Training and Certificiation

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Permalink Reply by Walt Potter on November 12, 2009 at 6:15pm

Lee,
Thanks for this thoughtful reply. You make strong points. I've decided to do training and get certified. I want to get a good start. Ongoing training will be a must.
Walt

Lee Pelletier said:

Walt:

According to your profile, you are in Georgetown, Texas. If you contact the National Guild of Hypnotists in Merrimack, NH 603-429-9348, they can tell you what NGH certified instructors are available in or around Georgetown.

Why would you want or need certification? The best reason is that training by a group that puts its own reputation on the line in giving you a certificate that says you are a consulting hypnotist will mean you receive training that meets a certain quality standard. Is it possible to get better training elsewhere? I am sure it is. Is it possible to find an NGH Certified Instructor who will turn out to be incompetent? Again, I am sure it is. At the same time, by becoming NGH Certified as a trainer, an individual agrees to uphold a standard, including the promise to make sure you actually know how to function as a hypnotist as a part of the training.

Why NGH training as opposed to self-study or working with a hypnotist who seems capable? Working with others and subjecting yourself to "peer review" will give you a reasonable head start. There is nothing wrong with training offered in a weekend or independent training, or training offered by other organizations. NGH, for example, recognizes similar training from other organizations. ABH, ACHE and some others certainly offer fine opportunities for training. I have not personally attended training offered by other organizations, although I have taken several courses through American Pacific University, which was affiliated with ABH. I have heard nothing but good about Gil Boyne's training.

I truly think, however, even though I am a dedicated GEEK, that in-person training in a group setting creates the best opportunity for solid growth into the profession.

NGH Training is a minimum of 100 hours. That is a great start. I am sure you are going to want to take additional training as you learn more and do more with hypnosis.

Cost of training? Anywhere from about $1200 to $3000. The price you pay in that range may not significantly impact the quality of the training. I charge about $2000 in upstate NY.

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Permalink Reply by Richard Nongard - NLPBoard.com on November 12, 2009 at 6:27pm

You look great, like a true Texan. My daughter was born in Georgetown, and I do training and certification in Round Rock al least 3 times a year.
Certification is important in that it represents something to consumers. Now the true value or worth of any certification program is hard to measure, in that there are no standards, and different groups teach different things. If you want to practice as a professional I would recommend it.

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Permalink Reply by Walt Potter on November 12, 2009 at 6:48pm

Richard,
When are you in Round Rock again?
Were you in Georgetown for some time?
Thanks for your note,
Walt
Richard Nongard - HypnosisGurus.com said:

You look great, like a true Texan. My daughter was born in Georgetown, and I do training and certification in Round Rock al least 3 times a year.
Certification is important in that it represents something to consumers. Now the true value or worth of any certification program is hard to measure, in that there are no standards, and different groups teach different things. If you want to practice as a professional I would recommend it.

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Permalink Reply by Ricky Strode on November 12, 2009 at 7:13pm

Personally the crazier, or the most different you look compared to the ones around you the more attention they actually use on you when you speak, or atleast thats what I have always experienced. I haven't ran into someone in person that doesn't give me their full attention without really even asking for it. It could be the energy that comes from me to though,

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Permalink Reply by Kyle Jackson on November 12, 2009 at 7:26pm

Hi Walt!

I'm also a fellow Texan, from Quitman (about 100 miles due east of Dallas). I'm also (slowly) making the switch to a professional hypnotist. I am currently looking for training as well. I missed Richard's training earlier this year, but I certainly wont the next time he is in the Dallas area. His course is inexpensive and close, which is a huge plus for me as travel expenses can be prohibitive. I have one of his videos, and I really like the guy.

I've also taken HMI's free Foundations course, which I really liked. I highly recommend it. Keep in mind that they really want you to take the advanced course ($2500+) and they do try to sell it when you complete the free course. I have no doubt that it would be great training, but I prefer to spend that kind of money on live training first.

If you're ever in the Tyler area, let me know!

Best Wishes,

Kyle

Walt Potter said:

Richard,
When are you in Round Rock again?
Were you in Georgetown for some time?
Thanks for your note,
Walt
Richard Nongard - HypnosisGurus.com said:

You look great, like a true Texan. My daughter was born in Georgetown, and I do training and certification in Round Rock al least 3 times a year.
Certification is important in that it represents something to consumers. Now the true value or worth of any certification program is hard to measure, in that there are no standards, and different groups teach different things. If you want to practice as a professional I would recommend it.

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Permalink Reply by Richard Nongard - NLPBoard.com on November 12, 2009 at 8:13pm

I lived in both round Rock and Georgetown in 1991-1992 but still do a lot of trianing in the area. I will do training in both Dallas and Austin again in Feb/March
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Permalink Reply by Jackie Spencer on November 12, 2009 at 8:40pm

I took HMIs distance program and it's fantastic. The most hands-on is done in the foundations course. There is a great deal of lecture, and enough information and demo's that you can work with people if you have the confidence that what you've learned works. Much of my experience is trial by fire, and it's a great feeling when something I do for the first time works as I was taught it would. I also have the dvd set so I can review lessons over and over when I come across something in session that didn't jump out at me during training. It's a great resource.

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Permalink Reply by Hugh Cole on November 12, 2009 at 9:50pm

Wow yet another discussion on training and certification. Walt I didn't know you were in Texas. You need to join the Texas Trancemakers group so Wendy can keep track of you. I can recommend Richard Nongard's live training, as a very cost effective way to develop a relationship with a great mentor and teacher, You can check out his "style" on the Nongardtv seminar he does every sunday. If you want to travel and go out to Las Vegas for a week and party while learning, then Mark Cunningham's New curriculum is a great choice. Certification is sort of a moot point as it is not really necessary, but highly desirable from a client standpoint. Both Richard and I are certified Instructors for the Society of Experiential Trance. Mark Cunningham's course is recognized by the IMDHA and the NGH. John Cleesattal offers an online certification course. He is in Fort Worth, So you have a bunch of options.

Hugh Cole
The Pretty Goodest Hypnotist on the Planet

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Permalink Reply by Walt Potter on November 13, 2009 at 6:08am

Kyle,
Will do. I wonder when Richard will be in the area again.
Walt

Kyle Jackson said:

Hi Walt!

I'm also a fellow Texan, from Quitman (about 100 miles due east of Dallas). I'm also (slowly) making the switch to a professional hypnotist. I am currently looking for training as well. I missed Richard's training earlier this year, but I certainly wont the next time he is in the Dallas area. His course is inexpensive and close, which is a huge plus for me as travel expenses can be prohibitive. I have one of his videos, and I really like the guy.

I've also taken HMI's free Foundations course, which I really liked. I highly recommend it. Keep in mind that they really want you to take the advanced course ($2500+) and they do try to sell it when you complete the free course. I have no doubt that it would be great training, but I prefer to spend that kind of money on live training first.

If you're ever in the Tyler area, let me know!

Best Wishes,

Kyle

Walt Potter said:

Richard,
When are you in Round Rock again?
Were you in Georgetown for some time?
Thanks for your note,
Walt
Richard Nongard - HypnosisGurus.com said:

You look great, like a true Texan. My daughter was born in Georgetown, and I do training and certification in Round Rock al least 3 times a year.
Certification is important in that it represents something to consumers. Now the true value or worth of any certification program is hard to measure, in that there are no standards, and different groups teach different things. If you want to practice as a professional I would recommend it.

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Permalink Reply by Walt Potter on November 13, 2009 at 6:46am

Hugh,

I'm already signed up for the Texas group.

I hope to find some folks around here that I can practice with. I'm working with 3 "clients" already doing inductions and feel good stuff. Maybe some skype practice sessions would be good.

I'll have to wait until a summer to do my formal training as I'm full time at the university for the other 9 months.

Looked at Mark's materials. The program looks exciting. He should be sending me some information.

Thanks, Walt

Hugh Cole said:

Wow yet another discussion on training and certification. Walt I didn't know you were in Texas. You need to join the Texas Trancemakers group so Wendy can keep track of you. I can recommend Richard Nongard's live training, as a very cost effective way to develop a relationship with a great mentor and teacher, You can check out his "style" on the Nongardtv seminar he does every sunday. If you want to travel and go out to Las Vegas for a week and party while learning, then Mark Cunningham's New curriculum is a great choice. Certification is sort of a moot point as it is not really necessary, but highly desirable from a client standpoint. Both Richard and I are certified Instructors for the Society of Experiential Trance. Mark Cunningham's course is recognized by the IMDHA and the NGH. John Cleesattal offers an online certification course. He is in Fort Worth, So you have a bunch of options.

Hugh Cole
The Pretty Goodest Hypnotist on the Planet

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Permalink Reply by Amanda Irvine on November 13, 2009 at 9:26am

Hey Walt,
I also would recomend you take HMI's Free Foundations Course. That was my first formal hypnosis education and I really enjoyed it! It's free so you can't lose by taking it. Plus I found it is a great place to start! They also offer payper view cert. courses in different sub-specialties, Weight loss, Smoking Cessastion, Dream Therapy, ect... They also offer an extended hypnotherapy Certification course. Which I plan to take asap!
But there are other forms of training NGH has many instructors, and most of them offer weekend training. There are also other hypnosis agencies out there ASH is another one, American School of Hypnosis, I believe that they where giving away there textbook, which is a great resource to have.
I feel that certification is important, because it shows, your dedication to continuing your education in hypnosis, It also shows that you know the standards. Personally I get the most affordable courses. I eventually want to take the HMI course, but until I can I continue to get what I can.
I also think it's important to shop around till you find what you like, Every hypnotist is going to be different! Find what works with you, and most importantly take what you've learned and make it your own!

All the best
Happy Trancings
Amanda

www.reginasfinesthypnotists.com

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Permalink Reply by Hugh Cole on November 13, 2009 at 9:27am

John Harlzig and Sheila Reed are in Austin Great people, They practise often. I am on Skype, would be happy to give you some pointers. John Chessatall is on Skype also, The NongardTV thing every sunday night is a great way to ease into distance learning with Richard. Add me on Skype! Hugh

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