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I have a question. After completeing the foundation course at HMI or Hypnosis Motivation Institute, you can call yourself a ''Certified Hypnotist''. How do you write that as a title after your name in abbreviated form?

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Your tutor could answer that beautifully.
Hi John,

I'm puzzled by your statement that there is no degree higher than a master's in academia. Have you considered, in addition to the PhD, the Medical Doctor, Doctor of Psychology, Doctor of Music, Doctor of Osteopathy, Doctor of Social Work, Doctor of Eduction, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine, Doctor of Ministry, Juris Doctorate, etc. etc. Are none of these academic degrees evidence of advanced course work and higher than a master's?

John Cleesattel said:
James,

Since there is in reality no academia degree higher than a Masters, (which is why a PhD is a philosophy degree), I would be interested in seeing this law you speak of. I am well versed in Texas laws concerning hypnosis, I would like to see where I missed this one.

Thanks!
John




James Hazlerig said:
Absolutely, Fable. Thanks for highlighting a point I was trying to make.
While I feel that my Master's Degree in English did contribute a lot to my hypnotic work--as I spent a lot of time exploring metaphors, symbolism, language patterns, perception, and so on--I don't put "MA" after my name on my hypnosis cards, nor did I hang my diploma up in my office.
Since we're on the subject, it's worth mentioning that claiming degrees from non-accredited institutions is considered fraud in some states (including the one where I live). So even if I were to put in the work to be granted a "Doctorate of Clinical Hypnotherapy," I would be in violation of Texas law if I put that on my cards, listed it on my website, or displayed the diploma in my office. Likewise, if I announced myself or had myself introduced for a talk as "Dr. Hazlerig," I would be breaking Texas law. Now, admittedly, I don't think there are many cops out there busting hypnotists for that--but there was a case not too long ago of a prospective police officer being arrested for listing a non-accredited degree in criminal justice on a job application.

(Besides breaking the law, I'd also lose the respect of my friends who are working on Ph.D.s in academia, which matters more to me. I know how much work goes into a doctorate.)

James

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You can learn the foundations of hypnosis for 10 bucks from various book, or sometimes cheaper. That would also give you alot of inductions to start off with. In my opinion, however in states and countries that hypnosis is not regulated I would think that you should be damn confident in your ability to help people before you use any title of any sort related to unregulated practices. In essence if you do not understand what you are doing and how to do it, then you should learn until you are utterly convinced that you have what it takes to undertake any situations that comes your way. I suggest CH, because it represnts more than just therapy, which after all is more than possible.

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