Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis, Level 1 (FSCH)
Organization: Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Website: https://www.fsch.org/workshops
Event Title: Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis, Level 1
Agenda: Agenda_FSCH_L1_Dec_2025
Dates: 12/5/2025- 12/7/2025
Location: Virtual
CE: 22
Contact : Louis Damis, PhD drdamis@louisdamisphd.com
Abstract: The Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis Workshop, the first part of a series of workshops in the certification program for clinical hypnosis, is intended for licensed health professionals, including physicians, nurses, psychologists, dentists, counselors, social workers, and those in related fields. A diverse faculty from a range of health disciplines will teach the principles and process of hypnotic inductions, suggestions, and treatment. The workshop is a mix of didactic presentations, demonstrations, experiential exercises, and faculty-led small-group practice tailored to each participant’s specific needs and learning style. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will have been taught the basic skills required to utilize clinical hypnosis and begin to apply it to their practice.
Learning Objectives: At the completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand what hypnosis is, and how to present it to a client
- Identify major myths and misconceptions
- Identify three intrinsic brain networks modified by hypnosis
- Describe memory and pseudo-memory issues
- Use at least three basic hypnotic inductions and three deepening methods
- Reorient and re-alert the hypnotic subject
- Use hypnosis for relaxation, ego-strengthening, and stress management
- Teach self-hypnosis to clients
- Identify relevant and appropriate clinical treatment goals
- Demonstrate treatment planning and selection of goals appropriate for hypnotic intervention
- Describe contraindications for using hypnosis
- Describe ethical considerations around the use of hypnosis
Speaker info: Louis Damis, PhD Bio_Damis_2025