Welcome to The International Hypnosis Research Institute Web site. Our intention is to support and promote the further worldwide integration of comprehensive evidence-based research and clinical hypnotherapy with mainstream mental health, medicine, and coaching. We do so by disseminating, supporting, and conducting research, providing professional level education, advocating increased level of practitioner competency, and supporting the viability and success of clinical practitioners. Although currently over 80% of our membership is comprised of mental health practitioners, we fully recognize the role, support, involvement, and needs of those in the medical and coaching fields. This site is not intended as a source of medical or psychological advice. Tim Brunson, PhD
Inspector Marx Howell is a veteran of the Texas Department of Public Safety, a graduate of the FBI National Academy, holds a BS degree in Criminal Justice and served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a state trooper in the Traffic Law Enforcement Division and promoted through the ranks to Captain in the Criminal Law Enforcement Division and then to Inspector.
Steve Andreas has been learning, training, researching and developing NLP patterns for the last 26 years. He is the author of the recent book, Transforming Your Self: Becoming who you want to be, Virginia Satir: The Patterns of Her Magic, and an anthology, Is There Life Before Death. Steve is also co-author (with his wife, Connirae) of Heart of the Mind and Change Your Mind--and Keep the Change. He lives with his wife and three teenage sons in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near Boulder, Colorado.
For more information visit: www.SteveAndreas.com
Wendi Friesen is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner and Master Hypnotist since 1995. She is a popular, international speaker for trainings, conventions and shows.
Dennis and Jennifer have shared a conjoint practice in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy for 24 years. Their practice has also been the basis for their research into the fields of human Epistemology, Ontology, Semantics and Linguistics. They have co-shared their findings with the community of their peers in the scan of papers in journals published in Canada, United States, Britain and Australia. They have also co-shared their discoveries in professional forums that have seen them present in Spain, Belgium, Britain, Italy, Australia, Malaysia, United States, Canada and Malaysia. They have published five books to date of which the first, do not Ask WHY?! is also published in Germany.
Dr. Joe Vitale is the world's first hypnotic writer. He is President of Hypnotic Marketing, Inc., and author many books, including the #1 best-selling book Spiritual Marketing, the #1 best-selling e-book Hypnotic Writing, and the best-selling Nightingale-Conant audio program, The Power of Outrageous Marketing. His latest books include: The Greatest Money-Making Secret in History!, Adventures Within and The E-Code.
Roy Hunter was certified by the late Charles Tebbetts. He was inducted into the International Hypnosis Hall of Fame in 2000 for his written contributions to the hypnotherapy profession, and was also the recipient of Charles Tebbetts Award from the National Guild of Hypnotists in 2001 for spreading the light of hypnosis.
Susan Fox is an internationally known, accomplished and highly respected hypnotherapist, trainer and writer. She is certified by the Hypnotism Training Institute of Los Angeles. Susan writes a column called Hypnotherapy Scripting for the National Guild of Hypnotists, the world's largest professional hypnosis organization. Susan received the 1998 international Hypnosis Hall of Fame's Woman of The Year award. She was nominated to receive the 1998 Sealah Award and Induction into the International Hypnosis Hall of Fame.
For more information visit: www.SleepWhileSomeOneElseSnore.com
Richard Neves Ph.D. is a versatile and experienced expert in indirect induction methods, having been in the field of hypnotherapy for 25+ years. Dr. Neves is a Certified NLP Trainer and a Certified Spiritual Counselor, with a rich background in holistic healthcare.
Marilyn Gordon is a hypnotherapist, teacher, healer and author from Oakland CA. She is the director of the Center for Hypnotherapy Certification and the author of the book Extraordinary Healing: Transforming Your Consciousness, Your Energy System, and Your Life.
Jerry Valley has appeared all over the world as one of the finest entertainers in show business today. He has been the featured hypnotist on the QE2, Princess, Countess, Sagafjord and Oceanic cruise ships, appearing with Hollywood stars such as Norm Crosby, Steve Allen, Jane Meadows, Barbi Benton, Jim Bailey, Jack Jones, Vic Damone, The Platters, Robert Klein, Phyllis Diller and Robert Vaughan. Jerry has also been the guest star on many television shows such as "Good Day," "People Are Talking" and on ABC'S "20/20."
Dr. David Kato provides seminars, lectures, and workshops in medical departments in universities, hospitals, to hypnotherapists, midwives & physicians in the USA and UK and is a NRAH Accredited Advanced Trainer.
Ernest L. Rossi, Ph.D. is an internationally renowned therapist, teacher and pioneer in the psychobiology of mind-body healing. The author of more than 24 professional books, Dr. Rossi worked with Milton Erickson for eight years and co-authored three classic volumes on therapeutic hypnosis with him. Rossi has also edited four volumes of Erickson's Collected Papers and four volumes of Erickson's Seminars, Workshops and Lectures.
Doug is a Certified Master Practitioner and Trainer by Richard Bandler with The Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. He is a Certified Trainer of Hypnotherapy, certified with the American Board of Hypnotherapy.
Craig is a dynamic individual who is highly motivated to see his clients reach their maximum potential. A certified hypnotherapist and Master Practitioner of NLP, he applies the understandings of how the subconscious works with his coaching clients to help them develop what he refers to as the "Success Mind." Craig is the Founder and President of San Francisco Bay Area Hypnosis & NLP practice group, Co-founder and Director of Act Now International L.L.C., Success Coach, author, trainer, and business consultant.
For more information visit: www.ActNowLLC.com
A.M. Krasner Ph.D. is the founder and director of the American Institute of Hypnotherapy in Irvine, California. An innovator in the hypnotherapy profession, Dr. Krasner began his private clinical practice in Rhode Island over 20 years ago. He moved to Southern California in the late 1970s where he developed his highly effective hypnotherapeutic methods. Dr. Krasner founded the A.I.H. in 1981, to teach his methods to others. Since then, he has taught thousands of students from all over the world to help other people, using his unique hypnosis techniques.
Dr. Feldman is the co-founder and Director of The Institute of Hypnotherapy in New Jersey, a State approved private vocational school for Hypnotherapy. Dr. Feldman has his Doctorate in Clinical Hypnotherapy, an M.B.A., B.S. in Psychology and Computer Engineering. Dr. Feldman is the Vice-Chairman of the Council of Professional Hypnosis Organizations, Director-Association of Professionals for the Advancement of Therapeutic Hypnosis, and Fellow of the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association and International Hypnosis Federation.
In the summer of 2004, Dr. Weisberg and a colleague were invited to give a Grand Rounds at one of the first mind/body medicine hospitals in the United States, located on Waimea, Big Island, Hawaii. He met with Earl Bakken, founder of Medtronic, and discussed strategies for maximizing effectiveness of mind/body treatments in community hospitals. Because of his interest and expertise in psychophysiological aspects of chronic pain, Dr. Weisberg is sought out by law firms to provide expert forensic testimony in personal injury cases.
Steve Boyley is an experienced Licensed Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy. While he lives in BC, Canada, he trains people worldwide and is a successful Trainer, Hypnotherapist, Consultant, Salesman and Entrepreneur. Steve Boyley has a passion for teaching you what works and has been teaching communication skills in sales and business since 1984.
Mr. De Bruyn has been working in hypnosis work since 1961. He lives and works in the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area and focuses primarily in the area of personal growth using hypnosis and NLP. His operating philosophy is that human potential is unlimited. Any person can achieve what others have accomplished – and more. This can be done through the intelligent application of well-tested change techniques such as NLP modeling and hypnosis. There is no reason to settle for less, "If you can dream it, you can do it."
Henry Leo Bolduc has a remarkable 40 years of experience in the field of hypnotherapy. He is the author of five books, numerous audio cassettes and also more than 200 published articles. Henry's focus is on healing the present through past-live experience.
Dr. Conrad Adams has a BA in Speech, MS in Clinical Hypnotherapy, and PhD in Metaphysical Theology. He is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist.
Currently he serves on the IMDHA Advisory Board as Director of Holistic Education and is currently certified by that organization as an Hypnoanesthesia Therapist as well as Master Sensory Integration Therapist.
Conrad is a Diplomat in the International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Association. He was awarded Therapist of the Year by the International Association of Counselors & Therapists in 2002.
For more information visit: www.InfinityHypnosis.net
Larry Garrett is a Certified Hypnotist with the N.G.H. He has been in practice since 1968, operating the largest and most sophisticated hypnosis center in Chicago. He received the 1991 Metzinger Award (which has only been presented six times).
Aleya Dao is the founder of the Dao Institute in Carpinteria, California. Aleya Dao is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico and a Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado. She is a Reiki Master and is also trained in Crystalline Consciousness Technique, craniosacral therapy. Aleya reads her clients energy fields using her clairvoyant, clairaudient, and empathic skills. She identifies their blocks, imbalances, fragments, and limiting belief systems that cause pain, suffering and stunted spiritual growth. Using directed intention, sound toning, tuning forks, she enables her clients to connect with the wisdom of their higher self. Through this process pain and suffering is alleviated, energetic balance and harmony is restored.
For more information visit http://www.DaoInstitute.com
Melissa J. Roth CHt., PhD(c) is CEO and Founder of Alabama Hypnotherapy Center and Hypnosis Associates. She is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and is a PhD candidate through the American Pacific University. She is a member of both the American Board of Hypnotherapy and the National Guild of Hypnotists.
Devra Ann Jacobs One of the most Influential "Now Age" Leaders
Devra Ann Jacobs is an author, speaker, and businesswoman. She founded and serves as editor-in-chief of Mystic Pop Magazine, the world's fastest growing publication in the Spirituality arena. Devra Ann Jacobs is also a literary agent with Waterside Productions a leading literary agency, as well as a public relations specialist representing both mainstream and higher consciousness authors at www.devrajacobs.com.
Psychotherapist Belleruth Naparstek is a nationally recognized pioneer in the field of guided imagery and intuition. She is also the creator of the popular, Time Warner, twenty-title Health Journeys guided imagery audio tape series, which has sold nearly 700,000 copies. Her best selling first book, Staying Well with Guided Imagery, is a widely used primer for medical professionals and health consumers. Her second book, Your Sixth Sense, now out in soft cover, has been translated into Spanish, Portuguese, Slovenian, Polish, Turkish and Chinese, and has been called one of the more comprehensive and thoughtful looks at the nature of intuition.
For More Information visit: www.HealthJourneys.com
Lynda Cormier is first and foremost, an authentic, passionate coach. Her definition of "COACH" is someone who brings out the best in others, teams and opportunities. Lynda's inspiration comes from her genuine, uncompromising belief in people and their unlimited potential. As one of her clients has said "Meeting Lynda is like a breath of fresh air, listening to her is enlightening, participating in any one of her programs is an experience that impacts you immediately and yet stays with you forever."
Pam facilitates transformation and healing for individuals and organizations through life coaching, shamanic practices, workshops and consultations. Her creative tools and practices--including therapeutic photography, writing and ritual--enhance consciousness, creativity, learning, communication and well-being.
Alfred A. Barrios (B.S. Caltech 1955 in chemistry; Ph.D. UCLA 1969 in psychology) is Director of the Self-Programmed Control. He is the inventor of the Stress Control Biofeedback Card. In 1996, he was nominated for the Norman Cousins Award in Mind-Body Medicine and received the Cancer Federation Award in Psychoneuroimmunology. He is the author of Towards Greater Freedom & Happiness; The Habit Buster and The Stress Test. The latter, rose to number two on the Times best-seller list. His theory of hypnosis was recently published in Contemporary Hypnosis.
For more information visit: www.StressCards.com
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Mary Elizabeth Raines is director of the Academy for Professional Hypnosis Training, as well as a Certified Hypnotherapist, Instructor & Adjunct Faculty Member with the National Guild of Hypnotists. In addition to hypnosis certification classes, she teaches Past-life Regression Counselor Certification and Guided Imagery Specialist Certification courses. She has presented seminars and workshops for the MidAmerica Hypnosis Convention, International Hypnosis Federation, American Board of Hypnotherapy and National Guild of Hypnotists, and taught self-hypnosis in the Continuing Education Dept. of the University of Wisconsin. A professional writer, she has published articles in professional hypnosis magazines and websites, and has been a contributor to three books on hypnosis.
Dr. Anthony F. De Marco received his B.A. & L.L.B. from Seton Hall University and Law School, and Ph.D from St. John's University. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the state-funded Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, a founding member of the Association of Professional Hypnotherapists, chief-advisor to the National Association of Certified Hypnotherapists, Advisory Board Member of the NGH, IACT & NACH, national presenter for the International Association of Counselors & Therapists, the National Guild of Hypnotists, the American Board of Hypnotherapy and the Holistic Alliance, president of the Council of Professional Hypnosis Organizations of the United States (COPHO), and a member of the C.G. Jung Foundation of New York. He is the originator of "HypnoAddictionology", a program of hypnosis treatment for addictions complimented by other methods of self-help.
For more information, visit www.hypnoacademy.com
Barbara has a 30 year background in the Customer Service and Sales professions. She brings with her a real world knowledge of the struggles and changing conditions that effect us all. Her belief is that every area of life should be enjoyable and rewarding, this translates to success on all levels.
She is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations Certificate Program on Conflict Management. In a testimonial on local television, Barbara attributed her success to incorporating this training into her daily professional and personal life.
She is also certified by the International Association of Counselors and Therapist in Hypnosis, Stress Management, Pain Management, Sales and Sports Performance, and Past Life Guidance. In December of 2002, Barbara completed her certification in Single Incident Stress Resolution.
Having conducted workshops, seminars and private sessions for over 10 years, Barbara takes great joy in passing on the proven techniques that she has fine tuned over 20 years. Her enthusiasm, positive attitude and energy is easily conveyed to participants, many have commented on the powerful changes they have accomplished.
For more information, visit www.stresstechniques.com.
Kay is the Founder and Director of the Self-Empowerment Education Center (SEEC) located in Annandale, VA. She is also the Founder and International Director of the International Council for Medical and Clinical Therapists (ICMCT). She is an Instructor certified by the National Guild of Hypnotists, World Institute of Cognitive Sciences, and the National Board of Hypnotic Anaesthesology, and has presented at their conventions. Kay teaches an introduction to hypnosis course at the Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus, Annandale, VA.
She writes a monthly column in Your Health Magazine (formerly The Medical News) to educate the public about the benefits of hypnosis. She has performed various workshops for several federal and state government agencies in the Washington, DC,\Baltimore, MD, metropolitan area. A few of the organizations are: US District Court for the District of Columbia; Federal Aviation Administration; Georgetown University School of Law; George Mason University; Loudon County VA Suicide Prevention Coalition; the Department of Labor; the World Bank and the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. She actively promotes hypnosis in the community and is a member of the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce. She is a certified Forensic Hypnotist as well as a Meridian Therapist. She completed a professional training course taught by Dr. Brian Weiss of the Weiss Institute, in Past Life Regression Therapy and has currently graduated a two-year program with Dr. Roger Woolger, Woolger Training International, in Matrix Therapy and Deep Memory Processing. Dr. Woolger is recognized world-wide for his unique regression techniques.
Fiona Biddle has been in professional practice since 1993 and has undertaken many courses to continually improve her skills. She has also developed a new model of therapy: the Motivational Model of Hypnotism. A book on this co-authored with Shaun Brookhouse was published in June 2005.
In addition to her private practice, which has recently expanded to include London, She is also Chair of the National Council for Hypnotherapy and Vice Principal of the UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts and Sciences . She has co-written a number of therapeutic course manuals and "Building a Successful and Ethical Therapy Practice" and "Hypnotic Coaching", as well as "Motivational Hypnotism".
For more information, visit www.fionabiddle.co.uk
Shaun Brookhouse is an award winning hypnotherapist and trainer (in both in the UK and US). He earned Graduateship (First Degree Equivalent) in Counseling and Hypnotherapy, a Masters Degree in Education Studies (Researching the development of training in Hypnotherapy 1971-1998), a Doctorate in Clinical Hypnotherapy, a CertEd (Teaching Credential) in which the assessment was based in part on the course he designed in clinical hypnosis, an Associateship Diploma from the College of Teachers and Licenciateship in Training and Development. It should be noted that Shaun Brookhouse 's Doctoral Qualification is academic and professional, it is NOT a medical qualification. For full details of his credentials go to CV.
Shaun is a Certified Master Instructor with the National Guild of Hypnotists, the oldest and largest hypnotherapy society in the world. Shaun is also a past Chairman of the National Council for Hypnotherapy, one of the UK's premier hypnotherapy societies. Additionally, he is a NLP Master Trainer.
Shaun was one of the first hypnotherapists in the UK to earn US Board Certification, as well as being one of the first two hypnotherapists to earn the externally accredited Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma. He is Principal of the Washington School of Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis and lectures on the subjects of Hypnosis and Neuro Linguistics internationally. Shaun is also the co-author of Motivational Hypnotism and Hypnotic Coaching and co-founder of the Motivational Hypnotism Model of Therapy.
For more information visit www.hypno-nlp.com
Michael Smithwick earned his M.A. in Counseling from St. Joseph's College in West Hartford, Connecticut. He is licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Licensed Professional Counselor and is certified by the National Board for Counselor Certification. He is a Diplomate of the National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists and is a Clinical Member of the American Psychotherapy and Medical Hypnosis Association. Mike is a Certified Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Psychology (NLP), and is also certified in Complementary Medical Hypnosis, Painless Childbirth, and as a Hypnotherapy Instructor. Since 1995, he has maintained a full-time private practice in which Hypnosis is a specialty, not a sideline.
Mike is an experienced lecturer who has been the keynote speaker at conferences and workshops, and who has presented numerous programs to civic and professional organizations as well as to the general public. He has been the subject of many newspaper articles, and several articles which he has written have appeared in local and national publications. He has particular interest in medical hypnosis and performance psychology. Mike teaches adult education classes locally and has appeared on radio and television. In addition, he is a consultant for the Connecticut State Department of Health.
For more information, please visit http://www.michaelsmithwick.com/.
Dr Hodzic has been practising in the UK for the last ten years as Senior Therapist at the Integrated Medical Centre in central London.
A medical doctor, Mirella has practised in many countries combining psychotherapy, clinical hypnosis and NLP to treat a variety of conditions from depression to infertility problems, anxieties and phobias. She specialises in ego strengthening, inner-child therapy, and stress management.
Her Holiness Sai Maa Lakshmi Devi is a dynamic visionary and spiritual master, who's mission is Global Enlightenment, whose message is Love. An advocate of interfaith dialogue, Sai Maa's profound, yet timely teachings bridge East and West, old and new, traditional and modern. Sai Maa skillfully blends the world's faith and wisdom traditions into a relevant message for today that has deeply touched thousands in America and throughout the world. Said Maa is graced with the accessibility, intimate and compassionate concern for humanity, distinguish her among today's spiritual leaders.
For more information, visit: www.humanityinunity.org/HIU/Home/index.cfm
Lynda Hudson is a clinical hypnotherapist who, in addition to her work with adults, specialises in using hypnotherapy with children. She has produced an innovative series of CDs for children (which can be purchased from the First Way Forward shop, or from her website) helping them to overcome a variety of problems which are anxiety based. She gives masterclasses on using hypnosis with children for the London College of Clinical Hypnosis and is an examiner for their Certificate and Diploma courses.
