http://www.tfioh.com:80/Florida-Institute-of-Hypnotherapy-Blog.htmlen-usThu, 17 May 2012 04:18:23 EDTThu, 17 May 2012 04:18:23 EDTCommuniSite RSS Generatorhttp://www.tfioh.com:80/Florida-Institute-of-Hypnotherapy-Blog.html0http://www.tfioh.com:80/Florida-Institute-of-Hypnotherapy-Blog/116/Hypnotherapy---High-Standards-and-Sacred-Traditions.htmlBack in the early 1970’s a group of well-respected Hypnotherapists decided to protect the practice of hypnosis by engaging in law and legislative efforts on a federal level. These early pioneers worked with the United States Department of Labor to create the occupational title of Hypnotherapist as it appeared in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. One of these people was the late Mr. Gil Boyne, the founder of the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners (ACHE). Mr. Boyne worked tirelessly to raise the standards of Hypnotherapy training by honoring that Hypnotherapy was now a legitimate profession. Therefore, he required that all ACHE schools had to be State-Licensed by their respective State’s Department of Education. The ACHE laid a foundation for a Certified Hypnotherapist to have a minimum of 200 hours of training and for a Clinical Certified Hypnotherapist to have a minimum of 300 hours of training from a State-Licensed school. This movement was an attempt to lay basic foundations for protecting the “free and open practice of Hypnotherapy,” since many other professions, like psychology and medicine, were trying to have exclusive rights to the use of hypnosis. However, because of the dedicated work of the early and current leaders in the field, Hypnotherapy is still an occupation that can be practiced in all 50 states. These standards have protected our profession and have provided for it more legitimacy and more respect. As an ACHE Certified Hypnotherapist I knew that I was very well-trained and after 10 years of successful private practice I called Mr. Boyne and asked about being an ACHE approved school. He informed me that I needed to become State-Licensed first and foremost. Upon calling the Florida Department of Education I was shocked to find out that they did not know how to open a Hypnotherapy school since none had ever been legally established. When I mentioned that there were other schools in the State their reply was, “These schools are operating illegally in that it is not legal to offer certifications or diplomas in an occupation without a license to do so.” I learned quickly of the importance of State-Licensure in education. The Florida Department of Education’s Commission for Independent Education works to protect the consumer by carefully regulating postsecondary vocational institutes and colleges. They ensure that if a diploma/certification is offered to the consumer that the consumer is protected in many different ways. State-Licensure ensures fair admissions, grading and refund policies. It ensures that locations are safe, that owners are free of criminal charges and that they are financially stable. The process of licensure takes about 6 months to 1 year and costs thousands upon thousands of dollars. The consumer seldom ever knows about this process, yet many schools choose to operate “under the radar” when they realize the standards that are required to be met and the expense in doing so. To this day the Florida Institute of Hypnotherapy remains that first and currently only school in Florida licensed to offer true career diplomas in the fields of Hypnotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy and Transpersonal Hypnotherapy. We continually work to raise the standards of Hypnotherapy Education by offering over 500 hours of State-Licensed ACHE approved training. With such a strong emphasis on high standards, the Institute has also worked quite hard to keep the heart of Hypnotherapy alive. We are proud of our profession having seen the lives of countless numbers of people transformed. Each and every interaction with a client or student of Hypnotherapy is a blessing and a chance to honor sacred traditions that truly touch the hearts, minds and souls of those who are fortunate enough to experience such a profound and transformational relationship. Those of us at the Institute wish to invite all who are serious about an education in Hypnotherapy to give us a call, to visit the school or to attend our free Monday night classes to see the difference of attending a true postsecondary vocational institute that continually works to protect the integrity of our profession, to keep high standards, to protect the consumer and to offer the world the blessing of Hypnotherapy in a way that graduates can truly be proud of.Matthew BrownsteinSun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.tfioh.com:80/Florida-Institute-of-Hypnotherapy-Blog/91/Past-Life-Therapy---Truth-or-Metaphor.htmlThose in the fields of hypnosis and those who explore the fascinating nature of the subconscious mind have often seen the powerful imagery and emotion that can arise from the use of non-ordinary states of consciousness. Knowing that this part of our mind is remarkably powerful, creative and emotional, and knowing that it is said not to be able to discern fact from fiction, what sense can we make of the phenomena experienced in hypnosis known as past-life regression? Are these memories actually really past-lives or are they simply the results of the metaphors and stories that the subconscious can so easily elicit and respond to? And in the end, does it really matter if a person is helped? On Monday, January the 30th, 2012 at 7:00pm, Matthew Brownstein, CHt the founder, executive director and lead instructor of the Florida Institute of Hypnotherapy will explore these intriguing questions during the school’s free online self-improvement classes. Using the Institute’s advanced distance learning system, Matthew will guide the group through discussions and sharing about the exciting nature of working with what appear to be past-life memories while a person is in hypnosis. This class will explore the theories of reincarnation, karma, transmigration and the oversoul, while explaining how a past-life regression is facilitated and how it brings about positive change in people’s lives. The class will then explore the nature of the subconscious mind as the storehouse of not only memories, yet also how it is the seat of our imagination, emotions and creativity. Without coming up with any formal conclusions, participants will be asked to contribute their opinions and experience as together we look into the modality of past-life therapy in action. Login to www.tfioh.com and click on the free self-improvement class link for more information or call 800-551-9247 to gain access to this free class and to all past and future recordings.AnonymousWed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.tfioh.com:80/Florida-Institute-of-Hypnotherapy-Blog/89/Free-Self-Improvement-Classes.htmlEvery Monday night at 7:00pm join the Florida Institute of Hypnotherapy for Free Self-Improvement Classes with FIH Staff. Visit us at www.tfioh.com or call 800-551-9247 to enroll for online classes and access to all past recordings. Topics include Creating and Manifesting, Life Mastery Course, NLP Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Past-Life Regression, Self-Hypnosis, The History of Hypnotism, The Business of Hypnotherapy, Hypnosis for Weight Loss. The Florida Institute of Hypnotherapy offers state-licensed diplomas/certifications in certified, clinical and transpersonal hypnotherapy through the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners. Trainings begin at a 20-hour introduction to 300, 400 and 500 hours of training with a total number of hours at over 650. FIH continually works to raise the standards of hypnotherapy education by coordinating our school catalog with the Florida Department of Education. FIH utilizes advanced distance learning systems to deliver it education both online and in-house where students can attend classes live or through recordings. In-house practical hours and online and in-house exams ensure student proficiency and comprehension. A team of certified instructors and examiners work with mentors and supervisors to offer a student experience unlike any other. FIH offers strong graduate support in hypnotherapy with an in-house clinical internship, elective topics, CEU programs and an extensive in-house and online library. The Institute’s online hypnosis training resources now amount to thousands of hours of audio, video and power point presentations. Advanced advertising and marketing training occur during the training and afterwards as CEUs to help increase graduate success. Personal advertising and marketing training is available for very dedicated students with a strong desire to succeed. Join us each week for Free Hypnosis Self-Improvement classes or sign-up for a free webinar to watch a class live or to have a personal one-on-one school tour with an FIH associate. Visit www.tfioh.com or call us at 800-551-9247AnonymousTue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.tfioh.com:80/Florida-Institute-of-Hypnotherapy-Blog/88/Hypnosis-and-Florida-Law-Part-2.htmlFlorida Hypnosis Law Part 2 To further explain the stance of the Florida Institute of Hypnotherapy on Florida Hypnosis Law, please read the following letter written by Institute Director, Matthew Brownstein, who came to the aid of a graduate who was not being allowed to receive his business license based upon a misinterpretation of Florida Hypnosis Law (The student’s name is removed for confidentiality.) The very day that the City attempted to keep this student from having his business license, this letter was written and upon careful deliberation of Florida Hypnosis Law the decision was reversed and the license was granted as it is completely legal for a hypnotherapist to practice hypnosis with the scope of his or her credentials in the State of Florida. 10/5/2011 To: City of Melbourne: Revenue Office 900 E. Strawbridge Ave. Melbourne, FL 32901 321-609-7000Matthew BrownsteinWed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.tfioh.com:80/Florida-Institute-of-Hypnotherapy-Blog/86/Hypnosis-and-Florida-Law-Part-1.htmlAs the first hypnotherapy school licensed by the Florida Department of Education and certified through the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, the Florida Institute of Hypnotherapy has been very active in the topic of Florida Hypnosis Law. Matthew Brownstein, CHT our School's Director and Lead Instructor is the official Florida representative of the Hypnotherapists Union Local 472 and has worked hard to protect the free and open practice of Hypnotherapy in the State of Florida. Florida Hypnosis Statutes were written in 1961 as an attempt to limit the practice of hypnosis to proper "licensed practitioners of the healing arts." The law did not ban anyone from doing hypnosis, it only worked to regulate what hypnosis can be used for depending on who is using it. For instance, a dentist can use hypnosis for dentistry, but not psychology and a psychologist can use hypnosis for psychology, but not dentistry. For someone to use hypnosis for a purpose in which they do not have the appropriate credentials then that person needs the prescription, referral, supervision or direction from the proper "licensed practitioner of the healing arts." For those who are practicing hypnotherapy without being one of the listed "licensed practitioners of the healing arts", then that person needs to be aware of scope of practice assessment to ensure that he or she is not practicing medical or therapeutic hypnosis without a prescription, referral, supervision or direction. When hypnosis is used for non-therapeutic and non-medical purposes, such as in motivation or test performance, then no prescription, referral, direction or supervision is needed. Florida Hypnosis Law is not clear about what is therapeutic and what is not. At the Florida Institute of Hypnotherapy students are trained in scope of practice assessment protocols to know when a licensed practitioner of the healing arts is required and when a client or prospective client needs to be referred out. More in Florida Hypnosis Law Part 2Matthew BrownsteinThu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST