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June 24 - July 9, 2023

Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis

Center for the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Virtual

Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis Learning Objectives

June 24, 2023 – Day One

9:00 – 9:10 AM

WELCOME AND OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE

9:10 – 9:40 AM

INTRODUCTION TO HYPNOSIS: Definition, and Myths and Misconceptions

Learning Objectives:

• Describe specific myths and misconceptions of hypnosis
• Describe the concept of imperfection of memory, in or out of hypnosis
• Explain research on hypnosis and memory, as well as the controversy regarding possible creation of pseudo memory

9:40 – 10:40 AM

HYPNOTIC PHENOMENA AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS

Learning Objectives:

• Describe suggestions for eliciting hypnotic phenomena
• Identify applications of hypnotic phenomena in clinical cases and treatment planning
• Explain the concepts of dissociation, age regression, age progression, and hidden observer 

10:40 – 11:50 AM

PRINCIPLES AND PROCESS OF INDUCTION AND RE-ALERTING; PRINCIPLES IN FORMULATING HYPNOTIC SUGGESTIONS

Learning Objectives:

• Summarize the principles of hypnosis
• Explain how to create positive expectancy
• Determine the best modality for the trance experience

11:50 AM – 12:00 PM

BREAK

12:00 – 1:30 PM

SKILL BUILDING IN INDUCTION AND DEEPENING TECHNIQUES

Learning Objectives:

• Identify steps of facilitating hypnotic inductions
• Identify and understand six (6) or more principles of hypnotic induction and suggestion
• Discuss the importance of re-alerting clients

1:30 – 2:10 PM

LUNCH and Q&A

 2:10 – 3:30 PM

SUPERVISED SMALL GROUP PRACTICE OF HYPNOTIC INDUCTIONS

Learning Objectives:

• Summarize the experience as both a subject and a facilitator of hypnosis
• Explain the experiences and observed phenomena as subject
• Demonstrate three (3) hypnotic induction techniques, deepening techniques and alerting techniques as well as demonstrating skill in suggesting hypnotic phenomena

3:30 – 4:30 PM

TREATMENT PLANNING, STRATEGY AND TECHNIQUE SELECTION IN HYPNOTHERAPY

Learning Objectives:

• Illustrate clinical conditions and uses of both suggestive hypnotic approaches and exploratory hypnotic approaches
• Identify cases where hypnosis may be indicated and cases where it may be contraindicated
• Demonstrate an understanding of various therapeutic goals that may be facilitated by the use of hypnosis

4:30 – 5:00 PM

STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING RESISTANCE TO HYPNOSIS

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate an awareness of therapist, client and environmental variables that may contribute to resistance
• Identify at least six (6) alternative techniques for bypassing or working through resistance to hypnosis

 5:00 – 5:30 PM

ETHICAL PRINCIPLES, PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND CERTIFICATION

Learning Objectives:

• Describe certification requirements in clinical hypnosis
• Demonstrate the benefits and requirements for advanced certification and the importance of membership in ASCH
• Describe ethical and legal issues for professionals using hypnosis in treatment

June 25, 2023 – Day Two

9:00 – 10:30 AM

INTEGRATING HYPNOSIS INTO CLINICAL PRACTICE

Learning Objectives:

• Describe ideomotor signaling for unconscious exploration; utilizing hypnosis in post-traumatic stress disorder. Include techniques to elicit age regression
• Discuss how hypnosis can be used for treatment of anxiety disorders
• Demonstrate the use of insight-oriented techniques

10:30 – 11:30 AM

PAIN MANAGEMENT
Learning Objectives:

• Describe how hypnosis can be used for pain management
• Identify interdisciplinary treatment
• Demonstrate two methods of hypnotic pain management techniques

11:30 --- 11:40 AM

BREAK

11:40 AM – 12:40 PM

SUPERVISED SMALL GROUP PRACTICE

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate skill in applying principles of hypnosis for reduction of anxiety, pain and/or a habit disorder
• Summarize the use of hypnosis for habit disorders
• Describe the use of hypnosis in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorders

12:40 – 1:20 PM

LUNCH and Q&A (40 minutes)

1:20 – 2:00 PM

INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS

Learning Objectives:

• Define how Mindfulness techniques cultivate a non-judgmental perspective toward intrusive thoughts
• Describe the goals of Mindfulness-based therapy
• Demonstrate the use of Mindfulness

2:00 – 3:00 PM

INTRODUCTION TO CBT

Learning Objectives:

• Describe how CBT can be incorporated in hypnotic protocols
• Identify automatic thoughts and how to replace with reassuring thoughts
• Discuss the use of Thought-stopping and Postponement

3:00 – 3:20 PM

TREATMENT PLANNING

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the Sequence of Treatment
• Demonstrate how to create a self-soothing experience in the first session
• Illustrate how to create a treatment plan

3:20 – 4:20 PM

HYPNOTIC INTERVENTIONS FOR TREATMENT OF ANXIETY

Learning Objectives:

• Define the wise ego state
• Demonstrate the Imaginary support circle
• Summarize the Juxtaposition of two thoughts and feelings

4:20 – 5:20 PM

APPLICATIONS TO SPECIFIC ANXIETY DISORDERS

Learning Objectives:

• Describe how to use hypnosis for treatment of Phobias
• Summarize hypnosis treatment for panic attacks and social anxiety disorder
• Apply hypnosis in the treatment of PTSD

5:20 – 5:30 PM

WRAP-UP AND Q&A

July 9, 2023 – Day Three

8:30 – 9:30 AM

REVIEW OF MATERIALS PRESENTED ON DAYS ONE AND TWO

• Demonstrate an understanding of how hypnosis is used in reduction of anxiety, pain, phobias and other disorders
• Describe the importance of ethical principles, professional conduct, and certification

9:30 – 10:30 AM

LIVE AND VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS

• Explain how hypnosis can be used in the treatment of a variety of anxiety disorders
• Describe how hypnosis can be used as an adjunct to traditional therapy

10:30 – 10:45 AM

BREAK

10:45 --- 11:45 AM

SMALL GROUP PRACTICE

• Demonstrate skill in applying principles of hypnosis taught in the course

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

CASE CONSULTATION

• Demonstrate an understanding of the efficacy of hypnosis in a variety of patient cases

12:45 – 1:00 PM

BREAK

1:00 – 2:00 PM

FINAL REVIEW, WRAP-UP AND Q&

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