DLScott CH.t. / CDP / AASD

As a Seattle Washington Hypnotist, I have recently joined the reformed Washington Hypnosis Association. I was a member many years ago, when I was in private practice before, but the WHA (Washington Hypnosis Association) eventually disbanded and was replaced by The National Guild of Hypnosis, Washington Chapter. At this most recent meeting I was asked, by a newer member, about the history of hypnosis, especially Seattle Hypnotherapy.

The member already knew the basics of the history of hypnosis; Hypnosis is Ancient, older than the hieroglyphics found on tombs as early as 3,000 B.C. It is believed that some of the first hypnotists were the shamans, seers, and sages, wise men, witch doctors, high priests etc. They knew about Anton Mesmer, Emile Coue, Roger Bacon, and even Sigmund Freud.

What they really wanted to know about was the history of the Seattle Washington Hypnotist, and Seattle Hypnotherapy.

There were many advances in the field of Hypnotherapy, during the twentieth century. Hypnotism was used to treat shell shock, later called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, cases in the two World Wars. Dentists used hypnotic –anesthesia on a regular basis in their practices, while dental / medical associations in several countries granted recognition of the therapeutic practice of hypnotism. In fact, in 1955 the British Medical Association approved the use of hypnotherapy as a valid medical treatment. This was followed by the American Medical Association, in 1958, as they stated that they supported hypnotherapy and medical uses of hypnosis.

It was during the 1950(s) that several professional associations or hypnotists sprang up. One of which was The National Guild of Hypnotists, which was soon followed by chapters in various states. Influential WA. based hypnotherapists started the WA. Chapter of the National Guild.

One of the most famous and influential WA. based hypnotherapists was a man named Charles Tebbetts. Charles Tebbetts started his career when he was playing in a band at a night club that also employed a stage hypnotist. Charles was intrigued by the nightly show even after a period of several months; during which time he also became aware that the stage hypnotist showed signs of having a problem with alcohol. At one point the stage hypnotist failed to show up, Charlie was able to fill in for the absent hypnotist and thus began the career of Charles Tebbetts!

From there Charles Tebbetts began what would become his biggest passion in life, the practice and teaching of Hypnotherapy. He eventually opened a training center in Edmonds, WA. where he trained another influential and if not nationally known Hypnotherapist, he is certainly widely known as an influential Wa. based hypnotherapist, and that is Roy Hunter. Roy teaches a fully credited class in Hypnosis, and Hypnotherapy at the Community College in Tacoma Wa. He is also the author of two very powerful books on the subject, The Art of Hypnosis and The Art of Hypnotherapy.

There are many more very good and very powerful Seattle based hypnotist that are currently practicing in the field, and in each case, these practitioners are members of Associations and Guilds where they can gain insight and trainings from their fellow practitioners.

Right now I would have to say that Washington Hypnosis Association is one of the best of the local groups. It allows for influential WA. based hypnotherapists to join together in a spirit of cooperation, and collaboration to assure that clients receive the best treatment possible. It is also in the process of bringing the top names from both in state and out of state to share their expertise and knowledge to keep Seattle Hypnotherapy on the cutting edge of the best the field.

Hypnosis is at the center of many mind-altering techniques and methods, such as meditation, forms of guided imagery, biofeedback, EMDR, Gestalt Therapy, etc. In short, Hypnosis is constantly growing in popularity as an effective means of helping people lead more pleasurable, productive, and powerful lives whether that be in the local Seattle Hypnotherapy arena, or in other parts of the country.

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