| Protect Yourself! |
Because hypnosis has the power to alter important aspects of your life, it is vital for you to protect yourself from the "quacks" that are unfortunately so abundant in the field of hypnosis.
But how? Educate yourself in the myths and examine the qualifications a professional hypnotherapist should have. Below are a few important things to consider when selecting a hypnotist.
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Only have a CHT (Certified Hypnotherapist) after their name.
A Certified Hypnotherapist is really a misnomer. Most states do not even have licensing in hypnotherapy - this is why the importance of the therapist being licensed in another regulated therapy is paramount. A "CHT" may be certified and claim to have received 200 or more hours of training from an institution (roughly 5 weeks of full time work), but licensed health care professionals typically have seven to nine years of university coursework, plus additional supervised training in internship and residency programs. Their hypnosis training is in addition to their medical, psychological, dental or social work training. |
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Have PhDs from institutions that you have never heard of.
There are many "institutions" that provide students with PhDs, MAs, etc. that may be registered as a school in their state, but that are not accredited by any governing body in regards to what standards their graduates must meet to be licensed mental health professionals. While this might be acceptable for many trades, medical and mental health professions need strict regulation to ensure the quality of care you are receiving! |
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Offer audio products that seem impossible.
You might have seen products promising to do things which seem almost impossible. We have seen products claiming to:
• Grow Your Penis
• Make you Taller (no kidding!)
• Give you luck
• Make you financially successful
• Increase your psychic ability
Some of these products have some theoretical basis. For example penis growth might be theoretically possible, but there has been no research supporting such a claim. Furthermore, it is doubtful that the actual hypnotist's program has ever been researched in any analytical manner. Other products, such as promises of getting lucky, rely on New Age beliefs in order to convince you that hypnosis can open you up to Universal energies.
Hypnosis is not a belief or a theory - it is a pacticed science used by mental health professionals to help people improve their lives. |
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| Here to Help... |
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