CANADIAN HYPNOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

A Professional Association

The Origins of CHA

This Association was founded in 1977, to establish hypnosis as a functional therapeutic tool for the promotion of health, both emotional and physical. Members maintain an ongoing commitment to the profession and science of hypnosis. To increase awareness and understanding of the therapeutic value of hypnosis and to encourage and maintain high standards of professional practice in the field of hypnotherapy.

Hypnosis, when used in the therapeutic context, is a comfortable state of mind which permits one to focus attention on the healing of body and/or mind.

Hypnosis can assist the individual to create change through increased self-awareness. Hypnosis promotes self-healing and empowerment.