An Introduction to Hypnotism

Robert Gutkin, Certified Hypnotist, practices the art of Hypnotism as recommended by the Code of Ethics and the Standards for Practice of the National Guild of Hypnotists. The National Guild of Hypnotists is clear that the hypnotist is a teacher, a motivator and a guide whose goal is to assist persons in resolving normal problems of living.
    Most authorities agree that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis. The hypnotist guides the client or group into the state called hypnosis and teaches the client or group techniques that will allow the client or group to use his or her natural ability to change the way he or she thinks, feels or behaves.

     Under the Code of Ethics of the National Guild of Hypnotists a hypnotist applies the Reasonable Person Test to determine if he or she can work with a client. If a client's self-report or behavior is such as to cause a reasonable person to doubt the client's mental or physical health, the hypnotist shall refer the client medical or mental health assessment.  Hypnotists works with normal people to help with normal problems. 

    Let's clarify the terminology: Hypnosis is the state the client is in when he or she has been hypnotized by a hypnotist practicing hypnotism.