Hypnotherapists

If you are interested in doing hypnotherapy work, you should contact a professional hypnotherapist organization for guidance. You may qualify for a student membership. Also, many associations hold workshops or have conferences in all areas of the country (and world) throughout the year. Find out how you can attend such a session.

Check out books on hypnotherapy and self-hypnotism from your local library. These guides can teach you the theoretical basis of hypnotism as well as help you learn techniques to apply hypnotism to yourself and your own needs.

Volunteer at a local hospital, hospice, or other extended care facility that employs hypnotherapists as part of their treatment programs. You may be allowed to sit in on a hypnotherapy session or talk to patients to see what progress they make with hypnotism.

Make an appointment to see a hypnotherapist yourself to get a feel for the field. Your hypnotherapist may help you learn more about how you respond to hypnotic suggestion and how you can help others through hypnotherapy.

Participate in information interviews with hypnotherapists. In such an interview—which can be conducted in-person, on the phone, or through video-conferencing technology—you will get the opportunity to ask hypnotherapists about their job duties, work environment, likes and dislikes about their careers, educational training, and other topics that will help you to learn more about the field. Ask your school counselor or a psychology teacher to help you set up information interviews.