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I would like to reassure enquirers that all NGH members participating in World Hypnotism Day receive quality and appropriate training. Members of the NGH in good standing must maintain the required number of continuing-education hours, are of high moral character, conduct themselves and their practice of hypnosis in a professional and ethical manner. The NGH has a strict code of ethics and practice. It is incumbent on members to follow the international protocols and ethical standards of practice always considering the well-being of the client first and foremost.
Note: there is a distinction between “hypnotherapy” and “psychotherapy.”
- Psychotherapy, which as a hypnotherapist I do not do, means the diagnosis and conversational treatment of mental disease.
- Hypnotherapy, which I practice, means the use of trance and suggestion to improve general self-control and maintain a positive mental attitude.
It is clear that psychotherapy involves the “disease” of sick people, while hypnotherapy involves helping normal people cope with normal problems in living. Hypnotism is a safe and effective intervention for a variety of motivational, self improvement and goal setting situations. It is natural and free of side effects, when performed by a certified competent practitioner the results are long lasting and often permanent.
It does not require years of study to become a hypnotist, although an expert can become such only through constant practice, such as is necessary to insure proficiency in any art. There is no restriction upon the acquisition of hypnotic knowledge; its blessings belong to all who desire them and are willing to strive to secure them. It is a natural ability possessed by practically everyone and capable of being developed by all who devote to its study the patience and energy always so necessary for the development of natural talents.
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