A hypnotist:
• Is not a medical professional
• Accepts virtually anyone for treatment
• May get good results but, may engage in indiscriminate use of his or her skill, often with unfortunate or humiliating results.
A clinical hypnotherapist:
• Is first a therapist
• Uses mental imagery
• Is trained in one of the health professions, such as pediatrics, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, nursing, psychology, or social work
• Is certified by a professional organization such as:
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
European Society of Hypnosis
International Society of Hypnosis
More Medical Hypnosis FAQs
1. What myths exist about medical hypnosis?
2. What is the difference between medical hypnosis and biofeedback?