The participant must understand the goals of the session and provide clear consent before any induction begins.
Clinical hypnosis should only be practiced by licensed healthcare professionals, such as psychologists or medical doctors, who have received specialized training.
It is rare for a person to forget what happened during a session unless specific post-hypnotic suggestions for amnesia are given, and even then, the effect is usually temporary. Ethical Considerations and Safety
Stage hypnosis is designed for entertainment and often relies on the selection of highly extroverted participants and social pressure. Clinical hypnosis is a private, therapeutic process focused on the well-being of the patient.