School Credentials

Bennett / Stellar University is a State licensed private career school, and an approved institute with, and/or meets the requirements of training for the following associations and government agencies:

Society of NLP

National Guild of Hypnotists

The Professional Board of Hypnotherapy

The American Board of Behavioral Therapists

Washington State Workforce & Coordinating Board

The American Board of Hypnotherapy

The American Board of Hypnotherapy

The American Board of Hypnotherapy, one of the world's largest professional hypnotherapy organizations, was founded in 1982 by Dr. A.M. Krasner. Its original name was the California Council of Hypnotherapy, reflecting the primary geographic location of most of the early membership. However, only two years later, the membership had grown to include professionals from virtually every state in the U.S., and the name was changed to the American Board of Hypnotherapy, a more apt description of the organization.

In the years since 1984, the ABH has flourished, growing to become an internationally-recognized and highly-influential group in the hypnotherapy community. The membership of 4000+ is located in countries throughout the world, influencing the ever-growing body of knowledge and applications of this burgeoning field.

Registration and Certification:
The American Board of Hypnotherapy provides registration and certification for qualified Hypnotherapists. This means that the individual is on file with the ABH as having satisfied its qualifications as a Registered Hypnotherapist and has demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the Art and Science of Hypnosis, satisfactory to the Examining Committee of the Board.
Every applicant for registration and certification as a Hypnotherapist must submit evidence satisfactory to the Board that he or she meets the following requirements:

The applicant is a graduate of an approved school or training course in hypnosis/hypnotherapy, OR
The applicant has successfully maintained a private or group practice in hypnosis/hypnotherapy for a period of three years, OR
The applicant passes such examination as may be prescribed or approved by the ABH. Persons registered and certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy may use the title "Registered Hypnotherapist" and/or "Certified Hypnotherapist". Members receive a registration document and a certification document, both bearing the number assigned to the member and suitable for framing.

The registration/certification fee is $75.00 the first year, and $55.00 annually to renew thereafter. New documents are issued each year upon renewal. Members residing outside the United States of America must pay by a check drawn on a United States band or by credit card. There is a $10.00 additional fee for overseas members to cover to mailing cost of publications.