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Informed Consent
The principle of informed consent says that we, before doing professional hypnosis:
1.) Get consent
2.) define the services we offer
3.) Accuratly represent the limitations of our techniques or training
4.) Inform clients of other options.
I use a specific form with all of my clients, and have posted a .pdf of that form in the www.ICBCHForum.com group.
Many licensed mental health professionals are REQUIRED to have this written form. I think, licensed or unlicensed, required or not, it is good policy to have this on file.
in the recent case of the High School principle charged with practicing therapeutic hypnosis, such a form (signed by a parent) would have solved all of his problems.
If you live in a state with strict regulation of terms or that limits the scope of practice unlicensed hypnotists can engage in, this type of form is ESSENTIAL.
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Permalink Reply by Richard Nongard - NLPBoard.com on -
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Permalink Reply by Gordon Leith on -
Thank you very much for this valuable information.
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Permalink Reply by Michelle Braun on -
As always, Richard, you are extremely generous. Thank you for all your helps!
Namaste
Michelle
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Permalink Reply by Roy Hunter on
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In Washington State, a hypnotherapist must either be a Registered Hypnotherapist (with the Department of Health, Division of Professional Licensing), OR he/she must be a licensed health care practitioner practicing within his/her scope of practice.
The Registered Hypnotherapist is required to provide a disclosure form that includes specified language, including your training, experience, fees, etc This form must be signed by BOTH client and hypnotherapist, with a copy given to the client.
However, I believe such a consent and disclosure form is the professional thing to do; and should be done regardless of whether your local law requires it.
Roy Hunter.
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Permalink Reply by Hypno-Jay on
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I think it shows responsible behaviour on our part to be honest. It is also a back up if you get a funny client who wants to try and sue people !!
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Permalink Reply by Bruce Taylor on -
I use a client intake form and give them a welcome letter that explains all that you mentioned. I also ask if they are ready to be hypnotized before I start.
Bruce Taylor
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Permalink Reply by Lisa on -
Hi Richard,
Thank you for the information and the copy of your form. Thank you most of all for the generosity of spirit and quality of mind you share.
gentle day,
Lisa
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Permalink Reply by Michael Burch on -
Hi Richard,
Thank you for the info and link. It is very similar to the one I use in my practice, and even with those I do skype sessions with.
Improving Lives, One Client at a Time!
Michael
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