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Online Certification Courses and Seminars from the American Hypnosis Association are an excellent way to expand your knowledge and continue your education in the growing and exciting field of Hypnotherapy.


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Become an AHA Member today for just $179.00 per year and receive your choice of any one, two or three exciting $109.00 or $159.00 online streaming video seminars for FREE!


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  1. Hypnosis and Sports Performance - Online Certification Course

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  1. Hypnosis and Tinnitus - Online Certification Course

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  1. Ericksonian Hypnosis - Online Certification Course

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Free CEU Seminars

  1. Emotional and Physical Sexuality 1
  2. Emotional and Physical Sexuality 2
  3. Hypnosis in History - Free Online Seminar
  4. Mental Bank Seminar

$109 Specialty Certification Courses

  1. Healing the Inner Child - Online Certification Course
  2. Trauma Recovery Hypnosis - Online Certification Course

$159 Specialty Certification Courses

  1. Advanced Handwriting Analysis - Online Certification Course
  2. Advanced Imagery - Online Certification Course
  3. Handwriting Analysis - Online Certification Course
  4. Hypnosis and ADHD - Online Certification Course
  5. Hypnosis and Childbirth - Online Certification Course
  6. Hypnosis and Grief Recovery - Online Certification Course
  7. Hypnosis and Pain Management - Online Certification Course
  8. Hypnosis and PTSD - Online Certification Course
  9. Hypnosis and Seniors - Online Certification Course
  10. Hypnosis and Smoking Cessation - Online Certification Course
  11. Hypnosis and Weight Loss - Online Certification Course
  12. Hypnosis for Anxieties and Fears - Online Certification Course
  13. Hypnosis for Clients with Cancer - Online Certification Course
  14. Hypnosis for Immune Disorders - Online Certification Course
  15. Hypnosis for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders - Online Certification Course
  16. Hypnosis for Test Anxiety and Success - Online Certification Course
  17. Hypnosis for the Caregiver - Online Certification Course
  18. Past-Life Regression Therapy - Online Certification Course
  19. Pre and Post Surgery Hypnosis - Online Certification Course

$268 Specialty Certification Courses

  1. Hypnosis and Weight Loss Package - Certification Course and Case History Series

$295 Specialty Certification Courses

  1. Therapeutic Imagery Facilitator - Online Certification Course
  2. Therapeutic Imagery Master - Online Certification Course

$425 Specialty Certification Courses

  1. Imagery Facilitator Package - Online Certification Course

$995 Specialty Certification Courses

  1. Therapeutic Imagery Training - Full Online Program

$1,195 Specialty Certification Courses

  1. NLP Practitioner Certification - 10-Day Online Certification Course

$20 Continuing Education Seminars

  1. 2023-09-30 / Sep 2023 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Hypnosis Falsely Blamed
    • Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • HMI Student and Graduate Tips for Creating More Ease and Success
  2. 2023-05-13 / May 2023 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Is Our Soul a Secret Problem Solver?
    • Mindfulness, Intention, and Meditation
    • Taming the Critical Inner Voice
  3. 2023-02-25 / Feb 2023 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Extreme Self Care: Feed Your True Needs, Say Goodbye to Cravings
    • Psychosynthesis: Creative Imagination and the Expansion of Consciousness
    • Why Your Hypnotherapy Website is so Important!
  4. 2022-10-15 / Oct 2022 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Numerology - The Language of Numbers as a Tool for Success!
    • Conversations with Ghosts and Gods: Imaginal Dialogue in Therapy
    • The Art of Wish-Making
  5. 2022-08-20 / Aug 2022 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • The Eel and the Blowfish: A Graphic Novel of Dreams, Trauma, and Healing
    • Create a Professional Zoom Group Experience
    • Mental Bank Magic
  6. 2022-05-21 / May 2022 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Truly Mindful Coloring
    • Parts Therapy – A Powerful 4 Step Process to Changing Lives
    • Hacking Happiness Hormones
  7. 2022-02-19 / Feb 2022 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Make Your Hypnotherapy Material Look Professional
    • Why Can’t Anyone See My Website?
    • When the Calling to Help Becomes the Obstacle
  8. 2021-03-27 / Mar 2021 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Hypnosis for Past Life Regression Therapy
    • Introduction to Professional Podcasting
    • Wisdom of the Body-Mind in Hypnotherapy
  9. 2020-11-07 / Nov 2020 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Super Power Style: Dressing with Intention
    • Making Fast and Permanent Change
    • Emotional Resiliency and the Actor
  10. 2020-02-22 / Feb 2020 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • The 12 Steps of AA and Hypnotherapy
    • Transcendent Aspects of the Human Experience
    • Tapping the Subconscious through Conversational Hypnosis
  11. 2019-11-16 / Nov 2019 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • The Decision Factor
    • Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapeutic Metaphors
    • Aging Well: Staying Sharp with Hypnotherapy
  12. 2019-08-17 / Aug 2019 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Introduction to Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST)
    • Teens - Managing Stress in this Fast-Paced Competitive World
    • Uplifting Depression - How Hypnotherapy Can Help
  13. 2019-05-11 / May 2019 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Getting Comfortable with Silence
    • Ericksonian Hypnosis and Trance Phenomena
    • Making the Unconscious Conscious
  14. 2019-03-23 / Mar 2019 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Superbrain Yoga and Pranic Healing
    • Business Basics: Tools to Get, Retain and Help More Clients
    • Sacred Breath and the Human Potential
  15. 2019-02-16 / Feb 2019 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Ethics and Boundaries for California Therapists
    • NLP: Principles and Strategies of Success
    • The Gifts of Trauma
  16. 2018-11-10 / Nov 2018 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Build and Enhance your Hypnotherapy Practice with Group Hypnosis
    • Helping Hypnotherapy Clients with Driving Anxiety
    • Spoon Bending - Come to the PK Party!
  17. 2018-06-16 / Jun 2018 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Stress Relief Techniques
    • Sigil Magic Imagery - Draw your Way to Success
    • The Enneagram as the Gateway to Hypnotic Trance
  18. 2018-05-12 / May 2018 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Mindfulness and Hypnotherapy
    • Doing Time - Rehabilitating the Incarcerated
    • Important Dynamics in Creating Successful Relationships
  19. 2018-03-24 / Mar 2018 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • How Forgiveness Impacts Brain Functioning
    • Taking Positive Psychology to Corporations
    • Marketing Mastery - The Basics of Building your Practice
  20. 2018-01-20 / Jan 2018 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Embracing Your Shadow Self
    • Social Media Marketing from Your Smartphone
    • The Power of Colors
  21. 2017-10-28 / Oct 2017 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Body/Mind Imaging - Creating Powerful, Personal Presence
    • So you want to write a book?!
    • Hypnotic Remedies for Three Productivity Poisons
  22. 2017-08-26 / Aug 2017 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Hypnosis and Anxiety
    • The Client Drought, A Shift in Perspective Can Shift Your Experience
    • Is it Intuition, or is it NLP?
  23. 2017-07-29 / Jul 2017 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Hypnotherapy and Rehab: An Inside Look
    • Cancer: The Path of Diagnosis to Hypnosis
    • Clearing up Traumas at the Energy Level
  24. 2017-02-25 / Feb 2017 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • The Incredible Power of the Mind/Body Connection
    • The Insider Secret to Generating and Retaining New Clients
    • Working with Children and Children on the Autism Spectrum
  25. 2017-01-28 / Jan 2017 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Say What?! Using Radio, TV, Writing and Talks to Build Your Practice
    • The Basic Understanding and Principles of NLP
    • Creating Easy and Effortless Hypnosis Workshops
  26. 2016-10-29 / Oct 2016 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Make Anxiety Your Best Friend
    • Therapeutic Creative Journaling
    • Crystal Singing Bowls and Hypnosis
  27. 2016-08-27 / Aug 2016 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • How Not to Give into Naysayers
    • Healing Developmental Trauma and Adaptation with Hypnosis
    • Transformation: Tools for Changing Behavior
  28. 2016-07-30 / Jul 2016 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • 5 Powerful Ways to Launch, Market, and Grow Your Hypnotherapy Practice
    • Help Your Clients Overcome Writer's Block
    • Spiritual Tarot: Hypnotic Applications for the Archetypes of Tarot
  29. 2016-06-25 / Jun 2016 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Hoarding: How It Can Harm, How You Can Help
    • Using Hypnosis in Dealing with Change
    • Empowered Speaking for Success
  30. 2016-04-30 / Apr 2016 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • How to Release Self-Limiting Beliefs
    • The Art of Positive Thinking
    • Shadows, Sabotage and Subconscious Success
  31. 2016-02-27 / Feb 2016 AHA Conference - Online Course
    • Healthy Boundaries
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Hypnosis
    • The Empty Leash - Hypnosis and the Loss of a Beloved Pet

$75 Continuing Education Seminars

  1. Advanced Law and Ethics
  2. Advertising and Promotion 2
  3. Advertising and Promotion 3
  4. Advertising and Promotion 4
  5. Advertising and Promotion 5
  6. Biofeedback 1
  7. Biofeedback 2
  8. Body Syndromes - Online Course
  9. Business Practices
  10. Child Hypnosis
  11. Clinical Case Presentation Volume 2
  12. Clinical Case Presentation Volume 3
  13. Clinical Case Presentation Volume 4
  14. Clinical Case Presentation Volume 5
  15. Clinical Case Presentation Volume 6
  16. Clinical Case Presentation Volume 7
  17. Clinical Case Presentation Volume 8
  18. Counseling and Interviewing
  19. Crisis Intervention
  20. Dream Therapy
  21. Emotional Freedom Technique
  22. Ericksonian Hypnosis
  23. Ethics in Therapy 1
  24. Ethics in Therapy 2
  25. Family Systems
  26. Fears and Phobias
  27. First Consultation
  28. General Self Improvement
  29. Habit Control
  30. Handwriting Analysis
  31. HMI Book Club with Marc Gravelle, CHt - Online Course
  32. Hypno-Diagnostic Tools A
  33. Hypno-Diagnostic Tools B
  34. Hypnosis for Managing Chronic Health Conditions - Online Course
  35. Hypnotic Modalities
  36. Hypnotic Regression/Past Life
  37. Intuitive and Energy Healing
  38. Kappasinian Hypnosis
  39. Law and Ethics
  40. Low Blood Sugar
  41. Medical Hypnosis
  42. Neuro Linguistic Programming 1
  43. Neuro Linguistic Programming 2
  44. Sexual Dysfunction - Online Course
  45. Substance Abuse
  46. Therapeutic Imagery 1
  47. Therapeutic Imagery 2
  48. Therapeutic Journaling

$109 Continuing Education Seminars

  1. Clinical Case History Package 1 - Dr. John Kappas - Online Course
  2. Clinical Case History Package 3 - HMI Instructors - Online Course
  3. EFT Basic - Emotional Freedom Technique - Online Course
  4. Emergency Hypnosis - Online Course
  5. Explode Your Practice with Phone and Skype Sessions - Online Course
  6. Healing Power of Hypnotic Scripts - Online Course
  7. Healthy Boundaries - Online Course
  8. Hypnosis and Weight Loss - Case History Series - Online Course
  9. Intimate Conversations with Dr. John Kappas - Online Course
  10. Introduction to Biofeedback - Parts 1 and 2 - Online Course
  11. Love, Sex and Intimacy - Online Course
  12. Master the Arm Raising - Online Course
  13. Rapid and Instant Inductions - Online Course
  14. Stage Hypnosis - Demonstrational Techniques - Online Course
  15. The ABC's of Success - Online Course
  16. The Power of Releasing Guilt and Shame - Online Course
  17. Thirteen Breaths to Freedom - Online Course

$159 Continuing Education Seminars

  1. Business Practices - Online Course
  2. Counseling and Interviewing - Online Course
  3. EFT Advanced - Emotional Freedom Technique - Online Course
  4. Hypnosis and the Law of Attraction - Online Course
  5. Imagery for Life Passages - Online Course
  6. Metaphysical Imagery - Online Course
  7. Mythic and Archetypal Imagery - Online Course
  8. Podcasting for Your Hypnotherapy Practice - Online Course
  9. Psychosynthesis Transpersonal Workshop
    Integrating Spirituality into Your Life and Work - NEW Online Course

$195 Continuing Education Seminars

  1. Clinical Research Articles Course - Online Course

$595 Continuing Education Seminars

  1. Staff Class with Dr. John Kappas - HMI Vintage Series Lessons 1-78

$995 Continuing Education Seminars

  1. Dr. Kappas Atlanta Series - Graduate Course

AHA Pay-Per-View Comments

Hypnosis in History
2024-04-18 at 01:18 Pacific Time

I enjoyed the course. Learned a great deal on not only the origins of hypnosis but the different methods as well.
B.O. from Blythewood, South Carolina, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-17 at 18:19 Pacific Time

It was great and very informative.
M.W. from New York, New York, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-17 at 16:24 Pacific Time

It had a lot of information and was interesting to watch.
J.W. from Lansing, Michigan, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-16 at 13:53 Pacific Time

I rushed through it, but it was very informative and a good review at the same time.
J.S. from Polson, Montana, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-16 at 11:34 Pacific Time

Very informative, would be great to see actual videos of these methods as they were being developed.
T.P. from Los Angeles, California, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-16 at 11:30 Pacific Time

It was very interesting, I enjoyed learning about how hypnosis came to be.
S.W. from Etna, California, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-16 at 10:39 Pacific Time

It was very interesting to see the evolution of Hypnosis and how it seems to be connecting our current scientific/modern approach to healing back to ancient healing practices all the way back to the Egyptians. Seems like a lot of ancient knowledge keeps getting validated and understood these days through the modern lens... finally. Very motivated to pursue this certificate and continue to learn more about hypnosis to be used therapeutically.
X.G. from Santa Clarita, California, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-16 at 09:16 Pacific Time

This lesson was very interesting.
I.S. from Wenatchee, Washington, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-16 at 06:39 Pacific Time

This lesson was very informative and I will refer back to it frequently.
C.W. from Augusta, Georgia, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-16 at 00:14 Pacific Time

Very easy to follow and very easy to understand.
G.M. from Hemet, California, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-15 at 23:13 Pacific Time

Fascinating! Wonderful details, very informative.
T.P. from Atlanta, Georgia, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-15 at 22:27 Pacific Time

Great content. Useful information educational reference.
N.W. from Fargo, North Dakota, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-15 at 18:50 Pacific Time

It was very informative and enjoyable to listen to.
J.M. from Reno, Nevada, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-15 at 15:42 Pacific Time

It was informative and an absolute joy to learn!
A.V. from Lake Orion, Michigan, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-15 at 13:51 Pacific Time

Remarkable, I had no idea the history behind hypnosis was that ancient!
J.G. from Hesperia, California, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-15 at 03:13 Pacific Time

Thank you. I enjoyed this video as well as the quiz. I am looking forward to the next lesson.
L.R. from Pine Valley, California, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-15 at 02:35 Pacific Time

I thought this lesson was great. I love learning about hypnotherapy and Shamans as well.
L.M. from San Diego, California, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-14 at 22:17 Pacific Time

I really enjoyed it and look forward to learning more.
J.B. from Hermitage, Tennessee, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-14 at 22:03 Pacific Time

It's full of fascinating information!
L.R. from Oxnard, California, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-14 at 16:53 Pacific Time

I enjoyed the lesson. It was fun learning about the past of Hypnotherapy.
J.P. from Surprise, Arizona, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-13 at 02:46 Pacific Time

I enjoyed the lesson very much. I found it amazing that hypnosis was used so prevalent in medical field and the placebo effects and other such methods. I did not realize there was such a history of the techniques dating so far back. I look forward to learning a lot more. It was a great lesson, so informative and even more motivating.
T.R. from Everett, Washington, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-13 at 01:15 Pacific Time

It was awesome. I really enjoyed studying this subject. Keep up the good work.
Y.G. from Success, Demerara-Mahaica, GY


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-12 at 20:08 Pacific Time

I loved the little history lesson. It was very informative and interesting. I could of listened to him for another hour or so. I hope to get accepted in this school, so I can help others overcome their fears and/or addictions. Thanks so much.
J.P. from Hedgesville, West Virginia, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-12 at 17:09 Pacific Time

I found it very interesting, and informative.
E.O. from Fishers, Indiana, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-12 at 14:54 Pacific Time

Very interesting information. I learned a lot I didn't know.
R.F. from San Francisco, California, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-12 at 13:59 Pacific Time

I love it, every bit of it. The video and the workbook. I learned a lot and am excited to learn more. Thank you!
M.C. from Miri, Sarawak, MY


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-12 at 12:18 Pacific Time

It was interesting to learn about the history of hypnosis.
M.H. from Lincolnton, North Carolina, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-12 at 09:58 Pacific Time

I found the lesson very intriguing. It was very easy to follow and keep my attention throughout. I love that you give an option to read through the workbook and/or follow in a video format.
C.L. from Sharonville, Ohio, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-12 at 08:14 Pacific Time

Absolutely amazing course I can’t wait to see what the future brings.
J.R. from Saint Augustine, Florida, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-12 at 08:10 Pacific Time

It was interesting. It's fascinating how far back hypnosis goes.
V.S. from Riverside, California, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-11 at 02:46 Pacific Time

Learned a lot about history. Very informative.
G.B. from Colombo, LK


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-10 at 22:37 Pacific Time

Very impressive content and I was so happy to get to know about all this.
G.B. from Pannipitiya, Colombo District, LK


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-10 at 19:04 Pacific Time

I enjoyed learning about the history in a concise time frame. The overview piqued my interest to dive deeper into the history. I did miss out on the mention of Carl Jung, my personal hero. Cheers!
N.J. from Covington, Kentucky, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-10 at 14:53 Pacific Time

I loved it. It was very eye opening and interesting but mostly educational!
J.B. from Bend, Oregon, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-10 at 11:14 Pacific Time

Thank you. I appreciate the opportunity to retake this quiz. I feel more confident now.
R.P. from Nutley, New Jersey, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-09 at 22:10 Pacific Time

This was very interesting!
K.M. from Webster Groves, Missouri, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-09 at 19:02 Pacific Time

It was great and useful, I feel excited to learn more.
K.M. from Kenosha, Wisconsin, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-09 at 13:38 Pacific Time

I found the information extremely eye-opening and useful. I am eager to dive deeper into what I learned in the video!
A.B. from Fortson, Georgia, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-09 at 13:05 Pacific Time

This was super interesting! Definitely the best hypnosis history video I've ever seen.
T.M. from San Antonio, Texas, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-08 at 21:45 Pacific Time

It was very interesting to learn the history.
A.C. from Sacramento, California, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-08 at 12:13 Pacific Time

Well done, informative, and enjoyable.
E.E. from Lacey, Washington, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-07 at 19:43 Pacific Time

It was very informative, I liked it.
M.G. from Sarasota, Florida, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-06 at 22:41 Pacific Time

NICE lesson! I liked it. Hope to learn more.
Q.Y. from Huanggang, Hubei, CN


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-06 at 19:38 Pacific Time

Love it! It was fascinating and informative. Entertaining as well.
B.S. from Lake Stevens, Washington, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-06 at 18:45 Pacific Time

Great, learned a lot about the history of hypnosis.
S.H. from Saint Louis, Missouri, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-05 at 21:31 Pacific Time

Very informative, thank you.
E.P. from Westlake Village, California, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-05 at 08:20 Pacific Time

I like this lesson, it is very informative. I have reviewed already the history of hypnosis prior to this test and book with my AI so I was a bit familiar with some facts. Thank you.
I.T. from Ft Walton Bch, Florida, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-03 at 18:41 Pacific Time

Great, I loved learning about the origins of Hypnotherapy.
E.P. from Santa Monica, California, US


Dr. Kappas Atlanta Series
2024-04-03 at 16:30 Pacific Time

Great class, thank you! I love the Atlanta Series.
K.F. from Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, US


Hypnosis in History
2024-04-03 at 10:40 Pacific Time

I enjoyed it. It was informative and concise. It is a good introduction to the history of hypnosis for someone who has no real foundational knowledge.
A.S. from Saint Johns, Arizona, US


Hypnosis in History Online Seminar

Hypnosis in History

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