Connection and Community: Support Group for Holistic Hypnotherapists

The next Buddha will not take the form of a person. The next Buddha will rather take the shape of a community, a community that practices understanding and loving kindness,  a community that practices a way of conscious living. This may be the most important thing for earth’s survival. ~Thich Nhat Hanh

Introduction

Whether you just completed hypnotherapy training, are embarking on building a new practice or are a seasoned professional in the field, it’s not uncommon to find yourself feeling isolated and alone, needing a sounding board or just collegial support. We need empathetic and understanding community.

Additionally, in the field of hypnotherapy, practitioners often focus on deepening the connection between the subconscious and conscious mind. However, to create lasting transformation, we believe, it’s essential to consider the whole person—mind, body, and soul. This proposal introduces a Support Group, Connection and Community: Support for Holistic Hypnotherapists designed to unite practicing hypnotherapists who are committed to a holistic approach. Together, we’ll build a nurturing, collaborative environment where we can enhance our skills, share our experiences, and support each other in both our personal and professional growth.

Vision

The group aims to create a nurturing community where practicing hypnotherapists can collaborate, inspire, and empower one another. We understand how easy it can be to feel disconnected in this line of work—working deeply with clients, often in unfamiliar realms. The group’s focus is on building a community of like-minded professionals, who commit to meeting regularly in order to foster a safe environment for discussion and support. In the professional world it can be easy to find yourself feeling isolated, alone, working in realms that might be completely foreign to many, if not most, people. There is a need for coming together; to share thoughts, ideas, stories, wins, and even ‘ooops’ moments! A place for our Higher Selves to meet and share the intricacies and intimacies of the personal and professional human experience.

Mission

The mission of the group is to support the growth and well-being of hypnotherapists by:

• Creating a safe environment of like-minded practitioners.
• Building a collaborative network that fosters the exchange of holistic practices, techniques, and experiences.
• Offering reciprocal emotional support and practical guidance to sustain the well-being of hypnotherapists in their practice.

Objectives

The key objectives of the support group are:
• Providing a safe and confidential space for hypnotherapists to share challenges, seek advice, and discuss cases from a holistic perspective.
• Sharing and exploring techniques that integrate mind, body, and soul healing, such as body-mind approaches, energy work, breathwork, and somatic experiences.
• Fostering a community of hypnotherapists who support each other’s professional and personal growth, creating lasting connections.

Structure

The Holistic Hypnotherapist Support Group will be structured as follows:
• Membership:
• Open to practicing hypnotherapists who align with this holistic philosophy.
• Members commit to maintaining a safe, confidential, and respectful environment.
• Meeting Frequency:
The group will meet monthly for 1-1.5 hours (let’s see how it goes), each 2nd Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PST.
• Meetings will be held via Zoom