Michigan School

of Holistic Health

20816 Eleven Mile Road u St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48081 u 586-447-0130

Catalog Published May 2008

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Licensed by the Michigan State Board of Education

Michigan License #19900017

Certification by the Michigan Hypnotherapy Certification Board

Keith D. Russell, Ph.D., LMSW, C.Ht.

Director of Studies u President u Founder

Rosemary Bellissimo Russell, RN, BS.Ed., LBSW, C.Ht.

Vice President u Owner u Instructor

Keith D. Russell, Ph.D., LMSW

Founder / Owner

Chief Instructor

Psychotherapist

Licensed Master Social Worker

MI License # 6801012479

Certified Hypnotherapist

Born and educated in England, Keith D. Russell holds a Ph.D. in psychology and is a licensed master social worker in Michigan. He is a member of the National Council of Psychotherapists of Great Britain and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). He has been practicing clinical hypnotherapy and counseling in England and the United States. He served as director of the Midwest Counseling Center in Eastpointe, Mich., and is presently the director of Creative Psychology Center, Inc., in Saint Clair Shores, Mich.

Dr. Russell has helped thousands of individuals with medical and behavioral health challenges to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. He has conducted lectures and demonstrations for the use of hypnosis in the medical and behavioral health professions. Dr. Russell has also been a consultant for schools, dentists, physicians and other medical and behavioral health-related agencies. He has also been featured as an expert in the field on local radio and television programs.

Rosemary Bellissimo Russell

R.N., B.S.Ed., LBSW, C.Ht.

Vice President / Owner

Instructor

RN License # 4704087842

Social Worker Lic.#6802032832

Certified Hypnotherapist

Rosemary has been a registered nurse since 1970, a social worker since 1984 and a practicing hypnotherapist since 1982. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Wayne State University, and has served as an adult education instructor for Marygrove College. Her training also includes the holistic modality, Therapeutic Touch.

Her diverse education and professional experience, in both the areas of medical and behavioral health, assist in providing highly integrative skills for clients and students of hypnotherapy. Rosemary believes that hypnosis as a technique, makes an excellent adjunct to individuals in the medical, surgical, therapy and counseling professions.

In 1989, Rosemary assisted in the development of the curriculum for the Clinical Hypnotherapy Institute now known as the Michigan School of Holistic Health. She currently serves as an instructor and vice president of the school.

Purpose of the School

The purpose of the Michigan School of Holistic Health is to train individuals in the use of the most advanced techniques for inducing hypnosis and to use hypnotic skills effectively for self-improvement or for workers in the helping professions. The basic course is designed to establish a foundation for the professional hypnotherapist, to assist in the medical field, to learn self-hypnosis or practice as a skilled hypnotherapist. The advanced course is designed to train professionals in the medical, psychological, sociological, pastoral, educational and other health-related professions to become clinical hypnotists and hypnotherapists.

Methods Will Include:

Demonstrations of hypnotic inductions and techniques which induce amnesia, anesthesia, age regression, catatonic states, hallucination, sensory imagery, temperature change, time distortion and varied uses of counseling techniques.

Trance induction formulas, which include progressive relaxation, as well as speed hypnosis using rapid applications of hypnotic techniques.

During the Clinical Hypnosis training, students will learn word by word inductions and effectively worded suggestions for weight loss, stop smoking, stress management, phobia extinction and elimination of insomnia and other medical and behavioral health challenges. Students will learn use of more advanced techniques. They will apply these techniques in supervised clinical sessions.

All equipment, books, tapes (video and audio), etc. will be available at the school.

Hypnosis

AKey to the Subconscious Mind

The subconscious mind is a powerful source of creative insight, intuition and inspiration.

Like a computer, the subconscious mind is “programmed” by the thoughts of our conscious mind. Once information has been put into the “computer” it stays, producing thoughts and behaviors in kind.

Hypnosis is an effective way to bypass the conscious mind and reach directly into the subconscious. Through the use of relaxation and suggestions, the hypnotherapist can tap that storehouse for insightful information, or provide helpful suggestions that can help an individual change behavior, attitudes and self-defeating thoughts.

The recent resurgence of hypnosis for clinical use has demonstrated the many practical and positive uses of hypnosis. Among other things, hypnosis is used effectively for improving memory, stress control, smoking cessation, weight control, development of positive self-image, relaxation, visualization, regression, changing habits, developing creativity, managing fear, anxiety, pain control, childbirth, problem solving, frigidity and impotence, effective speaking, overcoming phobias, substance abuse and addictions.

Hypnosis is used clinically today for many purposes. It is a complement to psychiatry, psychotherapy, surgery, dentistry, an adjunct to general medical practice and an important part of holistic health practices. Uses are endless, determined by individual needs.

Endorsements and Testimonials

“Keith Russell is a very skilled, sensitive and versatile therapist whom I have known professionally for many years. I wholeheartedly recommend his training seminars to those in the health and mental health professions.” Denise Cain, M.S.W., A.C.S.W.

“I wish to thank you for the excellent care you continue to give to our patients, as well as the courtesy in continuing with follow-up care on their mental health needs.”

Archie W. Bedell, MD, Ph.D.

Former President, Family Physicians of Southeastern Michigan, PC

“I have known Keith Russell for the past six (6) years. His holistic approach to therapeutic counseling is truly unique and effective.”

Peter R. Mazzara, MD, Anesthesiologist

Entrance Requirements

The hypnosis training program is designed as a professional program for doctors, dentists, nurses and other medical professionals, psychologists, social workers, counselors, clergy, teachers and others in the helping professions. The course is also suitable for the serious layman who wants to learn self-hypnosis and to practice as a hypnotherapist as a vocation. Minimum requirement is a high school diploma which must be presented.

Legal Holidays

School will be closed on all legal holidays, including: Christmas, New Years’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, unless otherwise noted.

Enrollment Dates

Enrollment will be accepted at any time.

Course Scheduling

Courses are organized at the option of school officials when there is a sufficient demand. Classes will be conducted on weekends, evenings and/or arranged to meet student schedules. A schedule of weekend courses will be published prior to each course offering.

Additional Education

Upon receiving training certification from the Michigan School of Holistic Health program, described in this catalog, the student is fully qualified as a professional hypnotherapist. If, however, additional study is desired, it is available for the student interested in further knowledge and enhanced professional status.

At this time, no licensing is required for the practice of hypnotherapy. Due to the growth and acceptance of hypnotherapy as an important behavioral technique, state licensing may become a requirement in the future.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Medical, serious illnesses, death in family, excused absences or tardiness may be made up with special arrangements with school officials. Excessive absences may be a basis for dismissal.

Licensing

Michigan School of Holistic Health is licensed by the Michigan State Board of Education.

Progress Reports

Progress reports are available on request after class hours. Grades will be pass/fail based on performance and written exams. Special assistance will be given by the instructors if requested.

Conduct

Students shall be a credit to themselves and to the school. All school rules must be followed. No alcohol or drugs shall be allowed. The school administration maintains the right to dismiss students for violation of school rules or for conduct which reflects unfavorably on the reputation or operation of the school.

Re-entrance

Students who have been dropped or dismissed may be re-enrolled by special arrangement with the school administration.

Certificate-Diploma

A certificate or diploma of completion shall be awarded to each student who indicates successful performance on the criteria reference objectives for the course and completes all the course requirements.

Certification will be achieved by students who successfully complete the entire program, which includes all three courses.

Placement

The school does not guarantee placement of its graduates. However, placement assistance is given to students who have satisfactorily completed the training required to obtain employment.

Refund Policy

All tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded if the applicant is rejected by the school before enrollment. The school shall retain an application fee of not more than $25 if the application is denied.

All tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded if requested within three business days after signing a contract with the school. All refunds shall be returned within 30 days.

Basic Hypnosis-40 hours

All 40 hours of training/2 weekends
Introduction and History of Hypnosis u Awakening Techniques u Nature of Hypnosis u Group Inductions u How to Hypnotize u Self-hypnosis u Pre-Induction Techniquesu Principles of Suggestionu Trance Induction Methodsu Semantics of Hypnosisu Deepening the Trance u Environmental Conditionsu Trance Managementu Dangers of Hypnosis

Advanced Hypnosis-40 hours