Hypnotherapy is a means of temporarily bypassing the rational mind in order to facilitate desired changes. Hypnosis involves a state of focused relaxation, when the subconscious mind is open to suggestions. A hypnotherapist facilitates communication between the right and left sides of the brain, serving as a catalyst for relaxation and a higher state of awareness. Hypnotherapy can be helpful for addressing a variety of medical and emotional issues, such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, low self-esteem, pain, phobias, smoking, stress, and weight gain. Hypnotherapy can include regression work, or progression work--where the client visualizes future positive outcomes and possibilities.
What You'll Learn
Hypnotherapy programs entail about 150-350 hours of training, and involve studies of the mind and its functions, brain wave activities, altered states, the brain and the hypnotic state, self-hypnosis, hypnotherapy techniques, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and clinical training, which includes communication skills, ethics, professionalism, marketing, and referring clients for psychotherapy.
Degree Types
Extensive certification courses, weekend training seminars, apprenticeship courses, residential intensive programs, home studies, and continuing education classes are all available for aspiring hypnotherapists. Most hypnotherapy programs offer basic, intermediate, and advanced certification courses.
Career Paths
Some practitioners work in private practice, while others use hypnotherapy in existing Acupuncture, dental, forensics, massage, medical, nursing, psychotherapy, or sports careers.
Job Outlook
According to the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, the field of hypnotherapy is growing as a result of the increased use of alternative methods for treating both physical and mental ailments. According to Salary.com, fees range considerably, but a hypnosis session typically costs $100. Qualified hypnotherapists earn between $50 and $150 an hour, and can supplement their income by $350 to $500 a week by taking on just a few clients. A licensed, full-time professional hypnotherapist can earn $75,000 a year.
Licensing and Accreditation Information
Hypnotherapy programs and schools are regulated and/or approved by the state in which they do business. Presently, there are no any licensing processes for hypnotherapy, nor are there any accredited degree programs.
Graduates of approved hypnotherapy programs may choose to pursue hypnotherapist certification through the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners (http://www.hypnotistexaminers.org) or the National Guild of Hypnotists (http://www.ngh.net).
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