Free Hypnosis in History Course
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The American Hypnosis Association (AHA) in conjunction with HMI’s Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy is proud to present this FREE online course, Hypnosis in History.
This 45-minute video documentary presents the revealing and fascinating history of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. Starting with the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, our story guides you through the pivotal pioneers of Mesmerism and Hypnosis in Europe, and then into the 21st Century.
This illuminating story is a must see for any student of Hypnosis or Hypnotherapy.
Hypnosis in History – Introduction
Hello, and welcome to…
Hypnosis in History
Produced by the American Hypnosis Association, this short but fact filled documentary, is the first step in your HMI College of Hypnotherapy journey.
This online course also includes a workbook, and online quiz which serves as a prerequisite, for your application to HMI’s Accredited Hypnotherapy Training.
It is recommended to have your workbook open for reference, while taking the online quiz.
We thank you for your interest in Hypnotherapy and hope you enjoy your journey through Hypnosis in History.
HMI Student Comments
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-25 at 8:23 PM Pacific Time
I enjoyed it. From this I gained insight and knowledge.
N.C. from Swansea, South Carolina, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-25 at 8:01 PM Pacific Time
It was extremely interesting and informative.
S.B. from Akron, Ohio, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-25 at 1:57 PM Pacific Time
It was very interesting and informative. Loved it.
S.M. from Middleton, Wisconsin, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-24 at 5:32 PM Pacific Time
I enjoyed it a lot and it was very interesting.
N.M. from Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-24 at 10:03 AM Pacific Time
Very interesting. I learned a lot.
K.C. from Staunton, Virginia, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-23 at 10:22 PM Pacific Time
The lesson is very enlightening and I liked the development of it all in a new area.
D.J. from Houston, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-23 at 6:07 PM Pacific Time
I learned a lot, very informative.
M.R. from Fresno, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-23 at 12:32 PM Pacific Time
I found the video interesting.
T.M. from Eagle, Idaho, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-23 at 1:00 AM Pacific Time
It was informative and eye opening about the many beliefs and variations on those beliefs over the changing effects of time.
G.K. from Carriere, Mississippi, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-22 at 3:58 PM Pacific Time
I found the video very informative. I thought it was extremely interesting how the ideas and research had been done on hypnotherapy. I feel that it has just intrigued me even more! Thank you for sharing.
E.S. from Riverside, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-22 at 1:07 PM Pacific Time
I loved this lesson! It has been very insightful and I have enjoyed learning more about the history of hypnosis.
F.H. from Largo, Florida, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-22 at 8:53 AM Pacific Time
Thank you. I enjoyed the video.
A.S. from Highlands, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-22 at 2:01 AM Pacific Time
Okay, I'm absolutely ready to learn more.
S.D. from Greeneville, Tennessee, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-21 at 8:11 PM Pacific Time
Very informative and interesting insight on a profession I am interested in.
K.P. from Seattle, Washington, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-21 at 2:29 PM Pacific Time
Great and very informative.
K.V. from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-21 at 2:27 PM Pacific Time
I am not yet sure how I feel about the lesson. It was informative to say the least.
L.J. from Kingman, Arizona, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-21 at 2:16 PM Pacific Time
The lesson was interesting and knowledgeable. Learning about the history of Hypnotherapy gives it more significance.
E.A. from Northridge, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-21 at 11:01 AM Pacific Time
Very interesting. Quite informative.
E.F. from Edwardsville, Illinois, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-21 at 7:01 AM Pacific Time
I learned a lot about hypnosis, which I didn't know was studied many years ago.
Y.V. from Sunrise, Florida, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-20 at 7:05 PM Pacific Time
Very informative and interesting.
Y.B. from Kingman, Arizona, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-20 at 1:53 PM Pacific Time
I am so intrigued by it all. I am thrilled to be having this opportunity with HMI, I can hardly wait to begin this course. I am currently in my second off obtaining my bachelor's of arts in psychology. I am looking forward to doing this along side with the work I want to do with trauma victims. I will be my first client. Therefore I know for sure if it works for someone who has overcome many years of trauma. Thanks a bunch for giving me this opportunity.
F.C. from Foley, Alabama, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-20 at 12:12 PM Pacific Time
I found this video to be very informative.
J.H. from Port Charlotte, Florida, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-20 at 9:39 AM Pacific Time
Very interesting video. I enjoyed it and found it knowledgeable.
J.D. from Macon, Georgia, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-20 at 4:14 AM Pacific Time
Thank you, this was a great experience.
M.B. from Saint Ann, Missouri, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-19 at 9:05 PM Pacific Time
It was fascinating to learn where some commonly used modern terms came from in history. The lesson was enjoyable and informative.
M.W. from Roseville, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-19 at 3:32 PM Pacific Time
Very well put together and extremely informative.
M.M. from Bush, Louisiana, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-19 at 3:14 PM Pacific Time
Very beneficial and informative. Very interesting.
A.R. from Saint Louis, Missouri, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-19 at 9:31 AM Pacific Time
Love it. Very easy to resonate with.
S.D. from Chaffee, Missouri, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-19 at 8:48 AM Pacific Time
I learned more and more each time I reviewed what was already read.
D.S. from Diamondhead, Mississippi, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-19 at 5:31 AM Pacific Time
Very informative and interesting to see the progression through the ages.
T.H. from Granada Hills, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-19 at 1:32 AM Pacific Time
I thought it was very interesting.
C.B. from Marietta, Georgia, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-18 at 9:32 PM Pacific Time
This is awesome! I've learned a lot.
J.O. from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-18 at 8:49 PM Pacific Time
It was very insightful and I really enjoyed and learned a lot. There were so many stories and subjects that I never knew about.
C.C. from Detroit, Michigan, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-18 at 9:39 AM Pacific Time
I absolutely loved it. Learning about hypnosis starting way back from the beginning was fascinating. It was incredible and interesting to follow the history of people from then to now using intuition and fact based studies to come up with different methods to soothe someones physical and emotional pain.
R.S. from Austin, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-17 at 11:57 PM Pacific Time
This lesson was very valuable and informative.
A.A. from Tucson, Arizona, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-17 at 11:48 PM Pacific Time
It was entertaining and informative.
R.C. from Portland, Oregon, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-17 at 3:02 PM Pacific Time
I found this to be very interesting.
R.B. from Conway, South Carolina, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-17 at 1:41 PM Pacific Time
I really enjoyed it. It was stimulating and very interesting.
A.L. from Minatare, Nebraska, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-17 at 11:51 AM Pacific Time
The lesson was good and very informative.
D.W. from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-17 at 10:10 AM Pacific Time
The lesson was interesting. I enjoyed learning about the origins of hypnosis.
A.D. from Bonifay, Florida, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-16 at 11:29 PM Pacific Time
I liked this lesson, thank you.
A.B. from Spring Branch, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-16 at 9:48 PM Pacific Time
Love it! Hope to learn as much as possible.
R.B. from Bartlesville, Oklahoma, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-16 at 2:12 PM Pacific Time
I actually enjoyed this lesson. I think it gave me a lot of background on the history of Hypnotherapy.
M.Y. from Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-16 at 11:35 AM Pacific Time
This lesson was very pleasant. Very easy to follow along. Skillfully written to grab and keep the viewer. The self test questions at the end of each chapter gave a good indication of what to expect while taking the test following the documentary. I’m very eager to learn more. Growing up, I didn’t ever really know what I wanted to do with my career path. HMI’s advertisement led me to start considering the pathway. Which is the first time a career choice has genuinely resonated with me.
K.M. from Hampstead, North Carolina, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-16 at 9:23 AM Pacific Time
This was a very informative training and I look forward to learning more through the program.
T.T. from Parma, Ohio, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-16 at 12:37 AM Pacific Time
The synchronicities and inspiration I’ve experienced while watching is exciting for me. I enjoyed this lesson very much.
K.V. from Herald, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-16 at 12:08 AM Pacific Time
It was very informative and interesting to me. It allowed me to understand the foundation of hypnosis which is a tool in the medical field used to treat all kinds of issues... love it even more!
L.H. from Mineral Point, Missouri, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-15 at 11:25 PM Pacific Time
It was extremely informative and makes me even more interested in hypnosis. Wanting to pursue it more. Thank you for this, it was great!
G.M. from Lansdale, Pennsylvania, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-15 at 10:10 PM Pacific Time
I enjoyed the video, it provided information I didn't know.
S.H. from San Bernardino, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-10-15 at 5:10 PM Pacific Time
Very informative. Thank you very much!
T.R. from Vancouver, Washington, US