"Michael Watson is a world class trainer ... who shares his skills and experience professionally, generously, congruently, genuinely with a caring and nurturing twinkle in the eye. He has made a significant, profound and lasting impact on me for which I will be forever grateful. He is a master of masters."  Tony M.  Recent Graduate

The Virtual Hypnotist
November 2017
​New Schedule!
Daytime in the US
Evenings in the UK

For Practitioners of Hypnosis, NLP and other modalities who are ready to take your practice online.

Everything you need to know to create a Virtual Practice in three convenient sessions for only $65. (regularly $125)

This course has sold out the last three times it was offered and is limited to 12 students, so register early

Details and Registration Info

The Art and Practice of Hypnotherapy
with
Michael Watson

​ORLANDO
2017

We've had a revolution ... and the next generation of hypnotists have won.  

We're offering eight days of comprehensive hypnosis training live in our studio in Orlando on four weekends - conveniently scheduled over a three month period to give you time to integrate these new skills.  

To ensure that you'll be fully prepared to practice, the class is supplemented with live online sessions between weekends, personal mentoring sessions for each student, as well as supervised practice and coaching.

At the completion of the course, you will qualify for certification as a hypnotherapist through the International Association of Counselors and Therapists.

The live class sessions will be held 10AM - 6PM on

• September 16th and 17th, 2017
• October 7th and 8th, 2017
• October 28th and 29th, 2017
• November 18th and 19th, 2017

Conveniently located in Orlando's College Park Neighborhood.
Limited Class Size -   Register Early and Save up to $400


              Complete Details and Registration Information

Expand your skill set 

Steve Andreas' training in PTSD is a perfect addition to the skill set for any practitioner who works in this challenging area.  In this 15 hour program you'll receive a wealth of information and techniques to help you make a real difference in the lives of your clients.  Just click the graphic above or follow the link below for complete details and pricing of this special program.

PTSD TRAINING

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TEN QUICKIES IN HYPNOSIS AND NLP
Just released!  This fast paced program presents 10 techniques that are easy to learn and that you can use right away.  Includes inductions and deepeners as well and a number of helpful methods for accessing and mobilizing your inner resourcefulness, managing your state, and getting rid of mental "clutter" that gets in your way.  (Currently available in NTSC only)  Get the details here.

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Michael Watson honored by the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association

The director of Phoenix Services, Michael Watson was honored as a Diplomate of the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association (IMDHA).  The presentation took place at the association's awards ceremony in Daytona Beach during their annual conference in May.

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There's nothing like a good book  ...  and since we get a lot of requests about our favorite books, we decided to make (some of) them available here.  Please support our efforts by visiting our book page where you can check out our hand selected favorite books in three categories:

• NLP
• Hypnosis
• Personal Enrichment (Other)

See the selection on our PHOENIX FAVORITE BOOKS page.

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PHOENIX IN EXILE

A Bit Remote? ......                              
              .... Can't Make It In Person?

Our virtual chapter meeting is available as a live, interactive webinar. You can join us on line with video, or by phone if you just want to listen.   To receive notices and call-in details for our teleconferences, webinars, and remote programs ... please get your name added to the invitation list.
Can't even get to the teleconference? 
Sign up here and you'll also get links to download the recordings a day or two afterward. 

FIRST MONDAY
Community Gathering  Every Month in Orlando

On the first Monday of each month, beginning at 7:30 PM. There is a public event at Phoenix Services.   These events give us the opportunity to gather with friends, exchange ideas, review various topics about personal growth and evolution and to introduce new material as well. 


This month's program:

Self Editing
NLP as a Personal Practice
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​Monday
 October 2nd , 2017
7:30PM

To many people, NLP is seen as a therapeutic process - something you go to a specialist for when you have big challenges and don't seem to be able to make the changes you want on your own.  Or it's seen as a coaching process where you work with a life coach or other practitioner to acheive success in some particular business or personal endeavor.
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But for anyone who is interested in personal growth and development,  NLP offers a lot that you CAN do on your own .... and for those who find themselves on a path of self improvement, the self-editing tools of NLP can be done on a daily basis as part of your regular "onward and upward" program.

​In this evening program we'll examine some understandings from NLP as they apply to personal use and self-editing process that you can use on your own to support your personal evolution.

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Our regular first Monday program is facilitated by Michael Watson, Director of Phoenix Services in Orlando, FL He is the former lead trainer for Salad Ltd in the UK. and on the Faculty of the Hypnosis Practitioner Training Institute (HPTI). Michael is an IACT Educator of the Year, A Diplomate and Board Member of the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association and a Trainer of NLP and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy.

This evening is a part of Phoenix Services regular First Monday program. It is open to the public and anyone is welcome who has an interest in hypnosis, NLP, personal growth or any of our various topics.

Our welcoming small group has been meeting on the First Monday of each month for over 24 years and we're always glad to make new friends.  We're centrally located at 726 Vassar St in Orlando's College Park neighborhood (around the corner from Princeton and Edgewater). Our entrance is tucked around the back just behind Escapades Salon, so pull in the driveway and park in  the rear (or use the big lot next door).
 
There is no charge for this program, though love offerings are accepted and appreciated.
 
We meet at:
Phoenix Services
726 Vassar St
Orlando, FL 32804

RSVPs, though not required, help us to prepare. So call us if you can to let us know you're coming.

For more information or to RSVP, give us a ring at  407-481-0802  or email michael@phoenix-services.org

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Virtual Chapter - IACT/IMDHA
Free Monthly Online Meetings  - Hot Topics
Open to Everyone

 The Virtual Chapter of IACT/IMDHA is now online .. with LIVE Video.
 
And you can be a part of the excitement. Join with us by phone or online (with video) as we help to build a strong chapter to support hypnotists and hypnotherapists.  These monthly meetings are an opportunity to connect with others and enjoy live speakers and presentations that can help you in your work and keep you informed about matters of interest in the hypnosis community and in IACT/IMDHA.
 
The online video format makes it possible for us to easily connect with members, friends, and presenters from around the world, to see one another face to face, to share power point presentations, and even show you live demonstrations. 
 
If you’re not at your PC or unable to join us on video, you can still attend by telephone, using the dial-in information below. (There are even international phone numbers available if you’re outside the US!)
 

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month.

Dial-in begins  @ 8:00 PM Eastern US Time for greeting and gathering.
(We’ll also take a few minutes at the beginning of the meeting, to familiarize you with the online system so you can really enjoy the session)

Main topic gets underway at 8:15 and ends at 9PM EST    
Use this link to join us online:  https://zoom.us/j/7413629009
 
Or call in by Telephone:
    Dial: +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) or +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll)
    Meeting ID: 741 362 9009
 
International members can connect for free on the internet using the link above, or can call in using these international numbers (local phone charges apply) International Phone Numbers  
 
This meeting is open to anyone with an interest in hypnosis or in the topic of the day … so tell your friends and join us. 
 
Any questions, feel free to email Michael Watson at FLHypno@outlook.com

THIS MONTH'S ONLINE MEETING
Tuesday, October 10th

Storytelling in Hypnosis, NLP and Life

hosted by Michael Watson and Karen Hand-Harper
with guest James Hazlerig

This month, we're looking forward to chatting with our enchanting guest James Hazlerig - one of my very favorite storytellers.  Stories are a powerful way to influence others and in the context of therapy they can be extremely effective means to have a real impact.  Milton Erickson, the great hypnotist/psychiatrist used his elegant storytelling skills as a technique throughout his work  

James Hazlerig, MA, is a hypnotist, author, meditation teacher, professional musician, and champion storyteller. In his Austin practice, he helps clients quit smoking, manage stress, and overcome fear. He has taught classes in many venues, including hypnotic storytelling and metaphor at Anne King's Hypnosis Center. In 2014, he co-authored Speak Ericksonian: Mastering the Hypnotic Methods of Milton Erickson. In 2016, he published The Little Book of Laughnosis: Using the Hypnotic Power of Unconditional Laughter to Change Lives.

 
Contact person - Michael Watson  407-733-8963 or FLHypno@outlook.com

Please join us to learn and to share your thoughts.  If you can't make it at that time, please subscribe to Phoenix in Exile (use the form on the left) and we'll send you a download link later.