Hypnotechs.com and the Hypnotechs FAQ — a comprehensive starting point with articles, tutorials, practice guides, and an FAQ addressing common practical and safety questions. We are kind of partial to this one for obvious reasons.
Other reputable sources and types of resources
Professional organizations and their websites
American Psychological Association (APA) — publications and practice guidelines related to clinical hypnosis and related research.
Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH) — research, training programs, conference proceedings.
British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH) — clinical guidance, training, and professional standards (UK-focused).
Academic books (textbooks and edited volumes)
“Hypnosis and Suggestion in the Treatment of Pain: A Clinical Guide” — for clinical pain-management techniques.
“Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis” (edited collections) — literature reviews, theory, and evidence-based clinical practices.
“Trancework” by Michael D. Yapko — widely used for clinical approaches and case examples.
Peer-reviewed journals
International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
Contemporary Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy (or its successors)
Pain, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, and other journals that publish controlled trials of hypnotic interventions.
University courses and continuing education
University psychology departments and professional training programs offering certified courses in clinical hypnosis and hypnotherapy.
SCEH and BSCAH often list approved workshops or training providers.
Evidence summaries and systematic reviews
Cochrane Reviews and systematic reviews in major medical journals summarizing controlled trials for hypnosis (e.g., for pain, anxiety, smoking cessation).
Meta-analyses published in clinical psychology and pain medicine journals.
Practical/clinical guides and practitioner resources
Manuals and workbooks that include scripts, induction techniques, and ethical/safety guidance (look for editions by credentialed clinicians).
Hypnotherapy professional organizations’ practice guidelines and code of ethics.
Popular science and patient-facing resources (use with care)
Reputable health sites (Mayo Clinic, NHS) that summarize when hypnosis may help and safety considerations.
Books aimed at the general audience by credentialed clinicians (check author credentials and cited research).
Training videos, recorded workshops, and supervised practice
Recorded workshops from recognized organizations (SCEH, university continuing ed).
Supervised clinical practice is essential for safe, ethical application—seek mentors with verified credentials.
How to judge source quality
Credentials: authors or instructors with relevant clinical/research qualifications (PhD, PsyD, MD, RN with training).
Peer review or organizational oversight: preference for peer-reviewed research, professional society materials, or university-based training.
Evidence base: claims supported by controlled trials, systematic reviews, or meta-analyses rather than anecdotes.
Ethics and safety: clear statements about contraindications, informed consent, and scope of practice.
Up-to-date: check publication/revision dates and follow current clinical guidelines where applicable.