Choose hypnosis seminars carefully, as many promise unrealistic results. Research the seminar leader and look for accreditation from organizations such as the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis or the British Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organizations. Hypnosis is a legitimate tool for relaxation and focus, recognized by medical associations and can help with pain management, anxiety, and addiction.
A hypnosis seminar may promise rapid weight loss while you sleep, a painless and immediate smoking cessation miracle, or a method to become a millionaire in 30 days or less. The best way to choose a hypnosis seminar is to remember one simple rule. If it sounds too good to be true, it’s inevitable. This is not to say that all hypnosis seminars are fake. That is, you must research the seminar and its leader before registering or writing a check.
Hypnosis is a legitimate tool that helps create a relaxed state and improves focus. It is true that while under hypnosis a subject is receptive to suggestion. Contrary to popular belief, hypnosis does not involve any kind of magical trance or mystical state. A person is fully awake when undergoing hypnosis. To a large extent, hypnosis is a form of guided visualization.
The leader of a hypnosis seminar will have much more credibility if he is a member of a few specific professional organizations. Hypnosis is a largely unlicensed field and anyone can purchase a “hypnotist” degree online for a small fee. Many hypnosis seminars seek little more than to separate you from your hard-earned dollars. Fortunately, a few minutes of investigation will allow you to differentiate between charlatans and credible professionals,
Legitimate organizations in the United States that police the hypnosis profession and provide accreditation include the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis and the American Association for Psychotherapy and Medical Hypnosis. The former requires a doctorate or master’s degree in a health-related field and at least 20 hours of training in hypnotherapy. The last organization is made up of licensed health professionals who have completed a two-month course in hypnosis. Seminars led by individuals from one of these two groups are typically authentic and credible.
Hypnotists are regulated in the UK under the British Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organizations (UKCHO). This group serves as an umbrella association and governing body for nine professional groups related to hypnosis. It sets standards, develops practices and provides ethical oversight in the name of public safety. The UKCHO also maintains a list of certified hypnotherapists. The Australian Association of Hypnotherapists was founded in 1949 and requires peer group accreditation of hypnotists.
The American Medical Association, the American Psychological Association and the National Institute of Health recognize hypnosis as an acceptable medical procedure. The UK Department for Education and Skills has validated hypnosis, granting it the status of a valid form of therapy. Hypnosis can help with pain management, dealing with anxiety and overcoming addictions. The key to taking advantage of these potential benefits is acquiring the skills and knowledge of an honest practitioner.
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