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Permalink Reply by Pattie Freeman Ch.t, on June 14, 2009 at 7:01pm

like this CH.t
you might see also CCH.t Clinical Certified Hypnotherapist

hope this helps..

Permalink Reply by John McLean on June 14, 2009 at 11:21pm

Or...

[Your Name Here], CCCCCHHHHH.tt

Certainly Classically Critically Conversely Congruent Hyperactive Hetero- (and/or) Homo-Sexual Hypno-Trained Therapist.

Then people will REALLY know you are the shiz!

Cheers!

John McLean
Austin, TX

Permalink Reply by Doreen Cohanim C.Ht on June 15, 2009 at 5:58pm

Congratulations Margaret C.Ht

Doreen Cohanim C.Ht
HMI Graduate
www.EnterYourMind.com

Permalink Reply by Kathleen Hanover on June 15, 2009 at 9:13pm

Hi Margaret,

I've been using C.Ht. in marketing materials (for "Certified Hypnotherapist") because that's what my client uses. But honestly, the first time I saw it, I had to look it up on Wikipedia to find out what it meant (and I've been into NLP/hypnosis for years.) That abbreviation doesn't seem to be well known outside the hypnosis community.

I would recommend avoiding the abbreviation if you can, and just use "Margaret Jones, Certified Hypnotherapist" in your marketing materials/letterhead/etc. If a designation is meaningless to potential clients, I have to wonder how useful it is.

In my world, the "cool" designation is "APR." Only PR people who are members of a large professional organization know that it stands for "Accredited: Public Relations." No one else knows or cares, which makes the abbreviation seem rather pompous to me.

That's my 2¢ as a marketing/branding person.

Permalink Reply by Sheila M. Street, CH CI T.NLP on June 16, 2009 at 5:37am

In light of all the testi-ness of the medical profession, the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) have opted for a different title designation - CH - which can stand for either Consulting Hypnotist or Certified Hypnotist. The idea being that if you don't call yourself a "hypnotherapist" the psychologists and psychiatrists of the world will not have a leg to stand on with their argument that we are calling ourselves "therapists". (My own caveat here is that if they ever manage to claim total control of the words "hypnotherapist" and "hypnotist", I will call myself a Spiritual Helper-Instructor-Trancer {SHIT} and they can stuff that where the sun doesn't shine). :-) It won't prevent me from using the skills and training I've learned and have been using, much of it long before being properly "certified" by anyone.

BCH stands for Board Certified Hypnotist - which requires a special examination in front of a certifying Board. CI stands for Certified Instructor as far as the NGH designation goes.

Sheila

Permalink Reply by James Hazlerig on June 16, 2009 at 6:09am

I abbreviate it "CH," though I usually just say "Certified Hypnotist." And because "Certified Hypnotist" means different things in different organizations, I sometimes write "Certified Hypnotist (IHF)."

Note that in the academic world, it's generally considered gauche to put multiple abbreviations after your name. You should list only the highest ranking degree (or certification) that applies. So while I could call myself "James Hazlerig, BA, MA, CH," all I would really be revealing is my ignorance of proper form and my need to make up with credentials what I lack in confidence.

James

Permalink Reply by Fable Goodman on June 16, 2009 at 7:11am

James Hazlerig said:

Note that in the academic world, it's generally considered gauche to put multiple abbreviations after your name. You should list only the highest ranking degree (or certification) that applies. So while I could call myself "James Hazlerig, BA, MA, CH," all I would really be revealing is my ignorance of proper form and my need to make up with credentials what I lack in confidence.

James

James,

you make a very good point. In particular the phrase "You should list only the highest ranking degree (or certification) that applies"

Normally a university degree, or doctorate, would be seen as 'higher ranking' but in the case of a professional qualification, unless the degree, or doctorate is in hypnotherapy, or a very closely related field, it proably has little relevance, and therefore does not apply.

So when quoting qualifications, it could be seen misrepresenting yourself, and certainly irellevant to use Dr., BA, MA Bsc etc.

Stick to the highest, most recognised, and most relevant letters.

LOve and hugs,

Fable D.H.P.

Permalink Reply by John Cleesattel on June 16, 2009 at 9:09am

My long ago roommate had a business card made up that had these letters after his name:
MD,DD,LLD.

I said I didn't know he was a doctor. He said "Oh no, it just means Mairsy Dotes, and Doesy Dotes, and Little Lambsy Divy. LOL

I have a Doctorate in Clinical Hypnotherapy, but I figured out I don't need the initials anymore
John


Fable Goodman said:

James Hazlerig said:

Note that in the academic world, it's generally considered gauche to put multiple abbreviations after your name. You should list only the highest ranking degree (or certification) that applies. So while I could call myself "James Hazlerig, BA, MA, CH," all I would really be revealing is my ignorance of proper form and my need to make up with credentials what I lack in confidence.

James

James,

you make a very good point. In particular the phrase "You should list only the highest ranking degree (or certification) that applies"

Normally a university degree, or doctorate, would be seen as 'higher ranking' but in the case of a professional qualification, unless the degree, or doctorate is in hypnotherapy, or a very closely related field, it proably has little relevance, and therefore does not apply.

So when quoting qualifications, it could be seen misrepresenting yourself, and certainly irellevant to use Dr., BA, MA Bsc etc.

Stick to the highest, most recognised, and most relevant letters.

LOve and hugs,

Fable D.H.P.

Permalink Reply by James Hazlerig on June 16, 2009 at 9:33am

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

Fable Goodman said:

James Hazlerig said:

Note that in the academic world, it's generally considered gauche to put multiple abbreviations after your name. You should list only the highest ranking degree (or certification) that applies. So while I could call myself "James Hazlerig, BA, MA, CH," all I would really be revealing is my ignorance of proper form and my need to make up with credentials what I lack in confidence.

James

James,

you make a very good point. In particular the phrase "You should list only the highest ranking degree (or certification) that applies"

Normally a university degree, or doctorate, would be seen as 'higher ranking' but in the case of a professional qualification, unless the degree, or doctorate is in hypnotherapy, or a very closely related field, it proably has little relevance, and therefore does not apply.

So when quoting qualifications, it could be seen misrepresenting yourself, and certainly irellevant to use Dr., BA, MA Bsc etc.

Stick to the highest, most recognised, and most relevant letters.

LOve and hugs,

Fable D.H.P.

Permalink Reply by John Cleesattel on June 16, 2009 at 1:13pm

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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Permalink Reply by Richard Whitbread C.Ht on November 25, 2009 at 5:20am

I also just finished the foundation courses from HMI and was wondering if this is truly a good place to get certified I know it is not regulated her in Quebec but cant help wondering if I should take the specialized classes. I have heard very little of this school, only that the California better business bureau has a complaint about them claiming to be the first school to train in hypnotherapy and I know from experience that any school you go to will claim to be the best and the first and what ever. So I guess my question really is should i keep going with HMI or should I change schools.

Permalink Reply by Leshem Yosef on November 25, 2009 at 5:44am

Just thinking loudly
If a good book and youtube and maybe some DVDs can make you hypnotist and they are
so HMI must be very pro way to start


Richard Whitbread said:

I also just finished the foundation courses from HMI and was wondering if this is truly a good place to get certified I know it is not regulated her in Quebec but cant help wondering if I should take the specialized classes. I have heard very little of this school, only that the California better business bureau has a complaint about them claiming to be the first school to train in hypnotherapy and I know from experience that any school you go to will claim to be the best and the first and what ever. So I guess my question really is should i keep going with HMI or should I change schools.

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