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Hypnosis and PTSD - Online Certification Course

Presented By: Lisa Machenberg, CCHt

Lisa Machenberg

Become a Certified Specialist in Hypnosis and PTSD. Shell Shock, Battle Fatigue, Combat Stress Reaction, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. As the name expands, so does the recognized population who experiences this very normal response to crisis events.

Military service men and women, first responders, victims or witnesses to acts of violence, both adults and children, are seeking assistance and finding the methods of Stress Inoculation Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy that restore control and allows them to lead superior lives.

In this 9 hour seminar, Lisa Machenberg, CHt shares empirically proven, evidence based methods for reducing or eliminating the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder using Hypnosis as an adjunct to conventional psychotherapeutic treatments.

This Certification Course is Convenient and Affordable

This specialty certification course can make you a godsend to the thousands of people suffering from this issue as well as a valuable asset to the health care professionals looking for assistance to deal with these patients.

Now, we’re delivering this certification course directly to your home or office through the magic of streaming video. No standing in line, no one hour lunch break, no spending 8 hours in a classroom. Plus you have access for 6 months to study and review at your convenience.

In this Hypnosis and PTSD Seminar you will receive:

  • 9 hours of streaming video instruction
  • 180 days unlimited access
  • 28-page Hypnosis and PTSD workbook (PDF)
  • 6 hours of streaming video of actual therapy sessions with a PTSD client, demonstrating the techniques taught in the lecture
  • Hypnotherapy scripts for each technique
  • Homework sheets you can copy and give to your client to reinforce/practice the skills learned in your office
  • Session by session guide
  • AHA Hypnosis and PTSD Certification
  • Total 9 Elective Hours/CEU Certificate

In this Hypnosis and PTSD Seminar you will also learn:

  • Mindfulness training for being present in the present
  • Breathing exercises for turning off hyper-arousal (fight or flight)
  • How to recognize and correct thinking errors
  • Reframing with mutual storytelling
  • Hypnosis for exposure therapy to engage in activities that have been avoided since the trauma
  • Hypnosis for exposure therapy to safely revisit the trauma in memory and vent out the residual stress and fear
  • Hypnosis and exercises to facilitate relief from nightmares
  • How to become an asset to Licensed Health Care professionals seeking hypnosis for their PTSD patients

The techniques and concepts for this class will be demonstrated with a real PTSD client recorded over a six week period. When you complete the class Hypnosis and PTSD, you will have the tools you need to help your clients study for life.

Never again will you shrink away or doubt your ability or expertise to help someone with PTSD. Proudly advertise your expertise as an AHA Certified Hypnosis and PTSD Specialist. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to supercharge your private practice and multiply your clientele with referrals from Licensed Health Care Professionals seeking Hypnosis for their PTSD patients.

Hypnosis and PTSD – $159.00

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Real Time Student Comments

Hypnosis and PTSD
2026-08-01 at 22:25 Pacific Time

This is an amazing course on hypnosis and PTSD. I love the structure of the presentation, and Lisa's discussions after sessions. The organization of the workbook and her discussion of the process and the steps to take with a client suffering from PTSD is great. I definitely feel confident in referring back to this course when working with clients with PTSD.
P.P. from Irwin, Pennsylvania, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2026-06-21 at 16:02 Pacific Time

This was a really excellent and informative lesson. It was well done!
D.B. from Louisville, Kentucky, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2026-06-07 at 15:17 Pacific Time

Lisa did such great work with this client; I was super impressed.
A.R. from Cumberland, Maine, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2026-05-01 at 18:05 Pacific Time

Amazing lesson, thank you so much Lisa Machenberg!
C.R. from Long Beach, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2026-04-28 at 15:29 Pacific Time

Great information in assisting clients with PTSD.
B.K. from Las Vegas, Nevada, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2026-04-23 at 11:14 Pacific Time

I learned the values of stress inoculation CBT and exposure therapy to assist the client towards the goal of self empowerment and freedom from PTSD.
L.B. from Redding, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2026-04-13 at 16:52 Pacific Time

Loved this class! So informative and gave me so many tools for the type of treatment I want to specialize in.
N.S. from Santa Monica, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2026-03-21 at 16:41 Pacific Time

Great lesson! The most important takeaway from this lesson is that PTSD is real, treatable, and requires careful, responsible, and ethical handling within proper scope of practice. Recognize PTSD, respect its complexity, use proven methods, and prioritize client safety above all.
M.G. from Manhattan Beach, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2026-03-15 at 17:11 Pacific Time

Very great class. Thank you.
A.A. from Commerce Township, Michigan, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2026-03-15 at 13:50 Pacific Time

It is a great class, the demonstration help me understand well many key concepts.
M.Y. from Plano, Texas, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2026-01-19 at 12:12 Pacific Time

The approach to work with clients having PTSD is very comprehensive, short and logical. The requirement for a medical referral is very well highlighted, helps definitely not to overstep our boundaries and reinforces in that way the cooperation in a team. I appreciate the structured way. Following that approach, makes the work more successful.
P.F. from Paradise, Texas, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2026-01-04 at 10:58 Pacific Time

Very interesting and informational. Love Lisa, she is great.
A.D. from Thornton, Colorado, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-12-24 at 02:27 Pacific Time

As always this is a great course to help understand more in depth what to do when working with PTSD.
D.F. from El Paso, Texas, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-12-16 at 06:58 Pacific Time

What a great class! I really enjoyed learning all these new tools to help treat a client with PTSD.
L.M. from Centralia, Washington, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-11-19 at 17:46 Pacific Time

Thank you very much for the well-designed class with essential information about PTSD and techniques!
J.P. from San Ramon, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-11-09 at 08:22 Pacific Time

It was great. I learned a lot.
S.F. from Fresno, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-10-10 at 18:15 Pacific Time

This was a real fun class. I feel so empowered and ready to help victims.
N.W. from Clifton Park, New York, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-10-03 at 21:52 Pacific Time

I love how Lisa gives us a clear path forward with the client. From start to finish, this course equips us with three effective therapeutic strategies, and a step by step of how to use it effectively. I feel much more prepared to help clients with PTSD now. Thank you!
C.G. from Chico, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-10-03 at 19:42 Pacific Time

Great course! Very informative for those who will be dealing with clients expressing PTSD symptoms.
N.B. from Urasoe, Okinawa, JP


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-09-12 at 14:04 Pacific Time

While this class is from several years ago, it was truly valuable and pertinent. Watching the client sessions was fantastic to see the evolution of the relationship between the hypnotherapist and the client, as well as his progress. Really so valuable, and I've been talking about it to family and friends.
A.M. from Rancho Palos Verdes, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-08-28 at 16:04 Pacific Time

Lisa did an amazing job! I learned so much about using hypnotherapy for PTSD and appreciate this wealth of information very much!
K.E. from Scandia, Minnesota, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-08-13 at 22:06 Pacific Time

This class provided very detailed information. And I learned a lot of new information.
R.M. from Corona, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-07-15 at 15:41 Pacific Time

So much here to return to and study further, thank you!
K.G. from Santa Ana, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-07-07 at 20:27 Pacific Time

I absolutely loved this certification course!
J.T. from Itasca, Texas, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-07-03 at 02:00 Pacific Time

The content covered in this class is a goldmine for assisting people with PTSD. Lisa shows the symphony of tools she uses to help this man and you can see his authentic self shining through in their last session together.
M.F. from Valley Village, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-06-29 at 19:00 Pacific Time

Terrific information and great opportunity to have all this information and education to apply to client.
A.L. from Boise, Idaho, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-06-22 at 16:46 Pacific Time

I very much enjoyed this course! I learned so much and feel much more ready to help others with PTSD.
M.M. from Newark, Delaware, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-06-03 at 10:17 Pacific Time

This lesson was wonderful. I enjoyed every single video and am grateful for all of the information that was provided by both the teacher and the client during the sessions as well.
M.C. from Lakewood, Ohio, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-05-19 at 13:39 Pacific Time

Beautiful presentation with many helpful insights. Thank you so much.
M.E. from New York, New York, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-05-15 at 05:09 Pacific Time

Really great workshop Thank you.
T.P. from Santa Monica, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-05-10 at 08:04 Pacific Time

Thank you Lisa Machenberg for a comprehensive seminar about the vast subject of PTSD. What a skilled and talented demonstration. So much valuable information. It is precious and appreciated. I learned so much.
N.N. from West Hollywood, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-04-29 at 11:07 Pacific Time

Lisa is an awesome teacher. I enjoy learning from her and I am looking forward to other sessions with her.
D.S. from Klagenfurt am Woerthersee, Carinthia, AT


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-02-20 at 07:42 Pacific Time

This class is invaluable. I am blown away by the plethora of knowledge, wisdom, tools and the real life sessions to treat PTSD that are included in this course. Lisa is a pro and if you want to really understand the gravity of PTSD and how to help your client in hypnosis live a better life, run, don't walk to sign up for this class.
J.B. from Santa Fe, New Mexico, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-02-16 at 13:54 Pacific Time

Wow! Absolutely fabulous lesson. Along with explanation and modeling of the strategies for treating PTSD, Lisa provides so many golden nuggets of wisdom from her understanding of relationships and parenting. Thank you!
N.D. from East Peoria, Illinois, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-02-04 at 19:23 Pacific Time

This is such a great class and lecture series. Lisa does a wonderful job and is really in her element as a Hypnotherapist.
C.M. from Johnstown, New York, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-02-01 at 18:10 Pacific Time

This class has been fantastic, and I am so glad I took it. The techniques taught are incredibly useful for many of my clients. Lisa is an exceptional teacher, and I really appreciate how clearly she explains everything.
P.H. from Mill Creek, Washington, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2025-01-21 at 18:25 Pacific Time

Comprehensive and highly informative. The real-life sessions are invaluable. Many training programs do not offer that.
R.G. from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2024-12-24 at 10:23 Pacific Time

I am so impressed with Lisa Machenberg and her amazing talent as a hypnotherapist. This course is invaluable if you are working with clients who have PTSD. I learned so much. Thank you.
S.S. from Malibu, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2024-12-14 at 23:40 Pacific Time

This course made me understand my own trauma better. I liked Anthony. The instructor Miss Lisa was amazing.
M.K. from Brownsville, Tennessee, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2024-12-04 at 18:54 Pacific Time

Thank you for this amount of information. So captivating!
O.D. from Beirut, LB


Hypnosis and PTSD
2024-10-29 at 12:24 Pacific Time

Learned so much. Enjoyed watching Anthony progress.
C.D. from Lincoln, Nebraska, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2024-10-07 at 12:50 Pacific Time

Very good class. Lots of usable information and seeing case studies is also very effective.
K.S. from Clermont, Florida, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2024-09-26 at 11:34 Pacific Time

As wanting to work with our veterans is part of my long term goal, I knew this course was essential. I am grateful for the information as well as the step by step guidelines we are given. And I feel more equipped to aid them along their path to living a more full life once again.
H.G. from Irasburg, Vermont, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2024-09-23 at 01:00 Pacific Time

These lectures offered clear and insightful guidance with a humorous, warm approach. I appreciated the imaginative, useful hypnosis exercises, and it was fascinating to see the subject change throughout the six sessions of this case study.
K.O. from Los Angeles, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2024-09-15 at 13:19 Pacific Time

Thank you Lisa. I loved the case videos, it is really helpful.
A.G. from Woodland Hills, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2024-09-12 at 19:10 Pacific Time

I found this HMI class to be incredibly valuable. I appreciate the tangible lessons and the examples offered by Lisa in working with clients on this all too common disorder. I appreciate having these tools available. Thank you!
T.R. from Sausalito, California, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2024-09-02 at 05:00 Pacific Time

I feel much more prepared to help clients with a PTSD diagnosis, and I feel better prepared to recognize when one of my clients may have PTSD and should get seen by a licensed professional. Thank you for this certification class!
M.L. from Beaverton, Oregon, US


Hypnosis and PTSD
2024-08-31 at 02:22 Pacific Time

There are a lot of benefits to having completed this course. Thank you HMI.
X.L. from Baoshan District, Shanghai City, CN


Hypnosis and PTSD
2024-07-22 at 14:13 Pacific Time

This course was amazing! Very informative and helpful for all practicing hypnotherapists!
A.J. from Calgary, Alberta, CA


Hypnosis and PTSD
2024-06-30 at 21:22 Pacific Time

Lisa gives so much valuable information on PTSD. And, her work with Anthony was brilliant!
D.P. from Los Angeles, California, US


AHA Continuing Education Disclaimer

American Hypnosis Association Continuing Education Courses are not a substitute for your Hypnotherapy training. This seminar does not teach basic Hypnosis skills or general Hypnotherapy knowledge and is designed for professionals who already have completed or are in the process of Advanced Hypnotherapy Training. Advertising yourself as certified in specialty areas of Hypnotherapy without the benefit of an Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma from HMI or another duly recognized training institution is considered unethical.