1/ Members benefit from the status and standards of the Register:
Currently REBHP is the only register for hypnotherapists and psychotherapists which
both requires an adherence to evidence-based practice and prohibits
controversial practices such as stage hypnosis and past-life regression. It is the aim of the register to raise the standards of hypno-psychotherapy and engage with the medical community and leading researchers in the field of hypnosis. The Committee fully intends to create a strong and valued brand by requiring high professional standards and liaising strategically with the medical and psychotherapeutic
professions and the media.
Members are able to use titles after their name (such as "REBHP Accredited Hypno-Psychotherapist" ) and use the Register's logo on their website and promotional materials.
2/ Research resources:
The register are continually making available new articles
and guidelines on evidence-based practice, including a data on research and clinical trials
using hypnosis. Access to reliable, peer-reviewed research and studies is essential for evidence-based practice.
3/ Free subscription to the world's leading hypnosis
research journal:
The publishers of The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental
Hypnosis (IJCEH) have agreed to provide all REBHP members with FREE subscriptions (normally £73/annum).
IJCEH is an invaluable resource for evidence-based practitioners and is considered the leading journal on hypnosis for serious researchers and
clinicians.
4/ Listing in REBHP's online directory:
- with consequent referrals and enquiries.
5/ Online community and support:
Within the next two months we will launch an online community forum for members. Here therapists can post questions and ask for support and advice. The REBHP Committee is deeply invested in creating a community of co-operation, shared wisdom and mutual support.
6/ Quarterly Newsletter:
Each quarter we'll be providing a newsletter, by email and online, covering developments in the field of hypnosis and furthering the discussions around evidence-base practice.
7/ PR and Promotional Support:
The Register Committee are fully aware of the potential for national and local PR campaigns - and will be engaging in national PR campaigns - giving members advice and support on how to take advantage at the local level. In addition we'll be providing advice and support on website building and promotion, forum discussions on promotions and marketing - and offering various co-op advertising and marketing arrangements.
8/ Professional Insurance:
The professional responsibilities of a practicing therapist include
ensuring that they have appropriate liability and indemnity insurance
cover for the work in which they are engaged. The Register requires
that practicing therapists ensure that they have such insurance cover.
Professional insurance can be obtained from Howden Professionals at a
discounted premium for members. Call 0113 251 5011 or visit the
website below.
www.howdenins. co.uk/professionals
The Register are unable by law to give advice on specific insurance
packages, however.
FUTURE PLANS
1/ Starting a Practice pack:
- folders of scripts and forms and a disk of digital files. Everything you need to get started.
2/ Free community workshop days:
Essentially a structured day facilitated by a committee member or senior therapist where we can come together and learn from each other.
3/ Group supervision:
Considered by many to be an excellent model for the first few years as a therapist. It is cost-effective and we learn faster in a group than on our own.
4/ Low cost therapy CDs:
The Register plans to develop a range of therapeutic CDs which will be made available to members at, effectively, cost-price. REBHP believes that there is strong evidence that when clients use self-hypnosis or relaxation CDs between sessions they make faster and more effective progress.
5/ NHS & GPs Communication Pack:
Template letters and materials for members to introduce themselves to their local NHS practice - targeting individual GPs, Practice Managers and Consultants.
6/ Higher Levels of Accreditation:
The Register is already looking to provide higher levels of accreditation for members - ensuring that members can remain at the top of their profession in terms of professional standards and accreditation.
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