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how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????

Started this discussion. Last reply by Russell Lynn Irby Aug 6, 2010. 30 Replies 0 Favorites

i would like to know how people gained their 'wings' when starting in hypnosis. i want to practice on people but i dont eally know where to start. and i dont feel too comfortable charging people…Continue

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Russell Lynn Irby replied to Christopher Leadbitter's discussion 'how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????'

I started out helping some of the hardest clients available. Substance dependant persons. I had worked as a substance abuse counselor, then a program director and the success rates for regular therapy were very low. I became certified in…

Aug 6, 2010

Craig Eubanks replied to Christopher Leadbitter's discussion 'how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????'

I started a practice group. Long time ago it was called Sleepwalkers. Now it's just San Francisco NLP & Hypnosis Practice meetup. I put up flyers, posted ads on craiglist, invited hypnotists to speak and demonstrate technique. You get all…

Aug 5, 2010

Cheryl Westley replied to Christopher Leadbitter's discussion 'how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????'

I am enjoying - and grateful for - these suggestions! I have had the opportunity to do a few NLP healing sessions with friends and family. I usually ask someone new: "Do you like mind games?" and then ask them to think of something that…

Aug 4, 2010

Ron Franks replied to Christopher Leadbitter's discussion 'how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????'

WOW!!! You already... have more than enough good pratical suggestions for manifesting your desire in the matter and all that I would do now is to reiterate the many suggestions already made that in moving on these ideas (and on anything for that…

Aug 4, 2010

James Hazlerig replied to Christopher Leadbitter's discussion 'how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????'

I really like the idea of the name badges. In my experience, setting up with a sign is also a good way to get practice explaining hypnosis and fielding questions. Not everyone who stops to talk will want to be hypnotized right then, but it's…

Aug 4, 2010

Jeffrey Stephens replied to Christopher Leadbitter's discussion 'how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????'

A method that has been very good for many of my students is to make a small sign that says "Free Hypnosis Today" and finding a good place where people hang out. Recently, with my last several classes, I have been making name tags that…

Aug 4, 2010

geoff goodman replied to Christopher Leadbitter's discussion 'how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????'

Christopher, Great question! I actually wondered this after getting trained via a distance learning course. I thought It would be impossible at first to charge clients and actually help people with the use of hypnosis. I ended up practicing my…

May 30, 2010

Mohammed Magsi replied to Christopher Leadbitter's discussion 'how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????'

Hi Christopher, I started my experience from practising on my colleagues and then in between modules, we were given home works which was great help (family and friends were my test subjects). Any trouble and I got on the phone to my mentor lol. As…

May 30, 2010

Steve Kuzniczci replied to Christopher Leadbitter's discussion 'how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????'

Why not post a message on a local chat room that you are an apprentice and looking for someone to "better their life." Advertise no charge and you should get plenty of takers. I would be careful inviting strangers to your home or going to…

May 29, 2010

James Szeles replied to Christopher Leadbitter's discussion 'how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????'

Christopher good advice. My sister go's under like a rock and she loves to be hypnotized so I lucked out. When I first got started I'd hypnotized anyone that wanted to try. James

Apr 23, 2010

James Szeles replied to Christopher Leadbitter's discussion 'how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????'

Good idea Calvin. People watch you to see if they can get a feel for how good or bad or a hypnotist you are. If you don't have the experience imagine what it would feel like to be able to hypnotized anyone and keep that thought as you work with…

Apr 21, 2010

Shirley R. Patterson replied to Christopher Leadbitter's discussion 'how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????'

Many of my friends and my daughters friends volunteered to help me out. I practiced my inductions and deepeners with them. I did not do any therapy with them. I did relaxation/stress sessions. I also have read many, many books, attended the…

Apr 21, 2010

Buzz Collins replied to Christopher Leadbitter's discussion 'how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????'

Christopher, Family and relatives make great guinea pigs. When you feel confident in your skills, don't be afraid to set a rate that's comparable to other's providing the same service - regardless of how long you've been…

Apr 20, 2010

Roy Hunter replied to Christopher Leadbitter's discussion 'how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????'

When I studied under Charles Tebbetts in 1983, he said: "There is no substitute for practice to master an art with confidence and competence." Of course, he was referring to the art of hypnosis. My students have to do a number of practice…

Apr 20, 2010

James Hazlerig replied to Christopher Leadbitter's discussion 'how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????'

My plan to get practice doing stage hypnosis is to partner with a local charity and split the proceeds for shows 50/50. Another bit of advice, Chris--pretend that a client just like you asks for a session to improve his abilities and confidence as…

Apr 20, 2010

Christopher Leadbitter replied to Christopher Leadbitter's discussion 'how did you get hands on experience when you first started in this business???????'

thanks everyone for your comments and advice, i am sure i will get all the practice i can handle very soon=), and reading all your stories has given me great pleasure indeed, knowing that if others have done it, then i can too=)=)

Apr 20, 2010

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Hypnosis Experience:: As a Client, As a Hobby, Currently Studying

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At 9:25am on April 19, 2010, kirby vonshouse said…: hi chris, let me start bt saying dont worry about money right now, worry about gathering experience. this site is a gold mine of info. and good advice. judging by your profile i would say do three inductions a day to anybody anywhere. avoid friends and family, they are the hardest. believe in yourself ! if you dont they wont. never show your new, your an old pro with hundreds of inductions. practice your pretalk, make THEM ask you to do somthing, then give the ol " welll, ok, just a little demo...for you" check out the folks here about street hypno. volunteer work,benefits,build rep.checkoutnongard,cerbone,the groups here are fantastic.

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At 9:10am on April 19, 2010, kirby vonshouse said…: there are 5999 cool people here and one real jerk ...

At 9:08am on April 19, 2010, kirby vonshouse said…: hi chris !! welcome !

At 6:12pm on November 29, 2009, Katherine Zimmerman said…: Welcome to HypnoThoughts Christopher! Glad that you could join us.

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At 5:04pm on November 28, 2009, Beverly Lieb, C.Ht. said…: /welcome, Christopher. I have met many nice people here and have been able to mutually learn from them and share my experience.