HMI Community Service Program

How Can Hypnosis Help?

HMI’s Community Service Program provides supervised, educational hypnotherapy services conducted by student interns to help them gain practical experience and complete required hours for graduation and certification. The program connects individuals seeking free or low-cost hypnotherapy services with HMI student interns.

All sessions are private, one-on-one appointments conducted via Zoom from the convenience of your home. Sessions typically last 50 to 90 minutes and may be accessed from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to Zoom.

Hypnotherapy is intended to support personal development and behavioral change goals and is NOT a substitute for medical care, psychiatric treatment, psychological treatment, crisis intervention, or emergency services.

While hypnosis is generally appropriate for many individuals, certain medical or mental health conditions may make participation inadvisable. Examples may include certain seizure disorders, conditions involving impaired reality testing, severe untreated mental health symptoms, certain dissociative symptoms, or situations where a healthcare provider has advised against participation in hypnosis or deep relaxation techniques. This list is not exhaustive.

If you have concerns about whether hypnotherapy is appropriate for you, please consult with a licensed healthcare or mental health professional before participating.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, psychiatric emergency, suicidal thoughts, or thoughts of harming yourself or others, CALL 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact an appropriate licensed emergency provider immediately.

Participation in the Community Service Program is voluntary, and you may discontinue participation at any time.

Important Summary (Please Read)

• This is a referral program, not therapy provided by the Hypnosis Motivation Institute (HMI) or the American Hypnosis Association (AHA).
• Hypnotherapists participating in the Community Service Program work as independent contractors, not employees of HMI or AHA.
• HMI does not control, supervise, or guarantee the outcomes of hypnotherapy services.
• Participation is voluntary and undertaken at your own risk.
• This program is intended for vocational or avocational self-improvement, not medical or psychological diagnosis or treatment.
• If you are a returning client, please login to your account to access the application.

While HMI recognizes the value of this program for both students and the public, it is important that you understand the separation between HMI College of Hypnotherapy, the American Hypnosis Association (AHA), and your decision to receive hypnotherapy services from HMI students or graduates working as independent contractors.

1. The hypnotherapy relationship formed through this program is separate and independent from HMI and AHA.
2. HMI students and graduates participating in this referral program are not employees of HMI or AHA. HMI and AHA do not exercise control over their professional services.
3. HMI does not financially participate in or benefit from any fees paid to students or graduates.
4. For people participating in Tier Two, after the completion of the initial free Community Service sessions, any paid hypnotherapy services are provided solely under a private agreement between the client and the hypnotherapist.
5. HMI College of Hypnotherapy does not collect, process, manage, or receive payment for hypnotherapy services and is not a party to any financial agreement between the client and the hypnotherapist.
6. Any fees, cancellations, refunds, or disputes related to paid sessions are the sole responsibility of the client and the independent hypnotherapist.
7. Independent-contractor hypnotherapists are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable state and local laws, including those of both the hypnotherapists and client’s locations.
8. Hypnotherapy may elicit emotions or trigger past associations that may cause discomfort, including delayed emotional responses. These risks have been clearly disclosed and not minimized or misrepresented.
9. I take full responsibility for my own mental and emotional health and understand that participation is at my own risk.
10. To the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree to waive and discharge claims against, release from liability, indemnify and hold harmless HMI and the AHA and their parents, subsidiaries and affiliates and their respective past and present officers, directors, stockholders, managers, members, partners, agents and employees (collectively, “Released Parties”) from and against any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from, my injury or damages, including emotional distress and psychological harm, that may arise from my participation, even if caused by negligence of the Released Parties.
11. This waiver is intended to be broad and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law and shall remain valid even if any provision is found unenforceable.

Acknowledgement of Contraindications for Hypnosis

• You understand that certain medical or psychological conditions may make hypnosis inappropriate.
• You agree to consult an appropriate licensed healthcare provider if you have concerns regarding your ability to safely participate.

By checking “YES” below, I confirm that I have read and understand this “Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk” in its entirety and freely choose to participate in this referral program. I also understand and acknowledge that any paid hypnotherapy services are a private arrangement between myself and the hypnotherapist and are not provided by HMI.

YES, I accept this Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk.

By checking “YES” below, I acknowledge and agree that:

1. I will receive No-Cost or Reduced-Cost services depending on the Tier I selected.
2. I agree to provide at least 24 hours notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Failure to do so may result in termination of services and future ineligibility.
3. This is a free referral service provided by HMI, a nonprofit organization. Hypnotherapists provide services as self-employed independent contractors.
4. The primary purpose of this program is vocational or avocational self-improvement. It is not intended for diagnosis or treatment of medical or psychological disorders.
5. No outcomes or results are guaranteed.
6. Hypnotherapists are not licensed physicians or psychologists, and services are not a substitute for licensed medical or psychological care.
7. Nutritional or wellness guidance is general in nature and not medical advice.
8. Hypnosis works with the subconscious mind and experiences may vary.
9. Memories or images recalled under hypnosis may be inaccurate or symbolic and should not be assumed to be factual.
10. Information shared in sessions is not protected by psychotherapist-patient privilege and may be discussed with supervisors for educational purposes.
11. Services are conducted via Zoom, requiring a quiet, interruption-free environment and reliable internet.
12. Sessions are by mutual consent and may be discontinued by either party at any time.
13. Participants outside the U.S. agree to work within the hypnotherapist’s time zone.

By checking “YES” below, I confirm that I have read and understand this “HMI Disclosure of Services and Cancellation Policy” in its entirety and freely choose to participate in this referral program.

YES, I accept this HMI Disclosure of Services and Cancellation Policy.

Tier One – No-Cost Services

The HMI Community Service Program offers two referral options, corresponding to two distinct levels of HMI students and fee structures.

Students participating in Tier One are completing the hypnotherapy experience hours required for graduation from their first year of training and the award of their HMI Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy.

These students are also completing requirements to upgrade their Certification with the American Hypnosis Association (AHA) from Certified Master Hypnotist (CMH) to Certified Hypnotherapist (CHt) with a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy from HMI.

Tier One students agree to provide hypnotherapy services at no charge (pro bono) for a minimum of 12 sessions and/or until graduation, whichever occurs later. There is no cost or financial obligation for these services.

Tier Two – Reduced-Cost Services

Students participating in Tier Two have completed their first year of training and internship at HMI, earned HMI’s Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, and achieved AHA certification as a Certified Hypnotherapist.

These students are enrolled in a second year of advanced education in HMI’s Mind-Body Psychology degree program and are seeking additional experience hours to earn their degree and qualify as Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with the AHA.

Tier Two hypnotherapists agree to provide services at a significantly reduced rate compared to standard private-practice fees:

1. First six sessions (1–6): $35.00 per session.
2. Remaining six sessions (7–12): $55.00 per session for a total of 12 reduced-cost sessions, or until graduation, whichever occurs later.
3. After completion of 12 reduced-cost sessions and graduation from HMI, clients may continue working with the hypnotherapist at a mutually agreed-upon fee.

Please Choose Tier One or Tier Two

YES, I am digitally signing this agreement and have legally accepted the terms and conditions contained herein. This agreement is formally accepted by me and becomes legally binding once I sign, date, and press the “Submit Registration” button below.