What do we call ourselves?
This article was originally posted on November 14, 2007
Hot topic of the day
For the last couple of weeks, maybe a little longer, there has been a lot of discussion as to what “hypnotists” should call themselves. Of course, there is always the term “hypnotist” . Well, actually, that’s what we are. Calvin Banyan has suggested the term “consulting hypnotist”. I’m not sure about that one. I don’t understand just how that fits in with what we do. By the way, this is one of the very few times I disagree with Cal.
I can freely call myself a hypnotherapist. Some hypnotists can’t in some states. But basically, I am a therapist, by license and when I do hypnosis, I am still doing therapy. I believe that I will continue to call my self a hypnotherapist unless someone has a label that I like better. I do believe that when doing hypnosis, the progress is more rapid than regular talk therapy. By the way, I also call myself a psychotherapist. I sometimes have to remind my friends that it is one word, not two.
More to come
The first several posts are topics that I felt somewhat compelled to cover. I’m not sure why and I do have a couple more of these. Tomorrow, I want to discuss the respect and admiration that I have for my clients. After these things are out of the way, I want to talk about the good stuff. The benefits we all get from hypnosis and the many ways to acquire those benefits.
Any one with comments, please post them. I will also read emails. If you want to discuss a topic here, let me know. I’m open. If you disagree with something I’ve said, let me know. I’ll consider your differing opinion and will sometimes change my mind. I don’t need to believe that I am always right. If I don’t change my mind, I’ll let you know why.
Good night.