Become a Member
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The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) is unique among organizations for professionals using hypnosis because members must be licensed healthcare workers with graduate degrees. As an interdisciplinary organization, ASCH not only provides a classroom to teach you how to use hypnosis as a tool in your practice, it provides you with a community of professionals from different disciplines that helps you grow not only as a practitioner but as a person. From the classroom to the community, ASCH helps you grow as a practitioner and a person. |
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Full |
The dues are $235 for residents of the U.S. and $210 for residents of Canada. | A graduate degree in a medical or mental health care field from a regionally accredited university; license or certification to practice as a medical or mental health care professional in the state in which you practice; and 20 hours of ASCH-approved training. |
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Associate |
The dues are $235 for residents of the U.S. and $210 for residents of Canada. | A graduate degree in a medical or mental health care field from a regionally accredited university and license or certification to practice as a medical or mental health care professional in the state in which you practice. |
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Resident/Intern |
The dues are $115 for residents of the U.S. and $102.50 for residents of Canada. | Resident/Intern Affiliate Status is available for full-time residents or interns participating in a recognized residency or internship program in a medical or mental health care field. This status is also available to those who have completed their graduate degree and are practicing under a licensed professional's supervision for hours towards licensure. |
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Student Affiliate |
The dues are $95 for residents of the U.S. and $82.50 for residents of Canada. | Full-time enrollment in a graduate program in medical or mental healthcare-related field at a regionally accredited university or institution is eligible for Student Affiliate Membership. Students must have successfully completed at least one semester or quarter prior to their application for membership. |
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International |
The dues are $105 for international individuals | A graduate degree in a medical or mental health care field from a regionally accredited university; license or certification to practice as a medical or mental health care professional in the state in which you practice; and 20 hours of ASCH-approved training. |
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Benefit Details |
Attend trainings. Becoming a member of ASCH entitles you to significant discounts on all ASCH educational programs. This discount can be worth up to $200 off of workshop registration fees. Most training through ASCH doesn’t just offer credit towards ASCH Membership and Certification. Training taken at the majority of ASCH Regional and Annual Workshops offers training that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the American Psychological Association (APA), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). For a full listing of ASCH Accreditations, click here.
Listing on the ASCH Referral Database. As a Full Member of ASCH, you can choose to be listed on our public referral list of qualified clinical professionals who use hypnosis in their practice. This list generates thousands of hits by the public each year and can be a beneficial tool in growing the use of hypnosis in your practice.
American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis (AJCH). Membership in ASCH provides you with a quarterly print subscription to the AJCH (value $216). Membership also gives you online access to all issues of the AJCH from 1958 forward.
ASCH Newsletter. Receive the quarterly ASCH Newsletter with clinical columns, videos, and podcasts.
Develop leadership skills. Full Membership in ASCH gives you the ability to vote and run for office as well as the ability to serve on ASCH standing committees, or even as a Committee Chair. Have your voice heard, and help ASCH grow!
Discounts on Certification. The ASCH Certification Program is gaining national recognition as a standard for the practice of hypnosis. In fact, anecdotal evidence suggests that hospitals and third-party payers are beginning to recognize the importance of such standards and view ASCH Certification as a basic requirement for promoting hypnosis as a treatment modality. As an ASCH Member, you are entitled to a $200 discount off of your initial Certification and $60 off of Certification renewal.
Networking. Whether you’re catching up with colleagues in person at a meeting or posting a question, membership in ASCH gives you access to a welcoming community of professionals that are eager to help you advance your understanding of hypnosis.
Access to the ASCH Video Library. Members can rent DVDs and videos from the ASCH collection.
Access to the Membership Directory. Members of ASCH have the ability to search for and contact their peers, who may not necessarily want their information available to the general public.
Access to Demonstration Videos. Keeping up with our promise to offer our members high-quality educational material we continue to expand our demonstration video library. The demonstration videos are contained in the ASCH e-Learning Center and are available at no cost to all ASCH members.
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