Peter Hawkins is a founder director, and currently President of the European School of Psychotherapy, as well as being on the Faculty of the European School of Integrative Psychotherapy.

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Melissa Skirboll C.Ht. is thrilled to be bringing her 5 years of experience to Manhattanfrom L.A where she has been helping her clients to transform their lives, using a variety of techniques to identify their limitations and change them into strengths. She helps her clients to create success, in all aspects of their lives.

Building on her theatre background, she initially focused on performance related issues. The techniques she has developed for actors to overcome stage fright and audition anxiety soon proved to be helpful for anyone with a fear of public speaking. Her life experience as a tutor for the SAT/ACT has helped her to develop a proven method for overcoming test anxiety as well.

Her practice has expanded to include issues ranging from habit control to creating better relationships, from weight control to stress relief. Whether you're interested in improving your golf game or creating more wealth, Melissa will help you to breakthrough your self-imposed limitations and manifest your desires into reality.

For more information visit www.hypnotherapytoday.com.

Kelly Howell is highly acclaimed for her pioneering work in healing and mind expansion. With more than two million audio programs in print, and decades of experience, she is a leader in the field of self help audio.

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Richard was trained at the Essex Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy one of the most respected and prestigious schools in the UK.

Richard concentrates on working with individual clients and his understanding and empathetic manner makes him sought after by clients with a wide range of problems. Richard supports his clinical expertise with many years experience in training and motivation with major UK organizations.

For more information visit www.hypno-health.org.uk.

Bob Griswold

Bob Griswold is internationally recognized as a long-time leader in the field of human potential. He founded Effective Learning Systems, Inc. in 1972, and has personally taught over fifty thousand people techniques for relaxation, memory, stress management, controlling habits, goal achievement and self-esteem through seminars conducted for corporations, government agencies, and the general public.

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Erik Peper, Ph.D. is an international authority on biofeedback and self-regulation. He is Professor and Co-Director of the Institute for Holistic Healing Studies, Department of Health Education. He is President of the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe (2005) and past President of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.

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Dr. Bruce Goldberg holds a B.A. degree in Biology and Chemistry, is a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland (1974) School of Dentistry, and has a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. He retired from dentistry in 1989, and since then has concentrated on his thriving international hypnotherapy practice in Los Angeles, California.

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Shealy Healy has been a life coach (yoga/fitness and spiritual advocate) for over twenty-five years. She is known for making accurate analysis of your present life circumstances and predictions of your future-health, wealth and happiness-based upon your core beliefs and behaviors.

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Stanley Fisher, Ph.D., a psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice, works in the areas of medical, forensic, and psychological applications of hypnosis; in psychoanalysis; and in short-term therapy. He has lectured on medical hypnosis and held research faculty appointments at Columbia University's College of Physicians & Surgeons, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Results from collaborative research in self-hypnosis have been published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery and the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine. He has discussed and/or demonstrated self-hypnosis on NBC's Today Show, ABC's Good Morning America, CBS's Early Morning Show, MSNBC, Fox News, and CNN. He lives and practices in New York City.

Carol Denicker assists her clients to achieve their goals of increased motivation, confidence and creativity; improved memory and learning ability, relief of stress, fear, and freedom from negative habits like overeating, smoking, nail biting, as well as easier natural birthing, etc. Goals are accomplished through the utilization of hypnotism, EFT (the Emotional Freedom Technique), HypnoBirthing®, and Reiki. Hypnosis programs on CD (for limited applications) are offered to those for whom an office visit would be impractical or impossible.

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Carol Tuttle, MRET, is an electrifying catalyst for healing who has devoted her life to helping people rise out of deprivation into overflowing abundance. She literally wakes up people's souls to living so they realize their greatness. She has a gift for identifying blocks and patterns that are keeping a person stuck and uses her evolving intuitive gifts and clearing techniques to reconnect people with their spirit truth and life purpose. She shares, "The healing technologies I am working with make traditional therapy look like a covered wagon. People are ready and eager to heal their personal pain and generational issues, and we have been blessed with the knowledge and tools now to make that possible."

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Roman studied hypnosis with Dr. Georgina Cannon, one of Canada's foremost hypnosis trainers and is a certified hypnotherapist with the National Guild Of Hypnotists. He is also a member of the Association of Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists.

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Topher is a professional Hypnotherapist, Master Practitioner and Master Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Since 1989, "Topher," as he is known to his friends and colleagues, has trained tens of thousands of people worldwide including Olympic athletes, and is acclaimed as a dynamic presenter on a wide array of topics ranging from personal growth to sales training. Dr. Morrison is internationally recognized for his columns on personal development, keynotes, and leadership training. Creative and prolific, Topher is the creator of the MusicTrance series – music specifically created for the profession of hypnotherapy. His first book on human potential will be released in 2004. Topher maintains a rigorous schedule traveling throughout North America, Australia, and the UK teaching people the importance of hypnosis and the role it plays in overall mind/body health. His unique style is at once informative and entertaining, demonstrating Topher's instinctive ability to convey the most sophisticated topics to his audience in an easy to understand manner.

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Stacey earned her Master of Science Degree from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She holds a Diplomate in Acupuncture andTraditional Chinese Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) . This includes certification in Clean Needle Technique. Stacey is licensed to practice Acupuncture in the state of Colorado.

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"There is virtually nothing in which I delight more," says Albert Ellis, "than throwing myself into a good and difficult problem." Rational emotive behavior therapy is a direct and efficient problem-solving method, well suited to Ellis' personality. His self-assurance -- some would even say arrogance -- enables him to confront his clients about their beliefs and tell them what is rational and what isn't. The success of his clinical practice, his training institute, and his books testify that his methods work for many and that he is one of America's most influential therapists.

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E. Thomas Dowd, Ph.D., ABPP, is a professor of Clinical Psychology at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. His interests include application of cognitive-behavioral/developmental therapy to a wide variety of psychological disorders with adults. This includes hypnosis and hypnotherapy and its integration into CBT. He has an ongoing investigation into the effect of individual differences in psychological reactance on the therapy process. Currently he is investigating memory processes and tacit knowledge structures (including tacit cultural assumptions) in psychological functioning and malfunctioning.

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Leslie Bouché is a Certified Hypnotherapist and a Master of Therapeutic Imagery. She received her Diploma from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in Tarzana, California, after a one-year intensive program, including a six-month internship. HMI was founded by Dr. John Kappas, a leader and legendary innovator in the field of hypnotherapy. It is the nation's leading accredited college of hypnotherapy.

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Yvonne Dolan M.A. conducts training in Solution-Focused and Ericksonian therapy throughout the U.S, Canada, Europe, South America and the Pacific Rim. In addition to Resolving Sexual Abuse: Solution-focused Therapy and Ericksonian Hypnosis for Survivors (W.W Norton), A Path With A Heart: Ericksonian Utilization with Resistant and Chronic Clients, One Small Step: Moving Beyond Trauma and Therapy To a Life of Joy, and numerous journal articles, she has recently co-authored Tales Of Solutions: A Collection Of Hope Inspiring Stories (with Insoo Kim Berg) and Miracles Happen: An Agency's Journey To Becoming Solution-focused, (with Terri Pichot). After a quarter of a century in the field she loves her work and it shines through in the following conversation. This conversation took place at the 2002 Brief Therapy Network Conference following Yvonne's first day presenting.

Colin was trained at one of the most prestigious schools in the UK and received further expert training through Kevin Hogan of the Minnesota Institute of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy.

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Charles M. Citrenbaum, Ph.D. is a psychologist in private practice with a national reputation for his work in brief and strategic therapeutic techniques, clinical hypnosis, stress management techniques and creative communication strategies.

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Rosalba is an honors graduate from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute. In her bilingual practice, she successfully helps clients rediscover themselves and guides them to find their true path in life's journey. She has a deep understanding of others and a strong commitment to assist her clients in attaining their goals.

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Cheryl Canfield counsels individuals and groups in two Northern California locations: Santa Rosa, and the little town of Copperopolis, on Highway 4, between Stockton and Angels Camp. She is an author, peace proponent (inner as well as outer), and nationally known speaker and workshop leader.

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Christopher Devin Hastings has over 26 years experience practicing hypnosis in its applications to help others. He holds advanced certification with three of the most prestigious hypnotherapy schools in the United States. Devin also holds a degree in electronics and was certified in satellite ground equipment technology by the U.S. Army.

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Marleen Mulder, known as the Maestro of Hypnotherapy, is a State Approved Hypnotherapy Instructor and Vice President of the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners. She brought with her a vast background when she became Co-Director of the Hypnotherapy Training Institute in 1980. She was educated in the Netherlands at the University of Groningen Medical School and at a newly developed teachers college, Ubbo Emmius, Groningen, where she played an important role in the school administration. In the 1970's, she taught various forms of meditation and holistic healing in Europe and Japan. She has taught hypnotherapy at various training centers and symposiums on this continent and in Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia.

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In 1992, Liza was scheduled to undergo her third surgery for ovarian cyst when she was referred to a hypnotherapist. After four sessions of hypnotherapy, she was able to heal herself, making the surgery no longer necessary. This powerful experience with hypnosis and guided imagery, combined with her natural talent for listening and understanding, led her to this science to help others.

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Randal Churchill is founder of HTI, which became one of the first licensed hypnotherapy schools in 1978. He is President of the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, the original and primary Hypnotherapy Certification organization. He received his degree in Psychology with Honors from Sonoma State University and has completed over 35,000 hours of exceptional hypnotherapy in a practice that began upon completion of his initial training with legendary Gil Boyne in 1968.

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Linda Ferguson believes that human beings learn and function most effectively in connection with other people. Her enthusiasm, widespread learning, and deep commitment have been inspiring clients for more than 20 years. She is a coach with a finely tuned ear for opportunity and a delight in leading people safely through change. Linda is also an extraordinary storyteller with a gift for building metaphors that support individual and group transformations.

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Allen S. Chips, DCH, NATH PresidentAllen has earned a doctorate in clinical hypnotherapy and a doctorate in the philosophy of natural health. Managing editor for the Bridge Newsletter, official publication for the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists, and a popular presenter for the Association for Research and Enlightenment on the work of Edgar Cayce. A renowned international instructor of suggestive and regressive hypnotherapy, and author of two textbooks: Clinical Hypnotherapy: A Transpersonal Approach, Second Edition, and Script Magic: A Hypnotherapist's Desk Reference, Second Edition. Dr. Chips recently released the popular book, Killing Your Cancer Without Killing Yourself: Using Natural Cures That Work! He serves as the President of the American Holistic University, a distance education degree granting institution in Transpersonal Psychology and Naturopathy.

Michael Licenblat is a Resilience Expert who teaches people how to become 'pressure proof' and bounce back fast from pressure, conflict and change in their work and life. Michael believes that motivation and life balance is more about becoming resilient to pressure and expanding your capacity, instead of trying to reduce your stress.

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A key figure in the development of the profession of hypnotherapy, since the early 1980s Dr. Butler has been highly influential in establishing educational and training standards for hypnotherapists and in achieving public and political recognition of hypnotherapy as a major healing art.

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A certified hypnotherapist and freelance writer, Bonnie specializes in empowerment coaching. Her work has been published by the director of clinical hypnotherapy at Pendleton Memorial Methodist Hospital in New Orleans, and appears in "The Obvious Expert," by Elsom Eldridge, Jr., and "J'Adore Magazine." Her seminars have been featured at Marietta City Schools, Borders Books, The Knowledge Shop and Greater Atlanta Hadassah Health Professionals Council. In addition, she is voice over artist, www.bonniemoret.com.

Visit Bonnie's blog at bisforbonnie.blogspot.com.

Katherine Zimmerman is an internationally-known author and speaker, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, and EFT Trainer with a private practice. Since 1989, she has taught classes on self-hypnosis, EFT, and other related subjects, along with doing presentations on hypnotherapy at professional conferences nationwide.

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Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, LPC, LISAC, DCC has practiced hypnosis and counseling for over thirty-five years and is the owner operator of www.asktheinternettherapist.com since 1998 and www.hypnosistapes4health.com since 2004. He is the author of thirteen mental health educational videos and mental health DVDs, numerous hypnosis tapes and hypnosis CDs, and is currently writing a book on Distance Counseling and another book on Tri-Brain Trauma Therapy, which is the theory he has developed.

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Psychologist/ Qigong teacher specializing in self-healing methods for health problems, presents his approach to bodymind healing at hospitals, universities, and workshops such as Esalen Institute, and is a keynote speaker. Dr Mayer, cofounder/staff member of a multidisciplinary integrative medical clinic, pionereed the integration of Qigong and Psychotherapy, and was first to train doctoral psychology students in these methods. The World Institute for Self-healing gave him an award for outstanding research and contribution to the advancement of mind-body medicine. Author of ten publications, his newest book is Secrets to Living Younger Longer: The Self Healing Path of Qigong, Standing Meditation and Tai Chi.

For more information visit: www.bodymindhealing.com.

Gina Graci, PhD, C.BSM is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist and is employed as a private practitioner specializing in both sleep disorders and psychosocial oncology. She has conducted clinical trials with funding from both the private and public sectors. Her clinical and research interests include both sleep and oncology. Dr. Graci also has presented and published widely in leading medical journals and has been interviewed frequently for stories in national and local print and broadcast media. She can be contacted at gmgraci@aol.com.

Gil Boyne has made numerous original contributions to the contemporary practice of hypnotherapy. He has brought to the counseling professions an awareness of the "inner wisdom" of the human psyche. He teaches that the "inner creative mind" not only knows all the questions but knows all of the answers as well.

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Kathy Sexton-Radek, PhD, C.BSM is Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice part-time at Suburban Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine, Westmont, Illinois for the last twelve years. She is a Full Professor of Psychology at Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois where she has taught undergraduate and graduate Psychology courses for the last twenty-six years. She is the author of a number of peer-reviewed presentations, articles, book chapters and books in the areas of Sleep Medicine, Health Psychology and Anti-Violence programming in Schools. Her most recent publication, "Combating Your Sleep Problems", is coauthored with Dr. Gina Graci. She lives with her husband, Matt and three sons, Brett, Neal and Ted in North Riverside, Illinois. She can be contacted at ksrsleep@aol.com.

David Barron is a certified master practitioner of NLP and Certified Hypnotherapist who studied with Kenrick Cleveland and Mark Cunningham. A member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, he has over 15 years of experience in the field of Hypnosis and NLP. He has taught many courses and workshops in the field of persuasion and has been a guest speaker in communications related areas. Some highlights and recent notes: He is a consultant at InnVision to help the homeless gain the needed personal resources they need to transition into traditional housing. He recently appeared on BayTV on the topic of Road Rage.

Louise LeBrun - Founder of the WEL-Systems® Institute and creator of CODE Model Coaching™ - is committed to changing lives! With humour, compassion and a deep connection to the human Spirit, she believes that with safety, science and a touch of the sacred, anything is possible. Her journey has been one that combined practices and technique (Trainer of NLP and Hypnosis ) with the world of energy (Reiki Master, Full Initiator of Huna and life-long student of quantum science), leading her to discover that the whole could be greater than the sum of its parts - and that magic lives in the discovery of evolution for its own sake.

For more information visit www.wel-systems.com.

Deirdre Barrett, Ph.D. is author of the 2007 book, 'Waistland: The R/evolutionary Science Behind Our Weight and Fitness Crisis'. Dr. Barrett is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. She is a Past President of the International Association for the Study of Dreams, and Editor in Chief of the journal Dreaming. She is also President of American Psychological Association's Div. 30, The Society for Psychological Hypnosis. Deirdre authored three trade books including The Committee of Sleep (Random House, 2001) and was editor of Trauma and Dreams (Harvard University Press, 1996). Dr. Barrett's commentary on dreams has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, CNN, Fox, The Discovery Channel, and Voice of America.