Now a Cat has become a Hypnotherapist…
Yes, its true, this week in the news it has been revealed that the rules in the UK have actually allowed a cat to become registered as a hypnotherapist. Chris Jackson, the presentor of a TV show in the North East of England and Cumbria called ‘Inside Out’ has registered his feline pet, George with three bodies. The owner of the cat made made up George the Cat’s certificate by a non-existant body he called, ‘The Society of Certified Advanced Mind Therapists.’ It proceeds a similar investigation by an american clinical psychologist Dr Steven Eichel who said: “I felt I’d test my hypothesis and I did that by getting my cat certified by a number of the most prominent lay hypnosis organisations in the United States. It was a frighteningly simple process.”
My advice is to make sure the hypnotherapist you choose to use has real and genuine credentials with an outstanding reputation recommended by other people, who has used their services.
David Power
Medical Hypnosis Expert and Practical Parenting Expert
Comments
By Keri Eagan on October 20th, 2009 at 3:43 AM
Goodness! Actually I’m not surprised by this. Being in the alternative healing field is an eyeopener when you see what well known idiots are doing behind the scenes. I just made a video about associations being only as credible as the people in them and dependant on their complaints process. Here in NZ I would only recommend the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) as credible. ALL the rest are questionable in some way. But the public are still unsuspecting until a problem occurs.
Does fuffy get billed for practice insurance?? I bet he could get insurance (at the least I think they would take his premium.
Keri Eagan
Alternative*Insight
By Jennifer Battaglino on October 20th, 2009 at 3:54 AM
Not sure I can say I’m surprised. It’s very frustrating because it brings down the credibility for the rest of us. I just hope the cat’s not a better hypnotherapist than me!
Jennifer Battaglino
The Harwood Group – Tinnitus, Chronic Illness, Fears, and Anxiety
By Vegas Boomer Dating Expert on October 20th, 2009 at 9:12 AM
Hi Dad,
on one had, that is a very amusing story of fraud and certifications. And yet, indeed, folks need to be careful and investigate the credentials of the hypnotherapist they choose to work with.
Happy Dating and Relationships,
April Braswell
Single Boomer Dating Expert
By David Power on October 20th, 2009 at 12:07 PM
HI April thanks for the comment…love to say I was you dad lol…but we are both too young for that!!!!
By Martin O'Connor on October 20th, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Interesting that in this land of big brother imposing itself into our lives for our own good we have things like this demonstrated.
Martin O’Connor
http://smallbusinessdesigncenter.com
By Martin O'Connor on October 21st, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Oh, oh, I’m sorry! Where am I? What time is it? The last thing I remember is last Monday while staring into the eyes of some cat.
Martin O’Connor
http://smallbusinessdesigncenter.com
By Martin on October 21st, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Well I’m sure George would be good at catalepsy, amongst other pussabilities!!
http://www.martin-wright.com
Strategies For Success
By Robert Martin on October 21st, 2009 at 11:19 PM
I read about this, and it pisses me off. This is what happens when uninformed people voice their opinions in public.
Sorry day for the world
Robert Martin
http://www.carbuyinghq.com
By Pam Schulz on October 22nd, 2009 at 5:33 AM
It’s scary how easy it is to get bogus credentials! I’m sure they came with a hefty fee, too.
Pam
Expert Houston Retirement Planning & Wealth Management Services
Oil and Gas Economics and Uncertainty Training and Consulting
By Martin O'Connor on October 22nd, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Nice word play Martin.
Martin O’Connor
http://smallbusinessdesigncenter.com
By John Ho on October 22nd, 2009 at 1:13 PM
David,
Interesting story!
Might be a cat can also be a good Numerologist too
)
John Ho
Numerology Expert Helps Understanding Personality for Better Influence & Persuasion
By Lynn Lane on October 22nd, 2009 at 1:26 PM
David,
No Surprise. I had to study 120 hours then practice hours to keep my association memebership. I do all that and I’m not allowed by law to call myself a hypnotherapist only a hypnotist here in the state of N.C.
Standards would be great for all involved.
Lynn Lane–>The Warrior Of Success
By Steve Chambers on October 23rd, 2009 at 3:48 AM
This is more of a sign that society has lost its senses than anything else.
Steve Chambers, Body Language Speaker
By Vicki on October 23rd, 2009 at 6:34 AM
Nothing surprises me anymore. I can see people laugh as well as cry about stuff like this.
Vicki http://www.bridal-threads.com
By Martin O'Connor on October 23rd, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Tell me it’s all a dream.
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2009/10/action-alert-obama-to-cede-us-sovereignty-in-december.html
Martin O’Connor
http://smallbusinessdesigncenter.com
By Katie on October 23rd, 2009 at 3:19 PM
Positively disturbing!
Same thing goes with personal trainers and fitness instructors – some certifications are worth more than others!
By Rob Northrup on October 23rd, 2009 at 6:01 PM
Anyone who wants a certification please send $100 to me and I’ll prepare the documents.
Seize the Day,
Rob
Simple Survival Tips For Disasters and Emergencies
By Greg Dougall on October 24th, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Look into meow eyes!
Greg Dougall
By Mister P on October 24th, 2009 at 11:25 PM
haha, that cat actually does look like its trying to hypnotize you. Good point you made thanks.
Bert (alter ego- Mister P)
MisterP.org/blog
By Katie on October 25th, 2009 at 8:31 AM
any cat I have had was capable of hypnosis, it never occurred to me to make it official . . . I wonder how much I could have charged for a session….
I wonder if my dog will qualify.
Katie
By Martin O'Connor on October 25th, 2009 at 7:24 PM
I don’t know but that cat might have something going for itself. Some of the nuttiest people I’ve met have been psychologies. Especially college professors of psychology.
Bring on the cat. Let’s see what good she can do.
Martin O’Connor
http://smallbusinessdesigncenter.com
By Scott Payne on October 26th, 2009 at 1:13 AM
Funny story.. keep up the good work!
Scott Payne
http://www.scottpayne.me
By Kate McKeon on October 26th, 2009 at 6:53 AM
I am entraced by the kitty’s yes. NOw what?
Kate
By Lisa McLellan on October 26th, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Well, if people allow televisions to be babysitters, then what is so surprising about a cat being a hypnotherapist? It’s a crazy world we live in!
Lisa McLellan
Babysitting Services – Babysitter in your area
By Philip Graves on October 31st, 2009 at 5:43 PM
It’s alwasys a problem not getting taken for a ride.
But then a friend of mine recently went into a hospital and got treated badly by the fully qualified, fully registered doctors and nurses there.
I think the problem happens whenever someone responds to the perceived status of an ‘expert’ and turns off their own critical faculties.
Philip
Consumer Behaviour Expert
[The Consumer Behaviour Research Resource]
By Jose Escalante on December 15th, 2009 at 10:47 PM
This is funny and really tells to be careful when picking a specialist.
Jose Escalante
Business Marketing Small
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