Can anyone become a Hypnotist/therapists?

Can anyone become a hypnotist/therapist?

Taking aside the ongoing views and discussion about regulation and training, do you think from a purely personality point of view that anyone can become a hypnotist/therapists.

Is there a hypnosis/therapy gene; despite our differences are their similarities in characteristics, traits and personality that are consistent with all successful practitioners?

Can these all be taught or are some genetic, a part of our make up the essence of who we are and therefore un-teachable?

So my question is although anyone can learn academically all the theories and practice with other like minded trainees within the training environment to be hypnotists/therapists can anyone then go on to be successful as a practitioner with that training or does personality have a greater impact and is then the ingredient that defines success in practice?

What do you think? Smiles Nath

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Permalink Reply by docregal.com on October 17, 2011 at 9:52am

Let's review this again then, Nathan. You are inquiring about whether or not "the essence of who we are, what we have done and experienced in life" matters. It is helpful to know ones character strengths and accomplish things, yet acquiring relevant experience is the vital ingredient. And that is what conducting any "practice" is all about actually. ;-)

Nathan Welch said:

Apologies AJ i do not mean to limit personality to introvert or extrovert but all the aspects that our personality brings after all we are more than just introvert or extrovert if my original question was limited and projected that meaning I'm sorry I mean much more about the essence of who we are, what we have done and experienced in life etc!! smiles Nath

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Permalink Reply by Kathleen Hanover on October 17, 2011 at 10:55am

I would disagree slightly, AJ...if you're in a helping profession, any life experience could be relevant, because who knows what life experiences your clients will bring to the table?

The more interesting and varied your life has been, I think the more you may have to offer your clients.

For example, I don't have kids. So while I can certainly read books about child-rearing, I would say that I wouldn't make an optimal source of information for parents.

Kathleen

AJ - DocRegal.com said:

Let's review this again then, Nathan. You are inquiring about whether or not "the essence of who we are, what we have done and experienced in life" matters. It is helpful to know ones character strengths and accomplish things, yet acquiring relevant experience is the vital ingredient. And that is what conducting any "practice" is all about actually. ;-)

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Permalink Reply by docregal.com on October 17, 2011 at 12:45pm

Kathleen, relevancy is a simplified yet powerful way of stating my thoughts. The point to understand, though, is that ones live experience is in the area one is addressing, not just convolved in ones head. ;-)

Kathleen Hanover said:

I would disagree slightly, AJ...if you're in a helping profession, any life experience could be relevant, because who knows what life experiences your clients will bring to the table?

The more interesting and varied your life has been, I think the more you may have to offer your clients.

For example, I don't have kids. So while I can certainly read books about child-rearing, I would say that I wouldn't make an optimal source of information for parents.

Kathleen

AJ - DocRegal.com said:

Let's review this again then, Nathan. You are inquiring about whether or not "the essence of who we are, what we have done and experienced in life" matters. It is helpful to know ones character strengths and accomplish things, yet acquiring relevant experience is the vital ingredient. And that is what conducting any "practice" is all about actually. ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Kathleen Hanover on October 17, 2011 at 1:19pm

AJ, I wish I could understand what point you're trying to make, but unfortunately, it is escaping me. So I am going to smile, and nod, and back slowly out of the conversation....

Kathleen

AJ - DocRegal.com said:

Kathleen, relevancy is a simplified yet powerful way of stating my thoughts. The point to understand, though, is that ones live experience is in the area one is addressing, not just convolved in ones head. ;-)

Kathleen Hanover said:

I would disagree slightly, AJ...if you're in a helping profession, any life experience could be relevant, because who knows what life experiences your clients will bring to the table?

The more interesting and varied your life has been, I think the more you may have to offer your clients.

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Permalink Reply by Bill Kennedy on October 17, 2011 at 1:23pm

I would have to agree with Kathleen. Meeting people where they are, using their language and showing that you understand their context are powerful ways of building rapport. In any kind of helping profession, that kind of experience is highly relevant, however you choose to define the word. In the helping professions, you need to understand the emotional impact of your words, otherwise you can easily come across as arrogant.

AJ - DocRegal.com said:

Kathleen, relevancy is a simplified yet powerful way of stating my thoughts. The point to understand, though, is that ones live experience is in the area one is addressing, not just convolved in ones head. ;-)

Kathleen Hanover said:

I would disagree slightly, AJ...if you're in a helping profession, any life experience could be relevant, because who knows what life experiences your clients will bring to the table?

The more interesting and varied your life has been, I think the more you may have to offer your clients.

For example, I don't have kids. So while I can certainly read books about child-rearing, I would say that I wouldn't make an optimal source of information for parents.

Kathleen

AJ - DocRegal.com said:

Let's review this again then, Nathan. You are inquiring about whether or not "the essence of who we are, what we have done and experienced in life" matters. It is helpful to know ones character strengths and accomplish things, yet acquiring relevant experience is the vital ingredient. And that is what conducting any "practice" is all about actually. ;-)

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Permalink Reply by docregal.com on October 17, 2011 at 1:23pm

Last call, Kathleen, since I am still logged in here. Either one has real live experience or not. Fabrications do not count. A "life" experience is not the same thing.

And thanks for joining, Bill, but establishing rapport is only essential for getting to the work.Yet, understand that It is not the work itself. And it does not replace experience for being able to do the work, like some people without proper training might like to think.

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Permalink Reply by Bill Kennedy on October 17, 2011 at 1:42pm

When your reality includes being polite and respectful, even to those you consider in some way lesser to you, then I will consider joining you.

AJ - DocRegal.com said:

Dude, I am talking about experience as a practitioner. Wake up and join my reality. ;-)

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Permalink Reply by docregal.com on October 17, 2011 at 2:02pm

Let's see what happens then. I am open to letting bygones be bygones. Know, however, that your interpretation of my words includes neither their tonality nor my body language. Intention is everything. The smiley face symbol with a wink usually indicates humor, fun and playfulness. ;-)

Bill Kennedy said:

When your reality includes being polite and respectful, even to those you consider in some way lesser to you, then I will consider joining you.

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Permalink Reply by Antoine Pruyssers on October 17, 2011 at 2:14pm

Michael, Richard, and Kathleen, sum it up pretty good. No need for me to post anything, other then:"I agree"

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Permalink Reply by Paul D. Anderson on October 17, 2011 at 2:38pm

Although I do have a comfy chair and a pocket watch, neither is essential to being a hypnotherapist. I hypnotize lots of people who are standing, and lots more sitting in folding chairs. I have never used a watch to hypnotize a client, though I sometimes do use a watch or pendulum for demonstrations. I was blown away by Kathleen's list, and I do agree most of those traits are highly desirable. I, too, am an introvert. But I love to help people and I am willing to leave my comfort zone to help people achieve their goals. I do lead my clients into trace by entering into trance first, and once I'm in trance I am no longer introverted (I am focused entirely on my client). I don't believe it is necessary to be highly hypnotizable to be a good hypnotherapist, but it sure does help me.

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Permalink Reply by Bill Kennedy on October 17, 2011 at 3:44pm

Hi AJ,

You are correct. I see neither your tonality nor your body language. I also don't see your intentions. All I have is your words. When you use words like "fabrication" and "convolved in one's head" in your response to someone, it could be interpreted as being disrespectful. Please note that there was no smiley face to denote playfulness.

I too am willing to let bygones be bygones and assume that I have completely misinterpreted your intentions.

Bill

AJ - DocRegal.com said:

Let's see what happens then. I am open to letting bygones be bygones. Know, however, that your interpretation of my words includes neither their tonality nor my body language. Intention is everything. The smiley face symbol with a wink usually indicates humor, fun and playfulness. ;-)

Bill Kennedy said:

When your reality includes being polite and respectful, even to those you consider in some way lesser to you, then I will consider joining you.