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Biography for Jacalyn E. Duncan, CAHA, CCHt

Jacalyn Duncan is Founder and Director of Hypno Practique. On March 2, 2023 she became an Honors Graduate of Hypnosis Motivation Institute “HMI” Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy through their 720-Hour Clinical Hypnotherapy Training Program; obtaining her Clinical Hypnotherapy Diploma with Honors. During the first year of her studies she additionally received recognition through earning all three of HMI College’s awards of excellence; Director’s Award, Academic Achievement Award, and the Clinical Achievement Award for the graduating class of 2023. She also took home a ribbon for becoming Neuro-Linguistic Programming “NLP” Practitioner and Certified Specialist in Mental and Emotional Release® Therapy.

Following her success of her first year of study, Jacalyn immediately enrolled in HMI’s 720-Hour Associates of Occupational Studies (AOS) Mind-Body Psychology Degree Program; where she tirelessly maintained her educational standard of excellence with a strong 4.0 GPA. On April 8, 2024 she became an Honors Graduate of the AOS Mind-Body Psychology Degree Program, which elevated her credential to a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCHt). Throughout her education with HMI, Jacalyn has consistently devoted herself to not just her own success, but offering support and encouragement to her peers, colleagues, and the staff and faculty of HMI with the interest of the overall success within the field of hypnotherapy.

Jacalyn is also a Certified Advanced Handwriting Analyst (CAHA), and uses this skillset regularly in her client sessions. This skill provides her with an ability to read and translate the ideomotor traits of a person’s subconscious, offering a detailed snapshot of the writer’s personality, behavior, tendencies and so much more, at the time of writing. Which significantly aids her in seeing how and where she is able to possibly assist her clientele. It is also a service she offers professionally to corporations, organizations, and agencies separate from her services as a hypnotherapist. Should a hypnotherapy client request a full evaluation on their handwriting, it can be arranged for a additional fee, separate from their session fee.

The mission in her practice is to significantly reduce and manage emotional, psychological, and physical symptoms; for an effective Pain Management and Trauma Recovery. Where she strives to achieve results with the implementation of hypnotherapy and the incredible mind-body connection. Due to her concentration of work falling out of the scope of avocational, vocational, motivational, inspirational and general improvement with traditional hypnotherapy; she often requires referrals from her client’s medical doctor (who has performed their medical evaluation and sees no contraindication to hypnotherapy in adjunct to their prescribed treatment plan) and/or from the client’s mental health care professional (who has also confirmed that hypnotherapy is not contraindicated to the client’s interest and would be a beneficial adjunct to their prescribed treatment plan.).

The next stepping stone of her ambitions and plans are to enroll at Antioch University’s bridged Bachelor “BA” / Masters “MA” matriculation program with HMI, during the year of 2024. She is only waiting to hear the finalizations and announcements on this matriculation agreement going “live”. While still holding onto every intention of obtaining her Clinical Psychology “PhD” through ISU, in the years proceeding her studies with Antioch. Eventually, she might even be interested in one day becoming a professor of psychology at ISU, in adjunct to her own private practice.

She is an active Member of the American Hypnosis Association (AHA). Demonstrating a diligence towards her commitment in consistent attendance to all AHA Conferences, as well as her continual growth through an actively participating with lifelong continuing education within the field of Hypnotherapy and Mind-Body Psychology. This commitment and insatiable hunger for knowledge and understanding is plainly seen with in the extensive number of classes and hours she indulged herself in during her time as a student at HMI, and the support she additionally has so willingly extended to her peers and colleagues without expectation or judgement.


Hypnotherapy Specialties

  1. Anxiety
  2. Chronic Pain
  3. Cravings
  4. Death or Loss
  5. Fears
  6. Guilt
  7. Immune System
  8. Improve Health
  9. Insomnia
  10. Motivation
  11. Pain Management
  12. Perfectionism
  13. Phobias
  14. Self Criticism
  15. Shame
  16. Sleep Disorders
  17. Stop Smoking
  18. Stress
  19. Tinnitus
  20. Weight Loss

Experience

Jacalyn is an active Member of the American Hypnosis Association (AHA), and attends all of the AHA Conferences as a portion of her continuing education participation throughout the year.

Throughout her studies her primary area of concentration has been in Pain Management and Trauma Recovery; in the nature of Emotional, Psychological, and Physical applications and symptomatic treatment. She holds Specializations in Hypnosis and Pain Management, Trauma Recovery Hypnosis and a number of other related and complimentary specializations, such as; Advanced Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT, Tapping), Advanced Handwriting Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emergency Hypnosis, Healing the Inner Child, Hypnosis for Clients with Cancer, Hypnosis and Grief Recovery, Hypnosis and PTSD, Hypnosis and Seniors, Hypnosis and Tinnitus, Hypnosis and Weight Loss, Hypnosis for Immune Disorders, Hypnosis for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Pre and Post Surgery Hypnosis, and Smoking Cessation.

In addition to her deep appreciation for learning, Jacalyn has had a burning passion for art since her childhood. She has been a self-proclaimed “Artist” since early childhood. And she still uses art as a therapeutic emotional-release in present day. Throughout the years she has won various art contests, including contests that she was volunteered for by her instructors surprise submissions of her work. Due to this background she was particularly attracted to her class on Therapeutic Journaling in her first year of studies.

She spent the majority and bulk of her earlier work within in the culinary industry as a fine dining server and bartender. Where she developed great appreciation for exquisite food and beverage pairings. This passion carries over into her personal life in cooking quality meals from home, while optimizing flavor with health for balanced and nutritious meals. In which she bases the nutritional guidelines off of Keith Klein, CN, CCN’s “Lean Body Coaching“ 6-month program; where she is an active member of the LEAN BODY COACHING community and prior student of the completed 6-month program.

Currently, she is studying for her ISSA Nutritionist credential. This will provide her with a necessary qualification needed to more comprehensively address and assist her weight loss management clients. By further establishing the importance of creating healthy and acceptable dietary choices, aiding them in their pursuit to achieve sustainable weight loss results. With genuine belief that this is an absolutely vital part of also achieving more emotional stability; since gut bacteria manufacture about 95 percent of the body’s supply of serotonin, which influences both mood and GI activity. And as of today, science has shown that there are more than 50 gut hormone genes and a multitude of bioactive peptides, which makes the gut as the largest endocrine organ of the body.

Science is proving that the human body consists of three brains; Head, Heart, and Gut have complex neural pathways that work together. Listening to all three of them is key to making better decisions. This theory is supported through many research studies with the Gut-Brain-Axis, the Head-Heart Body Connection, HeartMath (Heart Coherence), Epigenetics, Bessel van der Kolk’s ‘The Body Keeps the Score’ research, Candace Pert’s “Molecules of Emotion” research, and Brené Brown’s extensive emotion research is among countless other research studies that support the importance of the biology of our emotions. All research surmounting to the fact that as human beings we are biological and emotional beings on a cellular level. Thusly, our subconscious emotions are at the root of our essence and the human experience/existence is through our very biology.

Inquire today, and schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to see if Hypnosis with Jacalyn Duncan, CCHT, CAHA, is of benefit to you.


Education

  • Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Honors
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2747
    Date Started: 01/25/2022 - Date Graduated: 03/02/2023
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1
  • Associate of Occupational Studies in Mind-Body Psychology with Honors
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy - 818-758-2700
    Date Started: 04/03/2023 - Date Graduated: 04/08/2024
    Total Hours: 720 - Total Weeks: 52 - Total Years: 1

Continuing Education

  • The Art of Living with Matthew McConaughey (Virtual Live Event, VIP Fast Pass) - 04/2023

Continuing Education from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. 5 Powerful Ways to Launch, Market, and Grow Your Hypnotherapy Practice - 01/2023
  2. A Primer on Transpersonal Psychology - 04/2023
  3. Advanced Advertising and Promotion - 11/2022
  4. Advanced Emotional Freedom Technique - 01/2023
  5. Aging Well: Staying Sharp with Hypnotherapy - 11/2022
  6. Body Syndromes - 03/2022
  7. Body/Mind Imaging - Creating Powerful, Personal Presence - 01/2023
  8. Build and Enhance your Hypnotherapy Practice with Group Hypnosis - 11/2022
  9. Business Basics: Tools to Get, Retain and Help More Clients - 01/2023
  10. Cancer: The Path of Diagnosis to Hypnosis - 01/2023
  11. Cheryl O'Neil/Anthony - Grief - 02/2023
  12. Cheryl O'Neil/April - Confidence for Auditions - 05/2022
  13. Cheryl O'Neil/Justine - Stop Smoking - 09/2023
  14. Cheryl O'Neil/Linda - Weight Loss, Mend Broken Heart - 05/2023
  15. Cheryl O'Neil/Patrick - Motivation for Writing Novel - 04/2024
  16. Clearing up Traumas at the Energy Level - 01/2023
  17. Clinical Case History Package 1 - 03/2022
  18. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Hypnosis - 06/2022
  19. Conversations with Ghosts and Gods: Imaginal Dialogue in Therapy - 11/2022
  20. Create a Professional Zoom Group Experience - 08/2022
  21. Creating a Professional Zoom Room - 03/2022
  22. Creating Easy and Effortless Hypnosis Workshops - 01/2023
  23. Creating Hypnosis Retreats - 06/2024
  24. Crystal Singing Bowls and Hypnosis - 11/2022
  25. Doing Time - Rehabilitating the Incarcerated - 01/2023
  26. Dr. Kappas Atlanta Series - 03/2024
  27. Dream Interpretation - The Key to Unlocking Your Subconscious - 02/2024
  28. Elaine Perliss/Beverly - Claustrophobia - 04/2024
  29. Elaine Perliss/Carla - Fear of Flying - 04/2024
  30. Elaine Perliss/Jane - Improve Willpower - 04/2024
  31. Elaine Perliss/Joe - Curious About Hypnosis - 04/2024
  32. Elaine Perliss/Julia - Gaining Control - 04/2024
  33. Elaine Perliss/Mary - Stop Smoking - 04/2024
  34. Elaine Perliss/Nataly - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - 09/2023
  35. Elaine Perliss/Shane - Test Taking Anxiety - 04/2024
  36. Embracing Your Shadow Self - 01/2023
  37. Emergency Hypnosis - 03/2024
  38. Emotional and Physical Sexuality 1 - 04/2022
  39. Emotional Resiliency and the Actor - 11/2022
  40. Empowered Speaking for Success - 04/2023
  41. Enhance Public Speaking and Build Clientele with Your Uniqueness - 06/2024
  42. Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapeutic Metaphors - 11/2022
  43. Ericksonian Hypnosis and Trance Phenomena - 11/2022
  44. Ethics and Boundaries for California Therapists - 01/2023
  45. Everybody Rides the Carousel - 08/2023
  46. Explode Your Practice with Phone and Skype Sessions - 11/2022
  47. Extreme Self Care: Feed Your True Needs, Say Goodbye to Cravings - 02/2023
  48. First Three Hypnosis Sessions - 03/2022
  49. Getting Comfortable with Silence - 11/2022
  50. Hacking Happiness Hormones - 11/2022
  51. Healing Developmental Trauma and Adaptation with Hypnosis - 01/2023
  52. Healing Power of Hypnotic Scripts - 06/2024
  53. Healthy Boundaries - 06/2022
  54. Heart Medicine: Stop Painful Patterns and Find Peace and Freedom - 11/2022
  55. Help Your Clients Overcome Writer's Block - 01/2023
  56. Helping Hypnotherapy Clients with Driving Anxiety - 11/2022
  57. HMI Student and Graduate Tips for Creating More Ease and Success - 10/2023
  58. Hoarding: How It Can Harm, How You Can Help - 04/2023
  59. Holotropic Breathwork: A Teacher’s Perspective - 04/2023
  60. How Forgiveness Impacts Brain Functioning - 01/2023
  61. How Not to Give into Naysayers - 01/2023
  62. How to Release Self-Limiting Beliefs - 04/2023
  63. Hypnosis and Anxiety - 11/2022
  64. Hypnosis Falsely Blamed - 10/2023
  65. Hypnosis for Past Life Regression Therapy - 11/2022
  66. Hypnosis in History - 01/2022
  67. Hypnotherapy and Rehab: An Inside Look - 01/2023
  68. Hypnotic Remedies for Three Productivity Poisons - 01/2023
  69. Important Dynamics in Creating Successful Relationships - 01/2023
  70. Integrative Depth Psychology and Psychotherapy: Clinical Application - 11/2022
  71. Intimate Conversations with Dr. John Kappas - 03/2022
  72. Introduction to Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - 11/2022
  73. Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - 10/2023
  74. Introduction to Motivational Interviewing - 02/2024
  75. Introduction to Positive Psychology - 11/2022
  76. Introduction to Professional Podcasting - 11/2022
  77. Introduction to Somatic and Parts Work for Healing Trauma - 11/2022
  78. Introduction to the Embodied Mind Theory - 11/2022
  79. Intuitive and Energy Healing - 05/2022
  80. Is it Intuition, or is it NLP? - 11/2022
  81. Is Our Soul a Secret Problem Solver? - 05/2023
  82. John McCarthy/Belinda - Bad Eating Habits - 04/2024
  83. John Melton/Genevieve - Trypophobia - Fear of Seeing Small Holes - Session 1 of 6 - 04/2024
  84. John Melton/Genevieve - Trypophobia - Fear of Seeing Small Holes - Session 2 of 6 - 04/2024
  85. John Melton/Genevieve - Trypophobia - Fear of Seeing Small Holes - Session 3 of 6 - 04/2024
  86. John Melton/Genevieve - Trypophobia - Fear of Seeing Small Holes - Session 4 of 6 - 04/2024
  87. John Melton/Genevieve - Trypophobia - Fear of Seeing Small Holes - Session 5 of 6 - 04/2024
  88. John Melton/Genevieve - Trypophobia - Fear of Seeing Small Holes - Session 6 of 6 - 04/2024
  89. John Melton/Karen - Fear of Learning to Swim - 04/2024
  90. John Melton/Logan - Emotions - 03/2024
  91. John Melton/Todd - Anxiety and Panic Attacks - 09/2023
  92. jumpSTART 2024! - 01/2024
  93. Kappasinian Hypnosis - 03/2022
  94. Lisa Machenberg/Aaron - Starting a Business - 05/2023
  95. Lisa Machenberg/Anniko - Stress Management - 04/2024
  96. Lisa Machenberg/Carissa - School Anxiety, Relationship - 04/2024
  97. Lisa Machenberg/Carol - Attracting the Right Relationship - 04/2024
  98. Lisa Machenberg/Diane - Driving Anxiety - 04/2024
  99. Lisa Machenberg/Harrison - Family Trauma - 09/2023
  100. Lisa Machenberg/Jay - Creativity and Focus - 04/2024
  101. Lisa Machenberg/Joey - Sports Performance - 04/2024
  102. Lisa Machenberg/Katie - Attracting the Right Relationship - 04/2024
  103. Lisa Machenberg/Lauree - Stop Smoking - 04/2024
  104. Lisa Machenberg/Mary - Weight Loss and Eating Habits - 09/2023
  105. Lisa Machenberg/Melanie - Depression and Overeating - 04/2024
  106. Lisa Machenberg/Nicci - Motivation After Divorce - 09/2023
  107. Lisa Machenberg/Robert - Hyper Vigilance and Anxiety - 04/2024
  108. Lisa Machenberg/Wendy - Smoking Cessation - 04/2024
  109. Lisa Machenberg/Yuki - Cheek Biting Habit - 03/2024
  110. Make Anxiety Your Best Friend - 11/2022
  111. Make Your Hypnotherapy Material Look Professional - 06/2022
  112. Making Fast and Permanent Change - 11/2022
  113. Making the Unconscious Conscious - 11/2022
  114. Marc Gravelle/Chuck - Self-Defeating Attitude - 02/2023
  115. Marc Gravelle/Eva - Improve Focus, Insomnia - 01/2023
  116. Marc Gravelle/Ian - Learning Focus and Organization - 02/2023
  117. Marc Gravelle/Karen - Rebellious with Authority - 02/2023
  118. Marc Gravelle/Karen - Weight Loss and Career Guidance - 02/2023
  119. Marc Gravelle/Kenny - Self Confidence - 02/2023
  120. Marc Gravelle/Laura - Stop Smoking and Driving Anxiety - 02/2023
  121. Marc Gravelle/Lucretia - Weight Loss and Accepting Success - 02/2023
  122. Marc Gravelle/Magdalena - Stage and Audition Confidence - 03/2023
  123. Marc Gravelle/Marc - Focus to Become a Faith Healer - 03/2023
  124. Marc Gravelle/Maureen - Stop Smoking - 03/2023
  125. Marc Gravelle/Rachel - Relationship Strategies, Fear of Dogs - 03/2023
  126. Marc Gravelle/Regina - Fear of Flying - 03/2023
  127. Marc Gravelle/Richard - Procrastination While Writing - 03/2023
  128. Marc Gravelle/Tatiana - Self Confidence, Achieving Goals - 05/2023
  129. Marketing Mastery - The Basics of Building your Practice - 01/2023
  130. Master the Arm Raising - 02/2022
  131. Mental Bank Magic - 08/2022
  132. Mental Bank Seminar - 05/2022
  133. Michele Guzy/Barbara - Animal Communication - 04/2024
  134. Michele Guzy/Diego - Procrastination - 05/2023
  135. Michele Guzy/Jessica - Motivation for Writing - 04/2024
  136. Michele Guzy/John - Self-Confidence and Meeting New People - 03/2024
  137. Michele Guzy/Suzanne - Weight Loss - 04/2024
  138. Mindfulness and Hypnotherapy - 01/2023
  139. Mindfulness in Mind-Body Psychology - 02/2023
  140. Mindfulness, Intention, and Meditation - 05/2023
  141. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) - 11/2022
  142. Mindfulness: From the Perspective of Transpersonal Psychology - 04/2023
  143. NLP: Principles and Strategies of Success - 01/2023
  144. Numerology - The Language of Numbers as a Tool for Success! - 11/2022
  145. Parts Therapy - A Powerful 4 Step Process to Changing Lives - 11/2022
  146. Psychedelics and Transpersonal Psychology: An Interview with Dr. Hartelius - 04/2023
  147. Psychosynthesis: Creative Imagination and the Expansion of Consciousness - 02/2023
  148. Research Articles Course - 03/2022
  149. Sacred Breath and the Human Potential - 01/2023
  150. Say What?! Using Radio, TV, Writing and Talks to Build Your Practice - 01/2023
  151. Shadows, Sabotage and Subconscious Success - 04/2023
  152. Sigil Magic Imagery - Draw your Way to Success - 01/2023
  153. So you want to write a book?! - 01/2023
  154. Social Media Marketing from Your Smartphone - 01/2023
  155. Spiritual Tarot: Hypnotic Applications for the Archetypes of Tarot - 01/2023
  156. Spoon Bending - Come to the PK Party! - 11/2022
  157. STOP IT: Overcome Overthinking for Good - 02/2024
  158. Stress Relief Techniques - 01/2023
  159. Subtleties of Hypnotherapy - 03/2022
  160. Successful Branding of Your Hypnotherapist Career - 06/2024
  161. Super Power Style: Dressing with Intention - 11/2022
  162. Superbrain Yoga and Pranic Healing - 01/2023
  163. Synesthesia: The Neuroscience of Metaphor - 04/2023
  164. Taking Positive Psychology to Corporations - 01/2023
  165. Taming the Critical Inner Voice - 05/2023
  166. Tanya Nord/Katie - Foreign Language Difficulties - 04/2024
  167. Tanya Nord/Laala - Career Focus and Confidence - 05/2023
  168. Tanya Nord/Melody - Test Anxiety - 04/2024
  169. Tanya Nord/Vivian - Motivation in Career - 05/2023
  170. Tapping the Subconscious through Conversational Hypnosis - 11/2022
  171. Teens - Managing Stress in this Fast-Paced Competitive World - 11/2022
  172. The 12 Steps of AA and Hypnotherapy - 11/2022
  173. The Art of Positive Thinking - 04/2023
  174. The Art of Wish-Making - 11/2022
  175. The Basic Understanding and Principles of NLP - 01/2023
  176. The Client Drought, A Shift in Perspective Can Shift Your Experience - 11/2022
  177. The Decision Factor - 11/2022
  178. The Eel and the Blowfish: A Graphic Novel of Dreams, Trauma, and Healing - 08/2022
  179. The Empty Leash - Hypnosis and the Loss of a Beloved Pet - 06/2022
  180. The Enneagram as the Gateway to Hypnotic Trance - 01/2023
  181. The First and Second Waves of Transpersonal Psychology - 04/2023
  182. The Gifts of Trauma - 01/2023
  183. The Incredible Power of the Mind/Body Connection - 01/2023
  184. The Insider Secret to Generating and Retaining New Clients - 01/2023
  185. The Power of Colors - 01/2023
  186. Therapeutic Creative Journaling - 11/2022
  187. Thirteen Breaths to Freedom - 08/2022
  188. Transcendent Aspects of the Human Experience - 11/2022
  189. Transformation: Tools for Changing Behavior - 01/2023
  190. Truly Mindful Coloring - 11/2022
  191. Understanding and Working with Older Patients - 11/2022
  192. Understanding the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous - 05/2022
  193. Uplifting Depression - How Hypnotherapy Can Help - 11/2022
  194. Using Hypnosis in Dealing with Change - 04/2023
  195. When the Calling to Help Becomes the Obstacle - 06/2022
  196. Why Can’t Anyone See My Website? - 06/2022
  197. Why Your Hypnotherapy Website is so Important! - 02/2023
  198. Wisdom of the Body-Mind in Hypnotherapy - 11/2022
  199. Working with Children and Children on the Autism Spectrum - 01/2023

Certifications

  • Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
    American Hypnosis Association - 818-758-2700
    Certification Number: 011055
    Certification Valid To: Jun 04, 2027

Certifications from the American Hypnosis Association

  1. Advanced Handwriting Analysis - 11/2022
  2. Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming - 11/2022
  3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - 12/2023
  4. Healing the Inner Child - 12/2023
  5. Hypnosis and ADHD - 06/2024
  6. Hypnosis and Childbirth - 06/2024
  7. Hypnosis and Grief Recovery - 05/2023
  8. Hypnosis and Pain Management - 11/2022
  9. Hypnosis and PTSD - 05/2023
  10. Hypnosis and Seniors - 03/2024
  11. Hypnosis and Tinnitus - 06/2022
  12. Hypnosis and Transgender Clients - 11/2022
  13. Hypnosis and Weight Loss - 06/2022
  14. Hypnosis for Clients with Cancer - 03/2024
  15. Hypnosis for Immune Disorders - 06/2022
  16. Hypnosis for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders - 01/2023
  17. Hypnosis for Test Anxiety and Success - 06/2024
  18. Hypnosis for the Caregiver - 06/2024
  19. Mental and Emotional Release® Therapy - 11/2022
  20. Motivational Interviewing - 03/2024
  21. Pre and Post Surgery Hypnosis - 08/2023
  22. Smoking Cessation - 11/2022
  23. Trauma Recovery Hypnosis - 03/2024

Awards

  • Honors Graduate - AOS Degree Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 04/08/2024
  • Academic Achievement Award
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 01/11/2024
  • Clinical Achievement Award
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 01/11/2024
  • Honors Graduate - Clinical Hypnotherapy Program
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 03/02/2023
  • Director's Award
    Hypnosis Motivation Institute - 02/27/2023

Professional Memberships

  • American Hypnosis Association
    Member Since: 2022

Website


https://HypnoPractique.com/


Languages Spoken

  • English

Contact Information

Jacalyn E. Duncan
Hypno Practique LLC
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404, United States
307-201-6823