Description
Cheryl J Elman
of the Dave Elman Hypnosis Institute
is proud to present the
 SleepTalk Specialist Professional Zoom TrainingÂ
 starting
September 27-28, 2025
November 1-2, 2025
                              10 a.m. – 3 p.m. EST
plus 10 hours of additional meetings and training
Coordinated to fit our joint schedules.
 Learn in the comfort of your home or office
You Teach Parents to build their Child(ren)’s
Self Esteem and Emotional Resilience.
Study with Cheryl J Elman, International Trainer
and Dr. Jodie Solberg, Sleeptalk Specialist
and start on your way to becoming an
Accredited SleepTalk® Specialist
This training offers a guaranteed six months of support
as you complete the rest of the program**
You are invited to apply to become a SleepTalk® Specialist. Acceptance into the 6-month guaranteed support program to become a Specialist is being offered to professionals with qualifications and experience in an appropriate field of the ‘helping professions, e.g., Clinical Hypnotherapy, Health Care, Communication, Psychology, Education, Human Resources, Naturopathy, or Counselling. Current membership in an appropriate, relevant health-related professional association is required. This 6-month study course will take place for three days spread out as you progress with your parents, plus some additional meetings. Ongoing support will be offered via /ZOOM with your trainer, Cheryl Elman, plus a members-only group and a register listing on our Specialist register upon completion.  The Self-Paced training levels comprise structured discussions and exercises, which cover about 24 hours of practical training and offer about 120 nominal hours of learning. Participants are encouraged to start with clients immediately after taking their initial two segments.  Your first two clients become your case histories and part of the assessment structure for you to become certified..
Why would the SleepTalk be a great addition to your practice?
As a hypnotist or therapist, how often do you work with children, and then they are back in their same environments?
Parents become a huge part of this process, and the shift occurs for all involved.
- It opens doors more easily for presenting to schools, churches, and parent groups
- It opens the possibility of working with other family members
- Increases your client base
- Easy to use Zoom for your sessions
- Great for Group Intros and classes
- and much more
What are the basics of SleepTalk?
- You train parents to talk to their children while they are asleep.
- A simple, non-intrusive self-esteem and behavior change process for children
- Parents give children a 2-3 minute per night “gift” that lasts a lifetime.
- Easy to learn and teach.
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      Meet your SleepTalk® Instructor: Cheryl J. Elman
           BS ED, CH, CMT, SleepTalk® Specialist, Endorsed International SleepTalk® Trainer
“WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS PROCESS BEST IS HEARING ABOUT THE SHIFT IN FAMILY DYNAMICS AS PARENTS BEGIN THE SLEEPTALK PROCESS WITH THEIR CHILD(REN). ” Â Â CHERYL ELMANÂ
Cheryl has worked with Joane Goulding since 2011 in expanding SleepTalk for Children globally and is excited to concentrate on both the US and International expansion.
- BS degree from Syracuse University in Elementary Ed and Special Education K-12
- 1998-2021Â Cheryl had a mobile company encouraging children to enjoy art and crafts and Aviation History at parties, events, schools, and camps.
- Accredited SleepTalk Specialist
- Endorsed and Licensed International SleepTalk Trainer
- Certified Hypnotist
- Certified Master Trainer for Hypnosis – IACT and IMDHA
- 2014 Educator of the Year – MAHC
- 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award – HypnoKongress Switzerland
- Artist
- The Dave Elman Legacy Global Zoom Conference 2021 and 2023 and 2024 Producer
- 2022 Award Winner: Most Lives Impacted by Hypnosis by the Hypnosis Growth Club
- An International Speaker and Presenter (17+ countries)
           Meet your SleepTalk® Specialist co-teacher: Dr. Jodie Solberg, CHT, CPRT, HBCE
- Jodie is a Certified Master Clinical Hypnotherapist and Trainer
- SleepTalk Specialist
- Transpersonal Wellness Coach
- Transformational Speaker
- International Best-Selling Author
- Holds a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology
- 24 years of experience as both a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Coach
- and an educational background in both Social and Clinical Psychology
- Jodie spent 10 years working with clients involved in the US criminal justice system for abuse and addiction.
- She is also a HypnoBirthing Educator and Prenatal Bonding (BA) Facilitator,
- Certified DEHI Elman Trainer
- President of the National Guild of Hypnotists Washington State Chapter.
In her private hypnotherapy practice, Psyched Up Success, she specializes in helping clients heal from the effects of trauma, anxiety, and addiction, empowering them to shift unhealthy patterns, gain clarity and confidence, cultivate inner peace and work-life harmony, and achieve sustainable success while prioritizing self-care and compassion. Her approach is deeply trauma-informed, weaving together neuroscience, subconscious
transformation, and somatic awareness.
Jodie’s greatest joy and purpose is guiding others to connect with their inner wisdom, find their unique identity and voice, and to create a life they love with tools and resources they can pass on to the next generation.
No two children and families have the same needs or relationship styles.  We begin with a foundation for the parents to tell their children in their sleep, and then, through assessments,  we create an individualized statement plans for every child.
How does one become a SleepTalk Specialist?
Competency is assessed throughout the 6-month course, including workshop participation and written project-based case history documentation. Graduate Specialist certification allows the holder of that award to establish their own SleepTalk® practice and can apply to be registered on the International SleepTalkers Register.
Specialists must accept and agree to be bound by the professional Ethical Standards and Code of Practice
On completion of the  entire SleepTalk Training- you will be able to:
- Analyze the framework of the SleepTalk program
- Discuss the rationale behind the use of SleepTalk
- Describe the basic considerations and assumptions of the SleepTalk program components
- Identify, discuss, and analyze the ‘Legacy Tree’.
- Discuss the therapeutic approach to resolving basic and primary issues and identifying brainwave frequencies.
- Identify different brainwave frequencies that occur throughout the sleeping cycle.
- Evaluate the relevancy and explain the Goulding ‘Top Hat’ theory.
- Discuss the ‘RAS’ relevant to different brainwave frequencies.
- Develop a communication template objective.
- Assess the appropriateness and application of specific suggestions.
- Describe the ‘Foundation Process’.
- Evaluate the relevancy and analyze SleepTalk® feedback statements.
- Apply concepts and principles of waking suggestion and the rationale for presenting SleepTalk® each night.
- Outline a frame of reference that will provide the desired changes in behavior.
- Distinguish appropriate suggestions.
- Propose and implement a process that integrates desired behavior changes in a child.
- Formulate specific content of the ‘SleepTalk® Primary area on need’ script.
- Propose and implement a process that will provide desired changes of behavior in a child.
- Marketing information on how to build your SleepTalk Specialist Business
Resources supplied:
- A training manual
- Supporting documentation and information
- Â group webinars
Through the years, the program has had various names, including SleepTalk for Children, The Goulding Method of SleepTalk, The Goulding Process-SleepTalk, etc.
 LIMITED AVAILABILITY-
all for only
1500.00
$1299.00
a three payment plan is available through Paypal Option only (Not BOA Credit Cart)
(for 3 payments in Paypal:Â you can use your Credit Card or Paypal account)
Including Continuing Education Units for accepting Organizations
CONTACT Cheryl J Elman
252-432-2205 or DaveElmanHypnosis@gmail.com
WHAT THE SLEEPTALK HAS HELPED WITHÂ
ADHD    Adoption     Anger     Anxiety    Asperger’s
      Attention Deficit Disorder      AutismÂ
Babies    Bedwetting    Behavior issues    Â
Bullying    Burkitt LymphomaÂ
Calmness     Chronic Illness    Co-ordination     Concentration
Confidence     Diabetes      Discipline     Disobedience
Eating    Education     Emotional outbursts     Eyesight
 Family dynamics     Fear    Fear of the dark     Feedback
 Foster Care     Habits    Hallucinations    Happy Children   Hearing
Illness     Lack of respect     Nail-biting     Nightmares
OCD    Panic attacks    PTSD     School      Selective MutismÂ
Self-confidence     Self-esteem     Separation anxiety   Â
Sibling rivalry    Sight-impaired    Sleeping     Social skills
   Speech      Stress release     Swimming       Tantrums
 Toileting    Poos    Trauma    Waking tearful     …. and more