I'm Becoming a Hypnotherapist! (page 3)

waiting,

You're right, maybe I'll just shit-can the whole thing.

After all, I'm just some joe blow who doesn't know a damn thing about people. And I really don't know how to use good judgment in dealing with only those I'm qualified to help.

Come to think of it, I really never heard that mental sicknesses and certain behaviors are very likely symptoms of underlying traumatic issues.

And of course, I probably don't have enough good sense to refer a person who needs it to a competent mental health professional.

I guess I just have to be honest with myself... I'll probably just make matters worse for people whom I'm trying to help.

I'm so glad you shared your thoughts and brought me to my senses. I can't thank you enough.

Now I'm off, I have to be at my janitorial job on time or I'll get fired. Damn, someday I really need to go to college. Then maybe I'll learn how to be smart enough to really help people properly.

Doug
(Some-Serious-Projecting-Going-On Class)

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Okay, waiting…

… now that I've gotten my sarcasm out, I'll give you a serious reply.

First off, I am truly sorry for the traumas you have endured in your life. I do have a certain clue as to just how traumatic it can be, and I am very sorry for you.

As for Hypnotherapy, I don't believe you have a clear understanding of exactly what it is, and how it is used. I am NOT becoming a stage hypnotist. I am NOT playing with people's minds.

Hypnotherapy simply bypasses a persons critical faculties to access their inner mind. Any suggestions offered are ones the client desires and has requested, and furthermore, the client remembers everything about the session. They are always in control. They could get up and walk out at any time.

Additionally, the mind has a "safety valve," in that, a hypnotherapist can never make a person do something that conflicts with their personal beliefs and values.

As far as credentials, hypnotherapy is not difficult to learn and master. It is not to be viewed in the same light as a surgeon, or psychologist. In fact, it is not intended as a soul solution for people with serious psychological problems. In such a case, the hypnotherapist would refer the client to a competent mental health professional.

But not everyone has serious psychological problems, in fact, most don't. Many people simply want to overcome certain fears, or stop smoking, or lose weight. Some want to overcome disabling beliefs, or they want to become more confident. These are the areas I have already done work in. With Hypnotherapy, I will be able to help such people even more.

And we must not forget, that a college education consisting of many hours of training does not necessarily mean someone is competent. We've all heard the news stories about the "educated, highly trained" doctors who have amputated the wrong leg on a patient.

As with any branch of medical care, there are good doctors and bad; good therapists and quacks. I am not a quack.

As far as your concerns about rape victims, the police and hypnotism, your advice was well taken. Thanks.

You know waiting, there is an awful lot of discouragement in this world, and I don't need any more discouragement than I've faced in my life. I didn't get a chance to go to college to become a psychologist. It wasn't in the JW plan. Now I'm 43 years old, 3 years out of the bORG, and really want to give back to the world in a fine way. Here I have a chance to learn something that I can use to really help those that need it, and you offer nothing but discouragement and condemnation.

But not to worry; I've developed a thick skin. It really doesn't matter how many degrees a person has or how few; it doesn't matter how much training they have received; it doesn't matter how noble their intentions, there will always be someone out there who criticizes them. I have learned this lesson, and truly accept it as fact of life.

Don't discourage. Encourage. I can understand if you have legitimate concerns--and you do--but, with all due respect, you may want to really find out all the facts before offering advice.

I wish you all my best.

Doug

FreePeace
"The World is my country, and to do good, my religion." --Thomas Paine
TruthQuest: http://beam.to/truthquest
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I'm Becoming a Hypnotherapist!

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