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American
Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Member
Referrals
Welcome
to the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis' Member Referral Service.
Typically,
individuals search for referrals by location, namely city and/or
state/province. On this referral system, you may search for a member referral
by location (city or state/province) and/or by specialty. You can search
individually by any one of these criteria (city, state/province, or specialty), or
you may combine searches in two or more criteria to narrow the results of
your search, e.g., Roselle, IL. If you narrow your search too much,
you might not get any results from your search.
For
a list of specialties
and their abbreviations in pdf format,
click here,
and when you have identified the specialty(ies) in which you are
interested, press "back" on your browser to return to this page.
Once
a search has been completed, you will first receive a list of individual
members who fit your criteria. Click on the individual's name, and
you will receive a listing of:
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the
member's name (membership status will be true as of the day of the
query);
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city
and state/province;
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specialty;
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telephone
number; and
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certification
status (either AP, Approved Consultant; or CE, regular certification -
click here for further information) -
the certification status will be true as of the day of the query.
You
can then search again, view another member's name, or end the search.
ASCH makes every effort to ensure that the information in this
database is accurate and current. However, it is ultimately the member's
responsibility to provide corrections and updates for their contact
information. Further, specialty information is self-reported. Finally,
membership does not automatically imply competence or guarantee the
quality of a practitioner's work. It does indicate that, based
on the information provided by the member, he or she has met minimum
standards for training and education in the use of clinical hypnosis and
has met all the regulatory requirements for practice in their
state/province.
The
information in the database is updated weekly.
Click
here to go the search screen immediately.
COMMON
QUESTIONS ABOUT HYPNOSIS
What
is clinical hypnosis?
What training is required and how would a qualified
person be found?
Is hypnosis a new technique?
What is it used for?
What about treatment and cost?
What are some misconceptions?
Members
of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis hold degrees in many
different disciplines, including medicine, podiatry, dentistry,
osteopathy, psychology, clinical social work, counseling, marriage and
family therapy, and nursing.
We
suggest that you consult the practitioner of your choice. In the
event that your first choice cannot be of assistance with your
particular case, it is likely that he to she will be able to refer you
to someone who can be of assistance.
Select
a search value from the drop down lists in one or more of the following
search criteria, and press "search".
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What
is clinical hypnosis?
Clinical
hypnosis is an altered state of awareness, perception or consciousness
that is used, by licensed and trained doctors or masters prepared
individuals, for treating a psychological or physical problem.
It is a highly relaxed state.
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What
training is required and how would a qualified person be found?
The
use of hypnosis is restricted to psychologists and
other health professionals
such as physicians, dentists and masters prepared nurses, social workers
or marital/family therapists licensed for this technique.
It is to be used in conformance with their own training and
licensing laws. Most cities
have a state or local professional society which may be contacted for
names of professionals.
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Is
hypnosis a new technique?
Hypnosis
has been used for a long as records have been kept.
Modern clinical hypnosis is dated from about 1773 and the use of
hypnosis has been approved by the AMA since 1958.
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What
is it used for?
In
the mental health area, it is used for phobias, anxiety, sexual problems,
alcoholism, smoking control, speech disorders, weight control, chronic
pain, age regression therapy, self-esteem/ego strengthening,
memory/concentration improvement and forensic work.
In medicine, some uses would be for anesthesia and surgery,
obstetrics/gynecology, control of bleeding, pain control, burn therapy,
dermatology and habit control.
Dentistry uses it to control fear, dental surgery, saliva control,
gagging, bruxism, control of bleeding, tongue biting and general oral
hygiene.
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What
about treatment and cost?
The
length of treatment will vary depending on the nature and severity of the
problem.
Hypnosis is one tool and may be used in conjunction with other
forms of treatment.
The cost will vary in different parts of the nation.
You need to discuss finances openly with your health care
professional.
Most insurance companies will cover 50% - 80% of the cost of
individual therapy only if treated by licensed professionals.
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What
are some misconceptions?
You
will not become unconscious and you will be aware of everything at all
times. Your
will is not weakened in any way.
You are in control and cannot be made to do anything against your
will. You
will not begin to reveal information you wish to keep secret.
Hypnosis is not sleep.
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