Dedicated to serving the whole person - Body/Mind/Spirit
Vision: To establish Clinical Hypnotherapy as a mainstream therapeutic practice accessible to all. Mission: To promote the ethical uses of clinical hypnosis in medical, dental, mental health (i.e. behavioural) through quality care, with the utmost respect and absolute positive regard for our clients. To provide an accrediting registry for qualified Hypnotherapists, Clinical Hypnotherapists and Counselling-Hypnotherapists in Canada. To provide the highest standards of education and skill competency as defined in our Standards of Registration and Practice.   NOTE:  ARCH training is standardized. Non-ARCH Accredited Trained Hypnotherapists are required to successfully complete ARCH Registered Clinical Hypnotherapy (RCH) Upgrade Course for membership.

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Executive Directors

Robin Popowich - Vice President

Robin is a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist and ARCH Accredited Instructor. Her full time private practice focuses primarily  on helping women and teens recover from trauma and trauma related depression and anxiety. Robin has earned specialty certifications and diplomas in Neuro-Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy, Relationship Psychology, Harm Reduction, Brief Focused Counseling skills, Meditation Instruction, Trauma Therapy and extensive education and experience in Business Administration, Management and Development with a focus on the Psychology of Client Acquisition and Retention.

Gerda Toffoli - Records and Certificates

Gerda is a Registered Clinical Counseling-Hypnotherapist and has a Masters’ degree in Counselling Psychology from UBC. She has extensive experience in personal and group counselling, including the use of guided imagery to deal with major life transitions, grief and loss counseling, conflict resolution and peer-helper training. Focus in her client-centered private Vancouver practice includes personal growth and interpersonal relationships, self-esteem and self-confidence, anxiety and stress management, insomnia and overcoming internal blockages in sports, academics, or other endeavours.

Sue Evans - Secretary

Sue is a Professional Clinical Hypnotherapist in Calgary Canada. Her private practice offers support for those typically dealing with change and the resulting transitional feelings and emotions.  She has additional certifications and training in supporting those who suffer with Misophonia, PTSD, OldPain and Over weight.  Sue is a co-founder of the vivify program. Sue is a graduate of Engineering and an HR Specialist. 

Oceanna Hall – Treasurer

List of Provincial Liaison Representatives

Provincial Liaison Representatives promote the Association within their provincial boundaries and are the legislative watch-dogs for the Association. For ethical issues contact the ARCH head office for information regarding the correct complaint protocol.

Pierre Benoit - Eastern Canada ARCH Representative

Pierre Benoit worked as a Specialized Educator and Child and Family Counselor from 1977 to 1998. From 1996 to 2004 he opened the Institut International de Formation et de Ressourcement Inc. where he taught, in different agencies and companies throughout Quebec, intervention techniques to handle verbal and physical aggression. Pierre is certified as a Neuro Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner and in 2004 opened the full time practice, Clinique d’hypnothérapie et de relation d’aide.

Alberta

Meera Duncan RCCH, ACTA ARCH Canada Representative

British Columbia

Coreen Lane, RCCH – FACTBC ARCH Canada Representative

Who We Are

We are a Canada-wide accreditingregistry for qualified Clinical Hypnotherapists and ClinicalCounselling-Hypnotherapists. ARCH is a Non-profit Professional Associationincorporated under the Society Act of British Columbia with the principal goalof promoting the professional practice of Clinical Hypnotherapy in Canada.

Membership is only attainable in theAssociation once a candidate has met the rigorous standardized academictraining, clinical experience and the supervision requirements as outlined inour Standards of Registration and Standards of Practice. Prospective membersare also reviewed through criminal records check and must remain "membersin good standing" with ARCH to continue to be accredited by them.

Our International Membersidentify themselves as "International Designated Hypnotherapists"(I.D.Ht), "International Designated Clinical Hypnotherapists" (I.D.C.H.)and/or "International Designated ClinicalCounselling-Hypnotherapists" (I.D.C.C.H.) and are held accountable by aCertifying/Accrediting Organisation in their Country of Practice.

Associate/Friend of ARCH is a non-certified member of the Association that supportsthe goals and mission of ARCH Canada. An Associate/Friend of ARCH is notrecognized or certified to practice Hypnotherapy by ARCH Canada.

International Reciprocal Alliance

In 2008, ARCH Canada entered into anInternational Reciprocal Alliance with the AustralianHypnotherapists' Association (AHA),the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC) and the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR) in the UK for the promotion of excellence in the Profession ofHypnotherapy internationally. The AHA is the foremost certifying body inAustralia, and a member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation ofAustralia - the GHSC and GHR represent some of the highest standards ofcertification in the United Kingdom. They, like ARCH, represent some of thehighest standards for membership, ethics, and practice in the profession.

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis, techniques andprotocols for the purpose of assisting clients to understand their issues andconcerns in order to enhance self-growth and personal effectiveness. TheHypnotherapist facilitates physical, emotional and/or mental health inindividuals who fail to respond to other therapeutic interventions.Hypnotherapy focuses on the causes and effects of symptoms, unravels the causalmysteries of physical, emotional and behavioural symptoms to reduce and/oreliminate them. Hypnotic applications and protocols can be used to heal,improve general health, reduce and manage pain, and change patterns ofbehaviours and habits.

Associate/Friend of ARCH is a non-certified member of theAssociation that supports the goals and mission of ARCH Canada. AnAssociate/Friend of ARCH is not recognized or certified to practiceHypnotherapy by ARCH Canada.

Registered Hypnotherapists 
(Grandfathered) use techniques and protocolsfor the purpose of assisting clients deal with general behavioural issues suchas: Smoking Cessation, Self-Confidence, Stress Management, Regression etc.

Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists are trained in the use of more advanced techniquesand protocols for the purpose of assisting clients deal with medical/behaviourissues such as: Pain Management, Addictions, Eating Disorders and WeightManagement, etc.

Registered ClinicalCounselling-Hypnotherapists aretrained in further advanced techniques and protocols for the purpose ofassisting clients deal with psychological disorders.

What are the Benefits of Choosing an ARCH Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist?

Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists have successfully fulfilledrequirements of education, supervision and clinical experience to thesatisfaction of the Association for certification in their professionalregistration level. All Registered Professional Members are extensivelyscreened, including Criminal Record Checks and must carry ProfessionalLiability Insurance. Some third-party payment plans such as Extended HealthCare Insurance and Employee/Family Assistance Programs may pay partial or totalcoverage for Hypnotherapy services.

What concerns would I bring to a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist?

Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists are qualified to address many medical, emotional and behavioural issues through assessment, prevention, and treatment/intervention. Some examples of concerns/issues which are appropriate to bring to a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist include the following (this is not an all-inclusive list and specific training is required for many specialized concerns):

• ADD/ADHD
• Addictions/Substance Abuse
• Allergies
• Assertiveness
• Bed Wetting
• Body, Mind Healing
• Catastrophic Illness
• Communication skills
• Cross-Cultural Issues
• Childhood and Adolescent Issues
• Co-dependency Issues
• Dream Analysis
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Exams/Study Habits
• Fears & Phobias
• Grief and Bereavement
• Improved Concentration
• Inner-Conflict Resolution
• Insomnia
• Medical/Dental Procedures
• Memory Improvement
• Motivation
• Nail Biting
• Obsessive/Compulsive Behaviour
• Panic/Anxiety Disorder
• Personal Growth and Self Development
• Pain Management
• Public Speaking
• Regression Therapy
• Relaxation
• Stress Management
• Self Confidence
• Sexual Dysfunction
• Smoking Cessation
• Sports Motivation
• Stuttering
• Trauma/PTSD
• Tension Headaches
• Weight Management
• AND Much More!

It is important to remember that Hypnosis cannot, and should not, stand alone as the sole medical or psychological intervention for any clinical disorder. Hypnosis should not be used instead of appropriate medical, dental, or psychological treatment, and any individual with a medical or psychological problem should first consult a qualified health care provider for diagnosis and professional advice. Hypnosis should only be practiced by those who have been appropriately trained, who practice appropriately, and within the scope of their training.

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Standards of Practice

The purpose of the Association of Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists ARCH Standards of Practice is to define the scope of practice for its Members. The association realizes that a certain percentage of its members work with hypnosis as their primary vocation and others work with hypnosis as an adjunctive modality or "blend" with other professions such as: Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, Massage Therapy, Psychotherapy, Medical Professions, Dentistry and Holistic Healing, etc. In order to clarify the standards of practice for our ARCH members, we have embraced three categories titled Scope I (A&B), Scope II and Scope III, which are described below.

SCOPE I (A)

Scope I (A) refers to the ARCH member whose sole practice is Hypnotherapy. Members are not licensed or certified in any other profession and are trained to work independently in the field of hypnosis. These individuals are facilitators of hypnosis and their primary function is to assist clients.

It is recommended that the client sign a "Consent to Receive Hypnotherapy" form. It is recommended that the Hypnotherapist have a "Disclosure/Consent" form that includes the following:

• The Hypnotherapist does not diagnose any condition or illness.
• The Hypnotherapist is a facilitator of hypnosis and Hypnotherapy and is not practising any other profession that requires a license, registration or certification under the laws and regulations of the Province in which they practice.
• Hypnotherapy is not a replacement for medical treatment, psychological services or psychiatry. Should the Hypnotherapist suspect that a client undergoing Hypnotherapy is suffering from an undiagnosed illness or condition, they immediately refer the client to their primary care physician.

These Hypnotherapists are trained to work independently and also in a complementary manner with physicians, counsellors and health care professionals. When working with other professionals, the client is to sign and date a "Records Release" form that gives the hypnotist and complementary care professional(s) permission to discuss the client's case. Anything beyond the Hypnotherapist's scope of practice will be referred to another professional.

SCOPE I (B)

Scope I (B) refers to the ARCH member whose practice is Advanced Counselling-Hypnotherapy. Members are not licensed or certified in any other profession and are trained to work independently in the field of Counselling-Hypnosis and encompass Scope I (A). These individuals are facilitators of the client's journey and their primary function is to assist clients to accomplish their goals.

ARCH members who are Registered Clinical Counselling-Hypnotherapists by the Association have advanced training in the areas of Clinical Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Suicide Assessment and Prevention, Skilled Helper Counselling Process, Grief and Loss Support, Working Knowledge of the DSM-TR-IV, Hypnoanalysis, Parts Mediation Therapy, Inner Child Work and Regression.

These Counselling-Hypnotherapists are trained to work independently and also in a complementary manner with physicians and mental health care professionals. When working with other professionals, the client is to sign and date a "Records Release" form that gives the Counselling-Hypnotherapist and complementary care professional(s) permission to discuss the client's case. Anything beyond the Counselling-Hypnotherapist's scope of practice will be referred to another professional. Also, Testimonials of advanced treatment "client success"(Hypnoanalysis, PMT, Inner Child Work, Regression etc.) must not be used in advertising or as part of the marketing and promotion of an ARCH member's private practice.

SCOPE II

Scope II refers to the ARCH member who works with hypnosis as a blend with other disciplines.

In the event that the ARCH member has achieved educational training and has met the professional requirements that qualify him/her to practice other alternative or complementary modalities that do not require licensing, or to be registered or certified in his/her province. The Practitioner must be very clear about which modality he/she is practising and when he/she is practising it and that their blending of modalities must be in accordance with the professional guidelines of each modality they use in the treatment protocol of their Clients.

It is recommended that the Practitioner have a "Statement of Disclosure" form that presents to Clients an explanation of the various techniques that he/she is qualified to practice and the restrictions (if any) that may apply to the blending of modalities agreed to between the Client and Practitioner. All non-Hypnosis treatment protocols must be limited to less than 49% of the total treatment of any Client.

SCOPE III

Scope III refers to the ARCH member who is licensed, registered or certified in his/her province to practice medicine or psychotherapy or other health care service as a professional including alternative and/or complementary modalities.

These ARCH members are to follow the rules and regulations that are required for their profession(s) by their province and/or governing organisation.

The Association of Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists encourages its members to be clear about their scope of practice, as it is important to present Hypnotherapy in an ethical and professional manner

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Complaints

The Association of Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists (ARCH) promotes the professional conduct of its registered members, consistent with the ARCH Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. All complaints about the ethical or professional practice of a registered member (Member) that are received in writing are reviewed by ARCH.

ARCH is not able to:

•  make, direct or influence the payment of financial compensation to complainants or Members,1
• investigate complaints without offering the Member the opportunity to respond,
•  assist with concerns or complaints about activities or conduct of Members that are not relevant to ARCH’s mandate, including a Member’s compliance with the Code of Ethics or Standards of Practice, or
•  assist with concerns or complaints about non-Members.

Process

Complaints must be submitted in writing to ARCH by email, mail or courier to:

Complaints
Association of Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists
6248 Main Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, V5W 2V1
e-mail: office@archcanada.ca

The Complaint must include:

•  the Complainant’s name and contact information (anonymous complaints will not be accepted),
•  the name of the ARCH Member,
•  details and documentation in support of the Complaint including reference to the alleged violation(s) of the Code of Ethics or Standards of Practice and dates of the alleged violation(s),
• a consent to investigate including consent to release confidential information and clinical records
•  details of relief sought to resolve concerns raised by the Complaint, and
• details of attempts made to address any concerns with the Member or an explanation of why this was not feasible or appropriate.

A Complainant may use the ARCH Complaint Form to make a Complaint.

Upon receipt of a Complaint, ARCH will review the Complaint and may collect additional information, consents or releases from the Complainant if required.

Preliminary Review

A preliminary review will be conducted and the Complaint dismissed if

•  the Complaint does not contain allegations that, if admitted or proven, would constitute a matter within the mandate or jurisdiction of ARCH, or
•  the Complaint is found by ARCH to be trivial, frivolous, vexatious, or made in bad faith.

Investigation

Where a Complaint is not dismissed on preliminary review, ARCH will inform the Member of the Complaint including providing them with a copy of the Complaint and relevant documentation. The Member will then be asked to respond. ARCH may contact other individuals who have information that may be relevant to the investigation. ARCH may also obtain copies of records and conduct interviews of the Complainant, Member and other individuals. Members are required to produce all potentially relevant records and information requested by ARCH.

At the conclusion of an investigation ARCH may:

•  dismiss the Complaint,
• send a letter of expectations to the Member,
• reach a consent agreement between ARCH and the Member, or
• recommend disciplinary action including:

o reprimand the Member,

o suspension of ARCH membership, or

o expulsion as a member of ARCH.

Disciplinary Action

Where disciplinary action including reprimand, suspension, or expulsion is recommended, ARCH will:

• send to the Member written notice of the proposed discipline or expulsion, including reasons, and
• give the Member a reasonable opportunity to make representations to ARCH respecting the proposed discipline or expulsion.

ARCH will determine the process for a Member to make representations, with the exception that where the Member is subject to expulsion, the Member will be provided with an opportunity to be heard at a meeting of the Board.

General

The Complainant may be consulted and will be advised of the outcome of an investigation or disciplinary process by ARCH but agreement of the Complainant is not required for actions taken by ARCH with respect to a Member.

The Complainant may be represented by legal counsel, at the Complainant's cost.

The Member may be represented by legal counsel, at the Member’s cost.

ARCH may, at its discretion:

•  dismiss a Complaint at any stage if it is received more than one (1) year after the alleged event(s) or violation(s) which form the substance of the Complaint,
• where there are criminal or other legal proceedings relevant to the Complaint, suspend investigation or disciplinary processes until the criminal or other legal proceedings have been resolved,
• proceed with an investigation and disciplinary process:

o in the absence of a formal Complaint, or

o where a Complainant withdraws a Complaint, choses not to pursue a Complaint, or refuses to participate in the process,

•  enter into a consent agreement with the Member at any stage of the process,
•  notify the public of any consent agreements or disciplinary action taken with respect to a Member, including publication on the ARCH Website, or
• require a Member to pay the costs of the investigation or disciplinary process including legal fees incurred by ARCH.

1 ARCH requires Members to have Professional Liability Insurance and Commercial General Liability Insurance and is not legally liable for the conduct of Members.

Standards of Registration For Membership

The following Standards of Registration apply for all membership applicants:

Associate Member (Non-Practising Friends of ARCH)

Membership requirements are:

• Completed Application form
• Payment of the Application fee of $25.00cdn and Annual Fee of $100.00cdn for Associate Membership.
• The name of one professional ARCH reference with the application form.
• Associate Member must be in total support of the goals and objectives of the Association.
• All submitted material will be reviewed by the ARCH Board of Directors and the application will be either accepted or rejected.

Registered Hypnotherapist / Registered Hypnosis Practitioner Professional Membership (Grandfathered)

Membership requirements are:

• Annual Professional Membership Fee of $180.00cdn.
• Embracement of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of ARCH.
• Proof of Professional Liability and Commercial General Liability Insurance*.
• Current Criminal Records Check

Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist / Registered Clinical Hypnosis Practitioner Professional Membership

Membership requirements are:

• Completed Application form
• Payment of the Application fee of $25.00cdn and Annual Professional Membership Fee of $225.00cdn.
• Successful completion of an accredited ARCH Clinical Level Hypnotherapy training programme.
• Completion a minimum of 100 hours Practical Application (practicum) working with clients using Clinical Hypnotherapy. 
• Embracement of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of ARCH.
• Proof of Professional Liability Insurance and Commercial General Liability Insurance*.
• Current Criminal Records Check- Vulnerable Sector Check**. 
• Successful completion of the Competency Exam***.
• All submitted material will be reviewed by the ARCH Board of Directors and the application will be either accepted or rejected.

Registered Clinical Counselling-Hypnotherapist / Registered Clinical Counselling-Hypnosis Practitioner Professional Membership

Membership requirements are:

• Completed Application form
• Payment of the Application fee of $25.00cdn and Annual Professional Membership Fee of $225.00cdn.
• Been a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist of ARCH for two years.
• Successful completion of an accredited counselling training either separately or as part of an advanced accredited Clinical/Counselling-Hypnotherapy training programme.
• Completion a minimum of 400 hours Practical Application (practicum) working with clients using Hypnotherapy and Counselling Protocols.
• Proof of Professional Liability Insurance and Commercial General Liability Insurance*.
• Current Criminal Records Check - Vulnerable Sector Check**.
• Successful completion of the Competency Exam***.
• All submitted material will be reviewed by the ARCH Board of Directors and the application will be either accepted or rejected.

Notes:

*  Professional Liability and Commercial General Liability Insurance is a mandatory requirement for all professional level members of ARCH Canada.  It is also required that non-scope 3 professional members join the ARCH insurance program. 

**  All Professional Level Members (RHt/RHP, RCH/RCHP, RCCH/RCCHP) must undergo and provide a current Criminal Records Check (CRC) conducted by the police/RCMP in their local area.  The cost of the CRC is the responsibility of the applicant. The CRC must include vulnerable sector check.

**** New Applicants must complete Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist training through ARCH Accredited school. 

**** The competency exam may be waived at the discretion of the Director of Membership.  Also, the applicant may be requested to provide a video of a session as part of the competency exam requirement.

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Membership Educational Performance Criteria

The following is deemed as the "minimum" educational performance standards for Professional Certification and Membership in the Association of Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists (ARCH)

Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists / Registered Clinical Hypnosis Practitioner   

• Ability to identify the client's suggestibility
• Ability to conduct both physical and instrumental tests of suggestibility
• Knowledge of proper client interviewing and intake skills
• Knowledge of Rapport Building Skills
• Knowledge of and ability to overcome misconceptions and myths about hypnosis
• Knowledge and understanding of the Concepts of the Mind
• Ability to facilitate hypnosis and terminate hypnosis
• Ability to teach Self-Hypnosis
• Understanding of the usages and limitations of hypnosis
• Ability to determine the best induction to facilitate hypnosis
• Ability to utilize several different genre of deepening techniques
• Knowledge and ability to utilize ideomotor response
• Protocol and Ability to conduct a Smoking Cessation Programme
• Protocol and Ability to conduct a Weight Management Programme
• Protocol and Ability to conduct a Stress Management Programme
• Protocol and Ability to effectively use imagery and visualization
• Protocol and Ability to conduct Regression
• Knowledge of protocols to reduce symptoms of generalize mental problems, such as: depression,            anxiety, stress, etc.
• Knowledge of protocols to assist the client in over-coming unwanted behaviours, such as: generalize        insomnia, nail biting, etc.
• Protocol Knowledge and ability to work with advanced techniques, such as: Parts Mediation Therapy,      Secondary Gain Technique, Free Association, Gestalt Role Playing (Chair Therapy), etc.
• Knowledge and ability to work with Pain Management Protocols
• Knowledge and ability to work with simple phobias
• Knowledge of Protocols such as: Circle Therapy
• Knowledge of different approaches of Hypnosis including Ericksonian and Elman Techniques
• Knowledge of the Legal Requirements in your Province
• Knowledge of the protocol to deal with "Suicidal Ideation"
• Knowledge of the protocol for proper client record keeping
• Knowledge of Protocols such as: Anchoring, Calibration, Reframing, Verbalization, etc.
• Understanding and agreement with the ARCH Code of Ethics
• Successfully complete the ARCH Certification Exam

• Advanced Induction Skills utilizing techniques from different genres
• Advanced Deepening Skills utilizing techniques from different genres
• Advanced Pain Management/Hypnoanaestheia Skills
• Advanced Skills in working with the different types of Smokers
• Knowledge of and Ability to do a detailed Clinical Assessment
• Protocol Knowledge and ability to identify the symptoms which define a mental problem, as oppose to a  mental disorder, as oppose to a mental illness
• Ability to develop a Clinical Treatment Plan using the Four Stage Approach
• Understanding and ability to work with clients using the Skilled Helper Protocols
• Protocol Knowledge and ability to work with clients DSM diagnosed with Mood, Anxiety and Phobic          Disorders
• Protocol Knowledge and ability to work with clients DSM diagnosed with Sexual and Gender Issues
• Protocol Knowledge and ability to work with clients DSM diagnosed with Substance Addictions
• Protocol Knowledge and ability to work with clients diagnosed with non-substance addictions
• Protocol Knowledge and ability to work with clients DSM diagnosed with PTSD
• Protocol Knowledge and ability to work with clients DSM diagnosed with an Eating Disorder
• Knowledge and understanding of the Concepts of the Brain in relation to the Mind
• Knowledge and understanding of the Concepts of the Body Syndromes
• Protocol Knowledge and ability to work with advanced techniques, such as: Parts Mediation Therapy,      Secondary Gain Technique, Free Association, Gestalt Role Playing (Chair Therapy), etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Concepts foundational to Analytical Hypnotherapy: The Inner Child
• Knowledge and understanding of the Concepts of Family of Origin in Hypnotherapy
• Knowledge of Protocols such as: Anchoring, Calibration, Reframing, Verbalization, etc.
• Successfully complete the ARCH Clinical Certification Exam
  
  

Registered Clinical Counselling-Hypnotherapists / Registered Clinical Counselling-Hypnosis Practitioner  

Ability to meet the requirements outlined for Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist above - plus the following:

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of Person-Centred Therapy for Hypnotherapists
• Understanding of the Therapeutic Relationship including: the Safe and Effective use of Self, Therapeutic  Evaluation Process, and Termination.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Hypnotherapists
• Knowledge of Human Development & Family of Origin for Hypnotherapists
• Knowledge of protocols for Communication and Conflict Resolution
• Knowledge of protocols for Working With Couples using Hypnosis
• In-depth ability to use the DSM for clinical assessment and treatment planning
• In-depth knowledge of the Clinical Assessment Instruments and Protocols
• Ability to do Effective Counselling-Hypnosis Treatment Planning
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of the Counselling-Hypnosis Process and Therapeutic Interventions
• In-depth knowledge of protocols for successful Crisis Intervention
• In-depth knowledge of protocols for successful Suicide Assessment and Prevention
• In-depth knowledge of protocols for successful Grief and Loss Treatment and Support
• In-depth knowledge of protocols for successful Addiction Treatment and Support
• In-depth knowledge of protocols for successful Sexual Abuse Treatment and Support
• In-depth knowledge of protocols for successful Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment and Support
• May be required to successfully write a Clinical Counselling-Hypnotherapist Certification Exam

Note:

Applicants Trained at a non-accredited Institute/School/Instructor must take an ARCH Accredited Clinical Hypnotherapy Upgrade program to join at Registered Clinical Hypnotherapy level. The Applicant must pass the required Competency Exam for the Professional Level applied for with a minimum score of 80%. A video of Client work may also be required, at the discretion of the Directors. A transcript of training will be required, including verification of Practicum hours (min.100 for RCH/RCHP, 400 for RCCH/RCCHP professional membership).

If the school or training institute is unable to provide you with a transcript, then you will be unable to prove the components of your training. 

Please note that ARCH does not accept "time-compressed intensive study courses" nor "correspondence/extension/video/e-learning (live-streaming without in-house practicum)/home study courses" for the above core requirement for Professional Level Membership. This form of instruction is only acceptable for CEH.

ARCH Accredited Training Criteria for Schools/Instructors

ARCH Canada training is standardized. Interested members must take the ARCH Instructor Training as well as abide by the ARCH Accredited Training Manual. Accredited graduating students will then be registered by ARCH, at their specifically trained level, as a Professional Member on submission of their completed Documentation; including level application, proof of PLI and Level Competency Exam which is proctored by the accredited Institute/School/Instructor. The Instructor(s) in the approved Institute or School must also be a Registered Professional Member of ARCH at the level they are training or higher. Only ARCH Professional Members are permitted to teach ARCH accredited curriculum. Both the curriculum and instructor(s) must meet the Standards of Registration, Educational Performance Criteria and Standards of Practice, on an annual basis to maintain the registered and/or accredited status.

There Are Two (2) Levels of Professional Training.

Level One - Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist / Registered Clinical Hypnosis Practitioner -

Minimum training with an approved curriculum of 225 hours of classroom/instructor guided instruction with minimum 25 hours of Skilled Helper Training, required reading material, assignments, treatment planning + 100 hours of Practical Application (practicum), and ARCH RCH Competency Exam.

Level Three - Registered Clinical Counselling-Hypnotherapist / Registered Clinical Counselling-Hypnosis Practitioner 1100 Hour Minimum

Minimum training with an approved curriculum is Level Two Training above + Two Years RCH Professional Membership with ARCH + 400 additional hours of classroom/instructor guided instruction in counselling + 400 hours of Practical Application (practicum) and ARCH RCCH Competency Exam.

General Notes

A.      Instructors must be Registered Professional Members of ARCH for two years at the level (or higher) to that which is being taught by them.

B.      Please note that ARCH does not accept "time-compressed intensive study courses" nor "correspondence/extension/video/elearning (webinar without in-house practicum)/home study courses" for the above core requirement for Professional Level Membership. This form of instruction is only acceptable for CEH. Do not submit these for approval as they will not be accredited.

C.     ARCH reserves the right to change their Standards at any time. Institutes/Schools/Instructors using approved curriculum will be required to adjust their curriculum to the new standards in order to maintain ARCH accreditation.

D.     Curriculum approval is totally at the discretion of the Directors and may be rejected or approved subject to required changes or additions being carried out to the submitted curriculum.

E.      There is a non-refundable administrative fee of $150.00 for the curriculum approval process. As long as the Institute/School/Instructor continues to graduate students into ARCH membership, no further fees are required. Should an Institute/School/Instructor become inactive for one year, the accredited status for their programme will automatically be invalid and a re-submission will be required and/or a re-activation fee of $300.00. It is the responsibility of the Institute/School/Instructor to maintain their accredited status.

F.      Accreditation of any Institute/School/Instructor is totally at the discretion of the Directors and may be withdrawn should the Institute/School/Instructor be found in contravention of the By-Laws and/or Standards of the Association.

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Membership Criteria to Remain in "Good Standing"

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Benefits Of Professional Membership

• Canadian Credentials with our Cross-Canada Association
  
  
• Professional Liability Insurance & General Liability Insurance
     • One of the most comprehensive and least expensive plans in Canada available through ARCH at group rates
  
  
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Care Plan Opportunity
  
  
• Nation-Wide Confidential ARCH Blog 
     • for purpose of Discussion and Support
  
  
• Networking Groups Across Canada
     • for purpose of Support and Personal Development
  
  
• Interactive ARCH Website
  
  
• Cross Canada, USA and the World Networking
  
  
• Informative Bi-lingual Internet Web Site to increase public awareness
  
  
• Certificate of ARCH Membership 
     • to display for recognition and accomplishment
  
  
• On-line ProD CEH accredited course "Webinars" (Coming Soon) 
  
  
• The "Professional Members Only" section on the ARCH website
     • Members News Area
     • Video Resource Library (and it's free)
     • Webpage Design Template to design your own webpage
     • Article Submission Area
     • Complete Archive of The ARCH Quarterly Journal
     • Books to read "On-Line"
     • The Network Blog for Clinical Support and Networking
     • Scripts and Inductions Library (Free to Professional Members)
  
  
• National Referral System.

Also:

International Reciprocal Alliance with the Australian Hypnotherapists' Association (AHA), the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC) and the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR) in the UK for the promotion of excellence in the Profession of Hypnotherapy internationally

As part of your ARCH professional membership, your name, the name of your practice and contact number will be listed on the ARCH website in our referral directory.

ARCH also offers the opportunity for you to have a single Webpage on the Association's Domain for only $25.00 per year. This will further enhance your exposure to potential clients.

We also provide the opportunity to receive "Speciality Certifications in Various Disciplines".

You will also receive the ARCH Quarterly Journal "The Subconscious Connection" filled with stories, scripts and news from members of the ARCH community and Health- related field.

And again, Most Importantly - Canadian Credentials with a Cross-Canada Association

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ARCH Canada

Mail to: 
ARCH Canada
c/o Heather Flanagan
6248 Main Street
Vancouver,BC  V5W 2V1