Jerry Andrews Smith is a Certified Hypnotist and received his hypnosis training from the National Guide of Hypnotists. He is a graduate of Mount Olive Jr. College, Mount Olive, N.C., Barton College, Wilson, N.C., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Raymond Moody School of Mysticism. After completing his studies at the UNC School of Social Work, Jerry graduated with a Master in Social Work degree. He received a Doctorate of Divinity in Mystical Studies from his studies under Dr. Raymond A. Moody, Jr. M.D. Ph.D.  Jerry has over 30 years of social work experience in both public and private sectors. 

His life time experience includes working at Camp Seeds of Peace, Maine; a Community Mediator in Knoxville, Tennessee; running the New York City Marathon; and, backpacking the Grand Canyon, Arizona ... rim to rim with his sons.  Jerry served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He enjoys reading, hiking, and gardening. Jerry has written several books; the most recent books are The Family and COUSINS by J. Andrews Smith, Amazon Press and Lulu Press. 

Jerry has an interest in working with adults whose childhood experience was living in foster home or residential care.