Testimonials from the Graduates
the Pacific Institute of Advanced Hypnotherapy
the Pacific Institute of Advanced Hypnotherapy
Look outside and dream, look inside and awaken
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| New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada |
| New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada |
Prospective Students of PIAH,
I recently graduated from the Pacific Institute of Advanced
Hypnotherapy (PIAH) and would like to take this opportunity to
share some information that I hope you’ll find helpful in your
selection of PIAH for your hypnotherapy training.
In my full time position as a clinical counselor, I was looking for
some training that would assist me in providing more efficient
service to my clients. Although I had completed graduate work in
counselling, and have twenty years experience in the fields of
mental health and forensic assessments, I was finding that, for
some clients, regular counselling required too great a time (and
money) commitment for anxiety treatment; many clients could not
afford the number of sessions necessary to effectively resolve
anxieties/phobias using the conventional talk therapies in which I
was trained (such as CBT, DBT, IPT, etc). I had read about the
benefits of hypnotherapy for anxiety and other issues, and began
an extensive search into training programs .
What I found is probably what you discovered in the search that
lead you to PIAH :
a) many programs out there are led by instructors with “fake”
credentials (ie. PhD’s bought over the internet from low level
colleges for minimal effort and used to make it appear they
actually put in the seven years of university training to achieve
that degree),
b) instructors with “degrees” they awarded themselves from
their own business posing as a school
c) programs advertising themselves as a legitimate school
who are not registered with the Private Career Training
Institutions Agency of BC (PCTIA) nor recognized as legitimate
schools in the province of BC (therefore not authorized to issue
school tuition credits for your income taxes!)
d) programs whose curriculum indicated they were
attempting to do more than they were qualified for (programs that
attempted to train students as counselors, therapists, and
hypnotists and not having the staff qualified to do it)
e) programs taught by someone that took a 2 day stage
hypnotist program or a 3-4 day “hypnotherapy course” and never
actually used the skills in private practice as a hypnotherapist.
As you are probably experiencing yourself, it was a relief to
discover PIAH! Right from the first contact, the primary instructor,
Sherry Hood, was professional and thorough in her responses.
She made no attempts to falsify her credentials and experience,
and she did not neglect to respond to any questions about her
training and experience (unlike another program I contacted in
the lower mainland).
As an experienced clinician, I was able to identify numerous
theoretical overlaps between hypnotherapy as presented by
Sherry and evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions
familiar to clinical counselors. Her explanation of the concepts to
the non-familiar students was clear, practical, and relevant to the
case studies. The course material was very well organized and
supported with readings from relevant texts authored by
recognized hypnotherapists. Information regarding the
applicability of each area of hypnotherapy was supported with
information and video clips, including articles from peer-reviewed
journals: further evidence of PIAH’s commitment to quality
instruction!
Sherry provided regular feedback on each student’s progress,
based on observation of each student’s skills in practicum
sessions. Even during the first week, Sherry had students working
with clients to practice basic inductions and relaxation scripts,
getting them comfortable with the process. I was able to
appreciate how Sherry instructed students to work within their
scope of practice as per training and clinical knowledge, thereby
protecting the students new to the field of therapy from
inadvertently misrepresenting their skill sets to prospective
clients. Her attention to ethics and standards of practice were
impeccable!
I am very pleased with the value I received for my tuition at PIAH.
I graduated confident in my ability to offer hypnotherapy to my
clients and eager to do so! I would not hesitate to recommend
Sherry Hood as an instructor or PIAH as the hypnotherapy school
of choice for those fortunate enough to have the opportunity to
take instruction in this interesting and dynamic field. In choosing
PIAH for your education, you can be confident that you are
choosing a legitimate program with an experienced instructor –
one committed to professionalism, high standards of practice, and
ethical use of the power of hypnotherapy for the well being of
each client.
Terry Anne Smiley, BSW(Hons.), M.Ed. (Couns.), M.H., C.CHt., RCC
Smiley C.H.A.T. Services
A note to prospective students
July 22, 2010
I have recently successfully completed the program leading to
Clinical Hypnotherapist Certification at the Pacific Institute for
Advanced Hypnotherapy, (PIAH). I am pleased to recommend
principal instructor Sherry Hood and the curriculum she has
developed for professionalism and integrity. Sherry teaches a
client centred process that aims at and achieves client self-
empowerment.
A key element of the program is hands on training that has the
student practicing supervised inductions and relaxation therapies
from the second day of instruction throughout. I cannot
emphasize enough the usefulness of the guest client component of
the PIAH program for developing familiarity and confidence with
the hypnotic process and with the practicality of being able to
apply concepts and techniques as they are learned.
It is astonishing to me the practicality and efficiency of
Hypnotherapy for pain control, relaxation, control and elimination
of; anxieties, fears and phobias, addictions and other negative
habits. Problems that would otherwise be treated with drugs that
can have seriously debilitating and destructive side effects or
would have the client on the analysts couch for a lifetime with little
resolution. The freedom of the client from dependency on either
drugs or analyst is enough in itself to recommend Hypnosis as a
therapeutic process and adjunct to medical care. The program at
PIAH and the generous equanimity of Sherry’s instructional style
all strongly reinforce a compassionate, dignified and professional
approach to facilitating client wellbeing.
The techniques that I learned were also a great personal aid in
focus, relaxation and memory while working through the volume
of information, most of it very straight forward and clearly
presented in this intensive, exciting and rewarding course.
Tom McKinnon, BFA~ NSCAD, MFA~ University of Windsor,M.H., C.CHt~ PIAH
As a Medical Doctor and Clinical Hypnotherapist, I should say the
course of Hypnotist, Master Hypnotist and Clinical Hypnotherapist
in Pacific Institute of Advanced Hypnotherapy is great. Apart from
the fully detailed curriculum, the way that Sherry teaches is
brilliant. Her respectful personality makes her a perfect teacher
and I can say she is the best teacher I have ever had.
I am sure with the mentorship of Sherry, we can make a strong
network of Hypnotherapists to bring this precious scientific
therapy to its real position and help our people for a better quality
of life.
Be Well,
Reza Hashemi, MD, CCHt
Vancouver, BC
To Sherry Hood
I have my own hypnotherapy practice in Victoria, but felt that my
initial certification training left me feeling like I could be doing
more for my clients. This lead me on my quest for more training.
I interviewed numerous Hypnotherapists before deciding on your
school. The training which I received was of the highest caliber,
where you used numerous presentation techniques, and held
excellent classroom discussions. Your organizational skills
constantly impressed me. The lessons were presented with
supporting videos, recent articles, and numerous handouts. I was
amazed at the number of guest clients who were available to your
students. Very impressive.
Hypnotherapy is important to me. I endeavour to provide my
clients with the highest level of skills available - and your school
has ensured that I meet my objective. Thank you for your
dedication to this field. I am honored to know you.
In Love and Sunshine
Joan Broadhurst M.H., C.CHt.
Soul Talk Hypnotherapy Services
Victoria, B.C.
“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher
demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”
W.A. Ward
Sherry holds the heart of an educator. She truly exudes a passion,
warmth and commitment to creating excellence. Not only is this
reflected in her teaching, but also in her drive to create education
standards rarely met anywhere else. That her school is the only
one in Canada, and perhaps North America, affiliated with a
university as a medical elective, clearly attests to the quality of the
curriculum and the integrity she upholds.
Having had over 21 years of education, I can say with conviction
that Sherry embodies what it means to teach. The positive learning
environment is a product of her commitment to the profession and
her commitment to her students. Beyond her organizational skills,
effective use of media lecture materials, and supplemental
literature, Sherry recognises that real education lies in experience.
Her emphasis on developing practical skills with volunteer clients
or students, and the critical feedback both they and her provide,
propels the students forward on an accelerated learning curve.
Additionally, her perceptiveness to the strengths and weaknesses
of each student creates a unique education, truly tailored to the
student; she nurtures deficiencies, is objective and clear in her
expectations, and challenges students to push beyond comfort
zones and master the techniques.
In the drive to create a credible profession that is to be respected
universally, the need for schools such as this and the education
standards they achieve is paramount. Sherry inspires us to sustain
the professionalism and practice standards she has worked hard
to develop, and carry that forward into the community and into
our practices. Not only has she prepared me with the skill set
required to become a competent clinical hypnotherapist, but I am
grateful for the continued guidance and web of support she
extends to all her students.
Sincerely,
Laura Stix, BSc, CCht, ND
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