In the late 1980's, a substantial number of mental health professionals expressed an interest in forming a national certifying Board for clinical hypnotherapy. Their desire was to formulate an organization that would promulgate appropriate standards for the field, and be inclusive of the broadest range of mental health professionals who practice clinical hypnotherapy. As a result, The National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists was formed.

I was invited to participate by bringing my experience in administration, marketing, and database management to the endeavor. Since the inception of NBCCH in 1991, I have helped establish the office, set up and formulate administrative procedures, consulted with an outside contractor to design computerized data management, and hired staff.

Now that the computerized data system is in place, the staff can respond more quickly to your and other inquiries. Applications are presently being processed in a timely fashion. Our administrative goal is to handle new applications on the same day they are received.

My primary role for NBCCH is to keep the office running smoothly and efficiently. While your inquiries relative to certification matters should be directed to Judith Pearson, Ph.D., Executive Director-Certification, I will be more than happy to help if you have questions concerning application and renewal fees, the administrative status of your file, replacement certificates, etc.

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