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Welcome to Mitchell Institute of Professional Hypnosis.  Our mission is to provide training in the ethical and professional use of hypnosis in order to prepare students to become a professional in the field of hypnosis or to add to professional skills they already possess.

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Why Mitchell Institute of Professional Hypnosis?

• Holds Certificate of Approval To Operate Issued By the Illinois State Superintendent of Education
• Professional focus give students the ability to earn an income as a hypnotist
• Theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to be a respected professional
• All of our instructors are successfully practicing in the field
• Completion of 100 hours in basic training means student is eligible for Professional Certification as a Hypnotist
• Curriculum approved by the National Guild of Hypnotists
• Additional training offered for specialization and practice management
• Learn from professionals that can show you how to move from what you are doing into an exciting, challenging, and rewarding new career
• Add to your current profession a powerful set of skills for change
• Earn Professional Compensation - our instructors do all earn a living as hypnotists

Hypnosis, Hypnotism, and Hypnotherapy

            Hypnotism is a growing field that includes the healing arts of medical and therapeutic applications, habit control such as weight reduction, smoking cessation, stress reduction, and personal self-improvement.  Hypnotism also includes ethical and professional entertainment.

            According to the Federal Dictionary of Occupational Titles published by the United States Department of Labor, a Hypnotherapist (079.159.010) is defined as follows:
            “Hypnotherapist induces hypnotic state in client to increase motivation or alter behavior pattern through hypnosis.  Consults with client to determine the nature of problem.  Prepares client to enter hypnotic states by explaining how hypnosis works and what client will experience.  Tests subjects to determine degree of physical and emotional suggestibility.  Induces hypnotic state using techniques of hypnosis based on interpretation of test results and analysis of clients problem.  May train client in self-hypnosis conditioning.”

Career Opportunities

            Professional Hypnotists may emphasize private practice with individuals or in groups for Weight Reduction, Smoking Cessation, or Self-Improvement Issues such as Sports Enhancement, Increasing Confidence, Self-Esteem, and countless others.
            Hypnotists may also provide ethical demonstrations for group entertainment and be compensated at the level of a professional entertainer.
            In the growing field of Holistic Health and Complementary and Alternative Medicine, professional hypnotists, working under a medical professional’s referral, can use hypnosis for pain relief, addictions, phobias, child birth, hypertension, gastrointestinal issues, anesthesia, and psychotherapy.
            Many professionals in the health, counseling, and ministerial fields have found training in hypnosis valuable for their work.  Professional Hypnotists are entitled to professional compensation.  Some practice full time and others part time.

Mitchell Institute of Professional Hypnosis

            As a vocational school that has received a Certificate of Approval to Operate issued by the Illinois State Superintendent of Education, you are assured that our business practices have been reviewed and approved by the Illinois State Board of Education.  The professional focus and experience of our instructors gives the student both the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to become a professional in the field or add this set of skills to an existing profession.  All of our instructors earn a full-time living as practicing hypnotists. 
            Students that earn our Certificate of Completion in Hypnosis are eligible for certification by the National Guild of Hypnotists - the largest professional hypnosis organization in the United States.  After the basic course for certification (100 hours), we offer advanced courses for practicing professionals to increase their practice.  In addition to basic training in hypnotism, we offer advanced training for specialization in Weight Control, Smoking Cessation, Stress Management, Stage Hypnosis, and the cutting-edge communication technology, Neuro Linguistic Programming and Time Line Therapyâ.
Faculty

William Mitchell
Founder of the Mitchell Institute for Professional Hypnosis and Personal Motivation Hypnosis Clinics

            With four successful clinics in Illinois, he is often called upon to consult with other hypnotists that wish to replicate his model for clinical practice.  William Mitchell is a Certified Instructor for the National Guild of Hypnotists.  Since 1997, he has hypnotized thousands in group seminars, conducted over 150 stage hypnosis events, and currently works with several hundred one-on-one clients each year.  He is also an adjunct faculty member at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL serving on their Complementary and Alternative Medicine Panel.  Currently, Mr. Mitchell is a regular host of a VoiceAmerica.com Internet Talk Show - ‘Stretch your Mind, Shrink Your Waist’.
            Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts from Culver-Stockton College with a Missouri Secondary Teaching Certificate in Social Studies and graduate theological education at Texas Christian University Brite Divinity School and Phillips University Graduate Seminary in Oklahoma with an earned Master of Divinity.  While serving congregations in Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky, and Texas he did doctoral work at TCU and has now completed a Professional Doctorate of Hypnotherapy from Madison University.
           Rev.Mitchell is currently the Pastor of a small congregation,The First Baptist Church of Stonington,IL.affiliated with the moderate American Baptists. During his active pastoral ministry he served as President and Moderator of several religious groups. With Rev. Mitchell's interest in psychology , he consults with businesses and schools utilizing the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and serves as a Presenter and Trainer for New Leaf Resources, a grief-recovery company.  Mr. Mitchell’s professional memberships include:

• Fellow of the American Association of Integrative Medicine
• Member of the American Academy of Medical Hypnoanalysts
• Member of the Association of Psychological Type
• Member of the National Guild of Hypnotists
• Member of the International Medical and Dental Hypnosis Association
   

As a professional, William Mitchell has served as an instructor, pastoral counselor, business owner, and hypnotist.  Out of this varied background he offers an alternative and inspiring perspective on motivation, change, and success.

Joe Craig

            Dr. Craig is an instructor for Mitchell Institute of Professional Hypnosis and Clinic Director and Partner of Personal Motivation Hypnosis Clinic of Southern Illinois.  He has been studying human behavior for more than twenty years and taught what he has learned in seven countries on four continents.  During the past six years he has hypnotized more than 28,000 people in 1000 seminars and has conducted thousands of one-on-one private clinical sessions.  Joe Craig is also a skilled stage hypnotist.
            Dr. Craig is certified as a Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Master Practitioner and Trainer of Time Line Therapy and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP).  In his clinical practice, he assists clients in personal transformation, especially in the areas of Weight Loss, Smoking Cessation, and Stress Management.  He is certified by the National Guild of Hypnotists, and the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists (NATH).  He has earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Hypnotherapy from the American Pacific University in Honolulu, HI.  He is also on the faculty of American Holistic University and on the NATH advisory board.
            He has twenty years experience in providing sales, technical, and management training.  Dr. Craig holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Electrical Engineering, which is a firm foundation for helping people use their minds to change their lives with scientific, energetic, cutting-edge technologies.

Kent Sorrells

For almost thirty years Kent Sorrells has been entertaining audiences through out the Midwest. Kent was very interested in magic and illusion from a very young age, but it was during Kent's senior year in High School that he met Jack Wain, who would dramatically influenced a change in his career. Mr. Wain had toured with a magic and hypnosis show during vaudeville and at age seventy decided the time had come to teach someone younger the act. Kent's strong performing background, knowledge of magic and desire to entertain made him the natural choice, and under Jack's guidance he learned the art of hypnosis. Kent then studied psychology in college and did post graduate work in hypnotherapy at the Mottin and Johnson Institute of hypnosis in St. Louis. Kent has been certified as a hypnotherapist by both the American Council of Hypnotic Examiners and the Hypnodyne Institute. In 1990, Kent became director of therapy at the Personal Motivation Center in Springfield, Illinois. Due to his extensive show schedule, he resigned this position in 1997.
His performing career has taken him all the way from birthday party shows to being awarded the Entertainer of the Year in 1995 by the international Brotherhood of Magicians; this was only the second time in history that this award was given to a non-magical act. Then in 1998 he was inducted into the exclusive Order of Merlin, a title reserved for magicians with 25 years performing experience. During this time period he has performed for thousands. Not only is each show hilariously different, but he treats his volunteers with utmost respect making sure no one is embarrassed or humiliated. He makes sure that everyone present has the time of their life.
Kent is currently the only hypnotist performing on the strip in Branson, Missouri.  Out of all the hypnotists in the nation, Kent was hand-picked by Merrill Osmond to perform at Club Vegas.  Kent's dynamic performing style and comedy are sure to make any event a success.

Policies of Mitchell Institute of Professional Hypnosis

Eligibility and Entrance Requirements

            Students must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.  There are no entrance testing requirements, however, MIPH reserves the right to administer an ‘ability to benefit’ test at their discretion.  MIPH does not discriminate against applicants or students based on race, color, creed, sex, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, religion, or national origin.  The school does not provide English as a second language instruction.  Class sizes will be limited and minimum enrollment numbers may apply.
            MIPH does not accept applications from individuals who are incarcerated or who have been convicted of a violent felony and/or sexual crime.  MIPH reserves the right to refund tuition, minus fees, to any student deemed unfit for training in hypnotism and related modalities such as NLP.

Students Right To Cancel and Refund Policy

            The student has the right to cancel this enrollment agreement at any time.  Notice of cancellation or withdrawal should be made in writing and must be delivered or mailed to MIPH.  MIPH shall for all students, without penalty or obligation, refund all of tuition and fees paid if written notice of cancellation/withdrawal is given within 5 days of the students initial enrollment, provided classes have not yet begun.  All students have the right to cancel and receive a full refund, less registration fees (not to exceed $150 or 50% of tuition whichever is less), 5 days after acceptance up to the close of business on the student’s first day of class of any course.  Books, workbooks, and written materials are only refundable if unmarked.  Audio taped, videotaped, and computer software programs are refundable only if unopened.  If a student decides to cancel or withdrawal after the beginning of the first session of any course, the following refund policy shall apply.
            All registration fees will be kept in full by MIPH if a student wishes to cancel or withdrawal after the beginning of any course.  All withdrawals/cancellations should be made in writing and must be delivered or mailed to MIPH. 
            If a student has completed less than 5% of a course (from here on, referring to the individual course of instruction in the case of full certification training), MIPH will refund all but 10% of the cost of tuition and other instructional charges (but no more than $300) for that particular course.  If a student completes over 5% but less than 60% of a course, refunds will be computed prorata by days in class less an additional 10% of the individual course tuition in accordance with Illinois state law.  If a student completes over 60% of a course, no refund will be granted for that particular course. 
            If a student withdrawals from a full certification training, no refunds will be granted for courses completed, full refunds will be granted for courses not yet begun, and the above policy will apply for any course in progress.  Individual exceptions or situations are decided at the discretion of MIPH. 
            Books, workbooks, and written materials are only refundable for courses not yet completed if unmarked.  Audio taped, videotaped, and computer software programs for courses not yet completed are refundable only if unopened.  Any student that wishes to withdrawal that is receiving financing through MIPH will be required to fulfill their financial obligation to MIPH according to the above calculations.  If the student chooses and MIPH agrees, the student may roll over any refunds due into a future training - no more than one year later.  Otherwise, any applicable refund will be processed within 30 days of the written request. 

Placement

            MIPH offers no formal placement program.  A reputable vocational school cannot guarantee employment.  Most hypnotists are in private practice or use it as an adjunct to their work in another profession.

Office and Records

            All records are kept in the office located at MIPH 2700 W. Lawrence Ave. Suite J-4, Springfield, IL 62704 (1-800-662-3040).  Records are made available upon request upon receipt of a written transcript request signed by the student and accompanied by a $10 processing fee.

Complaints against this school may be registered with the state board of education:

            Illinois State Board of Education             Illinois State Board of Education
            Accountability Division                                      Accountability Division
            Private Business and Vocational Schools                        Private Business and Vocational Schools
            100 North First Street, E230                               100 West Randolph, Suite 14-300
            Springfield, IL  62777                                         Chicago, IL  60601
            217.782.2948                                                     312.814.5818

Conduct

            The MIPH administration maintains the right to dismiss any student for unprofessional behavior, conduct, or unprofessional or disruptive remarks which reflect unfavorably on the reputation or operation of MIPH.
            Student grievances concerning instructional and business affairs are to be made in writing to the office of MIPH.  If the student is willing, a conference will be scheduled with the appropriate instructor or administrator.

Financing
           
             Financing is also available through a third party.  Submit a written request for a financing application with completed enrollment application.

Clergy Scholarships & Need Based Scholarships

            Members of the clergy may request a 30% off Tuition Scholarship with proof of active service in a religious organization.  Requests must be made in writing.  Need-based scholarships are granted upon a request by the individual in written form explaining the circumstances of need.  All scholarship requests must be accompanied by a completed application and registration fee for the course(s).