tenni
Jul 13, 2012, 2:28 PM
The Dr Drews and Dr. Phils of the world are certified counsellors with post graduate education beyond an undergraduate degree. They belong to a governing body whether a medical psychiatric certification board or psychological certification board. It usually would take Dr. Drew about twelve years of education, training and residency before he would qualify. It would take Dr. Phil about the same amount of time. Part of this time would be spent counselling under supervision slowly developing their abilities and learn the ethics of their profession.
They have codes of conduct and ethics that are to be adhered to. They pay annual fees and are members in good standing inorder for them to refer to themselves as counsellors. Complaints of breaking the code of ethics often brings forth a review of the competence and may result in decertification where they are not legally to practice. The fact that these two individuals "practice" public media counselling has merit and question.
Others who are in the media claiming to be this or that form of counsellor should be carefully scrutinized for their practice whether given free like Dr. Drew on the radio etc. I personally find Dr. Phil to have a well researched practice with claims of long private and corporate counselling. He is still a TV personality though who needs to keep his rating up in the make money big business way. He does state to provide long term counselling support for those who become "TV clients". I have no real concern about either counsellors approach but I am uncertain as to what their Code of Conduct and Ethics indicate. I would assume that they work within this frame work but I also wonder how controversial they are with other certified professionally educated counsellors.
My sister is presently studying at a university to become a Drug and Alcohol counsellor. This is a certificate programme and she will get a diploma. It seems to take about four years to complete as the courses are run only part time with practical applications. It does not qualify her to counsell independently with her own private practice. She must work under the guidance of a PHD in psychology or MD in psychiatry. There are hundreds of "counsellors types" with various job description. For example, it is highly unlikely to be qualified certified to be a sex counsellor, drug and alcohol counsellor, marriage counsellor and so on in one practice. It is not impossible though I would guess.
Some using the counselling label have been trained as "colourists" for hair.
For examples, sometimes you may study at home and become a therapist counsellor for such diplomas as hypnotherapist. You may get a diploma in five days of classes.
http://www.nzaph.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=17
CODE OF ETHICS of THE NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION of PROFESSIONAL HYPNOTHERAPISTS INCORPORATED
1. Members are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and professional manner at all times and abide by the Code of Ethics, Rules and Constitution of the Association. Failure to do so shall result in disciplinary action.
2. Members shall recognise an obligation toward the client at all times, and shall practice their profession to the best of their ability for the benefit of the client. The client's comfort, welfare and future health must always have priority.
3. Members shall recognise their level of competence and shall refer clients to a specialist or another member competent to deal with any presenting symptom or problem beyond their capability.
4. Members shall keep in confidence all information derived from a client, or from a colleague, regarding a client and, except where the law requires otherwise, divulge the information only with the express permission of the client, or where failure to take action would constitute a menace or danger to the client or another member of the community.
5. Members shall give due respect to fellow members of the Association at all times so as to avoid any action which may lead to a dispute or difference or controversy. Should any dispute or difference arise, members concerned shall make a determined endeavour to settle it between themselves. Should agreement not be reached they shall submit it for settlement in accordance with the rules of the Association.
6. Members shall not make any claims to secret techniques, nor offer guarantees regarding the results of any services, or exploit a client for financial gain through inferences or misrepresentation.
7. Members' premises shall be maintained in a professional, safe and hygienic manner.
8. Members shall not knowingly interfere with any on-going treatment instigated by another practitioner whilst the client is under that practitioner's care.
9. Members must ensure that advertisements and other public announcements are such as will not bring the Association into disrepute.
10. Members shall display current Practising Certificates and Code of Ethics in a prominent position in their premises within easy viewing of the client.
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You too may become a Hynotherapist
http://www.hypnotherapy.ac.nz/
1/ Certificate in Hypnotherapy-home study-Full price: $300.00
study at your own home at your own pace
2/Diploma of Hypnotherapy- 5 day course suitable for beginners or intermediate Hynoptherapists Full price: $1200.00
3/ Diploma of Advanced Hypnotherapy-5 Day Practical Course suitable for Experienced Hypnotherapists Full price: $1400.00
A recap of Modern Suggestive Hypnotherapy theory and practice (Those who are new to Hypnosis New Zealand training will receive previous Modern Suggestive Hypnotherapy course manual and all handouts.), Age Regression/Hypnoanalysis/Affect Bridge, Advanced Therapy Techniques such as: Parts, Gestalt, Reframing, etc., Sensitising Events, Anchoring, Ideomotor Signaling, Metaphor use, Conditioned Responses, Learning & Responding Styles, Abnormal Psychology, Emotional Responses/Abreactions, Hypnosis Anaesthesia and Analgesia , Anxiety, Panic & Stress, Depression, Sexual Dysfunctions & Issues, Fertility & Childbirth, Working with Children, Sleep Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Body Language
Plus much more to help you run a highly successful Hypnotherapy practice - including several specialist guest presenters!
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"I am fully certified as a hynotherapist in accordance with the NZ council of hypnotherapist criteria....
you do not need a medical license to do hynotherapy, as it is not regarded as medicine
I no longer do it in a professional capacity because I disagree with some of the rules about using hypnotherapy
assistance with a issue a person has, using hypnotherapy, is not offering a cure nor making a diagnosis.... it is like helping a person with giving up smoking
the world is full of people that want to tell others how to live, I am a person that tries to help people to live.....if that means breaking rules, I will do it.... "
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I'm sure most of us are careful about claims on the internet about being a counsellor. On this site, people often bring their "issues" and questions for advice. This is like peer support but without a professional counsellor who is certified working under a Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics. Most of us take such self disclosure as possibly helpful and it makes some of us feel better to hear from other bisexuals etc.
Some who have post graduate education and training in counselling would never claim to be a counsellor on the internet. If licensed in some areas that may be grounds for de certification while others find it inappropriate ethically to make snap comments and judgments under the guise of claiming to be a counsellor. Dr Drew seems more inclined to this approach on his radio show. He seems to make sense but I question the ethics of his actions.
They have codes of conduct and ethics that are to be adhered to. They pay annual fees and are members in good standing inorder for them to refer to themselves as counsellors. Complaints of breaking the code of ethics often brings forth a review of the competence and may result in decertification where they are not legally to practice. The fact that these two individuals "practice" public media counselling has merit and question.
Others who are in the media claiming to be this or that form of counsellor should be carefully scrutinized for their practice whether given free like Dr. Drew on the radio etc. I personally find Dr. Phil to have a well researched practice with claims of long private and corporate counselling. He is still a TV personality though who needs to keep his rating up in the make money big business way. He does state to provide long term counselling support for those who become "TV clients". I have no real concern about either counsellors approach but I am uncertain as to what their Code of Conduct and Ethics indicate. I would assume that they work within this frame work but I also wonder how controversial they are with other certified professionally educated counsellors.
My sister is presently studying at a university to become a Drug and Alcohol counsellor. This is a certificate programme and she will get a diploma. It seems to take about four years to complete as the courses are run only part time with practical applications. It does not qualify her to counsell independently with her own private practice. She must work under the guidance of a PHD in psychology or MD in psychiatry. There are hundreds of "counsellors types" with various job description. For example, it is highly unlikely to be qualified certified to be a sex counsellor, drug and alcohol counsellor, marriage counsellor and so on in one practice. It is not impossible though I would guess.
Some using the counselling label have been trained as "colourists" for hair.
For examples, sometimes you may study at home and become a therapist counsellor for such diplomas as hypnotherapist. You may get a diploma in five days of classes.
http://www.nzaph.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=17
CODE OF ETHICS of THE NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION of PROFESSIONAL HYPNOTHERAPISTS INCORPORATED
1. Members are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and professional manner at all times and abide by the Code of Ethics, Rules and Constitution of the Association. Failure to do so shall result in disciplinary action.
2. Members shall recognise an obligation toward the client at all times, and shall practice their profession to the best of their ability for the benefit of the client. The client's comfort, welfare and future health must always have priority.
3. Members shall recognise their level of competence and shall refer clients to a specialist or another member competent to deal with any presenting symptom or problem beyond their capability.
4. Members shall keep in confidence all information derived from a client, or from a colleague, regarding a client and, except where the law requires otherwise, divulge the information only with the express permission of the client, or where failure to take action would constitute a menace or danger to the client or another member of the community.
5. Members shall give due respect to fellow members of the Association at all times so as to avoid any action which may lead to a dispute or difference or controversy. Should any dispute or difference arise, members concerned shall make a determined endeavour to settle it between themselves. Should agreement not be reached they shall submit it for settlement in accordance with the rules of the Association.
6. Members shall not make any claims to secret techniques, nor offer guarantees regarding the results of any services, or exploit a client for financial gain through inferences or misrepresentation.
7. Members' premises shall be maintained in a professional, safe and hygienic manner.
8. Members shall not knowingly interfere with any on-going treatment instigated by another practitioner whilst the client is under that practitioner's care.
9. Members must ensure that advertisements and other public announcements are such as will not bring the Association into disrepute.
10. Members shall display current Practising Certificates and Code of Ethics in a prominent position in their premises within easy viewing of the client.
.................................................. .................................................. ......
You too may become a Hynotherapist
http://www.hypnotherapy.ac.nz/
1/ Certificate in Hypnotherapy-home study-Full price: $300.00
study at your own home at your own pace
2/Diploma of Hypnotherapy- 5 day course suitable for beginners or intermediate Hynoptherapists Full price: $1200.00
3/ Diploma of Advanced Hypnotherapy-5 Day Practical Course suitable for Experienced Hypnotherapists Full price: $1400.00
A recap of Modern Suggestive Hypnotherapy theory and practice (Those who are new to Hypnosis New Zealand training will receive previous Modern Suggestive Hypnotherapy course manual and all handouts.), Age Regression/Hypnoanalysis/Affect Bridge, Advanced Therapy Techniques such as: Parts, Gestalt, Reframing, etc., Sensitising Events, Anchoring, Ideomotor Signaling, Metaphor use, Conditioned Responses, Learning & Responding Styles, Abnormal Psychology, Emotional Responses/Abreactions, Hypnosis Anaesthesia and Analgesia , Anxiety, Panic & Stress, Depression, Sexual Dysfunctions & Issues, Fertility & Childbirth, Working with Children, Sleep Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Body Language
Plus much more to help you run a highly successful Hypnotherapy practice - including several specialist guest presenters!
.................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .....
"I am fully certified as a hynotherapist in accordance with the NZ council of hypnotherapist criteria....
you do not need a medical license to do hynotherapy, as it is not regarded as medicine
I no longer do it in a professional capacity because I disagree with some of the rules about using hypnotherapy
assistance with a issue a person has, using hypnotherapy, is not offering a cure nor making a diagnosis.... it is like helping a person with giving up smoking
the world is full of people that want to tell others how to live, I am a person that tries to help people to live.....if that means breaking rules, I will do it.... "
.................................................. .................................................. ...........................
I'm sure most of us are careful about claims on the internet about being a counsellor. On this site, people often bring their "issues" and questions for advice. This is like peer support but without a professional counsellor who is certified working under a Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics. Most of us take such self disclosure as possibly helpful and it makes some of us feel better to hear from other bisexuals etc.
Some who have post graduate education and training in counselling would never claim to be a counsellor on the internet. If licensed in some areas that may be grounds for de certification while others find it inappropriate ethically to make snap comments and judgments under the guise of claiming to be a counsellor. Dr Drew seems more inclined to this approach on his radio show. He seems to make sense but I question the ethics of his actions.