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Permalink Reply by Connor Wyatt on September 5, 2010 at 11:32pm

I agree that curiosity can make people do certain things 100%, so I think that as long as Joel keeps his suggestions legal and ethical there shouldn't be a problem.

Also I agree that proper training is essential for practicing as a registered hypnotherapist.

And In Dave Elman's book he mentions about people accidentally going into a coma and how to rouse them, I assume thats what you mean when you say "wouldn't come out of trance".

Connor

Mohammed Magsi said:

Hi Connor,
You have given a very good example of 'robbing a bank'. You and I both know that it is possible to make certain people do something they do not want or wish to but are curious on conscious or subconscious level (and there was a case in Israel of man making women his slaves including investigation officer). Now I would like to believe that a professional and registered therapist would not cross the line.
If you were to practise hypnotherapy in the UK, you will find that training from recognised institute and insurance is essential. And the most important thing to consider is that you are working with an individual and her/his welfare is in your hands.

I hope this helps answer your question.

Mohammed

PS: I also provided an example of one of my client who would not come out of trance. The script books usually have a limited scripts on how to bring a client out of hypnosis.

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Permalink Reply by Mohammed Magsi on September 6, 2010 at 9:27am

Hi Connor,

With respect to Joel, I would personally not agree with Joel using hypnosis on people without proper training and mentor but I do see your point in regards to using his learnt skills for legal and ethical suggestions.

I have not had a chance to read Dave Elman's book but I am curious and will get the book.

Mohammed

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Permalink Reply by Roy Hunter on September 10, 2010 at 12:02pm

Hello Joel,

After reading everyone's comments as well as your responses to them, I would add some additional comments:

If you strongly wish to "practice" before getting training, LIMIT yourself to NON-therapeutic hypnosis only. There are some possible consequences if you use trance to help people without training, such as...

1. Most hypnosis professionals will not give suggestions to manage pain without a medical referral, because pain is a warning that something is wrong with the body. What if you gave suggestions to help remove a headache, but the headache was the symptom of either a brain tumor or internal bleeding?

2. Using hypnotic regression without adequate training can result in false memories and/or leave a client in a state of anxiety if he/she is jerked up immediately out of trance because the hypnotist does not know how to facilitate an abreaction.

3. Suggestion structure is important as well. If I say "Don't think of a dog" then most people will immediately imagine seeing a dog, or hearing a dog, and/or petting a dog. This is called "The law of reversed effect" and is often ignored by hypnotists who tell a client suggestions such as "You don't like chocolate any more..."

If you wish to practice non-therapeutic hypnosis sessions, consider my book, THE ART OF HYPNOSIS, which is available at my website:
http://www.royhunter.com/hypnosis_books.htm

Then before using hypnosis to help others overcome undesired habits, etc., get competent training.

Best wishes,
Roy Hunter, PhD, FAPHP
www.royhunter.com

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