Our aims and ideals are as follows -
We have discussions related to the practice of Hypnotherapy, case
studies, and interesting talks, videos or demos from our own attendees.
Frequently we are on the lookout for others to present a subject. Maybe you
have a special expertise that could be shared with us.
The overall aim is to keep the group independent, non-executive, without
committees, and cost for day to cover expenses is $5 including tea and
coffee and for lunch, at your cost, please bring your own or we go to a
nearby café, preferably in a group booking. No one presenting a segment is
paid. So far it has been most successful to the point of reaching capacity
of the volunteer houses, hence Carlton Library. Prior agreement for
Video/DVD player or other equipment you may bring if presenting say a power
point.
No Power Point facility at Carlton Library – must organize one’s own data
projector if presenting via this medium. All videos or DVD must be very
clear and audible – so many Hypnosis ones are so badly produced and recorded
– often soft inaudible voices with subjects. We are only a discussion group
– not political agitators but do welcome any ideas towards the promotion,
credibility of the profession of Hypnotherapy that could be passed on to the
several professional organizations.
What we are!
We aim to be democratic and decisions by majority rule
e.g. next meeting program, venue etc.
We aim to remain uncomplicated, non-profit without
cumbersome structure. I have been the coordinator/organizer since the
beginning in 2000. We are all at different levels of learning and experience
– we respect each person’s input and encourage active participation.
If we feel we have comments or questions please hold
until speaker has completed. Often their train of thought can be disturbed,
especially if one is inexperienced. It is OK to challenge, but please be
reasonable. The other person’s testimony may well be valid, however
different from what you do. People come to Hypnotherapy for least number of
visits only for results and we may look well outside the square to “find the
best mouse trap!” (Solution)
If you feel as though that person’s approach is
harmful or unethical and this is very rare – then speak to the person
privately in the breaks or myself, not to whole group. Perhaps it’s easily
sorted out. These are my thoughts only and open for comment.
Remember, more than in most professions there are so
many ways to literally “skin the cat”, with so many associated and
interconnecting modalities such as TFT, NLP, Gestalt and lots of others that
it is my belief very few people practice full time pure Hypnotherapy - I’ve
always endeavored to be honest and explain experiences in practice that I
have encountered that usually one hasn’t learned from the teaching schools.
It has been estimated that there are over 500 modalities in the healing
field, but many overlap and are “me too” in their nature. I practice only
Hypnotherapy (no other modalities) in Daylesford/Ballarat
You may have friends to whom you suggest this group.
WOM is the best advertising and so necessary to remain in practice.
We encourage case studies to present that may be
difficult, stubborn ones to get our “teeth” into and we shun hype, amazing
successes or self-praise “one-upmanship.” Complaints that are generally
regarded as “incurable” by Orthodox Medicine come into this category.
We do not condone such things as “Promises and
Guarantees” by therapists – a classic example of recent years is the “Stop
Smoking in one hour with life time guarantee”
Anyone who has been in Hypnotherapy for as long as I
would surely know the mixed bag of interconnecting problems our clients
present (without exception) and it does take a lot of experience, even years
to be really able to help people. If they stop in one hour invariably they
take on another unwanted trait such as comfort eating.
We have survived all these years without professional
jealousies or conflict and will remain so. We encourage all qualified to
belong to a professional group.
I hope my remarks are not too direct but believe them
to be positive.
Enjoy the group meetings – most people have come back
many times over the 12 years.
There is a chance to network with others with business
cards, leaflets are OK or relevant book exchange, or book give away if more
value to another.
At times one will describe his/her new project,
method, and website or workshop coming up. No real rules, just a guide line
or two for smooth running. It has run smoothly and well in my opinion. It is
not best policy to boast about how successful or your client stats.