{"id":32,"date":"2014-09-05T18:25:16","date_gmt":"2014-09-05T18:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalboardofhypnotherapy.com\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2021-12-21T19:21:24","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T19:21:24","slug":"consumer-alert","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/internationalboardofhypnotherapy.com\/?page_id=32","title":{"rendered":"Consumer Alert"},"content":{"rendered":"

Consumer Alert from the International Board of Hypnotherapy<\/span><\/h4>\n

How do you know if a hypnotherapist has adequate training to deal with your issues? How do you know if he or she is competent to get involved in your health?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The practice of hypnotherapy is not regulated at the federal level. \u00a0This means educational institutions and professional certifying boards set their own standards for minimum academic requirements, scope of practice, code of ethics, postgraduate studies and continuing education.<\/p>\n

It may surprise you to learn that there are still some hypnosis certifying organizations or boards that only require about 100 hours of training, an online application, and payment of a fee to be certified.<\/p>\n

While hypnotherapy is a healing art, it is evidence-based and grounded in scientific method. \u00a0Just as an education in medicine, massage therapy or counseling requires practical skills development with a clinical supervisor, so does hypnotherapy. The International Board of Hypnotherapy does not award certification to a person who has learned hypnotherapy through a video correspondence course or online video home study program. Nor will the IBH certify those whose course was a hybrid of correspondance, online video home study and some reduced fraction of live hours.<\/p>\n

IBH certifies hypnotherapists whom attended live training from an approved school that is licensed as a Postsecundary Vocational Institution by their State Higher Education Department.<\/p>\n

IBH has set a new standard for certification requirements. \u00a0For Level 3, IBH Fellow and Certified Medical Support-Clinical Hypnotherapist, IBH rigorously screens each potential member, requiring not just proof of training (400 hours), but also a written examination and evaluation of their practical skills, review of therapeutic script development, state-issued proof of identity, and professional liability insurance. With IBH members there is also the peace of mind of knowing that they have received training in, and are held accountable to, a strict code of ethics.<\/p>\n

Before consumers employ the services of a hypnotherapist, we recommend they confirm that the practitioner has successfully completed a live training that is between 300 and 500 hours. Such training should be provided by a facility with the above stated credentials.<\/p>\n

Hypnotherapy is neither the practice of medicine nor psychology, so regardless of anyone’s prior academic education in related topics (medicine, counseling or social work), the hypnotherapy practitioner still needs comprehensive education in actual hypnotherapy techniques in order to be competent.<\/p>\n

To locate an IBH hypnotherapist in your area click on “Locate a Registered Medical Support Hypnotherapist.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Consumer Alert from the International Board of Hypnotherapy How do you know if a hypnotherapist has adequate training to deal with your issues? How do you know if he or she is competent to get involved in your health? The practice of hypnotherapy is not regulated at the federal level. \u00a0This means educational institutions and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n