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
2025-12-25 at 12:50 AM Pacific Time
It was good looking forward to getting right into it.
J.S. from Kalamazoo, Michigan, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-24 at 8:57 PM Pacific Time
I really enjoyed this and feel like I can help a lot of people by learning how to do this.
C.C. from Seattle, Washington, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-24 at 4:37 PM Pacific Time
Excellent course. I had no idea of this field in medicine though I have been in a medical family and studied psychology.
M.A. from Manama, BH
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-24 at 1:46 PM Pacific Time
I enjoyed the lesson and it has piqued my interest more than expected.
A.L. from Springfield, Missouri, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-24 at 12:58 AM Pacific Time
It was good learning where hypnosis came from and how much its effect. Thank you for sharing this knowledge.
A.Z. from Karachi, Sindh, PK
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-23 at 8:33 PM Pacific Time
I like the lesson and want to learn more about this subject.
S.R. from Danbury, Connecticut, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-23 at 3:42 PM Pacific Time
It was very interesting, but a little confusing with all of the French names.
K.C. from Barnegat, New Jersey, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-23 at 11:32 AM Pacific Time
Loved it and I'm ready to get started.
W.G. from Bassett, Virginia, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-23 at 6:37 AM Pacific Time
I thoroughly enjoyed the video as well as the questions, it was very interesting.
A.M. from Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-23 at 12:45 AM Pacific Time
It was very fascinating and intriguing.
P.W. from South Bend, Indiana, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-22 at 4:09 PM Pacific Time
I loved this course! I am extremely excited to have found something that I feel a genuine interest in learning and exploring. I will be applying for the college ASAP!
K.V. from Dauphin, Pennsylvania, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-22 at 11:13 AM Pacific Time
It was really fun hearing the history of the battle between the mind and body and seeing how history stopped fighting with itself.
N.T. from Pompano Beach, Florida, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-22 at 8:58 AM Pacific Time
I think it was very interesting and informative.
A.C. from Hawkins, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-21 at 9:54 AM Pacific Time
This was my first introduction to the history of hypnosis and hypnotherapy. It's interesting how the methods evolved over time and how they were perceived by different sub groups of the population. I look forward to discovering more about your program at HMI. Thanks.
S.A. from Livingston, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-21 at 2:29 AM Pacific Time
Very good information about hypnosis history.
S.L. from Jalan Dataran Sd 2, Wilayah Persekutuan, MY
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-20 at 12:50 PM Pacific Time
Very interesting, I really enjoyed the lesson.
A.W. from Nashville, Arkansas, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-19 at 10:44 PM Pacific Time
I enjoyed learning about all the places and people that started and went through.
R.B. from Stevens Point, Wisconsin, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-19 at 1:51 PM Pacific Time
The video was very informative, interesting, and entertaining—very well done. I appreciate the use of question/answer after watching the video—this aided with retaining the information as well as prepping for the quiz.
A.A. from Los Angeles, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-19 at 1:32 PM Pacific Time
It was very interesting and helped me to understand the history and how it was used.
F.R. from Mesquite, Nevada, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-19 at 8:05 AM Pacific Time
Loved it! I want to learn more.
R.H. from Mc Kenzie, Tennessee, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-19 at 12:50 AM Pacific Time
Informative for both hypnosis as a practice and for what this school offers for course work.
K.L. from Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-18 at 5:45 PM Pacific Time
This lesson was very interesting and informative on the early roots of hypnosis.
S.H. from Brooksville, Florida, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-18 at 8:40 AM Pacific Time
Very well done, it was very interesting and informative.
T.S. from Roosevelt, Utah, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-18 at 5:29 AM Pacific Time
I'm highly fascinated by not only the origins but the progress/impact that's developed over time.
S.J. from Portland, Oregon, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-17 at 6:11 PM Pacific Time
I enjoyed it. I am intrigued by the idea of learning more about the subject.
K.K. from Gregory, Michigan, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-17 at 5:32 PM Pacific Time
I liked it very much. It was super informative on the history and misconception of hypnotherapy.
A.W. from Woodland Hills, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-17 at 2:47 PM Pacific Time
Very easy to understand, especially with open book testing!
D.W. from Orland, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-17 at 11:18 AM Pacific Time
I feel like it could have been its own well watched documentary on YouTube.
S.A. from Carmen, Oklahoma, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-17 at 9:16 AM Pacific Time
I found the course very informative. It was fascinating to hear how modern day hypnotherapy began and where the roots of hypnosis began.
L.L. from San Jose, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-16 at 8:03 PM Pacific Time
I very much enjoyed it. It was very enlightening. I had no idea that the origins went back that far.
C.B. from Andalusia, Alabama, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-16 at 5:57 PM Pacific Time
Good lesson with great visuals and easy to understand material.
A.A. from Kittery, Maine, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-16 at 2:34 PM Pacific Time
I was not aware of how far back Hypnosis was practiced. I've always had a curiosity for hypnosis and this lesson has only furthered that desire. The different ways that hypnosis was used surprised me as well. I can't wait to learn more about this interesting field of study.
L.M. from Nokomis, Florida, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-16 at 2:01 PM Pacific Time
Thank you for allowing open book testing, it helps a lot for my memory isn't very good when it comes to tests, it really eases the stress.
D.F. from Joseph City, Arizona, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-16 at 1:17 PM Pacific Time
I really enjoyed the video. Very informative learning about the different thoughts about hypnosis through time up until present day.
C.C. from Lagrange, Georgia, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-16 at 7:34 AM Pacific Time
I really enjoyed this documentary and absorbed a lot of knowledge. I can’t wait to start classes!
N.O. from Wheeling, Illinois, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-15 at 10:07 PM Pacific Time
It was interesting the history behind hypnosis.
D.A. from Eatonville, Washington, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-15 at 11:14 AM Pacific Time
It was very interesting and fascinating to me and I’m hungry for more on this topic.
C.M. from Chicago, Illinois, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-14 at 6:28 PM Pacific Time
Excellent course. I found the course to be extremely informative and very interesting.
D.W. from Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-13 at 12:52 PM Pacific Time
The lesson and information was great. Very easy to follow.
D.R. from Port Saint Lucie, Florida, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-13 at 12:07 PM Pacific Time
I loved the video, the information was well laid out, easy to comprehend and follow along with. The music and visuals made it fun to learn more about this.
M.H. from Luckey, Ohio, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-12 at 12:02 PM Pacific Time
I enjoyed it. It was enlightening and informative. The information was well presented.
L.A. from Stephenville, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-12 at 10:32 AM Pacific Time
I think this was a valuable lesson to learn to understand how people came to understand how hypnosis therapy was born and how it started and how it ended up being used medically.
A.T. from Delavan, Wisconsin, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-12 at 12:33 AM Pacific Time
It was amazing! Quite interesting.
M.W. from Springtown, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-11 at 9:51 PM Pacific Time
Very informative, I had no idea how long hypnotism had been used in history!
A.S. from Shoreline, Washington, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-11 at 8:56 PM Pacific Time
This class was very enlightening. I was very happy that I took it and they really went so far back in the history that it’s so informative.
J.L. from Jeanerette, Louisiana, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-11 at 8:27 PM Pacific Time
It was fascinating. I had no idea hypnosis had such a storied history that went back so far, nor did I realize all the practical applications.
T.N. from Evansdale, Iowa, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-11 at 7:09 PM Pacific Time
It was very informative and provided a lot of facts that I was not aware of, but I love to know how back days hypnosis is being used.
C.M. from Middletown, Delaware, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-11 at 5:24 AM Pacific Time
Educational and informing, definitely satisfied.
D.F. from Okmulgee, Oklahoma, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-10 at 9:45 PM Pacific Time
Enjoyed it to the core as it was simple to understand since it was broken into capsules for quicker learning along with the test at the end of each module.
S.D. from Chesterfield, Missouri, US
Hypnosis in History
2025-12-10 at 12:13 PM Pacific Time
It was very informative and interesting.
A.P. from Jersey City, New Jersey, US