March 13, 2014 Multiple Choice & Promises
March 13, 2014 Photo by Donna Sherman On one of my certification tests, one of the questions asked: What is the most important tool in a hypnotist's “tool box”? There were four possible answers. Skill. Knowledge. Integrity. Confidence. All of them are beyond important. All of them are necessary. But which is the most important? Integrity. Without a doubt. Above all else. My wonderful teacher instilled this in me and I remain every day in full agreement. But how would a potential client know this? How does anyone seeking help for anything know the person they choose is trustworthy? Especially a hypnotist. I invite you or anyone out there considering visiting a hypnotist to trust their gut. Your “gut” is your subconscious and it knows. You must listen to it. And do your homework. If you are unsure; get referrals. Talk to other people who have worked with this person. For any therapist of any kind, if they won’t offer referra