[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 152 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1802-E1803]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       SOLUTIONS TO DAILY STRESS

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                          HON. STEVE STOCKMAN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 11, 2014

  Mr. STOCKMAN. Mr. Speaker, hypnosis may be a useful tool in the field 
of mental and physical health as well as combatting against those who 
wish to kick the habit of smoking and substance abuse.

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  FoxNews Health recently published a column noting the effectiveness 
of ``hypnosis as therapy for anxiety, stress,'' wherein it noted that 
``Hypnosis was birthed from the brains of psychologists and 
researchers, and . . . it's now making its way back into the 
mainstream.'' It recommended the National Guild of Hypnotists (the NGH) 
as one of two national organizations from which to seek referrals. The 
following is a news report profiling the organization.

       Merrimack, NH.--(Marketwired--Jan. 21, 2014)--Change is 
     stressful, even when change comes in the form of beneficial 
     technology and social transformation. Too often, the stress 
     of change manifests as overeating and obesity, smoking, 
     substance abuse, aggression and other negative behaviors. 
     Millions are searching for a non-pharmaceutical solution that 
     is effective, long lasting and causes no side effects. The 
     National Guild of Hypnotists has demonstrated through its 
     longevity and documented results that hypnosis provides 
     proven alternatives for reducing and eliminating many of the 
     negative responses to today's stressful world.
       The National Guild of Hypnotists, NGH, is the oldest, 
     largest and most respected professional association of 
     hypnotists in the world. The National Guild of Hypnotists, 
     under the leadership of Dr. Dwight Damon, has been 
     instrumental in raising conscious awareness of consulting 
     hypnotism as a separate and distinct profession. Hypnosis now 
     is recognized in the medical and scientific mainstream and 
     its use and acceptance continue to grow.
       Founded in Boston in 1950 and now based in Merrimack, NH. 
     with over 14,000 members worldwide, the National Guild of 
     Hypnotists includes trained, certified hypnotists, doctors, 
     dentists and other health professionals and educators from 
     many fields. An international organization serving members in 
     80 countries, the National Guild of Hypnotists established a 
     strong universal code of ethics for the profession. In 1994, 
     the National Guild of Hypnotists chartered the rapidly 
     growing National Federation of Hypnotists, Local 104, a Union 
     affiliated with the OPEIU, AFL-CIO, CLC. Those knowledgeable 
     of non-clinical hypnosis universally acknowledge Dr. Damon as 
     ``The Father of Consulting Hypnotism as a Separate and 
     Distinct Profession.''
       The National Guild of Hypnotists established and maintains 
     a rigorous certification program based on a standardized 
     curriculum. Annually, the National Guild of Hypnotists 
     conducts educational seminars around the country and an 
     international convention and educational conference, held in 
     Marlborough, MA, that attracts over a thousand hypnotists. 
     Under the guidance of Convention Director Elsom Eldridge Jr., 
     the convention is the leading and largest venue for the 
     sharing of best practices within the profession. Each year's 
     convention provides a platform for teaching advanced hypnotic 
     techniques and sharing new information and practical 
     developments from leading members of the profession and 
     legislative and legal updates. The most prestigious awards in 
     the profession are presented during the event. The adjunct 
     faculty, recruited from around the world, provides a 
     distinguished nexus for what Dr. Damon describes as, ``an 
     open forum for a free exchange of ideas concerning 
     hypnotism.''
       Dr. Damon says, ``As members of the National Guild of 
     Hypnotists, we have accepted the invitation and have risen to 
     the challenge that the actions we have taken over the years, 
     lay the groundwork for our profession to soar beyond all that 
     has been accomplished and even beyond all we can conceive. We 
     rise to the invitation to leave a legacy of excellence.''
       Respectful of licensed health care professionals, the 
     National Guild of Hypnotists encourages its members to make 
     their services widely available as a complementary adjunct to 
     medical, dental and other licensed health professions. The 
     organization's vision is of a time when a visit to a 
     Consulting Hypnotist will be as routine as a trip to the 
     dentist. Consistent efforts by the National Guild of 
     Hypnotists in fostering professionalism has been the decisive 
     factor in bringing about the recognition of hypnosis as a 
     separate and distinct profession.
       The non-profit association publishes The Journal of 
     Hypnotism and the Hypno-Gram quarterly, as informative 
     publications for practitioners and recently introduced 
     Hypnosis Today, an annual magazine created for all readers.

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