The INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HYPNOSIS is comprised of constituent societies and individual members from around the world whose mission is:
- To stimulate and to improve research, discussion, and publications pertinent to the scientific study and clinical application of hypnosis
- To encourage cooperative relations among scientific disciplines with regard to the study and applications of hypnosis
- To bring together qualified (see bylaws) persons who use hypnosis worldwide
- To establish and maintain standards for professional training and adequacy in the field
- To promote scientific events and training activities about hypnosis and related subjects
- To activate exchange of students and joint research programs worldwide among qualified institutions