Why so isolated?

I don't know about you, but it seems that those of us who practice in Vermont are very fragmented. For example, I don't know how many hypnotists and hypnotherapists there are in our state. That may seem an unknowable for folks in most states but we're pretty small, belonging to a pretty finite profession in a pretty friendly place.

Now it's not that we're unfriendly. Whenever I have called, been called by, or met with a colleague, they've been happy to share. Only once, after leaving two messages, did I simply never get a response. In any case, I seem to be the only one seeking out colleagues. Why IS that?

I dislike stepping on toes, since our marketplace is small also, so I contact others I know are practicing in my area. But I know there are others out there and I think our overall interests would be served if we had a clue what colleagues we have and where they are to be found.

I doubt this is something to worry about real soon, but what if an "Ontario" happened to us? Fragmented and isolated we have no voice; together, who knows. I am reminded of the fable of the strength of 7 sticks held together over that of each stick held alone.

So, where are you and who are you?

Cheers, Kerry