
current management issues.
HYP001 Hypnosis (3 credits Total)
The Hypnotherapist – the business and profession
What exactly is hypnotherapy – enlightenment and
guidance
What can it do, and who to – treatable people and
ailments
Personality types – learning to rapidly assess
others
Intake and rapport building skills
Handling the client – getting it right from the
beginning to end
PHY001 Practical hypnosis I (3 credits Total)
Practical
Hypnosis (1) – fundamental concepts
Practical Hypnosis (2)
PHY002 Practical Hypnosis II (3 credits Total)
Hypnotic inductions
Deepening techniques
Hypnotherapy and suggestion
HYA001/002 Hypnoanalysis I/II
(3 credits each: 6 credits Total)
Practical
Hypnoanalysis
PLR001/002 Past Life Regression I/II (6 credits )
This course is detailing the way that we choose to
approach the subject of past life regression.
The clients’ belief system: Do a past life
regression for “fun”. Strategies will be discussed.
All of the above modules are supervised by qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist Examiner of the field and professional lecturers for management subjects, e.g. assignment marking and email discussion. All the teaching materials of hypnotherapy subjects are designed by the Hong Kong Institute of Clinical Hypnosis and management subjects by In-Com Link Management Associates Ltd with copyright and accredited by West Coast University. Students may not share these materials with others by any means without the written consent of the Hong Kong Institute of Clinical Hypnosis and In-Com Link Management Associates Ltd.
Duration:
1-1.5 year.
Exemptions:
If students possess and can demonstrate competency in
the module, they may apply for exemption of the related module.
Delivery Mode:
This degree program is delivering on correspondence
basis with email/fax tutorial support.
Application Procedure:
(1) Applicants must contact ICL Distance Learning Center (A Division of In-Com Link Management Associates Ltd)by email at info@icledu.org at first for collecting course application form.
(2) Successful applicants will be notified to send the following certified copies of documents, not the original documents (Certified by public notaries, accountants, embassy, trade commissioner or any government offices of the students' countries) to ICL Distance Learning Center (A Division of In-Com Link Management Associates Ltd). Photocopies of the below documents without certification by appropriate authority will not be accepted.
(a) Passport/Social Security ID page showing the full name and birth date of the students.
(b) Past educational qualifications and employment records
(3) Pay appropriate fee (s) to In-Com Link Management Associates Ltd., including US$40 or HK$300 non-refundable application fee and related module course fee. Only bank draft or money order is acceptable and payable to “ In-Com Link Management Associates Ltd”. Bank wire transfer is also accepted but applicants need to contact with the organization at first at info@icledu.org. Paid fee (s) is/are non-refundable after courses are registered.
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