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Apply for NESCH Membership
NESCH offers professional hypnosis training workshops and networking opportunities that can enhance both professional and personal lives.
Members may attend Quarterly Meetings to promote excellence in the ethical practice of hypnosis. We meet four times during the academic year to provide continuing professional education in hypnosis and related topics. Each Quarterly Meeting earns members a total of 3.0 ASCH credits that can be used towards Certification in Clinical Hypnosis.
Members are a part of a community of health care professionals who are committed to utilizing and promoting the use of hypnosis as an effective and evidence-based clinical tool.
Members may enroll in skills practice and consultation groups run by senior faculty.
NESCH also provides information about hypnosis and related topics to the public.
Membership benefits include:
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Attendance at Quarterly Meetings at no charge
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Tuition reduction for workshops and training
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Opportunities to attend Skills Training and Consultation Groups
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Opportunities to earn ASCH continuing education credits free of charge for all events
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Opportunities to earn continuing education credits (psychologists, social workers) for a nominal fee
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Access to online resources such as video, presentations, handouts
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Access to an amazing network of clinical hypnosis professionals
Membership Levels
Regular Member ($150 fee)
To be eligible for Regular Membership you must be a healthcare professional with a license to practice in your state or province. In addition, such professionals must have completed an ASCH approved Basic Training and experience in clinical or experimental hypnosis. Evidence of training must be provided at the time of application.
Associate Member ($75 fee)
To be eligible for Associate Membership you must be a healthcare professional with a bachelor's degree in nursing or an allied health profession who will utilize hypnosis under the supervision of a licensed professional who meets the requirements of a NESCH member. In addition, such professionals must have completed an ASCH approved Basic Training and experience in clinical or experimental hypnosis. Evidence of training must be provided at the time of application.
Associate members may include other credentialed professionals as determined by the NESCH Board of Directors. Such Associate Members must have professional licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or in such state or province in which they practice.
Student Member ($75 fee)
To be eligible for Student Membership you must have successfully completed a minimum of one graduate semester in accord with the program and university in which you are enrolled. You must be in active pursuit of a doctoral degree OR an advanced degree (master's, or bachelor's degree) that does not require a doctoral degree for independent practice. You must be able to qualify for NESCH membership upon completion of your program.
Retiree ($75 fee)
Retired members must be NESCH members who have paid dues for 5+ years prior to application for Retiree Member status and must have retired from practice.
Paper Applications New Member Application
You may download a membership application here and mail your application materials to the address on the form OR email your membership materials to neschmsc@gmail.com. Adobe Reader is required to access this application.
The NESCH office still requires a copy of your license/student status, proof of completion of a 20 hour introductory hypnosis course, as well as two sponsoring signatures before your membership is approved. An email endorsement from each of your sponsors is also sufficient. Email endorsements can be sent to neschmsc@gmail.com.
Application fees are payable by check made out to NESCH or can be processed online.
If you have any questions about NESCH membership or the status of your application, please email neschmsc@gmail.com