Purpose of the script: This script is a tool for professionals in conducting clinical hypnotherapysessions. It is meant as a guide and to help you generate treatment ideas and must be adapted to the unique needs of a particular client. It should only be used by certified clinical hypnotists,and should not be shared with others. This is not a substitute for medical diagnosis, treatmentor medication. Clients should always be advised to continue to follow physician directives untilinstructed by a physician to do otherwise. These scripts are for training in self-hypnosis skillsdevelopment, which research supports as an adjunct to medical treatment.

About the author: Dr. Richard K. Nongard is among the most qualified professionals in theSouthwest, and has authored many books, videos and professional educational materials,including hypnosis textbooks. He holds advanced degrees on both counseling and cultural transformation, and has been trained in the USA, Canada and Europe. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Dr. Nongard completed his doctorate in transformational leadership with a concentration incultural transformation through Bakke Graduate University. BGU is a nationally accredited university, accredited by an accreditor which is recognized by both the United States Department of Education (USDOE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). He holds a master’s degree in counseling from Liberty University.