The Dream The Wellness Institute
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Jul 18, 2025 In this intriguing discussion, a clinical social worker shares her journey into the world of hypnotherapy, uncovering the bizarre practices of a wellness institute. The conversation dives into the ethical dilemmas of hypnotherapy training, highlighting unsettling experiences and red flags encountered during the course. Participants grapple with skepticism about memory alteration and its impact on identity. Additionally, they reflect on the importance of credible training vs. dubious offerings in mental health, tackling the psychological fallout of sunk costs in personal decisions.
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Shay's Hypnotherapy Ed Experience
- Shay, a clinical social worker, sought hypnotherapy continuing education credits through The Wellness Institute.
- She chose it because it was affordable, online, and appeared legitimate with institutional backing.
Red Flags in Training Schedule
- Six 12-hour training days are unusually long and unhealthy for clinicians.
- Such schedules signal dysfunction in the organization providing the training.
Non-Licensed Leader and Curriculum
- The curriculum was entirely written by Diane Zimmerhoff, a non-licensed life coach with astrology background.
- Teaching therapy by a non-licensed individual is concerning and unprofessional.