OCCUPATION THESAURUS

HYPNOTHERAPIST



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HELPFUL TIP:

There’s probably a good reason why your character chose their career. Think about how certain talents and skills, a dominant positive or negative trait, or even an emotional wound might have influenced this decision. And once they're on the job, don't forget about the many work-related conflict scenarios you can throw at them to create tension and add complications.
OVERVIEW:
A hypnotherapist is a medical or mental health practitioner who is also certified in hypnosis. They guide a person into a highly relaxed state to focus their attention intensely on a specific idea or task. Once in this state, the hypnotherapist can assist a person in changing unwanted behaviors (such as smoking or overeating), address a phobia, or help them deal with a physical sensation like pain. Hypnotherapists may also attempt to unearth the psychological origins of a person's disorder or symptoms, explore past life regressions, and conduct inner child work.

NECESSARY TRAINING:
Hypnotherapists must first earn the required degree(s) and/or licenses in their desired medical or mental health field, such as behavioral medicine, psychotherapy, dentistry, and so forth. They must enroll in a certified hypnotherapy school that is approved by their state or province and complete the required hours of coursework. After finishing an accredited program, they can apply for certification so they may practice.

USEFUL SKILLS, TALENTS, OR ABILITIES:
CHARM, EMPATHY, EXCEPTIONAL MEMORY, GAINING THE TRUST OF OTHERS, GOOD LISTENING SKILLS, LEADERSHIP, MAKING PEOPLE LAUGH, MENTALISM, MULTILINGUALISM, NETWORKING, OUT-OF-THE-BOX THINKING, RESEARCH

HELPFUL POSITIVE TRAITS:
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EMOTIONAL WOUNDS THAT MAY HAVE FACTORED INTO THIS OCCUPATION CHOICE:
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SOURCES OF FRICTION:
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PEOPLE THEY MIGHT INTERACT WITH:
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HOW THIS OCCUPATION MIGHT IMPACT ONE'S BASIC NEEDS:
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TWISTING THE STEREOTYPE:
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REASONS THE CHARACTER MAY HAVE BEEN DRAWN TO THIS PROFESSION:
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