Trancework· 6th edition
by Michael D. Yapko
The holy grail of hypnosis. Required reading for every hypnotherapist onboarding with IBPH — practitioners are tested on its material before joining the directory.
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A growing library of articles, primers, and reference materials for clients and practicing hypnotherapists alike.
What is Hypnotherapy?
A grounded introduction to what hypnotherapy is — and how it differs from clinical hypnosis practiced by licensed healthcare providers.
6 min read
ClientsPreparing for Your First Session
Everything you need to know before your first remote hypnotherapy appointment.
4 min read
PractitionersThe Practitioner's Toolkit
Recommended reading, language patterns, and reference materials for graduates.
12 min read
PractitionersEthics & Scope of Practice
Operating with integrity — when to refer to a licensed clinician, and how to hold your container.
9 min read
ClientsSelf-Hypnosis for Daily Practice
A simple framework for cultivating focused awareness on your own.
5 min read
PrimerUnderstanding Trance Depth
From light relaxation to somnambulism — a map of the territory.
8 min read
Recommended Reading
Books that have shaped the IBPH approach. Practitioners onboarding through our directory are expected to know this material — one title in particular is required reading.
The Wisdom of the Enneagram
by Don Richard Riso & Russ Hudson
An essential companion for understanding personality structure and the inner work behind each type.
View on AmazonFace Reading in Chinese Medicine
by Lillian Bridges
Our reference for face reading — how features, lines, and expression map to temperament, constitution, and life story.
View on AmazonHypnosis Without Trance
by James Tripp
A practical reframe of what hypnosis actually is — influence, expectation, and cooperation rather than ritual and induction.
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