There are some websites that offer free hypnosis induction materials to users. Sometimes these materials will be hypnotic induction MP3s that the person can listen to at home. Other times they will be scripts that the person can use on himself or on others who might need the help. The danger with using these free hypnosis induction materials is that the person who finds them has not been properly trained in hypnosis techniques and should not be using the materials to try and hypnotize others. Instead of free hypnosis induction materials, the person should seek out a professional who has been trained in the use of hypnosis through a certified training program such as the one that the National Guild of Hypnotists offers. These training classes give students in depth information about the practice of hypnotherapy, the different techniques and theories that are behind it, and how to run a professional therapeutic practice for hypnotherapy. Without this training, someone could do damage when utilizing the free hypnosis induction scripts with others.
Training Programs
Usually there are two parts to the training programs that are offered. The first part of the courses gives the history and background information about the theories and practice of hypnotherapy. The second part usually gives students an awareness of the clients and the issues that may arise in the professional practice of hypnotherapy. Although some of these professionals may offer free hypnosis induction materials on their sites, it is usually very beginner material so that the person cannot do much harm to himself or others through the use of the material.
Beyond certification, there are also degree programs that can give a professional even more credence in the community where he practices. There are undergraduate degrees in psychology with the emphasis being on hypnosis techniques. There are also some graduate degrees that can be obtained in hypnosis techniques, such as obtaining a Masters degree in transpersonal psychology. After the degree or certification has been obtained, there are also different training workshops that can be attended for a weekend so that the latest practices can be learned by the professionals who practice in the field every day. Some of these workshops seem like scams, such as how to become a magnet with money. Others focus on mental health issues that can be addressed through hypnotherapy and provide useful information to the therapists to take back to their practices and use with their patients.