Dear Member-Elect:
It is my special pleasure to welcome you to a very select group of people who are keenly interested in hypnotism and who recognize the value of joining forces with each other internationally. Here are many great reasons to be a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists.
BENEFITS:
Members receive discounts on hypnotism-related books, CDs, DVDs, M.P.3’s, equipment, and seminars. We also have a Hypnotism Continuing Education DVD Library, professional liability insurance available to members. Members also receive referrals through our computer database and national Public Relations programs. They have access to an Internet web site with downloadable features. There is a close affiliation with N.F.H. #104 OPEIU AFL/CIO CLC for legislative lobbying. And prompt professional service by a friendly staff which works on behalf of our members. Savings from these benefits virtually pay your dues in just the first few months.
SHARING:
Our annual convention is the largest and friendliest of its type and attracts members from around the world to share ideas, philosophies, experiences, and friendships. Add to that our mid-winter Solid Gold conference, local chapters for year-round networking, and NGH Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+) for member discussions and networking. You will make new friends and establish professional contacts.
KNOWLEDGE:
Year-round continuing education seminars and workshops on a wide spectrum of subjects are scheduled for our members at locations around the country. Specialty Certifications earned through live, hands-on workshops. Member-only DVD rental library of hundreds of workshops and seminars. You will increase your knowledge and skills. If you are already certified by organizations with comparable certification requirements, you may be eligible for certification by reciprocity. Include all information about your training and/or certification when you apply for membership.
PUBLICATIONS:
The Journal of Hypnotism® has been acclaimed as the leading quarterly magazine of its type. This and the e-zine HYPNO-GRAM® newsletter are available only to our members. You will be informed.
RECOGNITION:
The National Guild of Hypnotists was commended in the May 11, 1993 and December 11, 2014 issue of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD for its accomplishments and we are acknowledged, even by other professional hypnotism groups, as #1 in the field. You will be proud to share in this recognition.
PRESTIGE:
Your impressive Certified Hypnotist Certificate and Membership ID card convey a professional image to all who see them. You will be proud to display your credentials.
If you are not in the field professionally, but have a general interest in hypnotism and would like to join as a non-certified Associate Member, you will receive an Associate Member certificate, embossed membership card, the Journal of Hypnotism® and HYPNO-GRAM® subscription, discounts, and member-rates at special events.
Click here to apply or phone us at (603) 429-9438.
Join with us. Learn with us. Grow with us. Let us bring you closer to the heart of this wonderful
profession!
Cordially yours,
Dr. Dwight F. Damon, DNGH, OB
NGH Membership Types
Certified Hypnotist Members
Certified Hypnotists will receive:
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Journal of Hypnotism® and HYPNO-GRAM® subscriptions
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NGH Member Discounts
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Member rates at conferences and seminars
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Client referrals
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Eligibility for professional liability insurance
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Access to our DVD rental library
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Plus all other membership benefits!
Regular Member
A non-certified Associate Membership for those with a general interest in hypnotism. Regular members receive an 8″x10″ member certificate, membership card, as well as:
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Journal of Hypnotism® and HYPNO-GRAM® subscriptions
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NGH Member Discounts
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Member rates at conferences and seminars!
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Access to our DVD rental library
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Plus all other membership benefits!
Member Benefits at NGH
All NGH members are guaranteed the following as a part of NGH:
Strength
Established in 1950, the Guild has grown to over 18,000 members, with over 100 local chapters in 89 different countries. A growing percentage of our members have academic credentials in other fields, including medicine, psychology, counseling and nursing.
The National Guild of Hypnotists has been acknowledged, even by other professional hypnotism groups, as the number one association in the field. We invite you to share in the prestige and recognition membership brings, by joining the nation’s premier hypnosis organization.
Resources
As a member, you’ll have access to the largest library of hypnosis related DVD’s/CD’s/M.P.3’s. You’ll be entitled to substantial discounts on books, DVD’s, and audio CD’s, equipment and seminars. To help educate your clients, we’ve prepared a series of pre-printed informational brochures on a number of relative topics.
Information
Educating and providing information to our membership is our most important service. To ensure members stay informed of all issues affecting their profession, all receive the HYPNO-GRAM® e-zine newsletter and the acclaimed Journal of Hypnotism® publications.
Year-round continuing education seminars and workshops on a wide spectrum of subjects are scheduled for our members at locations around the country. Opportunities are presented to sharpen skills, not only in the art and science of hypnotism, but also in the areas of marketing and managing successful practices.
Opportunity
Our staff handles a multitude of calls and emails from prospective clients and media professionals from around the world, seeking referrals to local Guild-certified hypnotists. We have referred many clients, and many writers and TV and radio producers directly to appropriate Guild members.
Integrity
The Guild maintains standard codes of conduct and a strict code of ethics for all individuals and organizations in the field of hypnotism. A peer ethics committee exists to investigate any complaints. We strive to achieve harmony, mutual trust and cooperation among practitioners, and respect within the community.
Recognition
As a professional, certified member of the Guild, you will receive an impressive 11″ x 14″ certificate and an NGH Membership ID card, indicating your credentials and membership in the prestigious NGH. Certified Membership requires a minimum of 100 hours of training. (Equal to 2 college semesters)
Insurance
Certified members of NGH are eligible to apply for professional liability insurance for their practice as certified hypnotists. Malpractice protection at reasonable rates!
Credibility
Our staff works on your behalf 7 days a week, protecting, promoting and advancing the art, science, and philosophy of hypnotism. The Guild continues to make progress in establishing the profession of hypnotism and receives highest accolades and commendations from various state and national government offices.
Certification
NGH offers a hypnotism certification core-curriculum which is taught by certified instructors (CI’s) throughout the world. Minimum requirement for certification is two semesters of hypnotism training. 15 hours of continuing education credits are recommended annually to maintain active certification, a separate board has been created to administer exams for Board Certification at three higher levels of academic and practical experience. BCH, FNGH, DNGH
Certified Hypnotist
A membership for professional hypnotists. Receive an initial 11″ x 14″ Certified Hypnotist certificate suitable for framing, annual Renewal 8″x 10″ certificate and embossed membership card.
Membership renewal $105 yearly