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Hypnosis Curriculum American School of Hypnosis
WORKBOOK
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QUIT SMOKING CERTIFICATION COURSE
Workbook
By Rene A. Bastarache, CI Founder, American School of Hypnosis
LEGAL NOTICE The contents of this publication reflect the view of the author and are an accumulation of information
gathered throughout his experience as a Hypnosis Practitioner and an Instructor for many years. The
author is not responsible in any way, shape or form for any loss or liability caused by utilization of
any of the information presented in this publication.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any way or means without the
express written permission of the author Rene A. Bastarache, CI. [email protected]. All
materials in this course are protected by Copy-write 2015, The American International Association.
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Table of Contents
03 … Smoking Cessation with Hypnosis
04 … Some Reasons Why People Start Smoking
07 … Some Reasons Why People Decide To Quit Smoking
08 … Tips to Stay Smoke Free
09 … What Ingredients In Tobacco Smoke Is Harmful?
Forms
11 … Initial Phone-Call Checklist 12 … Hypnosis Disclosure Form 13 … Hypnosis Session Checklist
14 … Intake Sheet Hypnosis Session
15 … Quit Smoking Commitment Worksheet
16 … Post Session Report Form
17 … Smoking Withdrawal Program Questionnaire
18 … Group Hypnosis Presentation Checklist
19 … Finger Gun - Opener
21 … Putting it All Together Chart
22 … Follow-up Session – Theater of the Imagination
23 … Theater of the Imagination - Script
27 … Advertising Examples
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Smoking Cessation with Hypnosis
Smoking Cessation is one of the most common topics addressed in
hypnotherapy today and probably one of the most effective.
Smoking cessation with hypnosis has a higher success ratio than any of
the physical means available on the market today if done properly, such as
the gums, pills and patches. The reason for this is that you are dealing with
the strong “subconscious mind” where permanent changes are made
whereas with all the “physical” products or programs available you are just
dealing with the conscious mind which as we know is very rebellious,
driven by habit and negative in nature.
Tobacco is the Number #1 greatest preventable cause of disease and
premature death in America today.
1 in 10 adults -- more than five million per year -- dies from tobacco-related
illnesses [source: World Health Organization]
According to the American Heart Association, in 2008 an estimated 24.8
million men and 21.1 million women, 23.1 percent and 18.3 percent of the
total population, respectively, were smokers [source: American Heart
Association].
The average success rate for a first attempt to cease the use of tobacco
is 6%
(Source: The American Cancer Society).
24% of America's adult population and 14% of America's teens use
tobacco.
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Some Reasons Why People Start Smoking
Peer Pressure – to fit in
Young people rely most heavily on friends of the same age for social support and affirmation.
If a child in a social circle starts experimenting with tobacco, it's all too easy for him or her to lead peers into smoking as well -- the smoker doesn't want to be alone, and the not-yet-smokers don't want to be seen as afraid to try something risky or boundary-pushing.
Risk-taking Behavior
For some young people, smoking provides fertile ground for getting that limit-pushing thrill. Since it's illegal in many countries for minors to purchase tobacco, the process of obtaining, learning to use and eventually smoking tobacco is full of broken rules from the first step.
Stress Relief
In a high-pressure job people may start to smoke as a way to manage the tension and nerves associated with the situation. Unfortunately, these people may find that they can't easily give up tobacco once the stress passes. The tobacco becomes a psychological -- as well as chemical -- crutch, as any potentially stressful situation sends them instinctively reaching for a cigarette.
Advertising
Research has suggested that, worldwide, tobacco advertising plays a role in the number of people who start or stop smoking.
Media Influences
Like advertising, media can exert a significant influence on viewers' decision-making. One only has to look at how hairstyles or clothing fashions can be launched by a single movie or TV episode to see the extent of this power in many parts of the world.
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Smoking in the media can have the same influence as fashion or the appearance of a trendy gadget in an actor's hand. Studies have suggested that when young viewers see a main character smoking, they're more likely to see smoking as something socially acceptable, stylish and desirable.
Parental Influence
The relationship between parents smoking and their children smoking is obvious: Children of active smokers are more likely to start smoking than children of nonsmokers, or children of parents who quit smoking.
Weight Control
Some people smoke to control their weight. Smokers, on the average, weigh seven pounds less than non-smokers. Smoking reduces a person’s appetite. It lessens his/her sense of taste and smell. This could be why ex-smokers gain weight after quitting cigarettes. Food tastes and smells so much better.
To Look and be Cool
If their friends or peers smoke, they may feel pressured into doing the same to be accepted. Most teenagers think that smoking is ‘cool’ and a fun thing to do.
To feel Relaxed
This occurs in mostly adults. They may have a lot of stress and pressures because of economic and personal problems. They may be unemployed or working but not making enough money to take care of themselves and their families.
To Think Properly
There was a research which showed that people smoke so that they can think properly. It may not seem to make much sense, but smoking helps to shut off distractions which make the mind think better.
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It seems Glamorous
This is a reason that comes up occasionally with elderly people who
smoked most of their lives. In their youth famous movie actresses were
often seen living the high life smoking with the long cigarette holders and
made it look glamorous.
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Some Reasons Why People Decide To Quit Smoking
Every smoker has his or her own personal reasons for quitting. Here are
some common reasons. Think about what is most important to you.
For Health
According to the Surgeon General, quitting smoking is the single most
important step a smoker can take to improve the length and quality of her
or her life. As soon as you quit, your body begins to repair the damage
caused by smoking.
To Save Money - A pack of cigarettes can cost upwards to $10.00. Many
smoke a pack and a half to two packs a day. Do the math!
To Save the Aggravation - It's getting less convenient to smoke. Most
states have passed clean indoor air laws that make it illegal to smoke in
bars, restaurants, and other public places. In can be inconvenient having to
go outside many times a day in the cold or rain to have a cigarette.
It's good for the People around You - Cigarette smoke is harmful to
everyone who inhales it, not just the smoker. Second-hand smoke is
dangerous and can make you sick.
For your Children - Children who live with smokers get more chest colds
and ear infections while babies born to mothers who smoke have an
increased risk of premature delivery, low birth weight and sudden infant
death syndrome.
Both You and the People in your Life will Breathe Easier - Better
breathing can mean better sleep at your house.
Alleviate Snoring - Not only are smokers more likely to snore, so are non-
smokers who breathe secondhand smoke on a daily basis.
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Food Tastes Better when you quit - Smoking interferes with your sense of
taste.
Your Sense of Smell also Improves – You’ll notice the smells and
fragrances of flowers, foods and your surroundings so much more.
You Smell Better - You don’t have to worry about the stale smell on your
clothes, hair, and breath.
You Look Better - Prevent yellow stains on your teeth, beard, fingers and
fingernails. You can stop the premature aging of your skin.
Tips to Stay Smoke Free
Avoid triggers that make you want to smoke such as being around
smokers, stress, and caffeine.
Eliminate the smoking behavior,
Start healthy eating, and exercising to prevent weight gain.
Replace with water and not Twinkies
Stay positive and focused. List reasons your glad you quit.
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What Ingredients In Tobacco Smoke Is Harmful?
Cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco are made from dried tobacco leaves,
and ingredients are added for flavor and to make smoking more pleasant.
The smoke from these products is a complex mixture of chemicals
produced by the burning of tobacco and its additives.
Some of the most notable chemicals found in tobacco smoke include:
Carbon monoxide – found in car exhaust Nicotine - found in bug sprays Tar - material to make roads Arsenic - rat poison Ammonia - found in cleaning products Cyanide – a deadly poison Acetone - found in nail polish remover Butane - cigarette lighter fluid DDT - insecticides Formaldehyde - to preserve dead bodies Sulfuric acid - car batteries Cadmium - used to recharge batteries Freon - damages earth's ozone layer Methoprene - a pesticide Maltitol - a sweetener not permitted to be used in foods in the U.S.
The previous information is just part of a list of 599 additional
chemicals/ingredients that was submitted by the five major American
cigarette companies to the Dept. of Health and Human Services in April of
1994, this list of ingredients had long been kept a secret.
Tobacco companies reporting this information were:
1. American Tobacco Company
2. Brown and Williamson
3. Liggett Group, Inc.
4. Philip Morris Inc.
5. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
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While there are 599 ingredients in cigarettes, burning the cigarette releases
about 4000 chemical compounds. SIXTY-NINE of those chemicals are
known to cause cancer.
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INITIAL PHONE-CALL CHECKLIST
__ Greeting __ Listen to their initial statement of their needs __ Ask questions to learn more:
How long have you been smoking? How much do you presently smoke? Have you tried to quit before? How many times, for how long did it work? Have you ever been hypnotized before? How did it work for you?
__ How our hypnosis process works – Tell them a bit about hypnosis if required This will help you to schedule the smoking withdrawal program
(You may want to explain the habit process with hypnosis How a habit needs to be replaced with a habit & that’s what our programs do. They create habits of being a non-smoker) __ If they’ve tried quitting before unsuccessfully:
Pitch the smoking withdrawal first If they insist on one session only:
Tell them their options 1 Session - Can add in a daily mp3/cd or a weekly group session 4 week sessions – Quit now with 4 week maintenance Smoking Withdrawal Program
__ Suggest one and get their agreement or
Choose the one they want __ Tell them the rates __ Tell them how many sessions they’ll be required to attend __ Schedule the first sessions with them __ Be sure they know where your office is and how to get there. __ Tell them if you have rules such as;
bringing their left over cigarettes and paraphernalia if they are quitting now.
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Hypnosis Disclosure Form
Waiver of Liability I, (the Client), agree to release _______________________________________ (the Hypnosis Practitioner), of any responsibility or injury occurring from my session(s). Disclaimer THE HYPNOTHERAPIST IS NEITHER A TRAINED MENTAL HEALTH NOR A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. At no time will your Hypnosis Practitioner attempt to provide medical or mental health therapy. You affirm that hypnosis is appropriate for you and does not conflict with existing medical or psychiatric treatment. Always seek out and follow the advice of your physician or other professional medical practitioner before considering alternative treatment. Warranty No warranty is given, expressed or implied, for satisfactory results from your hypnosis session(s). Tape Recording I agree that portions of the hypnotherapy sessions may be recorded. I agree that no compensation will be paid for any products or revenues or any other value derived from these recordings or any resulting products. I waive all rights from the use of such recordings. I do not ask for, nor expect, any compensation from any of the recordings taken during the hypnosis session. Methods Used The Hypnosis Practitioner employs hypnosis techniques which are designed to facilitate the client’s quest for self- improvement and relaxation. Specific additional techniques may include: Body Relaxation, Directed Meditation, Age Regression, and Guided Imagery. Training and Certification Hypnosis Session provided by: ____________________________________________. Trained in hypnosis by the American School of Hypnosis, and certified through the American International Association of Hypnosis.
_______________________________ ________________________________ (Signature of client) (Printed name of client)
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HYPNOSIS SESSION CHECKLIST
__ Meet & Greet
It’s important to make your client feel comfortable from the very first moment they
meet you. Be sure to smile.
__ Common Ground
Begin Intake Form: once a comfortable he seated begin asking the questions on
the top part of the intake form. These questions are basic questions about the
client which will help them to relax. Everyone loves speaking about themselves
so be sure to focus the conversation on them.
__ What is Hypnosis?
Top 5 Misconceptions (Found in Hypnosis Manual)
__ How does Hypnosis Work
Describe the British Guard Scenario which is in the Hypnosis Manual.
__ Suggestibility Test
Conduct several suggestibility tests.
Explain - be sure to explain the results of the test to them so they don't think this
is some sort of comedy show. Explain where they are on the chart i.e. analytical
or non-analytical and how you can tailor the session to their specific makeup.
__ Finish Intake Form
Questions - by now the client will be more comfortable with you and you can
finish the intake sheet and ask more in depth questions.
Fact Finding: any questions about their smoking habits may be helpful
__ Prep for session
Ensure they are comfortable and if they need a bathroom break before session
__ Begin Session
__ Post Session Report Form - Complete this once they emerge from hypnosis
__ Instructions or Assignments for Next Session - in the case of the withdrawal
programs remind them what they must do; how many cigarettes per day etc.
__ Collect Fee and Schedule Next Session
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QUIT SMOKING COMMITMENT WORKSHEET
On a scale of 1 to 10 where would you place your commitment to quit smoking?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
(Circle one)
If not at least a 7; Why? What is their reason?
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
(The purpose of the top part of this form is to find your clients commitment to quit smoking as well as
their reason to quit. If their commitment level is below seven there's a strong chance that they are not
dedicated to quitting. In this case your job would be to help them to understand the "real" reasons they
want to quit and with the goal of helping them to raise their commitment level to a 10 if possible.)
Helping your client to raise their psychological commitment level
The following reasons rank low on the commitment scale: They are for others and not personal
Are they quitting for their parents, spouses or significant others?
Are they quitting simply because it makes their clothes and breath smell bad?
Are they quitting just because they cost too much?
The following reasons rank high on the commitment scale: These can raise the commitment level
Are they quitting for their own health and well-being?
Do they get winded easy or short of breath?
Are they worried that they may not live as long as they could?
Are they quitting because they have present health problems related to the smoking?
(Once you’ve discussed the high-level reasons to quit smoking with your clients and hopefully open their
eyes reassessed them on the commitment scale.)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
(Circle one)
Has their reason changed? Your goal is to have them choose a level of at least seven or more.
_________________________________________________________________________________
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SMOKING WITHDRAWAL PROGRAM
Questionnaire
These are important questions to ask before hypnotizing your client about their smoking
history.
On a scale of 1 to 10, where is their commitment level to quit smoking… and why?
Circle one: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
How much a day do you smoke now? _____________________________________
How many years? ___________________________
What brand? ___________________________
Why did you start initially? ____________________________________________
Why do you want to quit smoking? ______________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
How have you tried to quit in the past? ____________________
What methods did you use? ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
How many times? _________________
Describe each time? __________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
How long did it work for? ______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Why did you restart? __________________________________________________
Have you ever been hypnotized before? ___________________________________
What happened? _____________________________________________________
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Group Hypnosis Presentation Checklist
___ Introduction - Give your credentials and describe why they are there.
___ Finger Gun - A great icebreaker. (see next page)
___ Orientation - Give a brief description on group hypnosis and how it
works. You may want to conduct a couple suggestibility tests with the group
as a way to show what can be done, to amaze them and build expectancy.
My favorites are to conduct the following ones
___ Finger exercise (see suggestibility tests) … first, then the …
___ Arms rising and falling exercise (see suggestibility tests) … I keep
my eye on the audience to see who reacts the best. I choose the most
suggestible person I see and invite them to come forward to the front of the
room and then conduct a …
___ Postural sway exercise (see suggestibility tests) … on them. By the
time I have done this, they are ready for the session. Expectancy is high!
___ Session - Begin the session -
___ Progressive Relaxation
___ Elevator deepener
___ Smoking cessation - or - whatever session you desire.
___ Awakening
___ Closing remarks - Congratulate them, thank them for attending, and
be sure to mention your items for sale at the reception table if you have
any.
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Finger Gun - Opener
Here is something I learnt many years ago from a fellow Hypnotherapist
/ entertainer that you can use at the beginning of your presentation that has
always worked very well for me.
Everything you say once as you begin this process should be said
quickly. You should make the hand motions at the same precise time that
you state the command. (The timing is imperative for this to work
successfully!) The idea is to get your audience following your instructions
very quickly, not giving them enough time to react properly. They will
eventually be doing what you are doing and not what you are saying
anymore as they are having a hard time keeping up with you.
Usually within the first five minutes of my presentation I will say
something like “Let me give you a demonstration of what hypnosis is like:
What I’d like you all to do right now is to sit up straight in your chairs and
try to follow my instructions, do exactly as I say as quickly as you can
without thinking …
(Now speed up your pace!)
“Raise your right hand up in the air and wiggle your fingers, make a circle,
make a gun, make another circle, look at your circle, look at my circle, put
the circle on your chin!”
(At the instant that you say put the circle on your chin, place your circle
directly on your cheek instead. You’ll find that almost all of your audience
will also place their hands on their cheeks rather than on their chin as you
said … At that point you simply would smile and reply…)
“Folks your chin is down here!” (Pointing at your chin.)
This always brings the house down with everyone laughing. You can
then go on to explain how they were all in a state of hypnosis in those few
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moments because you gave them the suggestion to place their hand on
their cheek, even though you said chin.
Here is the presentation once again with pictures so you can see the
hand movements with the words.
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Follow-up Session – Theater of the Imagination
(To be used daily between your live session for at least 30 days)
Before you begin listening to this session be sure that you give yourself
enough uninterrupted time to sit and listen to it quietly for at least ¾ of an
hour.
This session is designed to be listened to while relaxing.
Do not listen to it while driving a motor vehicle or doing anything else
that may be dangerous.
Now turn off any beepers or phones, including cell phones.
Put any pets outside of the room that you are being hypnotized in, as
they may jump on your lap and disturb you during your session.
Now sit in a comfortable, out of the way seat, supporting your neck and
back preferably.
Be sure that there is nothing else in the area that may disturb you during
your session.
NOTE: One of the greatest benefits of this program is that it will work just
as successfully whether you go into a deep hypnosis, a light hypnosis or if
you don’t even go into hypnosis at all. The main purpose of the sessions is
the utilization of your imagination as a means to create new memories
because the subconscious mind cannot differentiate between an imagine
memory or an actual memory. Therefore whether you go into hypnosis to
imagine the scenes or simply listen to the instructions and imagine or think
about the scenes, the same purpose is being accomplished.
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Theater of the Imagination
By Rene A. Bastarache, CI
(Induction)
Close your eyes and relax. Take a deep breath … and exhale … and
take a second deep breath … and exhale and on your third deep breath,
hold it for about three seconds … and exhale and relax.
I’m going to have you relax, every part of your body starting from the top
of your head all the way down to the bottom of your feet ... and as you relax
each part of your body, I’d like you to use your imagination to visualize …
and even feel … each part of your body relax and let go completely …
starting with the top of your head … your scalp and your forehead … your
eyebrows and your eyelids … and feel that relaxation going down through
your cheeks and your nose … relax your mouth and especially all those
muscles around your mouth and lips … make sure your teeth are not
clenched together … and just relax … relax your chin and your jaw … and
allow all of those muscles in your face to just let go … and your neck
relaxes … starting with the front part of your neck … and the back part of
your neck … all the way down to your shoulders … just feel your shoulders
relax completely … get rid of any tension that might be in your shoulder
area … it should feel good to do that … and your arms relax … starting with
your upper arms … going down to your elbows … relax your wrists … your
hands … and even your fingers relax and let go … and notice how deep
and regular your breathing has become … just so much more than just a
few moments ago, when we began … feel your breathing … feel the
rhythm of your breathing … notice the contraction and expansion of your
diaphragm and your chest … and allow your chest muscles to relax
completely … all the way down to your stomach … just feel your stomach
muscles relaxing and letting go … get rid of any tension that might be in
that area … just allow everything to let go completely … and your back
muscles relax … those larger muscles in the upper part of your back …
going down your spinal column … and into your lower back … and allow all
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those smaller muscles in the lower part of your back to relax as well … and
your hips relax … and especially your legs … starting with your thighs …
your knees … and feel that relaxation going down into your calves … and
your ankles … relax your feet … and even your toes just relax completely
… as you begin to drift into a deep relaxed state … just letting yourself go
… letting your mind and body become one … just feeling so good …
(Deepener)
In just a moment I’m going to count from 20 down to 1 ... And as I say
each number I’d like you to imagine the number, think about it and quietly
spell the number to yourself which will help you to deepen your own
relaxation allowing you to relax at your own pace.
So let’s begin with 20 as you spell it … t-w-e-n-t-y … 19 … n-i-n-e-t-e-e-
n ... 18 ... All the way down deep … 17... 16 ... deeper and deeper … 15 …
keep on spelling the numbers to yourself quietly ... 14 ... just let yourself go
… 13 ... 12 ... give yourself the permission that this is what you want to do
…11 ... 10... allow yourself to just to let go … 9 ... 8 ... deeper and deeper
… 7 ... 6 ... all the way down deep … 5 ... 4 ... tired and drowsy … 3 ... 2 ...
so very relaxed … and finally …1 ... Deep … deep … relaxation.
(Imagination)
I would like you to use your imagination right now. Imagine, or just think
about, yourself sitting comfortably in front of a large movie screen and
imagine that you are seeing a motion picture of yourself. See it as vividly
and in as much detail as possible. See yourself in this motion picture
reacting successfully, in the ideal situation, having already have attained
your goal. As you are visualizing yourself as this successful person ... See
yourself as the main actor or lead person on your screen … how do you
“feel” now that you have become the person that you would like to be? …
(pause) … Feel the emotions … What would you be feeling? … What are
you feeling? Maybe confidence … pride … fulfillment … satisfaction …
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relief … happiness … (pause) … What emotions are you feeling exactly?
… Let those emotions fill you up … (pause) … Let them grow within you …
(pause) … What are you “hearing” associated with your new goal? … What
are others maybe saying about you? How do they feel about your
accomplishments? … (pause) … I’d also like you to imagine and feel what
you think is different … What is different now that you have attained your
goal? … How has your life have changed? … (pause) … Are you enjoying
any more freedoms associated with this attainment? … Think about them,
get them clearly in your mind as you imagine yourself standing in front of
you, on that motion picture screen … (pause) … See the details … What
are you wearing? … What are you doing? … What else is there that you
can notice that is associated with this now orderly achievement? … (pause)
… See yourself for just a few more moments having achieved your new
habit … (pause) …
(Old habit is GONE)
You are in control of your life now … You have created and attained a
new positive habit … With the power of your subconscious mind, it is very
easy to do … You have allowed the past disorder to fade away like an
unwanted memory … and now you move forward … The disorder of the
past has been replaced with order. So once again feel that wonderful
sense of satisfaction and achievement. It is coming from your strong
subconscious mind. You have created your goal and through these daily
exercises maintaining it, creating a permanent habit of change.
(Awakening)
At the count of five you will come back to the here and now, feeling
wonderful in
every way . . .
One . . . Beginning to come all the way back
Two . . . Coming back feeling better and better
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Three . . . Feeling totally relaxed and comfortable
Four . . . Eyes starting to open now . . . and
Five . . . Eyes wide open, feeling wonderful in every way.
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Quit Smoking Certification Workbook
The contents of this manual are intended for your personal use only. No reproduction or sale of this material is
permitted without the express written permission of its author or the American School of Hypnosis™.
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