Hypnosis for Gastrointestinal Distress: Mind-Body Considerations for Healing
April 27 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Organization:
Greater Philadelphia Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Website:
unavailable until closer to the date of the program
Event Title:
Hypnosis for Gastrointestinal Distress: Mind-Body Considerations for Healing
Agenda:
April 27, 2025
9:30 AM-10:00 AM Registration, Sign-in, Zoom Housekeeping, Introductions
10:00 AM-10:20 AM Introduction, and initial group experience
10:20 AM-11:05 AM Essential concepts: Psychoneuroimmunology, autonomic nervous system and polyvagal theory, brain structure, and how these concepts should inform how clinician can use hypnosis more effectively
11:05 AM-11:15 AM Q and A
11:15 AM-11:45 AM Fundamentals of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Dysregulation Syndrome, Somatic Dissociation
11:45 AM-12:45 PM Applications of hypnosis for digestive distress
12:45 PM-1:00 PM Q and A, Integration, Conclusion, Evaluation
Dates:
April 27, 2025
Location:
Webinar
CE:
3 Credits
Contact:
marcy1116@aol.com
Abstract:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common gastrointestinal disorder. It is one of the most common disorders seen by physicians and other health professionals. Several studies have suggested that the societal impact of IBS on health-related quality of life is equally as significant as congestive heart failure. While there are medications available for treating the symptoms of IBS, most patients and clinicians express that these treatments are temporary and often unsatisfactory. Clinical hypnosis is one of the most successful treatment approaches for chronic IBS. The response rate to treatment is 80% or better in most published studies, and it often helps individuals who have failed to improve with other methods. In this 3-hour virtual workshop, you will learn the role that hypnosis can play in facilitating an ideal healing state to assist in healing from IBS and other functional digestive distress. Participants will learn to understand IBS and other functional disorders as dysregulation syndromes. We will also explore how hypnosis can be helpful as an adjunct to other treatments for inflammatory bowel conditions such as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease. Dr Weisberg will guide the participants through a mixture of didactic and experiential approaches they can use on a daily basis in their clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the program, participants will be able to:
a. Describe one important aspect about the relationship between chronic pain, central sensitization, and autonomic dysregulation
b. Formulate at least 2 hypnotic interventions to reduce IBS symptoms
c. Formulate at least 2 hypnotic suggestions to help a patient with IBS become less fearful and avoidant of difficult abdominal sensations