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SUMMARY:Integrating Hypnotherapy and Brainspotting (NTSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: www.northtexashypnosis.org   \nEvent Title: Integrating Hypnotherapy and Brainspotting  \nAgenda:  Agenda \nDates: 05/27/2026  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 1.5  \nContact : Tracy Watson\, tracypaytonwatson@gmail.com  \nDescription: This training introduces clinicians to the integration of hypnotherapy and Brainspotting as complementary\, neurobiologically informed approaches for addressing trauma\, emotional dysregulation\, and entrenched behavioral patterns. Participants will receive a brief review of Brainspotting\, including its theoretical foundations\, the use of eye position to access subcortical processing\, and the role of relational and dual attunement in facilitating regulation and resolution. The workshop explores how hypnotic induction\, focused attention\, ego-strengthening interventions\, and therapeutic suggestion can enhance stabilization\, deepen processing\, and support integration within a Brainspotting framework. Through a structured case study\, participants examine clinical sequencing\, pacing\, contraindications\, ethical considerations\, and scope-of-practice issues relevant to interdisciplinary practice. Designed for clinicians seeking to expand trauma-informed competencies\, this training emphasizes client safety\, autonomy\, and responsible integration of brain-based and experiential methods.  \nLearning Objectives: At the conclusion of the training each participant will be able to:   \n\nSummarize the core principles and neurobiological foundations of Brainspotting. \n\n\nDescribe at least three clinical applications of hypnotherapy that complement Brainspotting. \n\n\nIdentify at least three appropriate stabilization and pacing strategies when integrating both modalities. \n\n\nRecognize contraindications\, ethical considerations\, and scope-of-practice factors relevant to interdisciplinary practice. \n\n\nApply integration concepts to a case example to support trauma-informed clinical decision-making. \n\nSpeaker info: Teresa Jackson\, PhD  Resume-02-2026-Jackson-T
URL:https://asch.net/event/integrating-hypnotherapy-and-brainspotting-ntsch/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
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SUMMARY:Strategies For Managing Resistance (CHSNJ)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey  \nWebsite: https://www.clinicalhypnosisnj.org/event-6605483   \nEvent Title: Strategies For Managing Resistance  \nAgenda:  Timed_Agenda_May \nDate: 5/17/2026; 11AM to 1PM ET \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 2  \nContact : ginnydinsmore@gmail.com\, Virigina Dinsmore  \nDescription: Resistance is a frequent and clinically significant phenomenon in hypnosis and hypnotherapy. This presentation reviews conceptualizations of resistance across theoretical orientations and examines how it may present during hypnotic induction and throughout hypnotherapeutic work. Participants will develop practical\, theory-informed approaches to assessing and managing resistance in ways that are both effective and ethically grounded.  \nLearning Objectives:   \n\n Describe three factors that contribute to resistance in trance induction\n Describe three factors that contribute to resistance in hypnotherapy\nIdentify at least four hypnotic strategies for bypassing or working through resistance \n\nSpeaker: Akira Otani\, Ed.D.\, ABPH Otani_Bio
URL:https://asch.net/event/strategies-for-managing-resistance-chsnj/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
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SUMMARY:Potpourri of Effective Hypnotic Skills & Techniques for Children and Adults (OSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis (OSCH)  \nWebsite: https://oregonhypnosis.org/event-6581190  \nEvent Title: Potpourri of Effective Hypnotic Skills & Techniques for Children and Adults  \nAgenda:  Schedule_and_Learning_Objectives \nDates: 05/16/2026 and 05/17/2026   \nLocation: Hybrid  \nCE: 12.75 \nContact : Roseann Lynch info@lynchtherapy.com  \nDescription: This workshop equips clinicians with advanced hypnotic skills and practical techniques to develop effective treatment plans that actively engage children and adults in addressing medical and psychological challenges.Participants will explore a diverse range of strategies\, including the treatment of functional psychophysiologic disorders\, uncovering root causes through ideomotor signaling\, and preparing patients for surgery and medical procedures. The program also covers integrating hypnosis into pediatric care for physical\, emotional\, and behavioral concerns\, as well as supporting patients with sleep deprivation and nicotine addiction. Time for guided practice is included\, along with exploration of the preventive and therapeutic value of laughter and the effective use of humor in hypnosis.  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nUtilize hypnosis with children for two common pediatric disorders\nIdentify three ways hypnosis can be integrated into the treatment of patients with psychophysiological disorders.\nDescribe the seven most common causes of psychosomatic symptoms\nDescribe three hypnotic interventions to assist patients in achieving improved sleep hygiene.\nDescribe hypnotic strategies to promote smoking cessation\nDescribe hypnotic elements in preparation for surgery and post-operative recovery.\nDescribe how to incorporate humor and laughter into clinical work \n\nSpeaker info: Linda Thomson\, PhD\, APRN\, ABMH Linda_s_Bio
URL:https://asch.net/event/potpourri-of-effective-hypnotic-skills-techniques-for-children-and-adults-osch/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
CREATED:20260210T160024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T160103Z
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Hypnosis for the Seriously Curious (FSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.fsch.org/workshops  \nEvent Title: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Hypnosis for the Seriously Curious  \nAgenda:  FSCH_Agenda_May_2026 \nDates: 05/2/2026 –  5/3/2026  \nLocation: In-person  \nCE: 12  \nContact : Marie Wilson mariefsch@aol.com   \nDescription: This 12-hour workshop is designed for health professionals who want to learn more about psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAP) for their patients and possibly for themselves. This workshop is not intended to train practitioners to use PAP with clients. However\, attendees will learn about the basic science of the agents most commonly used in PAP\, indications for various medications for psychological challenges\, the structure of typical sessions\, and ethical issues such as legality\, availability\, and the significant potential for harm associated with this form of therapy. The workshop will address how psychotherapy approaches\, including hypnosis\, can facilitate the preparation and integration phases of a PAP experience. We will discuss how this type of facilitation can be done by a therapist who is independent of the actual PAP treatment. We will also provide experiential exercises to 1) create mystical experiences with hypnosis and 2) use the science of the unconscious to create significant emotional and behavioral shifts. The instructors pride themselves on using state-of-the-art research in neurophysiology and outcome research throughout the workshop.  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\n Describe the empirical evidence for the neurophysiological effects of psychedelic-assisted therapies (PAP) on brain function and psychiatric outcome. \n\n\nDescribe the steps of PAP interventions based on the target issue and the medicine being used. \n\n\nArticulate how psychotherapy and hypnosis can facilitate the preparatory and integration phases of PAP. \n\n\nExperience and be able to describe a hypnotically induced mystical experience. \n\n\nExperience and describe the use of the unconscious to create emotional and behavioral changes through hypnosis. \n\nSpeaker info: Ciara Christensen\, PhD Ciara_Christensen_bio \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/psychedelic-assisted-therapy-and-hypnosis-for-the-seriously-curious-fsch/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
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SUMMARY:When the Body Speaks: Ego State Therapy & Hypnotic Applications for Somatic Symptoms Including FND\, Chronic Pain & Sleep Concerns (CFCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Canadian Federation of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://clinicalhypnosis.ca/event-6528746  \nEvent Title: When the Body Speaks: Ego State Therapy & Hypnotic Applications for Somatic Symptoms Including FND\, Chronic Pain & Sleep Concerns  \nAgenda:  Agenda \nDates: May 1-2\, 2026  \nLocation: In-Person and Virtually  \nCE: 14  \nContact : Wendy Willberg-Lemke\, wendylemkelp@gmail.com  \nDescription: This 2-day training is designed for clinicians with prior training in hypnosis who wish to deepen their clinical skills when working with somatic symptoms such as functional neurological disorder (FND)\, chronic pain\, and sleep disturbances. This course\, grounded in Ego State Therapy conceptualizes somatic symptoms as meaningful messages from the body and the system of self. These symptoms may reflect internal conflicts\, adaptive reasoning\, or survival strategies. Ego State Therapy provides several ways to communicate with the body and/or ego states to explore unconscious causes\, contributing factors as well as potential solutions for somatic symptoms. Utilizing ideomotor signaling and other unconscious ways of exploring\, participants will learn how to access and communicate with states to elicit information about safety\, function\, contributing factors\, and potential pathways for resolution of somatic symptoms. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic intention\, hypnotic suggestions\, and internal negotiations that are respectful of the whole self within a trauma-informed\, phase-oriented framework. The training will review and apply core Ego State Therapy (EST) principles\, including Lemke’s adapted P-Principles\, which serve as a template for holding the multiplicity of self in mind when formulating hypnotic suggestions and strategies. EST treatment strategies based on these principles will be presented\, such as accessing internal resources and Lemke’s Playing with the Space. Demonstrations\, case examples\, and experiential exercises will be incorporated to enhance participants’ learning.  \nLearning Objectives: By the conclusion of this two-day training\, participants will be able to:  \n   \n\n Summarize research that demonstrates the effectiveness of clinical hypnosis in treating somatic issues such as FND and Chronic Pain. \n\n   \n\n Apply Ego State Therapy concepts including Lemke’s adapted P-Principles\, to clinically conceptualize and work with the voices of the body by recognizing the multiplicity of self.\n\n   \n\nIdentify three different ways to access ego states for gathering useful unconscious information about the body to assist in the treatment of somatic symptoms. \n\n   \n\n Develop an ego state trauma informed hypnotic approach for a somatic symptom presentation that integrates therapeutic intention and incorporates EST strategies such as Lemke’s ‘Playing with the Space’ strategy.\n\n   \n\nDemonstrate the use of ideomotor signaling as a tool to work with the system of self to identify purpose/function\, and/or other contributing factors to somatic symptoms. \n\nSpeaker info: Wendy Willberg-Lemke Bio
URL:https://asch.net/event/when-the-body-speaks-ego-state-therapy-hypnotic-applications-for-somatic-symptoms-including-fnd-chronic-pain-sleep-concerns-cfch/
LOCATION:Virtual and In-Person
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
CREATED:20260409T205236Z
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Hypnosis: Discovering Inner Resources – The Cell as a Metaphor (CTSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.ctsch.com/   \nEvent Title: Therapeutic Hypnosis: Discovering Inner Resources – The Cell as a Metaphor (Advanced Workshop)  \nAgenda:  Agenda \nDates: 04/24/2026; 1-3pm CT \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 2  \nContact : CTSCH@CTSCH.com  \nDescription: Each of us carries millions of cells within us\, tirelessly working to keep our bodies healthy and functioning — without us needing to understand exactly how they do it. These cells are not only responsible for our physical health but can also inspire us as metaphors and serve as models for our inner strength. Through inner images and metaphors\, trance enables experiences that can lead to lasting change. Personal resources can be discovered\, resilience strengthened\, self-efficacy experienced\, and healthy boundaries consciously perceived. Case examples illustrate how easily and effectively these abilities can be activated through trance.  \nThis lecture offers a practical demonstration\, using real cases\, of how hypnotherapy can help strengthen self-efficacy and enable individuals to move safely and confidently through a complex world.    \nParticipants will be able to:   \n\nDescribe how to elicit at least two client resources and identify one problem-maintaining pattern using a cell-based metaphor  \nName and describe at least two techniques to facilitate client experiences of self-efficacy\, resilience\, or boundary awareness in clinical and high-performance contexts \nExplain at least two approaches for facilitating transitions from a problem-maintaining state to an adaptive resource states \n\nSpeaker info:  Dr. Stella Nkenke\, MD  –Stella_Nkenke_CV_updated
URL:https://asch.net/event/therapeutic-hypnosis-discovering-inner-resources-the-cell-as-a-metaphor-ctsch/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
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SUMMARY:Hypnotherapy for Wellbeing: Integrating Positive Psychology into Clinical Practice (NTSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.northtexashypnosis.org/   \nEvent Title: Hypnotherapy for Wellbeing: Integrating Positive Psychology into Clinical Practice  \nAgenda:  NTSCH_4.22.26 \nDates: 4/22/26  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 1.5  \nContact : Tracy Payton Watson\, LPC tracypaytonwatson@gmail.com   \nDescription: This presentation explores the use of Hypnotic Relaxation Therapy for Wellbeing (HRT-WB) as an evidence-informed approach to enhance psychological\, emotional\, and social wellbeing. Drawing from positive psychology principles\, HRT-WB emphasizes building strengths and fostering resilience rather than solely addressing symptoms. The session will review conceptual foundations of wellbeing\, outline the structure of HRT-WB sessions\, and share findings from a pilot study demonstrating its feasibility\, acceptability\, and potential impact on life satisfaction\, affect\, and psychological distress.  \nLearning Objectives:   \n\nBy the end of the training\, participants will be able to list and explain at least three reasons for addressing wellbeing in addition to pathology in clinical practice and identify two clinical examples where a wellbeing focus is indicated\, achieving 80% accuracy on a post-training quiz or written response.\n 
Participants will be able to outline the structure of Hypnotic Relaxation Therapy for Wellbeing (HRT-WB) by accurately naming at least four key components or session elements and placing them in the correct sequence on a training worksheet or case exercise\, with 80% accuracy.\n Given a summary of the HRT-WB pilot study\, participants will be able to describe at least three findings related to feasibility\, acceptability\, and impact on subjective wellbeing and psychological distress\, and correctly interpret one outcome measure\, scoring at least 80% on a post-training quiz or group case review rubric.\n\nSpeaker info: Hyeji Na\, Psy.D. Na_CV_FY25
URL:https://asch.net/event/3122/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
CREATED:20260411T171237Z
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SUMMARY:Utilizing Hypnosis in the Treatment of Narcissistic Wounds in Psychotherapy: A Relational Approach (GPSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Greater Philadelphia Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://gpsch.org/  \nEvent Title: Utilizing Hypnosis in the Treatment of Narcissistic Wounds in Psychotherapy: A Relational Approach  \nAgenda:  Eric_Spiegel_Timed_Agenda \nDates: April 19\, 2026  \nLocation: Webinar- Virtual  \nCE: 3  \nContact : Marcy Nadel\, marcy1116@aol.com  \nDescription: The dimension of narcissism influences a wide-range of character presentations and treatment issues occurring in psychotherapy in our modern age. Although clinical and public attention is often focused on the categorically-derived DSM-V diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality Disorder\, narcissistic wounds stemming from attachment failures are a more frequent occurrence in the development of the self. These arrests in the full formation of the self and their subsequent re-appearance in later relationship interactions are often referenced in a wide range of treatments.  \nIn this workshop\, we will consider how Kohut’s self psychology and current innovations in attachment theory can help us understand narcissistic wounds and treatment issues across the dimension of narcissism. Further\, we will focus on the role that hypnosis can play in a relationally attuned therapeutic relationship towards facilitating attachment repair in patients with developmental arrests associated with narcissistic wounds (e.g. false-self identity formation\, affect dysregulation\, boundary difficulties\, etc.). Through a mixture of didactic and experiential training\, participants will develop increased competency in (1) understanding how the therapeutic relationship in general\, and clinical hypnosis from an attachment frame in particular\, can be utilized to re-build developmental structure and re-engage reflective functioning in this population of patients\, and (2) utilizing specific applications of clinical hypnosis towards this aim.  \nAt the end of this learning experience\, participants will be able to: \n1. Identify the diagnostic features of narcissistic wounds. [Choi-Kahn\, L.W.\, Simonsen\, S.\, Euler\, S. (2022)\, and Wall\, T.W. (2018)]\n2. Explain how to implement a relational approach featuring hypnosis towards treating narcissistic wounds. [Choi-Kahn\, L.W.\, Simonsen\, S.\, Euler\, S. (2022); Spiegel\, E.B. (2016); and Weinberg\, I. (2023)] \n3. Utilize 3 hypnotic interventions to regulate affect during “triggers” of narcissistic wounds. [Baker\, E.L.\, & Spiegel\, E.B. (2020); Spiegel\, E.B. (2016); and Wall\, T.W. (2018)] \n4. Develop 3 hypnotic scenes that fit narcissistic identity presentation (e.g. false self) and facilitate developmental repair. [Baker\, E.L.\, & Spiegel\, E.B. (2020); Spiegel\, E.B. (2016); and Wall\, T.W. (2018)]  \nSpeaker info: Eric Spiegel\, Ph.D. _5_-_CV__Spiegel__short_ \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/utilizing-hypnosis-in-the-treatment-of-narcissistic-wounds-in-psychotherapy-a-relational-approach-gpsch/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
CREATED:20260401T185958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185958Z
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SUMMARY: Integration of Mindfulness and Clinical Hypnosis (CHSNJ)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey  \nWebsite: https://www.clinicalhypnosisnj.org/event-6605471  \nEvent Title: Integration of Mindfulness and Clinical Hypnosis  \nAgenda:  4.19.26_Timed_Agenda \nDate: 04/19/2026;  11-1pm ET \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 2  \nContact : Virginia Dinsmore\, ginnydinsmore@gmail.com  \nDescription: Mindful Hypnosis is an evidence-based modality for integrating mindfulness and hypnosis into clinical and personal practice. Attendees of this experiential workshop will learn the core principles of mindfulness\, the similarities and differences between meditation and hypnosis\, understand the existing research supporting the effects of Mindful Hypnotherapy\, and have an opportunity to experience a group Mindful Hypnosis meditation. Brief clinical vignettes and clinical anecdotes will be incorporated to ignite imagination and discussion. Practical strategies for integrating mindfulness-based inductions and suggestions into hypnosis and establishing a mindful self-hypnosis practice will be presented.  \nLearning Objectives:  \n1) Describe two foundational principles for integrating mindfulness into hypnotherapy.  \nOlendzki\, N.\, Elkins\, G. R.\, Slonena\, E.\, Hung\, J.\, & Rhodes\, J. R. (2020) \n  2) Identify three ways that mindfulness and hypnotherapy traditionally diverge\, and three ways they can converge.   \n Slonena\, E. E.\, & Elkins\, G. R. (2021)  \n  3) Define the eight sessions of Mindful Hypnotherapy as a manualized intervention\, as well as the underlying principles that enable adaptation.    \nPadilla\, V. J.\, Muñiz\, V.\, Scheffrahn\, K.\, & Elkins\, G. (2026)  \n  \nSpeaker info: Liz E. Slonena\, PsyD\, HSP-P\, MSCP\, CMIP – Bio; \n Nicholas (“Nik”) Olendzki \, Psy.D  – Bio \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/integration-of-mindfulness-and-clinical-hypnosis-chsnj/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
CREATED:20260312T202044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T202044Z
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SUMMARY:Level 2 Clinical Hypnosis (OSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.oregonhypnosis.org/event-6581833   \nEvent Title: The 63rd Annual Level 2 Clinical Hypnosis Course  \nAgenda:   Agenda and LOs \nDates: 04/17/26 – 04/19/26  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 21  \nContact : debbenweb@gmail.com \, Debbie Bensching  \nDescription: This course is designed for licensed health care professionals and students who have completed the Level 1 training in clinical hypnosis and wish to expand their competence in using clinical hypnosis. This course builds on foundational knowledge from Level 1 and emphasizes the development of practical skills\, clinical decision-making\, and ethical application of hypnosis.  \n  Participants will review current perspectives on the neurophysiology of hypnosis and refine core hypnotic competencies\, including advanced elicitation and intensification strategies\, therapeutic hypnotic language\, utilization\, and the use of suggestion. Instruction includes demonstrations and discussion of hypnotic techniques such as ideomotor signaling\, metaphor development\, and exploratory approaches.  \n Clinical applications of hypnosis are presented across several common treatment concerns\, including anxiety\, sleep problems\, depression\, pain management\, and habit disorders. The course also addresses ethical and professional issues relevant to hypnosis practice\, including considerations related to memory\, informed consent\, and scope of practice.  \nExperiential learning allows participants to engage in structured mentored small-group practice with faculty guidance to strengthen their ability to use hypnosis\, apply therapeutic techniques taught\, and integrate hypnosis into treatment. This training is intended to deepen clinical confidence and expand the ethical use of hypnosis.  \nLearning Objectives: *see agenda*  \nSpeaker info: Debbie Bensching\, LCSW\, LICSW\, MSWAC Bio \nDave Boyer LMFT Bio \nLinda Nishi-Strattner PHD Bio
URL:https://asch.net/event/level-2-clinical-hypnosis-osch/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
CREATED:20260406T150010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T150010Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Level II Workshop in Clinical Hypnosis (NESCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: www.nesch.org   \nEvent Title: 2026 Level II Workshop in Clinical Hypnosis  \nAgenda:  NESCH_Level_II_April__2026_Syllabus_3-18-26.docx \nDates: April 11\, 12\, 25\, & 26\, 2026  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 20  \nContact : Staisha Santungwana\, neschMSC@gmail.com   \nDescription: Participants in this 20-hour Intermediate Workshop will build on and refine their skills in Clinical Hypnosis. The focus will be on the practical application of hypnosis.   \nTopics to include:   \n\n Advanced and specialized hypnosis elicitations\n\n\n Useful Hypnotic tools for psychotherapy: anchoring\, age progression and age regression. Discussion of hypnosis and memory. \n\n\n Neurobiology and the use of hypnosis\n\n\n Pediatric hypnosis\n\n\n Using hypnosis to resolve problems of anxiety\n\n\n Habit control using hypnosis\n\n\n Treating functional disorders with hypnosis\n\n\n Using hypnosis to relieve pain.\n\n\n Using hypnosis to deal with suffering around medical procedures.\n\n\n Hypnosis in the treatment of trauma.\n\n\n Constructing metaphors in hypnosis\n\n\n Hypnosis for Creativity \n\nLearning Objectives:  \n\nObserve an advanced elicitation. \n\n\nObserve a hypnotic technique for intensification of trance. \n\n\nDescribe three examples of the use of hypnotic language and suggestions in this demonstration and clarify three conditions under which each may be indicated. \n\n\nDiscuss three aspects of the importance of re-orienting. \n\n\nEstablish rapport with a subject. \n\n\nDemonstrate use of an advanced elicitation. \n\n\nDemonstrate an intensification technique. \n\n\nDescribe three clinical applications of the techniques in mind-body healing. \n\n\nDiscuss biological design based on gene expression and three ways that design can be affected by clinical hypnosis. \n\n\nDescribe three characteristics of culture that can overwhelm biological design. \n\n\nDescribe three components of a healing relationship that support biological design. \n\n\nDescribe four components of pain biology. \n\n\nIdentify three techniques for using hypnosis for pain management. \n\n\nDescribe three differences between acute and chronic pain. \n\n\nDefine ideomotor phenomena/signaling as a form of body language. \n\n\nIdentify two clinically appropriate times to utilize ideomotor strategies. \n\n\nName seven common causes of functional disorders that can be accessed using ideomotor signaling. \n\n\nDemonstrate a hypnotic trance as the operator and describe the experience as the subject. \n\n\nDemonstrate one new hypnotic skill or application learned from the preceding material. \n\n\nList at least three ways in which working with children differs from working with adults. \n\n\nIdentify three developmental tasks of childhood. \n\n\nDemonstrate two hypnotic techniques that are effective with children and vary based on developmental level. \n\n\nDescribe how adverse childhood events affect neurodevelopment. \n\n\nExplain the difference between informative and evocative communication. \n\n\nState two functions of metaphors in psychotherapy. \n\n\nState two functions of metaphors in hypnotic elicitation. \n\n\nDescribe the six stages of change and three methods of assessing a client’s readiness for change. \n\n\nDescribe a multiphase treatment plan for change. \n\n\nIdentify four key hypnotic tools for an effective habit change intervention. \n\n\nFormulate an approach for recognizing functional symptoms. \n\n\nDescribe two examples of functional symptoms as metaphors for interpersonal conflicts and emotions. \n\n\nIdentify three ways that hypnosis can be integrated into the treatment of patients with psychophysiological disorders. \n\n\nDescribe five symptoms of dissociation and three disturbances in self-organization in cPTSD. \n\n\nDescribe current treatment guidelines for cPTSD. \n\n\nIdentify hypnotic tools to improve self-organization\, facilitate trauma processing\, and decrease dissociative symptoms. \n\n\nDescribe the principle of utilization\, incorporating both clinician and client contributions to the session. \n\n\nDescribe three characteristics of metaphors and storytelling and their clinical indications. \n\n\nDescribe how creativity and laughter function as mechanisms of healing and change. \n\nSpeaker info: Harvey Zarren\, MD ZarrenCV \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/2026-level-ii-workshop-in-clinical-hypnosis-nesch/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY: Self-Hypnosis Done Right: How to Teach It and What the Research Shows PLUS Navigating Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychotherapy and Hypnosis (NTSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.northtexashypnosis.org/   \nEvent Title: Self-Hypnosis Done Right: How to Teach It and What the Research Shows PLUS Navigating Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychotherapy and Hypnosis  \nAgenda:  March_Agenda_w_Goals \nDates: 3/20/26  \nLocation: In-Person – Dallas\, TX \nCE: 5  \nContact : Tracy Payton Watson\, LPC tracypaytonwatson@gmail.com   \nDescription: An Introduction to Hypnosis in Psychotherapy: The Ethics\, Science and Art. This event will have three speakers and an opportunity to ask questions of speakers. This event will last 5 hrs. Whether you have some experience in hypnosis or are newly investigating this evidence-based psychotherapeutic method\, this course will provide you with: Learn from an attorney about ethical practices of savvy clinicians. Discover unique legal aspects of hypnosis in the legal and court systems. Learn self-hypnosis. Learn about the efficacy of trauma treatment using hypnosis and have your individual questions answered.   \nLearning Objectives:   \n\n By the end of the training\, participants will be able toidentify and explain at least four legal and ethical concerns related to the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy (e.g.\, informed consent\, memory recovery risks\, scope of practice\, documentation\, and forensic limitations) and apply them to a clinical scenario by selecting appropriate risk-management strategies\, achieving at least 80% accuracy on a post-training quiz or case analysis.\n Participants will be able todemonstrateand teach a structured self-hypnosis protocol(including induction\, deepening\, therapeutic suggestion\, and re-alerting) within a simulated psychotherapeutic session\, meeting at least 4 of 5 criteria on a competency checklist and accurately describing two clinical indications and two contraindications for its use. \n Participants will be able to summarize at least three empirically supported benefits and two limitations of incorporating hypnosis into psychotherapy and cite a minimum of two research findings or clinical guidelines supporting its efficacy\, achieving at least 80% accuracy on a post-training discussion.\n\nSpeaker info:   \nMichael Puhl\, Esq Puhl_CV  \n& \n Roxanna Erickson Klein\, LPC REK_Summary_CV_2024 \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/self-hypnosis-done-right-how-to-teach-it-and-what-the-research-shows-plus-navigating-legal-and-ethical-issues-in-psychotherapy-and-hypnosis-ntsch/
LOCATION:In-Person
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Neurophysiology of Hypnosis (CHSNJ)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey (CHSNJ) \nWebsite: https://www.clinicalhypnosisnj.org/event-6444924   \nEvent Title: Neurophysiology of Hypnosis  \nAgenda:  _March_Timed_Agenda \nDate: 03/14/2026  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 2  \nContact : ginnydinsmore@gmail.com\, Virginia Dinsmore (CHSNJ Secretary)   \nAbstract: Hypnosis is increasingly recognized as a powerful adjunct in clinical practice\, particularly in pain management\, oncology\, and anxiety disorders. Yet\, its underlying neural mechanisms have only recently begun to be elucidated through neuroimaging and electrophysiological studies. This presentation will summarize current evidence on how hypnosis modulates brain activity and connectivity across key networks involved in consciousness\, attention\, and pain processing. Findings show that hypnosis alters the balance between internal and external awareness networks\, disrupts activity within the Default Mode Network\, and engages regions such as the anterior cingulate and insular cortices that mediate emotional and sensory components of pain. Differences between highly and low hypnotizable individuals further highlight distinct attentional and inhibitory mechanisms that may influence clinical responsiveness. We will also review neurophysiological data supporting the use of hypnosis in acute and chronic pain\, oncology care\, phobias\, and functional neurological disorders. Finally\, emerging approaches combining hypnosis with virtual reality will be discussed as promising tools to enhance patient comfort and engagement in clinical settings. By linking neurophysiological mechanisms to clinical outcomes\, this talk aims to help clinicians better understand how hypnosis can be integrated into everyday care to optimize therapeutic efficacy and patient well-being.  \nLearning Objectives:   \n\nDescribe the key brain regions and neural networks involved in the hypnotic state\, as revealed by functional neuroimaging studies (fMRI\, EEG\, PET).  \n\n\nExplain how neuroimaging evidence links specific neurophysiological changes during hypnosis to its clinical benefits.  \n\n\nEvaluate the strengths and limitations of current neuroimaging approaches in distinguishing hypnotic responsiveness from other states of consciousness. \n\n Speaker info:  \nDr. Audrey Vanhaudenhuyse  _March_Clinical_Conversation_BIO_Vanhaudenhuyse__ \nDr. Mathieu Landry _March_Clinical_Conversation_BIOS_Landry \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/neurophysiology-of-hypnosis-chsnj/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals: Level 1 Training in Hypnosis (MSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.msch.us/education/2026-level-1-fundamentals-workshop/   \nEvent Title: Fundamentals: Level 1 Training in Hypnosis  \nAgenda:  Timed_Agenda_for_Level_1_Workshop \nDates: 03/13/2026\, 03/14/2026\, 03/21/2026  \nLocation: Hybrid  \nCE: 21  \nContact : Deb Schrobilgen – deb@msch.us   \nDescription: This course is designed to teach clinicians the ability to use clinical hypnosis in their area of practice. Clinical Hypnosis is a powerful therapeutic that draws upon the skills\, adaptability\, and creativity of clinicians. It has been used in medical\, dental\, and psychological treatment for hundreds of years. Clinical hypnosis incorporates understanding of current concepts of neuroanatomy\, neurophysiology\, and neuroplasticity with effective patient relationship and communcations skills. The MSCH Level 1 training is a standardized training prescribed by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.  \nLearning Objectives: Introduction to Clinical Hypnosis. At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Provide at least one commonly accepted definition of clinical hypnosis;\n2. Explain 3 to 4 hypnosis terms and how they apply to the clinical hypnosis experience;\n3. Define two commonly held misperceptions concerning hypnosis and give an accurate rebuttal for each.\nHypnotic Principles and Stages I & II. At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Describe three effective ways to build and reinforce rapport;\n2. Describe at least 4 observable physiological and 4 psychological/behavioral signs of trance;\n3. Discuss the importance of removing suggestions;\n4. Demonstrate at least 3 methods of reorienting.\nGroup Hypnotic Experience. At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Experience clinical hypnosis and identify 3 aspects of their individual experience of trance.\nAnatomy of the Hypnotic Experience. At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Describe the steps in a formal hypnotic encounter;\n2. Identify 2 characteristics of trance exhibited by the subject;\n3. Define 3 changes the facilitator made during the reorientation phase of trance.\nHypnotic Phenomena. At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Explain five different hypnotic phenomena;\n2. Discuss and describe how the concept of trance logic and other hypnotic phenomena can be used therapeutically;\n3. List at least three principles of eliciting phenomenon;\n4. Define abreaction and describe how it can be addressed therapeutically.\nFundamentals of Hypnotic Communication and Formulation of Suggestions. At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Explain at least two ways hypnotic communication creates positive expectancy;\n2. Discuss Erickson’s Principle of Individualization and Utilization as it pertains to language and suggestion;\n3. Name at least four commonly used words/phrases to reinforce the patient’s hypnotic experience;\n4. Differentiate between direct and indirect suggestions.\nEthical Principles and Professional Conduct. At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Describe at least two ethical-legal issues;\n2. Discuss standards for professional conduct in using hypnosis clinically.\nSelf Hypnosis: How and What to Teach Patients. At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Define self-hypnosis and explain the difference between self-hypnosis and hetero-hypnosis;\n2. Describe at least three therapeutic applications of self-hypnosis in clinical practice;\n3. Explain how to teach self-hypnosis to a patient. \nIntroduction to Small Group Practice. At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Identify the goals and rules of the experiential small group practice sessions.\nPatient/Client Assessment\, Presenting Hypnosis to the Patient/Client At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Summarize at least three key points about hypnosis to discuss in a non-technical manner with a client or patient/client;\n2. Review important elements and recommended procedures in obtaining informed consent regarding the use of hypnosis clinically;\n3. Discuss the fallibility of memory.\nNeurophysiology of Hypnosis. At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Describe how hypnosis affects the autonomic nervous system and the stress response;\n2. Detail three implications of neurophysiological research on the practice of clinical hypnosis.\nIntensification of Hypnotic Experience. At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Describe three methods of trance intensification;\n2. Demonstrate the ability to intensify the hypnotic experience in ways best tailored to their patient/client;\n3. Identify how fractionation can be used to intensify trance.\nTreatment Planning\, Strategy and Technique Selection in Hypnotherapy. At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Execute a thorough case assessment to elucidate the information necessary to develop a quality treatment plan;\n2. Design a treatment plan for a patient/client who presents with anxiety;\n3. List at least 4 hypnotic techniques/application that may be best suited to achieve the specific therapeutic goal in the case presented.\nHypnosis with Children. At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Identify three developmental characteristics that make children particularly hypnotizable;\n2. Describe how hypnotic approaches vary according to the developmental age of the child;\n3. Describe the therapeutic benefits and applications of using hypnosis with children.\nIntegrating Hypnosis into Clinical Practice: Improving Health and Resilience. At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Describe situations of uncertainty that might occur as clinical hypnosis is included in practice and identify strategies for managing/resolving such;\n2. List at least three uses of hypnosis to your discipline that you have been taught and are ready to apply and three applications of hypnosis that require more training;\n3. Describe three ways that he or she will begin to incorporate hypnotic communication\, hypnosis and hypnotic techniques into his/her practice.\nASCH Membership and Certification. At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Discuss ASCH’s clinical hypnosis standards of training\, levels of training\, and requirements for\, ASCH certification;\n2. Describe the opportunities available for further training\, membership and certification.\nTailoring Hypnosis for your Client/Patient. At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Describe three ways to tailor hypnosis for his/her/their particular client/patient;\n2. Identify at least four strategies for working through problems/concerns with hypnosis with his/her/their client/patient.\nEgo Strengthening At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to:\n1. Define what is meant by ego strengthening and how it might be used in clinical practice;\n2. Identify three different types of ego strengthening;\n3. Describe at least three strategies for ego strengthening in clinical hypnosis practice.  \nSpeaker info: \n\n\n\nVictoria Beck\, MSW LICSW\, Ann Schissel\, PhD LP\, Ben Swanson\, MA MDiv\, Cheryl Bemel\, PhD LP\, Jennifer Stoos\, MA\, MDiv\, LMFT \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/fundamentals-level-1-training-in-hypnosis-msch/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis\, Level 1 (FSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.fsch.org/workshops  \nEvent Title: Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis\, Level 1  \nAgenda: https://www.fsch.org/workshops?view=article&id=64:basic-workshop&catid=10  \nDates: 3/13 – 3/15/2026 \nLocation:  Virtual \nCE: 22   \nContact :  Louis Damis\, PhD drdamis@louisdamisphd.com  \nAbstract: 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.  \nLearning Objectives: At the completion of the workshop\, participants will be able to:  \n\nUnderstand what hypnosis is\, and how to present it to a client \n\n\nIdentify major myths and misconceptions \n\n\nIdentify three intrinsic brain networks modified by hypnosis \n\n\nDescribe memory and pseudo-memory issues \n\n\nUse at least three basic hypnotic inductions and three deepening methods \n\n\nReorient and re-alert the hypnotic subject \n\n\nUse hypnosis for relaxation\, ego-strengthening\, and stress management \n\n\nTeach self-hypnosis to clients  \n\n\nIdentify relevant and appropriate clinical treatment goals \n\n\nDemonstrate treatment planning and selection of goals appropriate for hypnotic intervention \n\n\nDescribe contraindications for using hypnosis \n\n\nDescribe ethical considerations around the use of hypnosis \n\nSpeaker info: Louis Damis\, PhD  Bio_Damis_2025
URL:https://asch.net/event/fundamentals-of-clinical-hypnosis-level-1-fsch/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Hypnosis Level 1 Workshop (CTSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis (CTSCH)  \nWebsite: https://www.ctsch.com/   \nEvent Title: Hypnosis Level 1 Workshop  \nAgenda:  Timed_Agenda_Level_1_2026 CTSCH \nDates: Feb. 26-28 AND Mar. 5-7\, 2026  \nLocation: Hybrid; Webinar and In-person training  \nCE: 22 CE  \nContact :  Anita Jung\, anitajung.therapy@pm.me  \nAbstract:   \nThe Level 1 Clinical Hypnosis Workshop is the entry point in a progressive training series leading toward certification through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). Designed for licensed healthcare professionals—including physicians\, dentists\, psychologists\, and counselors—this workshop offers a solid foundation in the principles\, processes\, and clinical applications of hypnosis.  \nLed by an experienced clinician\, the training blends didactic presentations\, live demonstrations\, experiential exercises\, and structured small-group practice. Participants learn how to elicit hypnotic phenomena\, conduct basic inductions\, apply therapeutic suggestions\, and integrate hypnosis into treatment plans across a wide range of clinical presentations. The workshop emphasizes both the science and the practical use of hypnosis.  \nTopics include the psychophysiology of trance\, rapport building\, utilization of patient strengths\, and the role of focused attention and imagery in facilitating change. Through guided practice\, participants gain confidence in using hypnosis to support behavioral change\, reduce distress\, enhance coping\, and introduce patients to self-hypnosis for continued well-being. By the conclusion of the training\, participants will have been taught the foundational skills necessary to begin incorporating clinical hypnosis into their practice\, including the ability to:  \n\nEstablish rapport and strengthen patient motivation \n Guide patients through hypnotic states and therapeutic suggestions• Reduce barriers to change and support adaptive responses\n Use ego-strengthening strategies to enhance resilience\n Teach self-hypnosis for long-term health benefits\n\nClinical hypnosis offers a flexible\, patient-centered\, and cost-effective therapeutic approach. This workshop invites providers to expand their skill set\, deepen therapeutic presence\, and bring creative\, evidence-based methods into everyday clinical care.  \nLearning Objectives: (See agenda)  \nSpeaker info: JungVitaeComplete2025
URL:https://asch.net/event/hypnosis-level-1-workshop-ctsch/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Parts Work is the Whole Work: Ego-State Therapy and IFS as Hypnotic Intervention for Trauma (NTSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \n Website: https://www.northtexashypnosis.org/  \nEvent Title: Parts Work is the Whole Work: Ego-State Therapy and IFS as Hypnotic Intervention for Trauma  \nAgenda:  Feb._26_flyer \nDates: 2/26/26  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 1.5  \nContact : Tracy Payton Watson\, LPC tracypaytonwatson@gmail.com   \n Integrating the use of hypnosis with ego state therapy with the techniques from Internal Family Systems Theory for intervention.  \n1. By the end of the training\, participants will be able to list and describe at least three similarities and three differences between Ego-State Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) when used as hypnotic interventions for trauma\, as demonstrated on a post-training quiz or group discussion. Apply clinical techniques:
\n2. Given a brief trauma case vignette\, participants will be able to outline a step-by-step hypnotic intervention plan that integrates Ego-State or IFS techniques (e.g.\, parts identification\, safe place induction\, resource strengthening)\, scoring at least 80% on a skills checklist aligned with the training model.  \nSpeaker info:  Christian Skoorsmith\, MA\, PsD(c) Skoorsmith_CV_current_2-PDF \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/3114/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Treatment Planning in Clinical Hypnosis (CHSNJ)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey  \nWebsite: https://www.clinicalhypnosisnj.org/event-6484935  \nEvent Title: Treatment Planning in Clinical Hypnosis  \nAgenda:  26_February_TIMED_AGENDA \nDates: 02/21/2026  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 2  \nContact : Virginia Dinsmore (CHSNJ Secretary) ginnydinsmore@gmail.com  \n Description: Planning treatment in clinical hypnosis always involves a balancing between applying the accumulated knowledge in the field and responding to the dynamic interaction with the patient in the present moment. This presentation will outline the knowledge and the craft that should be applied in planning clinical hypnosis\, and the communication with patients to obtain their informed consent. The authors also acknowledge that the principle of utilization prevails in treatment sessions\, and the intended itinerary for a session may shift abruptly\, based on what the patient presents in the moment.  \nLearning Objectives:   \nAt the conclusion of this program the reader will be able to:  \n\nSummarize hypnotic dimensions of the patient’s decision to seek help and the patient’s experience of the first therapeutic encounter \n\n\nExplain the initial assessment and screening process\, to determine the patient’s appropriateness and readiness for clinical hypnosis treatment \n\n\nExplain the value and strategy of coordination with the patient’s medical providers. \n\n\n Execute a thorough case assessment to elucidate the information necessary to develop a quality treatment plan  \n\n\nDesign treatment plans for patients/clients who present with anxiety and bowel disorders. \n\nSpeaker info: Donald Moss\, PhD Moss_Bio_sketch_brief_July_2025_150_words \nEric Willmarth\, PhD Willmarth_Blurb \n  \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/treatment-planning-in-clinical-hypnosis-chsnj/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Level 1 Clinical Hypnosis (Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.oregonhypnosis.org/event-6466069   \nEvent Title: Level 1 Clinical Hypnosis  \nAgenda:  Agenda_LO_Level_1_Hypnosis_2026 \nDates: 02/20/2026\, 02/21/2026\, 02/22/2026  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 22  \nContact :  Debbie Bensching\, LCSW\, LICSW\, MSWAC\, debbenweb@gmail.com  \nAbstract: The Level 1 workshop\, the first step in the certification program for clinical hypnosis\, is intended for licensed health professionals (licensed and in training)\, including physicians\, nurses\, psychologists\, dentists\, counselors\, social workers\, and those in related fields. In this intensive three-day course\, participants receive in-depth training in the foundations of clinical hypnosis and will learn about the principles and process of hypnotic elicitation\, suggestions\, and treatment integration. The workshop is a mix of didactic presentations\, demonstrations\, experiential exercises\, and faculty-led small group mentored practice tailored to the specific needs and learning styles of each participant. 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. There is extensive research demonstrating the effectiveness of hypnosis in treating many mind-body and behavioral health conditions.  \nLearning Objectives: Specific learning objectives for each teaching segment of the course are included in the timed agenda. However\, upon completion of the workshop\, participants will be equipped to integrate the workshop’s key learning outcomes into their clinical work\, such as:  \n\nTo facilitate hypnotic trance and appropriately reorient patients/clients from a trance state. \nTo apply four or more strategies for facilitating the intensification of trance. \nTo describe four conditions in which hypnosis might be successfully utilized in their clinical practice. \nTo rapidly establish rapport and the hypnotic relationship across developmental ages. \nTo facilitate change\, ego-strengthen\, and reduce stress and impediments to change. \nTo enhance cost-effective\, collaborative\, person-centered treatment. \nTo empower clients and patients to build skills for better health. \nTo learn a highly creative\, broad-ranging technique for use in mental health and integrative medicine. \n\nSpeaker info:  \nDebbie_Bensching_2025; Dave_B_Bio_2025\, Linda_NS_bio_CV_2025\, Shawn_Criswell_Bio_2025
URL:https://asch.net/event/level-1-clinical-hypnosis-oregon-society-of-clinical-hypnosis/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
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SUMMARY:Indirect Work with Hypnosis Using Metaphorical Objects (CTSCH Webinar) 
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.ctsch.com/calendar   \nEvent Title: Indirect Work with Hypnosis Using Metaphorical Objects (CTSCH Webinar)  \nAgenda:  Timed_Agenda (4) \nDates: 2/20/26\, 1-3pm CT \nLocation: Virtual – Webinar  \nCE: 2  \nContact : ctsch@ctsch.com  \nDescription: This presentation introduces Indirect Work with Hypnosis Using Metaphorical Objects as an experiential\, hypnosis-informed approach for facilitating therapeutic change in both individual and group settings. Rooted in Ericksonian principles\, this method utilizes metaphorical objects as concrete representations of unconscious information\, relational dynamics\, and emergent solutions\, allowing meaningful work to occur without the need for explicit verbal disclosure of the problem. Metaphorical objects function as indirect hypnotic stimuli that naturally evoke trance states\, activate internal resources\, and promote experiential reorganization. Drawing from Milton H. Erickson’s utilization-based hypnosis and Teresa Robles’ concept of universal wisdom\, the approach emphasizes safety\, respect\, and a non-invasive therapeutic stance. The therapist adopts an attitude of service and trust in the client’s inherent capacity for self-regulation and solution generation. The method is particularly useful in clinical contexts where clients prefer privacy\, minimal verbalization\, or indirect approaches. Through observation\, guided suggestions\, and metaphor-based interaction\, clients access new perceptions and embodied insights that support change at conscious and unconscious levels. A brief clinical illustration from a live demonstration highlights how metaphorical objects facilitate emotional regulation\, experiential learning\, and solution-focused transformation within a hypnotic framework.  \nLearning Objectives: After this program\, participants will be able to..  \n1. Identify the concept and clinical purpose of metaphorical objects within indirect\, Ericksonian hypnosis.  \n2. Describe the systemic and Ericksonian theoretical framework that supports therapeutic work with metaphorical objects.  \n3. Incorporate the use of at least two metaphorical objects as an indirect hypnotic technique. \n4. Formulate and practice at least three therapeutic verbalizations for effective clinical use of metaphorical objects  \nSpeaker info: Cecilia Fabre is a master in Ericksonian psychotherapy and systemic family therapy. She has been a clinical psychologist since 1988 and has a PhD in Integral and Conscious Development of Organizations and Groups. \nABOUT_THE_PRESENTER (1)
URL:https://asch.net/event/indirect-work-with-hypnosis-using-metaphorical-objectives-ctsch-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
CREATED:20260121T145109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T145520Z
UID:3003-1769558400-1769644799@asch.net
SUMMARY:Facilitating Insight and Healing Through Client-Generated Clean Metaphor (NTSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis (NTSCH) \nWebsite: https://www.northtexashypnosis.org/   \nEvent Title: Facilitating Insight and Healing Through Client-Generated Clean Metaphor  \nDates: 01/28/2026\, 6-7:30pm CT \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 2  \nContact : Tracy Payton Watson\, LPC  \nDescription: This presentation explores David Grove’s Clean Language Method\, a client-centered approach to psychotherapy that uses precise\, non-directive questioning to facilitate insight and healing through metaphor. Participants will learn how Clean Language preserves client autonomy by minimizing therapist assumptions\, interpretations\, and influence\, allowing clients’ own words and metaphors to guide therapeutic change. The session will outline the core principles of Clean Language\, including the therapist’s stance of curiosity and “notknowing\,” the role of metaphor as an organizing system of experience\, and the standardized question sets used to elicit and track client-generated metaphors. Clinical applications for trauma\, anxiety\, depression\, addiction\, chronic pain\, and somatic experiences will be discussed\, along with ethical considerations for preserving client agency and supporting trauma-informed care. Through illustrative transcripts\, case examples\, and interactive reflection\, participants will gain practical skills for integrating Clean Language into clinical practice. This CE session aligns with best practices for experiential and metaphorical therapy\, emphasizing client-led insight and emergent healing.  \nLearning Objectives:  \n1. Describe and compare Milton Erickson’s use of therapist-generated metaphor\, indirect suggestion\, and utilization with David Grove’s client-generated metaphor approach in facilitating insight and therapeutic change.   \n2. Identify at least three key distinctions in how insight and healing are conceptualized and achieved through Erickson’s strategic\, directive use of metaphor versus Grove’s nondirective Symbolic Modeling process.  \n3. Apply ethical and clinical decision-making principles to determine when Ericksonian metaphor interventions or Grove’s client-led metaphor tracking are most appropriate for supporting insight and healing across diverse client presentations.  \nSpeaker info: Tracy Payton Watson\, LPC CV_8.4.23_Tracy \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/facilitating-insight-and-healing-through-client-generated-clean-metaphor-ntsch/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
CREATED:20250913T145945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T202210Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Max Shapiro Level 1 VIRTUAL Workshop in Clinical Hypnosis (NESCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis (NESCH) \nWebsite: https://nesch.org/event-6288453 \nEvent Title: 2026 Max Shapiro Level 1 VIRTUAL Workshop in Clinical Hypnosis \nDates: Jan. 24-25 AND Feb. 7-8\, 2026 \nTimes: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST each day \nLocation: Virtual \nCE: 22.0 \nContact: neschmsc@gmail.org \nAbstract:\nIn this intensive workshop participants receive in-depth training in both the theory and practice of clinical hypnosis from some of New England’s leading hypnosis practitioners. The workshop is composed 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. Clinical hypnosis deepens the work of mind-body practices such as mindfulness meditation. Adding hypnosis allows our clients/patients to become even more deeply aware of their inner states and fosters awareness of their own strengths\, resources and problem-solving abilities. There has been extensive research demonstrating its effectiveness in treating a number of mind-body conditions\, and in expediting habit change\, facilitating pain management and enhancing treatment of depression and anxiety. \nLearning Objectives:\nUpon completion of the workshop\, participants will be able to incorporate the following in their clinical practice: \n\nIdentify and demonstrate four ways to facilitate hypnotic trance and appropriately reorient patients from a trance state.\nDemonstrate three strategies for facilitating intensification of trance.\nDescribe four conditions in which hypnosis might be successfully utilized.
URL:https://asch.net/event/2025-max-shapiro-level-1-virtual-workshop-in-clinical-hypnosis-oct-4-5-18-19-2025/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
CREATED:20260102T162518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T162625Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Workshop - Level 2 (Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis and Integrative Health Psychology\, PA)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis and Integrative Health Psychology\, PA  \nWebsite: https://www.fsch.org/intermediate-workshop   \nEvent Title:  Refining Skills and Treatment Applications Workshop (Level 2/Intermediate)  \nDates: January 16th -18th\, 2026 \nAgenda: This workshop will begin promptly at 4:00 pm on January 16.There will be a break during all sessions with a lunch breaks on Saturday and Sunday. \nFriday\, January 16:\n4:00 pm – Welcome to Level 2\n4:15 pm – Adverse Reaction to Hypnosis & Howard Alertness Scale\n5:00 pm – Refining Skills of Elicitation and Intensification\n5:30 pm – Refining Skills of Hypnotic Communication and Suggestion\n6:30 pm – Break\n6:45 pm – Demonstration and/or Group Experience and processing\n7:30 pm – Insight and Exploratory Techniques\n8:15 pm – Applications of Hypnosis: Ego Strengthening\n9:00 pm – Adjourn\nSaturday\, January 17:\n8:30 am – Practice 1 Demonstration\n9:00 am – Small Group Practice 1\n11:00 am – Applications of Hypnosis: Habits\n12:00 pm – Lunch\n12:30 pm – Applications of Hypnosis: Pain with Glove Anesthesia with Demonstration\n2:00 pm – Applications of Hypnosis: Anxiety\, Fears & Phobias\n2:45 pm – Break\n3:00 pm – Small Group Practice 2\n5:30 pm – Adjourn\nSunday\, January 18:\n8:30 am – Skill Development with Metaphorical Approaches\n9:15 am – Group Practice Developing Metaphors\n10:00 am – Applications of Hypnosis: Sleep 1\n10:45 am – Break\n11:00 am – Treatment Planning\n12:00 pm – Lunch\n1:00 pm – Treatment Planning Practice\n1:30 pm – Small Group Practice 3\n3:30 pm – Break\n3:45 pm – Ethics\n4:30 pm – Certification\, Training\, and Wrap-up\n5:30 pm – Evaluations\, Adjourn \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 20  \nContact: Dr. Louis Damis\, DrDamis@LouisDamisPhD.com   \nAbstract: The Refining Skills & Treatment Applications (Level 2/Intermediate) Workshop increases skills and builds confidence in the use of hypnosis. It prepares the workshop participant to move on to the Advanced Workshop level and Individual Consultation with a strong basis of skills and understanding of the principles and practice of clinical hypnosis. \n\nIntermediate Workshop – ASCH Level 2\nPresented By Louis Damis\, PhD\, ABPP\, FASCH\n20 Florida CEU’s and credit toward ASCH certification\n\nThe second step in certification training is to strengthen skills\, strategies\, and applications of clinical hypnosis. Part one taught “how to” do clinical hypnosis\, and part two builds on this skill set and refines and furthers development to add when\, why\, and where to the “how-to”. \nAdvantages: \n\nIntroduction to a wider range of topics on the utility of clinical hypnosis (e.g.\, Pain Management; Anxiety and Sleep Disorders; Habit Disorders).\nLearn more techniques for the creative use of the language of suggestion to facilitate change.\nLearn specific tools (complex inductions and intensification techniques) for specific populations (children).\nMore practice with the feedback of expert faculty.\n\nThe Level 2 workshop increases skills and builds confidence in the use of hypnosis. It prepares the workshop participant to move on to the Advanced Workshop level and Individual Consultation with a strong basis of skills and understanding of the principles and practice of clinical hypnosis.
URL:https://asch.net/event/refining-skills-and-treatment-applications-workshop-level-2-intermediate-florida-society-of-clinical-hypnosis-and-integrative-health-psychology-pa-2/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
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SUMMARY:Hypnotically Informed Psychotherapy (CHSNJ)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey  \nWebsite: https://www.clinicalhypnosisnj.org/events  \nEvent Title:  Hypnotically Informed Psychotherapy\, Advanced Workshop  \nAgenda: HIP_timed_agenda \nDates: 1/10/26\, 10am – 1pm ET \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 3  \nContact : Robert Staffin\, drstaffin@gmail.com  \nAbstract: Whether you have a background in hypnosis or are simply curious\, this course will provide a brief overview of hypnosis and then offer examples of how the principles that underlie the processes of hypnosis can be woven into one’s clinical practice regardless of one’s theoretical orientation.    \n  Hypnosis has a rich academic and clinical history. The clinician who understands the underpinnings of hypnosis\, e.g.\, how to fixate attention\, depotentiate conscious sets\, and cultivate unconscious searches\, is better able to identify\, elicit\, and utilize these naturally occurring “states” to make their clinical work more impactful.    \n  Much of what skilled clinicians do can be viewed through a hypnotic lens. This program will highlight how what you are likely doing already can be done with greater strategic and mindful intent.  \nLearning Objectives: At the conclusion of this program\, participants will be able to: \n1. List the six core competencies of Ericksonian therapy. \n2. Outline the 5 microdynamic steps of trance elicitation described by Erickson\,\n     Rossi\, and Rossi\, (1976) \n3. Define the concept of “influence ” as it is used in the social psychocology     \n     literature.  \n Speaker info: Rob Staffin\, PsyD\, ABPH is a clinical psychologist who is licensed in New Jersey and New York. He is also authorized to practice interjurisdictional psychology via telehealth by the PSYPACT Commission. Dr. Staffin received his doctorate from Yeshiva University’s Ferkauf graduate school of psychology in 1990.  He studied infant social development with Dr. Beatrice Beebe. Rob has been studying\, teaching\, and writing about hypnosis for more than 20 years.  He is an Approved Consultant of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychological Hypnosis.  Rob is the President of the Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey (CHSNJ)\, a component section of ASCH.  He is the author of\, More Common Therapy: the experiential psychotherapy of Jeffrey K. Zeig\, Ph.D.  He characterizes the book as an advanced how to guide for clinicians interested in cultivating their skills in clinical hypnosis.  His most recent article\, Hypnotically Informed Psychotherapy: Erickson and Beyond\, is published online ahead of print in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Rob maintains a private practice in Teaneck\, NJ where provides individual therapy and offers individual and group consultation both in person and remotely.  \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/hypnotically-informed-psychotherapy-chsnj/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
CREATED:20251104T211349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T211349Z
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SUMMARY:Hypnosis For Acute Pain (CHSNJ)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey (CHSNJ) \nWebsite: https://www.clinicalhypnosisnj.org/event-6380804  \nEvent Title: Hypnosis For Acute Pain  \nAgenda:  Patterson_Timed_Agenda (1) \nDates: 12/13/2025\, 11am -1:30pm ET \nLocation: virtual  \nCE: 2  \nContact :  ginnydinsmore@gmail.com Virginia Dinsmore  \nAbstract: This two-hour program will focus on using hypnosis for managing pain from two types of acute pain etiologies: acute pain crisis and procedural pain. The presenter will provide theoretical background and clinical demonstration for using hypnosis with both types of pain. Hypnosis for crisis involves very rapid\, direct inductions. For procedural pain\, patients undergo a hypnotic session well before the medical procedure (e.g.\, surgery\, dentistry\, childbirth\, burn care). The procedural hypnotical induction makes use of priming\, confusion\, amnesia\, and post-hypnotic suggestion. The presenter will describe each of these hypnotic techniques and then demonstrate them.  \nThis is a Clinical Conversation – one in a series; Appropriate for beginners – advanced. \nLearning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the difference between treating acute and chronic pain \n\n\nList and utilize one quick hypnotic induction for patients in crisis \n\n\nList and utilize one induction for procedural pain \n\n\nDescribe how principles of priming\, confusion\, and amnesia can be integrated into a hypnotic intervention for procedural pain \n\nSpeaker info: David R. Patterson\, Ph.D.\, ABPP  2025_Biography_for_Speaking_
URL:https://asch.net/event/hypnosis-for-acute-pain-chsnj/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
CREATED:20251104T213420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T213449Z
UID:2835-1764892800-1765151999@asch.net
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis\, Level 1 (FSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.fsch.org/workshops  \nEvent Title: Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis\, Level 1  \nAgenda:  Agenda_FSCH_L1_Dec_2025 \nDates: 12/5/2025- 12/7/2025  \nLocation:  Virtual \nCE: 22   \nContact :  Louis Damis\, PhD drdamis@louisdamisphd.com  \nAbstract: 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.  \nLearning Objectives: At the completion of the workshop\, participants will be able to:  \n\nUnderstand what hypnosis is\, and how to present it to a client \n\n\nIdentify major myths and misconceptions \n\n\nIdentify three intrinsic brain networks modified by hypnosis \n\n\nDescribe memory and pseudo-memory issues \n\n\nUse at least three basic hypnotic inductions and three deepening methods \n\n\nReorient and re-alert the hypnotic subject \n\n\nUse hypnosis for relaxation\, ego-strengthening\, and stress management \n\n\nTeach self-hypnosis to clients  \n\n\nIdentify relevant and appropriate clinical treatment goals \n\n\nDemonstrate treatment planning and selection of goals appropriate for hypnotic intervention \n\n\nDescribe contraindications for using hypnosis \n\n\nDescribe ethical considerations around the use of hypnosis \n\nSpeaker info: Louis Damis\, PhD  Bio_Damis_2025
URL:https://asch.net/event/2835/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
CREATED:20251009T134503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T134503Z
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SUMMARY: Advanced Skill Building in Clinical Hypnosis for Pain\, Habits\, and Weight Management (FSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.fsch.org/workshops   \nEvent Title:  Advanced Skill Building in Clinical Hypnosis for Pain\, Habits\, and Weight Management  \nAgenda:  FSCH_Agenda_-_Advanced_Skill_Building \nDates: 11/22/25-11/23/25\, \n\n\n\n \nSaturday & Sunday\n\n\nWorkshop\n9:00 AM-4:00 PM ET\n\n\nLunch\n12:00-12:45pm ET\n\n\n\nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 12  \nContact : Louis Damis\, PhD : DrDamis@LouisDamisPhD.com  \nAbstract: This workshop will focus on advanced practice and skill building in the strategic application of hypnotic techniques to a wide range of clinical issues\, including using hypnosis to improve emotional intelligence\, hypnotic interventions for pain management\, and hypnotic techniques for weight loss and habit disorders.  This workshop is designed to equip you with the practical skills necessary to incorporate hypnosis into your unique style of clinical practice successfully. Training will include component skills of utilization\, ideomotor/sensory signaling\, memory retrieval for ego-strengthening\, along with Dr. Barr’s REBIRTHSU Model for comprehensive assessment and hypnotic treatment. The workshop will include didactic instruction and multiple short practice sessions.  \nLearning Objectives: Participants attending this workshop will be able to:  \n\nDescribe how to test for hypnotic talents. \n\n\nDemonstrate ideomotor exploration of seven possible levels of etiology for clinical problems. \n\n\nDescribe how hypnosis can be used to identify past resources and bring them into present situations using hypnosis. \n\n\nDescribe how to use state-dependent memory to identify and reframe original imprints of emotional dysregulation. \n\n\nDescribe how to use REBIRTHSU to create a multilevel assessment and treatment model to integrate hypnosis into clinical practice. \n\n\nDescribe the four areas of personal & social competencies that make up emotional intelligence. \n\nSpeaker info: Thomas_J._Barr_resume_2025
URL:https://asch.net/event/advanced-skill-building-in-clinical-hypnosis-for-pain-habits-and-weight-management-fsch/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
CREATED:20251104T204115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T204115Z
UID:2829-1763769600-1763855999@asch.net
SUMMARY:Enhancing Hope through Strategic Hypnotic Suggestion (MSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis MSCH  \nWebsite: https://www.msch.us/education/2025-rosenthal-retreat/  \nEvent Title:  Enhancing Hope through Strategic Hypnotic Suggestion  \nAgenda:   \nDates: 11/22/2025  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 6   \nContact : deb@msch.us — Deb Schrobilgen  \nAbstract: Workshop is designed to enhance the participants’ understanding of the nature of suffering and grief in the face of persistent physical and/or psychological distress\, and employ skillful hypnotic strategies to foster hopeful expectancy. The nature of ongoing symptoms and distress often result in a ‘negative set’ that of itself impairs the ability to fully engage in therapy and limits hope for lasting improvement. We will explore the model of pain\, discuss the nervous system’s response to ongoing distress\, and offer a model for hypnotic suggestion to strategically alter perception and meaning-making involved in this process. Specific methodologies to ‘deconstruct’ the negative mental set that commonly accompanies chronic and intractable symptoms such as pain\, anxiety\, and depression will be discussed\, including specific hypnotic approaches to challenge negative self-talk\, to interrupt negative loops in thinking or feeling states\, and to offer greater distance from or qualitative awareness of such perception. This stepped approach enhances self-efficacy and offers opportunities to significantly improve one’s mental set\, which can enhance therapeutic progress and foster a more hopeful and engaged patient in the healing process.  \nLearning Objectives: By the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the difference between acute\, chronic\, and intractable\nDescribe critical components of a biopsychosocial assessment approach to chronic pain and illness\nIdentify hypnotic approaches for chronic pain that provide strategic support for hope when cure is no longer thought to be possible\nDescribe four hypnotic approaches to strategically reinforce and/or redefine hope while also addressing chronic symptoms and illness\nDescribe the current concepts of the unconscious that apply directly to hypnosis in order to facilitate the making of meaning in order to lessen suffering \n\nSpeaker info: DAN HANDEL\, MD Dan_Handel__MD_Bio
URL:https://asch.net/event/enhancing-hope-through-strategic-hypnotic-suggestion-msch/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
CREATED:20251009T165705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T165705Z
UID:2790-1763683200-1763769599@asch.net
SUMMARY:Adaptive Experiential Theory of Hypnosis: A Resource for Clinicians (CTSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.ctsch.com/   \nEvent Title:  Adaptive Experiential Theory of Hypnosis: A Resource for Clinicians\, Advanced Workshop  \nAgenda:  Timed_Agend1 \nDates: 11/21/2025 \, 1-3pm CT \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 2  \nContact : Jana Jung-Woelfl\, ctsch@ctsch.com  \nAbstract: This presentation will explore a recently proposed theory of hypnosis called the adaptive experiential theory. This new theory is a dual-process model that provides a comprehensive understanding of the rational system and the experiential system. While these two systems work together in synergy\, they function quite differently in terms of their characteristics and methods. The rational system is influenced by logic and reason\, demands significant cognitive resources\, and operates with concentrated effort. On the other hand\, the experiential system is powered by emotions\, relies on associations\, and encodes reality through images and feelings effortlessly. According to the adaptive experiential theory\, the ability to engage in complex hypnotic responses can be attributed to an individual’s capacity to adaptively shift from processing predominantly via rational system to the experiential system. Having a stronger association with the experiential system leads to changes in how reality is processed\, enabling hypnotic suggestions to be internalized\, reified\, and put into action with less interference from the rational system. This presentation will focus on the implications this theory has for the clinical use of hypnosis emphasizing the idea that content and language of hypnotic suggestions matter.  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\n Identify and describe the rational system and the experiential system and describe at least three core differences between the two systems.\n2. Describe how the rational system and experiential system are related to hypnosis and hypnotic phenomena. \n3.Demonstrate the ability to generate hypnotic suggestions according to whether they are rational-system-oriented or experiential-system-oriented. \n4. Describe how accessing and working with the experiential system via hypnosis in therapy can be applied to various presenting concerns. \n\nSpeaker info: Cameron Alldredge\, PhD : Alldredge_CV_2025
URL:https://asch.net/event/adaptive-experiential-theory-of-hypnosis-a-resource-for-clinicians-ctsch/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTSTAMP:20260601T093332
CREATED:20251014T174540Z
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SUMMARY:The Use of Ventral Vagal Tone Enhancement Exercises to Facilitate Clinical Hypnosis (5 Simple Practices to Increase Inner Safety and Calmness) (NESCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: http://www.nesch.org/   \nEvent Title:  The Use of Ventral Vagal Tone Enhancement Exercises to Facilitate Clinical Hypnosis (5 Simple Practices to Increase Inner Safety and Calmness)  \nAgenda:  NESCH_Quarterly_11-16-25_Objectives__Schedule__Articles.docx \nDates: 11/16/25 10am –1:10pm EST  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 3.0  \nContact : neschmsc@gmail.com – Staisha Stephens-Brown  \nAbstract: Clinical Hypnosis is a wonderful tool to enhance almost any interaction between human beings and is particularly useful in helping practitioners to alleviate physical\, mental\, emotional\, spiritual\, and social suffering. At this time\, in which the social/political context-both in our country and in the world-is so chaotic\, fearful\, divisive\, and intense\, the contextual stress can intensify the suffering that individual patients/clients have from their specific issues. Exercises that enhance ventral vagal nervous system tone can biologically\, quickly lower the intensity of stress a person is experiencing\, and can allow easier utilization of Clinical Hypnosis techniques for healing specific personal issues. In this 3-hour workshop\, attendees will learn five simple exercises to increase ventral vagal tone\, each with immediate effects on enhancing calmness and inner safety and enabling the utilization of and effects of Clinical Hypnosis.  \nLearning Objectives: (appropriate for all levels)  \n\n Identify the key components of the Autonomic Nervous System \nDescribe the Polyvagal Theory \nDemonstrate five exercises designed to enhance ventral vagal tone \nApply Ventral Vagal Exercises to specific clients/patients to enhance Clinical Hypnosis sessions. \n\nSpeaker info: Harvey Zarren\, MD\, ABPP — HZ_CV
URL:https://asch.net/event/the-use-of-ventral-vagal-tone-enhancement-exercises-to-facilitate-clinical-hypnosis-5-simple-practices-to-increase-inner-safety-and-calmness-nesch/
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