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Hypnosis Motivation Institute

Hypnosis Motivation Institute

Overview of Hypnosis Motivation Institute

The Hypnosis Motivation Institute (HMI) is a non-profit, nationally accredited college and clinic of hypnotherapy located in Southern California. Students learn to be skilled Certified Hypnotists, helping individuals with hundreds of issues such as weight loss, sports performance, grief, and stress. HMI was founded in 1968 by Dr. John Kappas, who defined the profession of hypnotherapy.

HMI is home to over 50 Certified Hypnotherapists, and estimates that is has provided more than 250,000 hours of services over the past 40 years. The school offers extensive training and internship programs through the clinic, providing students with essential hands-on experience. The Hypnosis Motivation Institute was the nation's first hypnotherapy training institution to become nationally accredited. Currently, the school is accredited and approved by several agencies, including the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Points of Distinction

  • Non-profit college of hypnotherapy
  • Provider of quality programs for over 40 years
  • Extensive, one year training plus clinical internship
  • Offers both resident and distant learning programs
  • No-charge classes to qualified students
  • Financial assistance available

Areas of Study

Hypnosis Motivation Institute offers two options for their six-step Hypnotherapy Certification Training Program:

  • Resident School: For residents of Southern California, with one year training plus clinical internship program
  • Distance Learning College: For students living outside of Southern California, combining private tutorial instruction with online video

In addition, HMI offers certification programs in Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) and Therapeutic Imagery.

Hypnosis Motivation Institute Selectivity

HMI does not offer open admissions, and requires students to be 18 years or older, with a high school diploma or GED equivalent. All students must successfully complete a personal interview with an Admissions Representative, and pass the CPAT, the Career Programs Assessment Test. HMI will also administer a Temperament Analysis Profile to each applicant, with a requirement that the results fall within an acceptable range.

Hypnosis Motivation Institute Faculty Quality

Every faculty member at HMI is exceptionally qualified and active in the private practice of hypnotherapy. Faculty also have different areas of expertise within the field of hypnotherapy.

Hypnosis Motivation Institute Student Body

The majority of HMI's students attend school full-time. Students come from diverse backgrounds, with women making up the majority of students.

Hypnosis Motivation Institute Student Life

Hypnosis Motivation Institute is a commuter school located in Tarzana, California. For those students enrolled in the resident program, students are given the opportunity to work with actual clients during a supervised clinical internship at on-site clinical facilities. The school also has a Student Center to assist students.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Nutrition And Exercise Therapy

  • Clinical Hypnotherapy
  • Past Life Regression
  • Reiki
  • Therapeutic Imagery

Therapy And Counseling

  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Hypnosis Motivation Institute Degrees or Coursework

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

  • Certificate
  • Diploma

Hypnosis Motivation Institute Campus Locations

California

  • Tarzana

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