International Board of Hypnotherapy (IBH) 

Welcome to the official web site for the International Board of Hypnotherapy. The International Board of Hypnotherapy has set rigorous requirements for certification so that consumers, health and counseling agencies, clinics and hospitals can rest assured they are getting a qualified practitioner when employing an IBH Fellow.

Some Services IBH Provides to the Community:

• Physician to Physician Consultation on the benefits and strategies for the use of medical hypnotherapy as an
  adjunct to medical treatment and general patient care.
  
  
• Provide a registry of Medical Support Hypnotherapists for placement with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, Hospitals and Medical Clinics.
  
  
• Education for medical personnel and hypnotherapists in medical hypnotherapy methods.

• The International Board of Hypnotherapy's Annual Symposium will take place in Albuquerque, NM, on Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 8, 2013. Mark your Calendar NOW!
  
  The 2012 Symposium was a great success! Special presenters for the 2012 Symposium included:
  
  Joaquin Dulcey, MD, CMS-CHt
  Learn new medical hypnotherapy and healing imagery techniques directly from neurosurgeon and medical hypnotherapist Dr. Joaquin Dulcey. He is the medical hypnotherapist that saved the life of the Academy's Co-director, Angela Simmerman Sierra, after her near fatal car accident in 1998, in which her skull was crushed, and left blinded. As a result of her work with Dr. Dulcey, she now has 20/20 vision in both eyes, and is perfectly healthy. Dr. Dulcey will be traveling from his home in Colombia for his presentation at the conference.
  
  Edgar A. Barnett, MD, CHt
  Dr. Edgar Barnett, physician, surgeon, hypnotherapist and author of Analytical Hypnotherapy and Unlock Your Mind and Be Free will be sharing the groundbreaking developments he writes about in his new book Rapid Reintegration Technique. Dr. Barnett's focus for the last 40 years has been on processing sensitizing events, emotional processing and ego state reintegration. He will show you how to help clients quickly ameliorate symptoms and transform maladaptive behavior which results in them living happier lives with richer relationships. Dr. Barnett will include a live demonstration of his Rapid Reintegration Technique. Dr. Barnett, will be traveling from his home in Ontario, Canada for his presentation at the conference.
  
  Click on the Annual Symposium button above to see other topics that will be presented and for instructions on how to make reservations.
  
  
• Support and Conduct Research in the application and
  efficacy of hypnosis and hypnotherapy.
  
  
• Continuing Education for member support including:
  IBH physician consultation
  Registry placement for Fellows
  Monthly teleconference
  Bi-annual peer reviewed journal
  Annual symposium

Hypnotherapist assists patient with anxiety and
pain associated with dental procedure

What is the International Board of Hypnotherapy?

As an ever-increasing body of research lends greater scientific credence to the use of hypnosis and hypnotherapy to assist patients in accelerating their healing, controlling pain and facilitating recovery from medical procedures, more and more patients and medical professionals are looking for ways to incorporate these benefits in the health plans they are designing. Yet, with no governmental oversight, and a broad variance in training and even the theory behind the practice of hypnosis and hypnotherapy, a caveat emptor approach to a field that has long been misrepresented by the media makes hypnotherapy seem unapproachable to many patients and healthcare providers.

IBH exists to regulate and maintain a demonstrated level of professional training, ability, reliability and ethics in the hypnotherapy community, so that healthcare providers and their patients can make use of the power of the subconscious mind with the guidance of competent professionals who know how to work with the healthcare system.

Consumer Alert

How do you know if a hypnotherapist has adequate training to deal with your issues? How do you know if they are competent to get involved in your health?

There are some certifying organizations for hypnotherapists that require only filling out an online application (and the payment of a membership fee). Also, some professional organizations allow certification without proof of training, and with as little as 100 hours of education in hypnosis.

In contrast, IBH members are required to pass our written examination, provide proof of number of hours of training, from an approved school and at Level 3, "Fellow" provide tangible proof of their ability to work with clients by providing a video or DVD of an actual session, and actual scripts.

For added peace of mind, IBH members are required to adhere to a strict code of ethics and scope of practice. (See Code of Ethics Page.)

Many of our Fellows have between 500 and 600 hours training in hypnotherapy techniques.