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HMI College of Hypnotherapy

America's First Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy
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HMI College of Hypnotherapy is a non-profit nationally accredited college and clinic of hypnotherapy that has been serving the Southern California area for over 54 years.

09/08/2026

Hypnosis does not necessarily feel like sleep or unconsciousness. In this Q&A, George Kappas explains that many people remain aware of their surroundings during hypnosis. His comparison is the relaxed state just before sleep: comfortable, inwardly focused, but still aware.

Have you ever noticed that in-between state just before you fall asleep?

09/08/2026

Do not let a good state pass by unnoticed. In this NLP class, Joe Tabbanella explains that when confidence, calm, focus, or another resourceful state appears, it can be useful to practice returning to it. His point is that emotional states can become more familiar through repetition, and when you learn how to access a useful state intentionally, you are not as dependent on circumstance to create it for you.

09/07/2026

Pre-induction work can involve helping a client turn broad goals into something more personally meaningful. In this live case study, Tanya moves from general ideas about purpose to more specific questions about enjoyment, creativity, talent, enthusiasm, and contribution. Students can observe how clarifying language before hypnosis may help define the session's direction more clearly.

09/07/2026

In this live case study, Cheryl O’Neil explains why she sees those drowsy transition periods as useful moments for intentional imagery and positive self-talk. As you begin drifting toward sleep, she suggests giving your mind something constructive to carry with you rather than ending the day on stress, noise, or stimulation. And in the first moments after waking, before you are fully alert, she encourages you to imagine how you want the day to unfold.

What would you want your final thought at night and your first thought in the morning to be?

09/07/2026

An important part of hypnotherapy training is learning how to work with limiting beliefs before trying to create behavioral change. In this Hypnosis 101 class, instructor John Melton explains that when a client strongly believes they cannot change, the practitioner must first identify the underlying cause of that belief.

Have you ever wanted to change something while another part of you was convinced you couldn’t?

09/07/2026

🌿 Free Hypnotherapy Sessions via Zoom! 🌿

Feeling stressed or anxious? HMI is offering free, private hypnotherapy sessions via Zoom, conducted by our trained interns. Enjoy personalized support from the comfort of your home, while helping our interns complete their clinical hours—a win for everyone!

If you’re interested, click the link below to apply. Selected participants will be contacted to schedule a session.

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Note: Enrolled HMI students and their immediate family members are not eligible.

https://hypnosis.edu/sessions/

09/07/2026

Why does “I should do this” so often fail to motivate us? In this NLP class, Joe Tabbanella argues that obligation alone may not create enough internal energy to move. His solution is to change the internal representation around the task by bringing in both the cost of avoiding it and a stronger image of what becomes possible when you act. The goal is to create more emotional momentum.

What phrase motivates you more than “I should”?

09/07/2026

Understanding the role of subconscious familiarity is an important part of HMI’s approach to behavior and relationship patterns. In this Q&A, George Kappas explains the concept of “knowns” and how repeated negative experiences may become incorporated into a person’s life script and expectations. Students can observe how these ideas are used to explain why a person may continue returning to familiar patterns even when those patterns are not fulfilling.

Have you ever noticed yourself returning to a pattern simply because it felt familiar?

09/06/2026

In this Imagery class, Cheryl O’Neil uses a simple sensory exercise to show how strongly the body can respond to something that exists only in the imagination. That connection between imagination and physical experience is part of what makes imagery so interesting.

Try it for yourself: Can you imagine biting into a fresh lemon without noticing anything happen in your mouth?

09/06/2026

In this live case study, Tanya explores the connection between purpose, passion, and the desire to help other people. She points out that wanting to be good to others is meaningful, but if the path you choose lacks personal meaning, passion, or a sense of purpose, it can be difficult to sustain. From there, Tanya reframes helping others as something that can grow out of a life aligned with the client’s own values and goals.

Sometimes helping others starts with getting clearer about yourself first.

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18607 Ventura Boulevard, Ste 310
Los Angeles, CA
91356

Website

https://Hypnosis.edu/

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