On August 1st 2007 the IAPH changed from being the IAH. It changed from being 'The International Association of Hypnoanalysts', to 'The International Association of Pure Hypnoanalysts'.
The IAH had been the IAH since
1984, and for all that time, the name was entirely appropriate. By about 2005 though, the term 'hypnoanalysis' had become so generic and diluted that it had just lost all its meaning: what was in the late 1970's a very specific hypno-analytical process, was becoming 'just another hypnotherapy technique'. This change occurred, ostensibly, because more and more hypnotherapy schools were being set up and because these schools weren't 'loyal' to an analytical approach, the quality of the therapy started to suffer.....
IAH, now IAPH, Members remained entirely focussed on the effectiveness of 'Pure' hypnoanalysis (that's hypnoanalysis with no other techniques or therapeutic 'tools' thrown in) and under Rob Kellys leadership, the therapy has become more and more 'Pure'.....
It made absolute sense then, when we needed to differentiate between normal hypnoanalysis, and the 'Pure' hypnoanalysis that we practise, to change our name to The International Association Pure Hypnoanalysts.
The IAPH Advanced Diploma in Hypnotherapy, much like everything else the
IAPH does, is unique in the hypnotherapy/psychotherapy field. Members need
to pass at least eight different advanced training modules, to be awarded
the Advanced Diploma. All of the modules are taught hands-on (in a lecture
theatre) by recognised experts in the particular field of study. Most of the modules are residential.
Most of the course modules are now open to non-IAPH Members, and details of
these (subsidised) courses can be found on our 'workshops
and seminars' page.
Modules that Members can undertake to gain the Advanced Diploma include:
Easy Smoking Cessation, Hypno-birthing, hypnosis for pain control and anaesthesia,
understanding sexual abuse and sexual offending, assessing personality types,
hypnotherapy for children, training analysis, successful hypnoanalysis,
clinical supervision, personality disorders, and many more.
In the IAPH, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas and Fellowships are awarded to
Members ONLY when they have PROVED that they have the experience, knowledge
and aptitude to legitimately and ethically practice at these levels. (On
other 'registers' and 'lists', these awards are sometimes handed out like smarties!).
Date |
Development |
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After many years practising Hypnotherapy, Neil French
develops a specialised technique using Free-Association and Hypnosis,
that he calls 'Hypno-analysis'. Neil decides to train an associate
to work with him, and the 'Successful Hypnotherapy Diploma Course'
is created. |
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A group of about 100 (Neil French
trained) therapists', set up a professional hypnotherapy organisation
to represent their unique therapy. The Institute of Analytical Hypnotherapists
(IAH) is created. |
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IAPH expanding so rapidly, with Members all over the
world, that the name is changed to 'The International Association of Hypnoanalysts (IAH) |
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Rob Kelly, already a practicing hypnotherapist,
undertakes the successful hypnotherapy diploma course, with Neil French. |
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Rob Kelly is asked to run the advanced training seminars
for the IAH |
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Rob Kelly starts to develop a more
'pure' form of hypno-analysis, making the therapy more successful
in the process. Research demonstrated that therapy wasn't as successful
when the therapist was able to 'project' their own unresolved anxieties
into the therapeutic relationship... Rob develops techniques that
almost completely remove 'projection' from the therapy. |
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Neil French retires from practice and resigns from
the IAH. At the 1999 IAH AGM, Rob Kelly is voted for unanimously by
the IAH Membership, to be Neil French's successor as IAH Secretary |
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Rob Kelly's inspiring and insightful
approach to therapy and training, brings new understanding to the
field of Hypnoanalysis. |
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Under Robs leadership, hypno-analysis becomes more and
more refined and specialised: success rates in treating nervous disorders,
and our understanding of the human psyche reach new levels. |
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The IAH Celebrates it's 'Birthday'
during the 20th Annual IAH Conference. Hypno-analysis - as practised
by IAH Members - is now so different to other forms of 'hypno-analysis'
(many hypnotherapy schools now practice some form of analytical hypnotherapy
and 'hypno-analysis' has now become a generic term for any number
of analytical techniques used in conjunction with hypnosis) that the
IAH starts looking into re-naming the unique therapy that its Members
practice. |
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The IAH is 21 years old, and is still the only organisation
in the world that practices such a successful form of therapy. IAH
hypno-analysis is now re-named 'Pure Hypnoanalysis'. Setting new standards
of practice and professionalism in the field of hypnotherapy, with
a Membership who are motivated and committed, the IAH is now and continues
to be a dynamic, vibrant and forward-thinking hypnotherapy organisation. |
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IAH Council of Management votes to change the name
of the association to The International Association of Pure Hypnoanalysts
(IAPH) to reflect the 'pure and undiluted' nature of the
of hypnotherapy that we practise. |
