Don’ts for Hypnotists

 

1.     Do not use the term “under hypnosis.” “In hypnosis” is appropriate.

2.     Do not practice “medicine.”

3.     Do not use the words “patient- treat or diagnose.”

4.     Do not work with sexual issues. Only if you have had special training.

5.     Do not work with children without proper training.

6.     Do not try to work with addicts – drugs or alcohol unless you are trained.

7.     Do not work with a client that is under a physician’s care and taking medication to control their emotions.

8.     Do not get involved in the client’s “story.” This will give them control over your session.

9.     Do not book a client more than 5 days in advance. Experience has shown most do not remember they have an appointment.

 

DO’s for Hypnotists

 

1.     Always practice with young people when first learning hypnosis. They are less inhibited and more willing to comply with suggestions.

2.     Find an area you’re comfortable practicing in and specialize.(smoking, weight, etc.)

3.     Always “qualify” your client with the first phone call. Make sure you can meet their expectations or you will fail and not get paid.

4.     The first time a person is hypnotized you must perform “Convincers.” (That is you must produce some phenomenon that cannot be explained.”) The client must leave believing they were hypnotized.

5.     Most issues can be resolved in just 1 session.

6.     During the session once you’ve accomplished some change in the client, ask them “Compared to when you first came in, how do you feel now?” This tells you how the client is responding and reminds them how they are feeling different.

    7.   Call the client 24 hours before as a reminder of their session.
    8. 
Maximize the force of self- love when helping others change.
    One way is to love yourself. The common idea is that love comes from outside -- that other people love     you. But do you have self-love? Do you think you deserve to help others change unhealthy habits? Do         you see your inhibitions as a punishment for something you've done wrong?  Look deeply inside yourself - see if you think you are unworthy of self-love. If you find this is true, you should work with a therapist to reframe your beliefs.

 

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