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Hypnotherapists


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Hypnotherapists

Introduction

Hypnosis is a sleep-like state brought on by another person's suggestions. People under hypnosis may be suggested to relax, change their way of thinking, or even move under direction. Hypnotherapists help people use the powers of their minds to increase motivation, change behavior, and promote healing. The American Council of Hypnotist Examiners reports that the eight areas of application for hypnotherapy are: mental and emotional health, physical health, psychic and spiritual development, creative and educational endeavors, athleti...

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Median Salary

$52,000

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Employment Prospects

Fair

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Minimum Education Level

Some Postsecondary Training
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Experience

Prior health care or therapy experience


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Skills

Interpersonal
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Personality Traits

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Earnings

Salaries for people who do hypnosis for a living vary widely. The average rate charged by a hypnotherapist is $85 per hour, but it may be more depending on his or her experience and ability. According to an article from the American Association of Professional Hypnotherapists (AAPH), if a hypnotherapist works three hours a day with clients during the workweek, he or she could earn approximately...

Work Environment

People who use hypnotherapy as part of a medical practice generally work in clean, comfortable, soothing surroundings. Because hypnotherapists work to put their patients into a calm, relaxed state for treatment, most offices will be free of extra noise, light, and other distractions. Hypnotherapists often have a monotonous noisemaker—such as a metronome or loud clock—for patients to focus on wh...

Outlook

There has been a growing acceptance of hypnotherapy by the conventional medical establishment and the general public over the past decade. The best opportunities in hypnotherapy are for those who add hypnosis skills to other medical or therapeutic skills, such as dentistry or psychology. People trained only in hypnotherapy generally have a more difficult path. Working for themselves, they need ...