hypnotherapist recommendation

[Unregistered]

(I initially posted this under another thread, but thought I might paste it here in another effort to get a response)

I'm new to this board. I have an interest in being hypnotized, but I too am perhaps "resistant". I assume it is because I'm ADD (probably ADHD, but not severe), because the one time had someone try, I don't think it worked.

My goal is general self improvement (exercise more, procrastinate less, etc.). I live in LA (Lower Alabama) and would welcome recommendations of a few qualified hypnotists in Mobile or somewhere nearby (Pensacola, Fl is an easy 1 hour drive; New Orleans is doable at about 2 1/2 hours; I'd consider your recommendation, Skip of Anne Daniel in Atlanta since I'll be there several days after Christmas this year).

I also have a daughter with a few more serious issues and I think she may be a good candidate for hypnotherapy.

Thanks in advance for any replies/recommendations.

And - Merlin - I love your website FAQ - EXTREMELY informative & interesting, and concise enough for a short attention span person such as myself to get some baseline information on the subject (I have two books on hypnosis, and have finished neither). (Also, I loved your reference to low frequency sound waves and their effects. I have a friend in the Home Theatre sales/installation business who told me years ago about the visceral effects of low freq sounds and their usefulness in movies [and the difficulty in accurately reproducing them in an "acoustically challenged" room, despite an accurate and powerful subwoofer] )

[Merlin]

>I too am perhaps "resistant". I assume it is because I'm ADD

For relaxation therapists that could be a problem.
It's not an issue for hypnotists though.

>because the one time had someone try, I don't think it worked.

Did that person really know what s/he was doing?

>Merlin - I love your website FAQ

Thank you.

[Simple Guy]

Guest,

In New Orleans, I recommend Chaplain Paul Durbin. His website is
www.durbinhypnosis.com (http://www.durbinhypnosis.com) . He is one of the most experienced
hypnotherapists in the country and one of the best.

[Jack]

Hello Guest,

I'm not decrying Merlin's FAQ's but you should be aware that some of what is said is open to debate, and has been debated at length on this board.

In hypnotherapy there are as many opinions as grains of sand in the Sahara.

That said, Merlin's FAQ's - although incorrect or misinformed on a number of issues - is as good a starting point as any. You will note this is my opinion, and I have absolute respect for Merlin's opinion in her FAQ's whilst disagreeing profoundly with some of her conclusions .:)

Jack

[Unregistered]

Simple Guy - Thanks very much. He has an interesting website at first glance, and may be a good candidate for me.

Jack - I'll try not to get too carried away - I would typically be a bit cautious about a 7'6", 350lb woman born in AD 323 with 12 fingers and toes.
Nevertheless, the "filters" (1st Q/A) sound plausible and the description of a trance (2d Q/A) seems equally so. What are the primary areas of disagreement - or would you prefer to refer me to some past threads (or to PM you)?

[Terry (existing)]

Just as follow up to Simple Guy's post, Chaplain Durbin may not be available since he is frequently on speaking tours. He was recently in Calgary for a Seminar, but unfortunately I missed it....