Free Hypnosis in History Course
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The American Hypnosis Association (AHA) in conjunction with HMI’s Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy is proud to present this FREE online course, Hypnosis in History.
This 45-minute video documentary presents the revealing and fascinating history of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. Starting with the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, our story guides you through the pivotal pioneers of Mesmerism and Hypnosis in Europe, and then into the 21st Century.
This illuminating story is a must see for any student of Hypnosis or Hypnotherapy.
Hypnosis in History – Introduction
Hello, and welcome to…
Hypnosis in History
Produced by the American Hypnosis Association, this short but fact filled documentary, is the first step in your HMI College of Hypnotherapy journey.
This online course also includes a workbook, and online quiz which serves as a prerequisite, for your application to HMI’s Accredited Hypnotherapy Training.
It is recommended to have your workbook open for reference, while taking the online quiz.
We thank you for your interest in Hypnotherapy and hope you enjoy your journey through Hypnosis in History.
HMI Student Comments
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-21 at 4:31 PM Pacific Time
I enjoyed it a lot! I am so excited to learn more about these techniques.
A.G. from Ashland, Oregon, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-21 at 3:49 PM Pacific Time
Very interesting. Thank you, I enjoyed it very much.
H.H. from Quinlan, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-21 at 11:14 AM Pacific Time
This was a great introduction to the history of hypnosis.
A.R. from Landing, New Jersey, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-20 at 9:45 PM Pacific Time
Very informative. Illuminating.
R.I. from Los Angeles, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-19 at 3:24 PM Pacific Time
Very informative, it's really incredible to see how hypnosis techniques have been under our nose our entire lives without us realizing.
B.S. from Sherman Oaks, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-19 at 9:40 AM Pacific Time
It was amazing! And the quiz was great because it highlighted the major points and helped me memorize them.
S.C. from Reedley, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-19 at 7:56 AM Pacific Time
It was so informative and interesting. Format options were great!
J.L. from Henrico, Virginia, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-19 at 12:07 AM Pacific Time
I am very satisfied, course was very effective.
M.M. from Trivandrum, Kerala, IN
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-17 at 2:37 PM Pacific Time
Loved it. Excited to learn more.
N.K. from New York, New York, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-17 at 3:06 AM Pacific Time
Loved it and can’t wait to get started!
L.J. from Hogansville, Georgia, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-16 at 8:45 AM Pacific Time
Thank you for the knowledge of the history of hypnosis.
P.B. from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-15 at 3:34 PM Pacific Time
Very interesting summation of the history.
K.B. from Universal City, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-15 at 11:27 AM Pacific Time
This was a good lesson to learn, it's all new for me.
K.F. from Long Beach, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-14 at 7:41 PM Pacific Time
I enjoyed learning the history behind hypnosis. It is interesting how far back it goes.
B.L. from Lubbock, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-14 at 4:20 PM Pacific Time
Very interesting how far hypnosis went.
T.S. from San Diego, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-14 at 12:16 PM Pacific Time
The video was really fascinating and having the self quiz questions periodically throughout was a great way to retain the information.
E.M. from Clinton, Tennessee, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-13 at 11:56 AM Pacific Time
Love, love, love it so. It is most fascinating!
W.C. from Geneva, Alabama, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-13 at 10:48 AM Pacific Time
Very interesting. Can't wait to start.
I.U. from Shelby, North Carolina, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-12 at 1:07 PM Pacific Time
I enjoyed learning all the ways that this important skill has not only played a part in human history—but also has survived, developed further, and is continuously evolving.
C.H. from Elma, Washington, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-12 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time
I very much enjoyed it, and found it very informative and definitely has more history to it than I ever imagined!
J.J. from Oak Harbor, Washington, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-12 at 8:53 AM Pacific Time
Very informative, and I learned a lot. Questions answered.
T.K. from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-12 at 6:02 AM Pacific Time
I liked this lesson very much. It was fascinating. I wish to learn more.
J.R. from St Sampson, Guernsey, GG
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-12 at 5:07 AM Pacific Time
I found myself to be quite energized by the lesson! I am even more motivated to move forward after watching the history. As a person who has had positive and effective hypnotherapy sessions as a client, I felt very connected to the journey through time and how it has developed into what it is today. Loved it!
F.D. from Dawsonville, Georgia, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-11 at 9:22 PM Pacific Time
It was interesting to see how different cultures through history viewed and used hypnosis.
P.G. from Gonzales, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-11 at 5:09 PM Pacific Time
Lesson was great! Really enjoyed the video.
B.F. from Long Beach, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-11 at 4:31 PM Pacific Time
It was interesting and I enjoyed learning.
B.V. from Durant, Oklahoma, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-11 at 3:01 PM Pacific Time
This lesson was fascinating. I would love to learn everything I can and how I could use this to help others realize why they have addictions and to overcome them in the world of substance abuse.
T.E. from Columbus, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-10 at 2:50 PM Pacific Time
Very informative and it helped me understand the history of hypnosis.
M.C. from Los Angeles, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-09 at 5:47 PM Pacific Time
This was a very interesting and comprehensive video on the history of hypnosis. I feel as though I have a good understanding of the origins and history.
B.H. from San Diego, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-09 at 3:38 PM Pacific Time
I think it is a good class.
P.K. from Chaneng, ZA
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-09 at 12:30 PM Pacific Time
Very interesting learning the history of hypnosis.
P.C. from East Dublin, Georgia, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-09 at 8:09 AM Pacific Time
Very interesting. I found the pictures to be a bit distracting, but the instructor was excellent.
G.E. from Eugene, Oregon, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-09 at 1:03 AM Pacific Time
It was very informative and Interesting.
J.D. from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-08 at 11:10 PM Pacific Time
I thought the lesson was informative and edited very well. It kept me engaged.
S.S. from Harbor City, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-08 at 10:56 PM Pacific Time
Some parts were interesting.
R.T. from Tallinn, Harjumaa, EE
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-08 at 1:59 PM Pacific Time
Very informative. It was interesting to see how hypnotism evolved from early to modern time.
J.G. from Chester, Maryland, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-08 at 12:16 PM Pacific Time
Intriguing and very informative.
C.S. from Fargo, North Dakota, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-08 at 10:36 AM Pacific Time
Thank you. Informative and interesting.
C.H. from Dothan, Alabama, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-08 at 10:23 AM Pacific Time
I found the lesson very interesting. I can also understand why some people fear or misunderstand hypnosis, especially because it has often been presented as entertainment or used for stage shows. Learning about its history helped me see the difference between those portrayals and hypnosis as a therapeutic tool.
C.T. from Bend, Oregon, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-08 at 6:32 AM Pacific Time
I enjoyed it. It was extremely informative.
M.B. from Wayzata, Minnesota, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-06 at 8:54 PM Pacific Time
It was fascinating and interesting.
D.C. from Grass Valley, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-06 at 5:15 PM Pacific Time
It was very informative and a learning experience for me. I listened to the video and thought I understood all the material. Such, was not the case. So I watched it again and used the workbook. Viola, everything then made perfect sense. I learned, follow the protocol, it's there for a reason.
J.C. from Bloomfield, New Jersey, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-06 at 11:34 AM Pacific Time
It was very informative.
K.I. from Bryant, Arkansas, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-06 at 9:37 AM Pacific Time
It was very informative.
C.S. from Marysville, California, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-06 at 8:07 AM Pacific Time
it was very helpful, and great information I learned about the history of hypnosis and the way it evolved through history.
C.J. from South Houston, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-06 at 7:02 AM Pacific Time
I enjoyed the videos and would like to learn more.
Z.T. from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-05 at 11:19 PM Pacific Time
I enjoyed hypnosis in history because I learned that James Beard was a surgeon that coined the English word hypnosis. Moreover, I think this is interesting because I want to become an orthopedic hand surgeon.
V.B. from Ridge, New York, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-05 at 6:26 PM Pacific Time
Thank you for all of this information, it was very educational.
B.M. from Naples, Florida, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-05 at 2:46 PM Pacific Time
Very informative and intriguing. I can't wait to learn more!
R.R. from Palestine, Texas, US
Hypnosis in History
2026-10-05 at 11:41 AM Pacific Time
This is a very informative look into the history of hypnotism. It seems that the more it became understood, practiced and demonstrated that it gained a foundation. It was because of the practitioners and scientific minds throughout history that hypnotism became more widely accepted.
J.C. from Woodland Hills, California, US