Standards of training in clinical hypnosis: preparing professionals for the 21st century.

During the past 40 years, there has been increased interest in clinical hypnosis among qualified health care professionals. However, training programs in the past have been quite variable. This has led to the identification of a need for an accepted standard curriculum in clinical hypnosis. The present research surveyed professionals regarding qualifications and training in clinical hypnosis. The continued growth of clinical hypnosis among professionals may ultimately rest upon the development of an educational standard that integrates clinical skills and knowledge from research.