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"Harnessing Hypnosis for Addiction Recovery
A Guide to Maintaining Sobriety"
75th Anniversary
75th Anniversary
“CONSULTING HYPNOTISTS HELP ORDINARY, EVERYDAY PEOPLE
WITH ORDINARY, EVERYDAY PROBLEMS USING INDIVIDUAL HYPNOTIC TECHNIQUES”
OUR VISION
A TIME WHEN A VISIT TO THE CONSULTING HYPNOTIST IS AS COMMON
AS A VISIT TO ANY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.
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March 1st – March 2nd, 2025
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I specialize in working with more difficult cases, and I wrote the curriculum used by the National Guild of Hypnotists to train practitioners to do complementary medical work. At my practice in Wheaton, Illinois, I seek to make my work helpful for a wide range of issues, with a special interest in issues related to health and well-being. While neither a physician nor psychotherapist, my expertise is in helping people make their own right decisions and get in touch with their own healing power.
I have a lifelong interest in hypnotism starting when I was about ten years old. That interest continued and extended as my education went forward. Along the way I studied with some of the foremost hypnotic practitioners in the world, and rose in rank and certification in the Guild. I have held a seat on the Advisory Board of the Guild for many ye…
The National Guild of Hypnotists, Inc.is a not-for-profit, educational corporation in the State of New Hampshire. Officially founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1950 the Guild is a professional organization composed of dedicated individuals committed to advancing the field of hypnotism.
What Our Members Say
“NGH has the best of the best! Experienced trainers, beginning hypnotists, from small trainings to giant gatherings, this is where you can learn and share and simply BE a great hypnotist!”
–Vicky Thomas
“It would be difficult for me to imagine successfully practicing hypnotism without the support of the National Guild of Hypnotists. The NGH provides training, fellowship, legislative support, access to liability insurance and union membership. I highly recommended NGH membership to anyone wishing to join this wonderful profession.”
–John Koenig
“I’ve been a part of the NGH for decades and I am once again looking forward to bringing my programs to this year’s convention. It’s always great to reconnect with colleagues and friends and to bring the next generation of hypnosis to the world. Looking forward to seeing you there!”
–John Cerbone
“I have been a proud member of the National Guild of Hypnotists for 7 yrs and counting. The support of this organization and it’s members has been invaluable.”
–Donna Kozlowski
“This is a professional organization similar to the Realtor Association in that it holds it’s members to a higher standard. The beauty is that every person I have met has been so open, caring and helpful!”
–Angela Brooks
“This is THE best hypnosis organization. If you are serious about the profession this is the organization for you. I’ve been a member since 1996 and have gone to every convention since then. They are professional, ethical and involved in the development of the profession.”
–Cal Banyan
“Your publications have provided me with excellent content and creative techniques to help me with clients. I am so glad to be a member and hope I can make the conference next year!”
–Maurine Killough
“A comprehensive guide to the modern history of hypnosis in America. I love the hands on approach to learning.”
–Lize Viljoen
“I love the NGH! I’ve been a member since 1993 and SO happy that I became certified and also a Trainer!”
–Debi Livingston Boushey
“I love the NGH! They are supportive and helpful as well as extraordinarily knowledgeable.”
–Joanna Zoe Christopher
“The oldest, largest and most recognized professional hypnosis organization. The NGH offers a Board Certification which adds to your credentials in a relevant way when working with physicians and hospitals.”
–Penny Chiasson
“21 years of proud membership in the NGH! See you all at the world’s friendliest hypnosis convention!”
–Carol Denicker
“I love the NGH. Excellent support for our profession and wonderful, caring people.”
–Erika Flint
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Seminar and Workshop Training Videos Available On Demand for Rent or Buy
Listen To What Is Not Being Said with Larry Garrett – 11123-08
2008 National Guild of Hypnotists Convention
Listen To What Is Not Being Said
Larry Garrett
Course # 11123-08
1 Hour Seminar
Added: 03/06/2018 3:08 am
Listen To What Is Not Being Said with Larry Garrett – 11123-08
Ten Minute Phobia Cure with Dr. Francine Daner – 11123-99
1999 National Guild of Hypnotists Convention
Ten Minute Phobia Cure
Dr. Francine Daner
Course #11123-99
1 Hour Seminar
Ten Minute Phobia Cure with Dr. Francine Daner – 11123-99
Triggers with Anthony DeMarco – 21013-04
2004 National Guild of Hypnotists Convention
Triggers
Anthony DeMarco
Course # 21013-04
1 Hour Seminar
Added: 03/06/2018 3:08 am
Triggers with Anthony DeMarco – 21013-04
Successfull Use of the Dave Elman Induction with Gerald Kein – 11021-05
2005 National Guild of Hypnotists Convention
Successfull Use of the Dave Elman Induction
Gerald Kein
Course #11021-05
1 Hour Seminar
Successfull Use of the Dave Elman Induction with Gerald Kein – 11021-05
Advantages of Offering Hypnosis Sessions in Blocks with Terry Brussel-Gibbons- 31091-00
2000 National Guild of Hypnotists Convention
Advantages of Offering Hypnosis Sessions in Blocks
Terry Brussel-Gibbons
Course #31091-00
1 Hour Seminar
Advantages of Offering Hypnosis Sessions in Blocks with Terry Brussel-Gibbons- 31091-00
Academic Student Test Taking Improvement with Marx Howell – 11123-96
1996 National Guild of Hypnotists Convention
Academic Student Test Taking Improvement
Marx Howell
Course #11123-96
1 Hour Seminar
Added: 03/06/2018 3:49 am
Academic Student Test Taking Improvement with Marx Howell – 11123-96
Successful Use Of The Dave Elman Technique with Gerald Kein – 3121-93
1993 National Guild of Hypnotists Convention
Successful Use Of The Dave Elman Technique
Gerald Kein
Course #3121-93
1 Hour Seminar
Successful Use Of The Dave Elman Technique with Gerald Kein – 3121-93
Post-Partum Mothers with Nathalie Kelly – 31114-08
2008 National Guild of Hypnotists Convention
Post-Partum Mothers
Nathalie Kelly
Course # 31114-08
1 Hour Seminar
Post-Partum Mothers with Nathalie Kelly – 31114-08
Succeed with Self- Succeed with Self- Hypnosis with Mitch Nielsen – 21051-09
2009 National Guild of Hypnotists Convention
Succeed with Self- Succeed with Self- Hypnosis
Mitch Nielsen
Course #21051-09
1 Hour Seminar
Succeed with Self- Succeed with Self- Hypnosis with Mitch Nielsen – 21051-09
Power Of The Healing Mind with Robert Sorge – 21092-99
1999 National Guild of Hypnotists Convention
Power Of The Healing Mind
Robert Sorge
Course # 21092-99
1 Hour Seminar
Power Of The Healing Mind with Robert Sorge – 21092-99
Become a Member of the National Guild of Hypnotists
Certified Hypnotist Members
Certified Hypnotists will receive:
- Journal of Hypnotism and Hypno-Gram subscriptions
- Discounts
- Member rates at conferences and seminars
- Client referrals
- Eligibility for professional liability insurance
- Access to our video rental library
- Plus all other membership benefits!
Regular Member
A non-professional membership for those with a general interest in hypnotism.
Regular members receive an 8″x10″ member certificate, embossed membership card, as well as:
- Journal of Hypnotism and Hypno-Gram subscriptions
- Discounts
- Member rates at conferences and seminars!
- Access to our video rental library
- Plus all other membership benefits!
The National Guild of Hypnotists has been acknowledged, even by other professional hypnotism groups, as the number one association in the field. We invite you to share in the prestige and recognition membership brings, by joining the nation’s premier hypnosis organization.
The National Guild of Hypnotists® was founded in 1950
By a small group of hypnotists who were connected with Dr. Rexford L. North at the Boston Hypnotism Center. We were stage hypnotists, hypnologists, and several university students who went on to be internationally recognized as hypnosis experts in the psychology and medical world.
Yes, we started as a small group compared to the world-wide organization that we have become in the past seventy years, but we believed and we achieved!
HERE ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS ESTABLISHED FOR ALL OF OUR MEMBERS
Journal of Hypnotism® magazine – March, June, September, December
Hypno-Gram® e-zine – Jan/Feb, Apr/May, Jul/Aug, Oct/Nov
Continuing Education Workshops – Various locations in U.S. and Canada, annually
Solid Gold Weekend Conference – Advanced classes in Las Vegas, annually
Board Certification examinations – Twice annually, August and February
Oldest and Friendliest Annual Convention – August, Marlborough, MA
Professional liability insurance source available for certified members
Union affiliation with multiple benefits available thru membership in NFH Guild 104
Additional member-friendly website resources
Since we were originally established as a “membership” organization, we realize that not every
member of the Guild is interested in being in professional practice. With this in mind, we will always
do our best to provide a professional organization that serves the varied needs and preferences of all of
our members and their various interests.
Dr. Dwight Damon
President
Seminars & Workshops from Previous Conventions in MP3
OUR INVITATION FROM DR. DWIGHT DAMON
“THAT’S WHAT THE NGH CONVENTION 2024 IS ALL ABOUT.”
A concentrated three day idea exchange, packed with enlightening presentations, extraordinary networking opportunities, and plenty of inspiration … all designed to provide you with an action list filled with new ideas and strategies you will begin using first thing the following week!
These are times of tremendous challenge; they require the best of each of us. By coming together for a weekend of collaborative learning with the nation’s leading hypnosis experts, we can have an opportunity to discover the visions we all share, and understand more deeply the likely realities that will emerge from them. Such knowledge can help us shape our choices with greater awareness, skill and wisdom.
In addition to what occurs in the seminar and workshop sessions, we especially look forward to the atmosphere of warmth and friendship that emerges by working, dining, networking, and simply being together.
We guarantee you will find this Convention to be an enriching, rewarding experience, personally and professionally, for years to come.
Each year we have a sellout crowd and expect as many to join us this year. Don’t be disappointed – make your hotel reservation and register today. We look forward to seeing you this summer at the Convention in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Dr. Dwight Damon
President
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National Guild of Hypnotists Staff
Dr. Dwight Damon, DC, DNGH, OB
President
A founding member of the National Guild of Hypnotists in 1950, Dr. Damon started his career with Dr. Rexford L. North at the Hypnotism Center in Boston. A charter member of NGH and IHA, he is the author and co-author of numerous articles and books on hypnotism and motivation. He has also maintained very successful careers as a Doctor of Chiropractic, television personality, motivational author/speaker and theatrical entrepreneur. President of the Guild, Dr. Damon is Editor of the Journal of Hypnotism, Hypno-Gram, and Hypnosis Today. He is also President of NFH 104 OPEIU, AFL/CIO/CLC.
Don Mottin, NGH VP, CMI, DNGH, OB
Vice President
Vice President of the Guild and a busy Consulting Hypnotist, writer and instructor, Don, for the past twenty years has traveled extensively bringing continuing education programs to Guild members around the country, and Canada. After a hitch in the Marine corps where his interest was first raised after attending a stage hypnotism show he was working in a local police department and had the opportunity to get involved with forensic hypnosis. Don’s most recent book, Raising Your Children With Hypnosis, which was published by the Guild has sold extensively to hypnotists and parents through the Guild and also on Amazon.com. He has been writing for the Journal of Hypnotism since 1993, and has developed numerous programs such as Pediatric Hypnosis, HDR, Removing Imprints, Smoking Cessation, Weight Management, and many, many more. Don and Brenda, his wife, enjoy swimming, jet skiing and riding their ATVs.
Jereme Bachand. CH
Executive Director/Communications/Editing
Jay has worked full time at the NGH for over twenty five years. He has been around hypnotism since childhood and has an interesting story about hypnosis and his time as a High School wrestler. He is an NGH Certified Consulting Hypnotist for over fifteen years and is the Executive Director of the NGH. Jay also does our event recordings and video editing. You can meet Jay at the NGH Convention or NGH Solid Gold Weekend. His hobbies include camping, playing cards and working in the family entertainment company. Jay’s passion is coaching and wrestling. He is head coach for the Merrimack Middle School.
Dawn Huard, CH
Membership / Member Services
Dawn has worked at the NGH for over 20 years and is an NGH Certified Consulting Hypnotist. She has been around hypnotism since childhood. Starting part-time, she eventually became full-time and handles membership certificates, member cards and all membership packages. You can meet Dawn at the NGH Convention Bookstore. She is married to Kevin and has one grown son, Damon, grandchildren, Jade, Damon & Jayce, and a cat. Dawn’s hobbies: bingo, scrapbooking and her granddaughter & grandsons.
Eric Newhall, CH
Member Services / Editing
Eric has worked full time at the NGH for over ten years and is an NGH Certified Consulting Hypnotist. He handles orders, phones and video rental orders. He also does videotaping and editing for the NGH. You can meet Eric at the NGH Convention Bookstore. His hobbies include camping, poker and sports.
Julie Hazen, CH
Publications / Member Services
Julie has been with the NGH full time for over ten years. An NGH Certified Consulting Hypnotist, she handles referrals, and chapter meetings, and inputs, edits and formats publications for pre-press. You can meet Julie at the NGH Convention Registration. She is married to Richard and has two grown children, Stephanie and Rick, a granddaughter Alexa, two cats, a frog and two Boxers. Julie’s hobbies are gardening, reading and her granddaughter.
Julie Bachand, CH
Mail & Shipping / Member Services
Julie has been with the NGH full time for seven years. She is an NGH Certified Consulting Hypnotist, and handles all outgoing mail and shipping. Meet Julie at the NGH Convention Bookstore. She is married to Chris Bachand. Julie’s hobbies are scrapbooking, girl scout leader, boy scouts, sports and being with her children & granddaughter.
Information Technology
David is an NGH Certified Consulting Hypnotist, Certified in Pain and Stress Management, Ericksonian Hypnosis, Master NLP Practitioner, Life Coach, and Master Reiki Practitioner . David developed our current NGH website and works with our NGH staff to provide support and enhancements. David has worked with Ron Eslinger since 2012 developing Mobile Hypnosis Apps, Hypnosis and Sedation Training Websites, Games for Children, Relaxation Videos, and Virtual Reality Interfaces to enhance the Relaxation and Healing experience utilizing Technology and Hypnosis. David enjoys teaching at the NGH Convention each year on how to create Virtual Reality Interfaces and Videos for clients using Subliminals, Metaphors, Music, and Guided Meditation. Most importantly, David enjoys time with his family in the Great Smoky Mountains on the lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Enjoy your time 🙂
Jean Sutton
Convention Faculty Coordinator
Jean is the right-hand person in the Florida convention office. She maintains our excellent convention schedule and printed materials that we enjoy every year. She is married to John Truax, and they have three dogs. Jean’s hobbies are crossword puzzles, reading, and bicycling.