No. In the past several decades, NLP training has become fractionalized and various training organizations have allied themselves with various training schools and instructors in various geographic regions. The ICBCH has been offering hypnotherapy training and certification for many years, independent of other organizations. Our goal is to create practitioners with independent values not allied with any particular brand of hypnosis or NLP.

No, and we have not sought the endorsement of any individuals, in order to maintain our independence. The texts were selected because they are excellent resources for learning, not because of any affiliation with the author or publisher. We purchase the books for our courses from traditional textbook dealers.

No. This course presumes you have no previous hypnosis knowledge, yet those with hypnosis training will find it equally of value. NLP is a method of practical applications for impacting the subconscious mind. The founders of this modality studied the work of hypnotherapists and incorporated the most effective methods of subconscious communication into the study of NLP, and these ideas will be taught in this course.

Trance is a natural phenomena and NLP teaches how to use natural trance states to learn, problem-solve and impact lifelong patterns of behavior. These methods will be taught in this class, so yes, you will be able to use conversational hypnosis and trancework skills. However, for those who wish to represent themselves as a professional hypnotist and focus solely on the use of hypnotherapy, we recommend more comprehensive training on the subject via our ICBCH basic Hypnosis Certification program.

Our course is designed for those who want to practice NLP in professional settings. Other programs have created a "level" system of learning, in many cases simply to increase the fees prospective students pay.

We have been in the continuing education business since 1994, and our NLP courses are within the same price range as our other continuing education courses for practicing professionals. We feel no need to create a "level" system for learning, you are designated as a Professional NLP Practitioner and you will receive a very nice certificate. Although we encourage further learning, seminars and training, you will find our course has been designed to provide the foundational and advance skills successful therapists actually use.

Yes, upon completion of the coursework and returning the comprehensive Evaluation of Learning Quiz, you will become certified by the ICBCH as a Certified Professional NLP Practitioner (CPNLP) AND a Certified Professional Life Coach (CPLC). NOTE: You could use “CPNLPLC” but most prefer to market the two distinct credentials.

Through PeachTree Professional Education, Inc, this course offers 30 CEU credit hours for licensed or state certified mental health professionals - NBCC, NAADAC, social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, chemical dependency counselors, psychologists and nurses in most US states. For a complete list of state board approvals, please Click Here.
Other professional hypnosis, hypnotherapy or NLP organizations may or may not accept these CEUs. We are not affiliated with any other organization, so you will have to ask them directly.

YES! You also already possess the skills needed to practice neuro-linguistic communication patterns if you can follow directions and model, ask questions and listen.

Therefore, it is entirely possible to complete a 30-hour homestudy program on the technical aspects of NLP and life coaching approaches, and then begin using the methods with your clients.

Becoming a master at neuro-linguistic psychology and coaching practices, like any other modality or method of helping people, is an ongoing educational process. This program is a starting point, one that will prepare you to embark on a new journey in healing, that will likely include many experiential and educational opportunities in the future.

That said however, even though this class is a starting point, you will still achieve the ability to actually teach and implement practical communication and problem-solving practices for helping clients live life to their fullest potential possible.

This intensive, accelerated class is based on the principles of effective learning and provides a great deal of knowledge in a short period of time.

In most states the answer is no. If you are a state or nationally licensed or certified mental health professional, you are already licensed to use modalities of treatment and coaching for health and wellness.

It is true that in most states individuals without licensure can practice life coaching with clients, however our courses are primarily designed for those with a counseling, social work, medical or other professional helping industry background.

Yes. Many unlicensed professionals use NLP communication techniques and life coaching strategies for non-medical purposes and some hold unique expertise in their field that makes them more qualified to use the approaches for certain applications than a therapist.

One example comes from the fitness field: Personal fitness trainers and coaches know their clients and utilize strategies to assist them with personal health-related goals or in competitive situations. They are not doing therapy, but they are helping people, and they should have access to clinically solid training. More examples: Golf pros use the skills of coaching and NLP to assist players in developing focus and concentration. Massage therapists use techniques to help their clients achieve greater relaxation and physical healing. Teachers and educational consultants may use life coaching and neuro-linguistic psychology to help their clients relax and prepare for exams and improve memory recall during important testing situations.

Furthermore, we recognize that when people who are interested in NLP and Life Coaching practices are not allowed access to quality training and certification programs, they will find programs that are less than quality to teach them what they want to know.

ICBCH Hypnotherapy Board - Clinical Hypnosis Certification Programs

The International Certification Board of Clinical Hypnotherapy is a professional association that recognizes and hypnosis certification programs. It was created to set standards of excellence, and to promote clinical hypnotherapy and related fields of social science. Its broadest goals are to insure quality training opportunities and help enhance the standing of clinical hypnotherapy. Its narrower focus is to assist individuals and organizations in being recognized for achieving a level of quality within the field of hypnotherapy. The ICBCH certified professional is governed by a professional Code of Ethics.