Clinical Hypnosis Level 1 Workshop Resource Page

American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) – approved Level 1 training in clinical hypnosis is the first of a series of training workshops that are a large part of the ASCH certification program in clinical hypnosis. ASCH-approved workshops are taught by faculty with a wide range of healthcare experience in various disciplines who will demonstrate and teach workshop participants the concepts, principles, and processes of hypnosis. The workshop is comprised of a mix of didactic presentations, demonstrations, experiential exercises, and faculty-led small group practice tailored to the specific needs, interests, and learning styles of workshop participants. At the successful completion of the workshop, participants will have been taught the knowledge and skills necessary to capably use clinical hypnosis and to begin to employ this strategy in their clinical practices.

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to do the following in their clinical practices:

Identify and demonstrate at least three ways to facilitate hypnotic trance and to appropriately re-orient a patient from a trance state.
Demonstrate at least three strategies for facilitating the intensification of trance.
Describe at least four clinical conditions in which hypnotic strategies might be successfully utilized.

This approved Level 1 training is the first of a series of training workshops in the ASCH certification program. At the end of this workshop, participants will have been taught the knowledge and skills necessary to capably use clinical hypnosis and to begin to employ this strategy in their clinical practices. They will also be eligible for Full ASCH membership and prepared to participate in both Level 2 and Advanced level ASCH or ASCH- approved workshops.

Please email Charlotte (Charlie) Healy, PhD at chealy@asch.net with questions about the course

Pre and Post Test

This course will have a required pre and post-test. You will be emailed the pre-test link 1 week prior to the start of the course and the post-test will be sent on the last day. This test is designed to evaluate your existing competencies and knowledge before the start of the course and after it finishes. This test is intended to help us understand your strengths and areas that may need further focus during the upcoming learning experience.

Pretest is available now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S9Y5L7Y

Evaluations and Certificates

In addition to the pre and post-tests, you will be asked to complete an evaluation for each day of the course. Completing these evaluations is optional. You will receive the link to take the evaluations via email at the end of each day. The links will also be pasted in the evaluation section on this resource page at the end of each day.

Location

This workshop will be held live via Zoom.

https://kellen.zoom.us/j/91047500062
Meeting ID: 910 4750 0062

Password: None required

When you join, you will be placed in a virtual waiting room. You will be admitted automatically once the session begins each day.

Eligibility for Continuing Education Credit:

Participants are eligible for 20-22.50 hours (see agenda) of Continuing Education if you are fully present and engaged for the duration of the workshop; Certificates will be issued by the week of 9/28.

Daily Timed Agenda: Agenda ASCH L1 Sept 2026 Final

Schedule –

Friday, September 18, 2026: 3:15 PM to 8:15 PM ET (12:15 PM to 5:15 PM PT)
Saturday, September 19, 2026: 11:15 AM to 8:15 PM ET (8:15 AM to 5:15 PM PT)
Sunday, September 20, 2026: 11:15 AM to 8:15 PM ET (8:15 AM to 5:15 PM PT)

Instructors – September 2026 level_1_ instructors_asch_bios_disclosure_statement

By identifying and mitigating relevant financial relationships, we will work together to create a protected space to learn, teach, and engage in scientific discourse free from the influence from organizations that may have an incentive to insert commercial bias into education.

Resources

Please be sure to visit and review all pages in the resource materials section of this page prior to the start of the course. Many of the items we are asked for during the course are available in this section

Materials

Clinical Hypnosis Resource List

ASCH Materials

ASCH Code of Conduct

Articles and Studies

Small Groups

Small Group Rapport Form

Scripts and Guides

Samples

Sample Informed Consent Form
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Form
Sample Consent
Sample Diagnosis and Treatment Plan
Participant Information Sheet (Virtual Workshops Only): Click Here

Small Groups:

How Small Groups Work

Participants are assigned to a small group based on their color designation (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, or Gray). Your color group remains the same throughout the program.

Each small‑group session is designed to give you a consistent peer group while allowing you to learn from different facilitators across sessions.

If you have questions about your group assignment or session logistics, please reach out to the program Charlie for support.