Brian David Phillips : Waking Dreams

Focused Trance and Hypnosis
Classes, Workshops. and Training


Here you will find announcements of classes and workshops on using focused trance for a variety of contexts for the general public as well as introductory and advanced training seminars for certification in hypnosis or focused trance for professionals. Advanced continuing education seminars for hypnotists and focused trance guides are also listed here.


For correspondence, information in Chinese, or for questions regarding Chinese interpetation, please contact Lorraine Yuk-Lan Law Phillips here.


Once we have decided upon the specifics, we post course details and signup information on the trainings section of the webpages here.

Unless otherwise noted:

Most courses I teach are not intended as general basic introductions to trance, hypnosis, or hypnotherapy. There are plenty of fairly competent folks you can go to for that. I tend to teach either specialty trance areas or special advanced topics. The specialty area courses tend to be open to anyone while the advanced topics are only open to experienced hypnotists. Special events and courses are available by request.


Current Classes and Upcoming Trance and Hypnosis Training by Brian David Phillips

These are the current and upcoming courses and training opportunities on the schedule.


Please note that current members in good standing of the Society of Experiential Trance are eligible for special fee discounts on certain trainings.


TAROT INTUITIVE
A Short Course in
Intuitive Tarot Readingk
Dec. 7, 2008; Taipei, Taiwan
  • Click here for more information and registration details.
  • Dec. 7, 2008; Taipei, Taiwan - Tarot Intuitive (A Short Course in Intuitive Tarot Reading) - Course Hours: seven hours (one day), Prerequisite: previous experience not required - Take a look behind the curtain to separate the myth from the reality and understand the inner workings of Tarot. Welcome to an introductory course in intuitive Tarot methods. This is a practical short course in the theory and method of intuitive Tarot reading with a hands-on approach. Students will learn various models and techniques for reading Tarot and receive practical experience in each. Click here for more information.

     


     

    PSYCHIC HYPNOSIS
    A Practical Course in
    Experiential Intuition Enhancement
    January 3-4, 2009; Taipei, Taiwan
  • Click here for more information.
  • Society of Experiential Trance January 3-4, 2009; Taipei, Taiwan - Psychic Hypnosis (A Practical Course in Experiential Intuition Enhancement, Metaphysical Hypnosis Specialization Certificate) - Course Hours: fifteen hours (two days), Prerequisite: previous experience not required. - Step into the paranormal and magickal world of esoteric intuitive psychic processes made practical, of hidden concepts made clear, of introspective meditation and powerful changework. Here we remove the veil and examine the underlying operators of techniques that have been practiced for thousands of years in secrecy so that they can be applied in new contexts as powerful tools for change and transformation in our contemporary world. Welcome to a full course in experiential intuitive psychic hypnosis leading to specialist certificate in Metaphysical Hypnosis with the Society of Experiential Trance. This is a comprehensive practical course in psychic phenomena within a hypnotic context with a hands-on critical perspective. Click here for more information.

     


     

    SPEED HYPNOSIS TECHNIQUES
    A Special Comprehensive Seminar in
    Instant and Rapid Hypnosis Inductions:
    Secrets of Fast, Faster, Fastest Hypnotic Techniques
    February 21-22, 2009; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Email abuhanifah@gmail.com for more information and registration details.
  • Society of Experiential Trance February 21-22, 2009; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Speed Hypnosis Techniques (A Special Comprehensive Seminar in Instant and Rapid Hypnosis Inductions: Secrets of Fast, Faster, Fastest Hypnotic Techniques) - Course Hours: fifteen hours (two days), Prerequisite: experience not required - Welcome to the most comprehensive introductory seminar in Speed Hypnosis: Instant and Rapid Hypnosis Techniques you can find. In this seminar, you will begin with some fundamentals in hypnotic trancework and more on a a rapid pace to learn a number of the real secrets of the truly fast, faster, fastest hypnosis inductions around. In this course you will learn how deep trance can be attained effectively in a matter of minutes or even seconds. Notice: This special comprehensive introductory course is a special premiere offering of this material in Kuala Lumpur in association with Power Events Asia. Email abuhanifah@gmail.com for more information and registration details.

     


     

    GENTLE RAPID HYPNOSIS INDUCTIONS
    A Special Presentation to the GLOBAL HYPNOSIS SUMMIT
    March 13-15, 2009 (Time and Date, TBA)
  • Visit http://www.hypnosummit.com for the first virtual international conference on hypnosis. If you are new to the Global Hypnosis Summit, go to http://www.hypnothoughts.com/hypnosummit for more information. When registering, please be certain to place my name, BRIAN DAVID PHILLIPS, in the blank as the person who invited you.
  • March 13-15, 2009 (specific schedule, TBA), Global Hypnosis Summit (enjoy this and many other sessions on your own computer from the privacy of your own home) - Gentle Rapid Hypnosis Inductions (A Special Session for the Global Hypnosis Summit, the first international virtual conference on hypnosis) - Course Hours: one hour, part of the three-day educational hypnosis event with over ninety-nine hours of hypnosis education. - Participants will learn and a number of variations of instant and rapid hypnosis induction processes that are based upon a gentle rather than a shock orientation. Gentle Rapid Inductions are based upon an approach to speed hypnosis that uses a mild physical movement, emotional tag, or mental focus to achieve the bypass of the critical factor of the conscious mind necessary for hypnosis rather than more typical physical shock approach. Be prepared for a fun and creative experience while undergoing a process for insightful understanding. Notice: This special session is part of the Global Hypnosis Summit. Visit http://www.hypnosummit.com for the first virtual international conference on hypnosis. If you are new to the Global Hypnosis Summit, go to http://www.hypnothoughts.com/hypnosummit for more information. When registering, please be certain to place my name, BRIAN DAVID PHILLIPS, in the blank as the person who invited you.

     


     

    IDEOMOTOR EFFECT PROCESSES:
    From the Mundane to the Mystical

    A Special Presentation to the GLOBAL HYPNOSIS SUMMIT
    March 13-15, 2009 (Time and Date, TBA)
  • Visit http://www.hypnosummit.com for the first virtual international conference on hypnosis. If you are new to the Global Hypnosis Summit, go to http://www.hypnothoughts.com/hypnosummit for more information. When registering, please be certain to place my name, BRIAN DAVID PHILLIPS, in the blank as the person who invited you.
  • March 13-15, 2009 (specific schedule, TBA), Global Hypnosis Summit (enjoy this and many other sessions on your own computer from the privacy of your own home) - Ideomotor Effect Processes: from the Mundane to the Mystical (A Special Session for the Global Hypnosis Summit, the first international virtual conference on hypnosis) - Course Hours: one hour, part of the three-day educational hypnosis event with over ninety-nine hours of hypnosis education. - The ideomotor effect is so often underutilized or misunderstood. It is a simple psychological effect that can be used in such a wide range of hypnotic contexts . . . from inductions to session utility to artistic expression. In this seminar, participants will learn a number of processes that take the concept of the ideomotor effect and adapt it to a number of very different contexts. Some of these are old friends, some are esoteric processes seldom used, and others are playful, yet powerful, methods for releasing creative energy or gaining insightful realization. Some of the ideomotor effect processes to be covered or demonstrated include Ideomotor Hand Induction, Pendulum Induction, Pendulum Autoquestioning, Finger Signals, Ideomotor Suggestibility, Quoshia, Ouija, Ouija Dancing, Sway Tests, Automatic Writing, Automatic Drawing, Sigils, Change Hands Process, Finger Dance, and more. In order to fully experience the demonstrations, participants are asked to have the following handy: pendulum, pencil or pens, blank paper (unlined drawing sheets, around ten sheets), and an empty drinking glass. This seminar is a solid bare-bones no-frills introduction to the application of a powerful effect into a number of very interesting and worthwhile techniques. Notice: This special session is part of the Global Hypnosis Summit. Visit http://www.hypnosummit.com for the first virtual international conference on hypnosis. If you are new to the Global Hypnosis Summit, go to http://www.hypnothoughts.com/hypnosummit for more information. When registering, please be certain to place my name, BRIAN DAVID PHILLIPS, in the blank as the person who invited you.


    Other Trance and Hypnosis Training Courses by Brian David Phillips

    The following are courses we have offered in the past which are on our rotating schedule. If they are not on the current schedule, we may still rotate them into the standard schedule as interest and time presents itself. Note that hours and prerequisites are based upon the last time the course was officially offerred, materials and time requirements are often altered as we adapt the material to new needs and contexts. If there is a course that you are quite eager to join that is listed here but not on the current schedule, let us know. If enough folks are interested, we will rotate a course back into the active schedule. If there are ten or more folks in a group, we will be happy to arrange a course at your convenience. If you have a group that is interested in a topic not yet listed here, feel free to let us know. See the information on "custom" and "request" courses. Brian David Phillips will create a course or workshop experience specifically tailored to your interests if your group has a minimum of ten participants (overseas courses often have other requirements).


    Custom and Request Hypnosis Courses by Brian David Phillips

    If a course is not listed, we will still offer it if it is within our areas of interest and experience (see the blog and other areas of this webpage for a wide assortment of possible topics and if you're not sure, just ask). If anyone would like to schedule a course in these or other topics that are not listed here at a different time from the current schedule, feel free to contact us. For courses offered in Taipei, as long as I can fit it into my limited schedule, I will open a set as long as there is a minimum of ten students. Courses outside of Taipei or Taiwan have special considerations and pricing structures. For special closed enrollment courses, the fee structure is different than publicly available courses. Some subjects require prerequsites and age requirements. Specialty and esoteric or other off-the-beaten-path as well as Advanced Experiential Trance Technique topics are available. Feel free to discuss with me an offering of a course or workshop related to any of the specialized topics discussed on this website or on my blog. Certain subjects require participants to enroll with practice partners and/or consenting adults only. We're pretty outgoing and liberal so most topics are well within what we can offer, however please understand that some topics are still outside our comfort zone (if in doubt, just ask).

    If you are interested in a group hypnosis session, workshop, or lecture rather than an individual hypnosis session, then we are happy to arrange one for your social group, club, or company. Contact Brian David Phillips via email at brian@briandavidphillips.com with details on your needs and a query for more information. You may also wish to arrange a course for your group on self-hypnosis or other types of hypnosis. See here for details how. Brian David Phillips is also available to give informative lectures or to perform entertainment hypnosis or focused trance shows! See here.


    Free Training Workshops and Internet Community Resources


    Due to increased venue and other costs, look for price increase changes soon . . . those who register under current posted price structures are guaranteed those prices for upcoming courses . . . . however, once a price change has been made, new registrations will be under the new structure. We do normally offer an Early Bird Special for those who register one month prior to the course date which includes a discount to the registration fee. This discount is not available for certain courses. For pricing on shorter or longer courses, please inquire. Please note that students who have attended one of our previous five-or-more-day courses, receive a ten percent Golden Value Discount on registration fees when registering for additional courses (you must clearly state you wish the Golden Value Discount upon registration and provide your complete information and titles and dates of the most recent full course you previously attended).

    While I teach in English, we will offer Mandarin Chinese interpretation for our Taipei courses if at least five people sign up and request interpretation services (the best way to reserve Chinese interpretation is to sign up AS A GROUP of at least five persons, however, individuals may sign up requesting the service and Lorraine will keep you posted on whether or not it can be offerred based upon the total number who sign up). Cantonese Chinese interpretation is also available. Folks interested in having us arrange Chinese interpretation for a course should contact Lorraine.


    Brian David Phillips : Waking Dreams
    Brian David Phillips : Waking Dreams : Main Page


    Email Brian David Phillips
    E-Mail
    Brian David Phillips


    : Wa k i n g : D r e a m s :
    BRIAN DAVID PHILLIPS
    Hypnotist, Intuitionist, Trance Wizard

    Altered States of Consciousness
    Focused Trance Thoughtforms
    Guided Imagery, Hypnosis, Meditation, Trancework
    Introspective Processes, Intuitive Readings