Links and Resources
The American Council of Hypnotist Examiners
The Florida Institute of Hypnotherapy (FIH) is approved by the American Council for Hypnotist Examiners (ACHE). For more information on the ACHE's Code of Ethics, current legislative activity in the field of hypnotherapy and other valuable resources visit:
The Florida Commission for Independent Education
FIH is licensed by the State of Florida Department of Education's Commission for Independent Education. The Commission for Independent Education has statutory responsibilities in matters relating to nonpublic, postsecondary, educational institutions. In keeping with the Florida Department of Education's goal of producing a seamless educational system, some of these functions include consumer protection, program improvement, institutional policies and administration, data management, and the licensure of independent schools, colleges and universities.
Current Florida Statutes governing the operation of nonpublic postsecondary institutes in the State of Florida
Current Florida Statutes governing the practice of Hypnotherapy in the State of Florida
It is important to understand the practice of hypnotherapy in the State of Florida as Florida's Statutes are quite clear that hypnosis should only be practiced by hypnotherapists within the scope of their training. Clinically certified hypnotherapists are clearly not to practice medical or therapeutic hypnosis unless they are licensed professionals of the healing arts or are under the supervision or the referral of such practitioners. Hypnosis may be practiced by anyone legally as long as it is non-therapeutic. Know the law, before you practice..
US Department of Labor definition of Hypnotherapist
The Florida Institute of Hypnotherapy Supports:
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR)
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) is a non-profit public benefit organization that investigates and exposes psychiatric violations of human rights. It works shoulder-to-shoulder with like-minded groups and individuals who share a common purpose to clean up the field of mental health. It shall continue to do so until abusive and coercive practices committed under the guise of mental health are eradicated and human rights and dignity are returned to all. CCHR's Board of Advisors, called Commissioners, include doctors, scientists, psychologists, lawyers, legislators, educators, business professionals, celebrities and civil and human rights representatives. CCHR was co-founded in 1969 by Professor Thomas Szasz, Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus, and the Church of Scientology, dedicated solely to eradicate mental health abuse.
