Board Certification at CHC

Maurice Kershaw Use

How to become Board Certified at CHC with Maurice Kershaw

Once you fill out your application and submit it to Maurice Kershaw, Maurice will set up an interview with you at the Canadian Hypnosis Conference at a time that suits both you and him at the CHC.  Maurice reviews the rules, and answers any and all questions during your interview.  The interview is approximately 20 minutes in length. The remaining steps are set up by Maurice including your exam scheduled for Sunday morning.

CANADA – Sunday, October 25, 2015
at the Canadian Hypnosis Conference
at the Burlington Holiday Inn & Conference Center
Burlington, Ontario

FEES
A $25USD non-refundable application filing fee is required PLUS the actual examination fee of $250USD
Total $275.00USD
ALL MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE EXAMINATION

INFORMATION YOU NEED

Click the links (red) below for more information:

Application for Board Certification

BCH Preparation Booklet

There are three (3) levels of Board Certification within the National Guild of Hypnotists.
Board Certified Consulting Hypnotist (BCH)
Board Certified Fellow (FNGH)
Board Certified Diplomate (DNGH)
Their requirements and pre-requisites are listed below.

BOARD CERTIFIED CONSULTING HYPNOTIST (BCH)

REQUIREMENTS

Must be an active member of the NGH at the certified Consulting Hypnotist level for one (1) year.
Must write a minimum 1000 word hypnosis paper suitable for publication in the Journal of Hypnotism or Hypno-Gram. (non-metaphysical)
Must be in active practice or using hypnosis as an adjunct to another profession for a minimum of one (1) year.
Must be of good moral/ethical character, with no criminal record, and meet the educational standards of the NGH.
Must pass a written examination.
Must complete an oral interview given by the Certification Board of the NGH and submit examples of your advertising/web page.
Must submit two non-family written character references.
Must meet and maintain the National Guild Standard of Practice as dictated by the NGH Code of Ethics.
Must submit the application fee for Board Certification.

BOARD CERTIFIED FELLOW (FNGH)

REQUIREMENTS

Must be a certified Board Certified Consulting Hypnotist (BCH) for three (3) years.
Must be in active practice for three (3) years.
Must be an active member of the NGH for four (4) years.
Must be published in one or more of the following: book, video, newspaper, magazine, or other media approved by the Board.
Must write a minimum 5000-word thesis on a clinical hypnosis subject suitable for publication in the Journal of Hypnotism or Hypno-Gram
Must submit a video conducting an hypnosis session(clinical, not metaphysical.)

BOARD CERTIFIED DIPLOMATE (DNGH)

The Diplomate designation is conferred by the NGH Certification Board members on the basis of an individual’s longevity in the profession, contributions and service to the profession, and excellence as a professional hypnotist.
All candidates are submitted by the Board members only, and are confirmed by a majority vote of the Board.