BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ASCH - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ASCH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://asch.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ASCH REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTSTAMP:20260817T194535Z CREATED:20260817T194535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T194535Z UID:3810-1791504000-1791763199@asch.net 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: October 9-11\, 2026 \nAgenda: \nThis workshop will begin promptly at 4:00 pm on October 9. There will be a break during all sessions with a lunch breaks on Saturday and Sunday. \nFriday\, October 9:\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\, October 10:\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\, October 11:\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  \nThe 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. \nChair: Dr. Louis Damis\, DrDamis@LouisDamisPhD.com Louis Damis\, PhD\, ABPP\, FASCH\, is a Diplomate with the American Board of Professional Psychology\, a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Health Psychology\, the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance\, and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. He is an Assistant Professor at the UCF College of Medicine and an ESTI-accredited Ego State Therapist. Dr. Damis is a licensed psychologist with ASCH Consultant Status and Certification in Clinical Hypnosis. He is a Past President of ASCH and the Florida and Washington DC Societies of Clinical Hypnosis. He has taught hypnosis for over 25 years for the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis\, the Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis\, and the Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Dr. Damis maintains a private practice and works as an instructor\, author\, and consultant. \n  URL:https://asch.net/event/intermediate-workshop-level-2-florida-society-of-clinical-hypnosis-and-integrative-health-psychology-pa/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTSTAMP:20261005T193947Z CREATED:20261005T193912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T193947Z UID:4152-1791331200-1791417599@asch.net SUMMARY:Between Memory and Merrigolds: Culturally Responsive Hypnosis for Grief
Through the Lens of Día de Muertos (NTSCH) DESCRIPTION:Organization: North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis NTSCH  \nWebsite: https://northtexashypnosis.org/  \nEvent Title: Between Memory and Merrigolds: Culturally Responsive Hypnosis for Grief
Through the Lens of Día de Muertos  \nAgenda:  NTSCH_October_Presentation-_CEU_Application_Nubia_Ballesteros_M.S.__LPC (1)NTSCH_October_Presentation-_CEU_Application_Nubia_Ballesteros_M.S.__LPC (1) \nDates: 10/07/2026  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE:  1  \nContact :  Nubia Ballesteros; Nballesteroslpc@gmail.com  \nDescription: Grief is shaped not only by individual experiences of loss but also by cultural beliefs\, family traditions\, spirituality\, and practices of remembrance. This 60-minute experiential presentation explores the culturally responsive integration of Mexican Día de Muertos traditions and symbolism into clinical hypnosis for grief. Participants will examine how culturally meaningful elements—including cempasúchil (marigolds)\, ofrendas\, photographs\, candles\, food\, music\, and other sensory memories—may serve as therapeutic metaphors when they are consistent with a client’s individual cultural and personal meaning system.  \nThe presentation begins with a brief experiential hypnosis demonstration incorporating grounding\, imagery\, symbolic remembrance\, continuing bonds\, values-based suggestions\, future orientation\, and reorientation. The clinical rationale for the intervention will then be examined through concepts of continuing bonds\, meaning-making\, and movement between loss-oriented and restoration-oriented experiences of grief.  \nEmphasis will be placed on cultural humility and client-led exploration rather than assuming that Día de Muertos practices or meanings are shared by all Mexican or Latino clients. Participants will also consider informed consent\, appropriate titration of emotionally evocative imagery\, and ethical safeguards related to memory and spiritual or supernatural interpretations. The presentation provides clinicians with a practical framework for integrating culturally meaningful symbolism into grief-focused hypnosis while supporting remembrance\, resilience\, and continued engagement in life.  \nLearning Objectives:   \n\nIdentify at least three culturally meaningful elements of Mexican Día de Muertos traditions that may be incorporated into grief-focused clinical hypnosis when appropriate to the client’s cultural and personal meaning system. \nDescribe two ways that continuing bonds and meaning-making concepts can inform the use of hypnotic imagery and symbolism in grief treatment. \nDemonstrate a brief hypnotic intervention for grief that incorporates grounding\, culturally responsive imagery\, symbolic remembrance\, values-based suggestion\, and reorientation.\nIdentify at least three clinical and ethical considerations when incorporating culturally meaningful imagery into grief-focused hypnosis\, including cultural humility\, informed consent\, client-led meaning\, and avoidance of imposed spiritual or supernatural interpretations. \n\nSpeaker info: Nubia Ballesteros M.S.\, LPC Ballesteros_C.V._2026 URL:https://asch.net/event/4152/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260901T185831Z CREATED:20260901T185831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T185831Z UID:3850-1790467200-1790553599@asch.net SUMMARY:The Use of Hypnosis in the Treatment of PTSD (NESCH) DESCRIPTION:Organization: New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis \nWebsite: www.nesch.org \nEvent Title: The Use of Hypnosis in the Treatment of PTSD \nAgenda: NESCH_Quarterly_workshop_description_2026_Tanev-Daitch_Hypnosis_PTSD \nDates: 9/27/2026 – 10:00 a.m.–1:10 p.m. ET \nLocation: Virtual \nCE: 3 \nContact / Email address: neschmsc@gmail.com \nDescription: PTSD is a mind-body problem. As a mind-body treatment\, hypnosis seems well-suited for its treatment. Hypnosis can move PTSD patients into a state of calm\, downregulate their emotional reactivity\, and facilitate altering maladaptive beliefs. Combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches\, hypnosis may magnify their effects. This workshop presents specific hypnotic interventions for PTSD matching them to the PTSD symptom clusters they treat. Participants will learn hypnotic interventions aimed at decreasing reexperiencing symptoms\, emotional reactivity\, dissociation\, negative beliefs\, negative feelings\, hypervigilance\, and insomnia. Participants will also learn how adding hypnosis to CBT-based PTSD treatment protocols can boost their impact. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nApply one hypnotic technique for the treatment of flashbacks.\nApply one hypnotic technique for the treatment of emotional reactivity to trauma reminders.\nApply one hypnotic technique that utilizes cognitive restructuring within the context of hypnotherapy.\n\nSpeaker info: Carolyn Daitch\, PhD Daitch_CV__2.25.2021__1_ & Kaloyan Tanev\, MD CV_Tanev_Kaloyan_2026.07.01 URL:https://asch.net/event/the-use-of-hypnosis-in-the-treatment-of-ptsd-nesch/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260701T185514Z CREATED:20260701T185514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T185514Z UID:3526-1790467200-1790553599@asch.net SUMMARY:Women's Health and Hypnosis (GPSCH) DESCRIPTION:Organization: Greater Philadelphia Society of Clinical Hypnosis \nWebsite: https://gpsch.org/ \nEvent Title: Women’s Health and Hypnosis \nAgenda: Linden_Timed_Agenda \nDates: September 27\, 2026 \nLocation: Virtual \nCE: 3 \nContact : Marcy Nadel marcy1116@aol.com \nDescription: Women’s health across the lifespan benefits from hypnosis and suggestive communication. The usefulness of a Social-psychobiological model of hypnosis will be discussed. Clinicians will be introduced to the 5 E’s model of Feminist Hypnosis\, Empathy\, Empowerment\, Equality\, Ego-Strengthen\, and Embodiment\, and its applications to the female’s development\, medical conditions\, and psychotherapy. Techniques to access resources\, reduce anxiety\, and bring about positive outcomes will be taught and practiced. The focus of this workshop is intended to be on women and to be inclusive or all people who identify as female. The same techniques can be applied to people of all genders. \nLearning Objectives: At the end of this learning experience\, participants will be able to: \n1. Describe the 5E’s model and its application in hypnosis (Banyai\, 1991; Sugarman & Linden\, 2020) \n2. Explain and employ at least 3 suggestive techniques for reducing anxiety (Daitch\, 2018; Haidt\, 2024) \n3. Illustrate the use of ego-strengthening suggestions in disorders of functional GI (Linden\, 2019; McNeal\, 2020) \nSpeaker info: Julie H. Linden\, PhD LINDEN_BRIEF_BIO \n  URL:https://asch.net/event/womens-health-and-hypnosis-gpsch/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260701T183724Z CREATED:20260701T183640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T183724Z UID:3521-1790380800-1790553599@asch.net SUMMARY:Reclaiming the Self from Trauma-time to Present Safety: A Hypnotic Ego State Approach for Complex Trauma and Dissociation (OSCH) DESCRIPTION:Organization: Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://oregonhypnosis.org/event-6723430  \nEvent Title: Reclaiming the Self from Trauma-time to Present Safety: A Hypnotic Ego State Approach for Complex Trauma and Dissociation  \nAgenda:  Bensching_Reclaiming_Self_Timed_Agenda_Bensching \nDates: 09/26/2027-09/27/2026  \nLocation: Hybrid  \nCE: 12  \nContact : Info@oregonhypnosis.org   \nDescription: This two-day training presents a clinical model integrating ego state therapy with the Theory of Structural Dissociation\, polyvagal-informed pacing\, and a range of hypnotic methods — both Ericksonian-influenced and traditional — applied to the treatment of complex PTSD\, dissociative disorders\, dual diagnosis\, and atypical trauma presentations. This training fills a gap in the current trauma training landscape\, as EMDR and IFS are promoted more often in trauma training.  EMDR has absorbed many hypnotic concepts\, and IFS has drawn on many Ego State Therapy concepts in a simplified parts work approach\, resulting in fewer trainings positioning hypnosis itself as the primary modality for complex trauma and dissociation.  \nParticipants will learn to use hypnosis as a flexible\, central treatment approach. Hypnosis is woven throughout every phase of care—stabilization\, internal organization of fragmentation\, trauma reprocessing\, and insight-oriented exploratory work—applied both conversationally and formally rather than reserved as an adjunctive or stand-alone intervention. Through this framework\, hypnosis is presented not simply as a technique\, but as an organizing clinical methodology for working with trauma\, dissociation\, and fragmentation with greater precision\, adaptability\, and depth.  \nLearning Objectives:  Bensching 6.26.26_LOs_Sept 2026 Workshop \nSpeaker info: Debbie Bensching\, LCSW\, LICSW\, ACSW\, MSWAC BIO URL:https://asch.net/event/reclaiming-the-self-from-trauma-time-to-present-safety-a-hypnotic-ego-state-approach-for-complex-trauma-and-dissociation-osch/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260904T020312Z CREATED:20260904T020251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T020312Z UID:3903-1790380800-1790467199@asch.net SUMMARY:Integrating Hypnosis into Clinical Practice and Applications (CHSNJ) DESCRIPTION:Organization: Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey  \nWebsite: https://www.clinicalhypnosisnj.org/event-6802347   \nEvent Title: Integrating Hypnosis into Clinical Practice and Applications  \nAgenda:  26_Sept_Timed_Agenda \nDates: 9/26/2026 11:00AM – 1PM ET \nLocation: Vitrual  \nCE: 2  \nContact :  Ginny Dinsmore ginnydinsmore@gmail.com \nDescription:  This two-hour workshop offers a practical and engaging overview of the research supporting clinical hypnosis as an evidence-based intervention across a range of clinical concerns. We will discuss clinical hypnosis\, highlight representative research demonstrating its efficacy\, and explore how hypnotic techniques can be thoughtfully integrated with established therapeutic approaches. Drawing on research\, clinical examples\, and interactive discussion\, participants will consider how hypnosis can expand the therapeutic toolkit and support meaningful clinical change. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of both the evidence for clinical hypnosis and its potential applications across diverse practice settings.  \nLearning Objectives:  At the conclusion of this program\, participants will be able to:  \n\n Describe at least three findings from the research literaturedemonstrating how the integration of hypnotic interventions can improve treatment outcomes across clinical conditions. \n\n\n Describe at least three therapeutic approaches with which hypnotic interventions can be integrated to enhance clinical treatment.\n\nSpeaker info: Ciara Christensen\, PhD Bio_CC & Aaron Finley\, Psy.D. Bio_AF \n  URL:https://asch.net/event/integrating-hypnosis-into-clinical-practice-and-applications-chsnj/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTSTAMP:20260824T162010Z CREATED:20260824T162010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T162010Z UID:3837-1789689600-1789775999@asch.net SUMMARY:Facilitating Single Session Rapid Change: Eliciting Solutions through Hypnosis (CTSCH) DESCRIPTION:Organization: Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite:  https://www.ctsch.com/  \nEvent Title: Facilitating Single Session Rapid Change: Eliciting Solutions through Hypnosis  \nAgenda:  Agenda_Rubin_Battino \nDates: 09/18/2026\, 1-3pm CT \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 2  \nContact : Jana Marie Jung-Wölfl  janina03@yahoo.com  \nDescription: What if meaningful therapeutic change could begin in a single session?  \nIn this highly experiential workshop\, participants will engage in three distinct approaches to single-session therapy utilizing hypnosis. Through a series of group inductions\, attendees will experience these methods firsthand and explore how they can help clients access their own resources\, discover new perspectives\, and generate solutions to longstanding difficulties.  \nEach experiential exercise will be followed by a discussion of the underlying principles\, structure\, and clinical applications of the approach. Participants will explore:  \n\n Guided imagery techniques for eliciting change and insight\n Variations of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Fast Allergy Cure as a model for rapid therapeutic intervention\nThe therapeutic use of exorcism metaphors and rituals\n\nDrawing on decades of clinical experience\, Rubin Battino presents practical\, creative\, and often unexpected ways of facilitating change. Attendees will leave with new ideas\, concrete techniques\, and a deeper appreciation for the possibilities of single-session work.  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nDescribe and/or demonstrate at least three of the following techniques: relaxation through attention to breathing\, end-of-session time-outs\, and conversational openings of a session. \nList or Demonstrate at least three of the following clinical skills: establishing a therapeutic alliance\, using pauses during hypnosis\, and introducing a novel therapeutic intervention. \nFormulate and/or role-play at least two of the following interventions: facilitating relaxation\, using the word “somehow” therapeutically during hypnosis\, and offering a small smooth stone as a therapeutic anchor at the end of a session. \nIdentify and describe at least three of the following concepts: exorcisms\, safe havens\, healing power\, evil or controlling spirits\, and end-of-session time-outs. \n\nSpeaker info:   \nRubin Battino\, MS\, LPCC (Ohio)\, has been in private practice since 1978\, specializing in single-session therapy and the clinical use of hypnosis. Before entering the mental health field\, he was a professor of chemistry and published extensively in that discipline. He is the author of 11 books on psychotherapy\, with a twelfth manuscript completed and awaiting publication. Battino has presented more than twenty master classes on psychotherapy\, most focusing on the use of hypnosis in therapeutic practice. Additional information about his background and publications can be found at Rubin Battino’s website. https://www.rubinbattino.com  \n  \n  URL:https://asch.net/event/facilitating-single-session-rapid-change-eliciting-solutions-through-hypnosis-ctsch/ CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913 DTSTAMP:20260401T191946Z CREATED:20260401T191946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T191946Z UID:3326-1789084800-1789257599@asch.net SUMMARY:Curious Minds: Psychedelic Therapy Meets Clinical Hypnosis (NTSCH) DESCRIPTION:Organization: North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://northtexashypnosis.org/   \nEvent Title: Curious Minds: Psychedelic Therapy Meets Clinical Hypnosis   \nAdvanced Workshop  \nAgenda:  Agenda \nDates: 09/11/2026 & 09/12/2026  \nLocation: Hybrid  \nCE: 16  \nContact : Tracy Payton Watson\, LPC tracypaytonwatson@gmail.com  \nDescription: This workshop is intended for health professionals who want to learn about the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) and how hypnosis can support individuals in this context. Participants will gain an understanding of the primary agents used in PAT\, their neurobiological effects\, therapeutic indications\, and a typical protocol for preparation\, dosing\, and integration. The session will address ethical and legal considerations\, clinical risks\, and principles of harm reduction.  \nA central focus is the application of clinical hypnosis to assist clients during the preparation and integration phases of psychedelic experiences. Through a blend of presentations\, group discussions\, and experiential exercises\, attendees will explore hypnotic principles and interventions that clarify intention\, facilitate navigation of expanded states\, and promote integration of insights. The workshop will highlight how hypnosis can evoke transformative and “mystical” experiences and support emotional and behavioral change\, all grounded in the latest neuroscience and clinical research. Join us to deepen your understanding of this emerging field and expand your therapeutic skills for working with clients interested in or undergoing psychedelic-assisted therapy.  \nLearning Objectives:   \n1.  Advanced Workshop Introduction and Overview: Exploring the intersection between psychedelic assisted therapy and clinical hypnosis  \nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to: Describe two similarities between hypnotic and psychedelic states \n2. Brief history of psychedelic use \nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nDescribe the historical development of psychedelic therapies from indigenous traditions to contemporary clinical research \nIdentify two major milestones in the modern resurgence of psychedelic research\nIdentify two potential clinical applications of combining hypnosis with psychedelic therapy\n\n3. Introduction to psychedelics \nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nIdentify four commonly studied psychedelic or psychedelic-adjacent compounds used in therapeutic settings \nDescribe at least one therapeutic mechanism associated with one compound discussed\n\n4. Psychedelics and clinical hypnosis: Neurobiology and neuroplasticity \nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nDescribe two neurobiological mechanisms associated with psychedelic states \nExplain how neuroplasticity contributes to therapeutic change in psychedelic-assisted therapy \nIdentify two similarities between hypnotic and psychedelic shifts in attention and perception\n\n\n Psychedelics and therapeutic applications\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nIdentify four mental health conditions currently studied in psychedelic-assisted therapy \nDescribe how hypnosis complements psychedelic-assisted treatment for at least one of the conditions discussed \n\n\n Psychedelics\, clinical hypnosis\, and trauma therapy\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nDescribe two potential benefits of psychedelic-assisted therapy for trauma treatment \nIdentify one way clinical hypnosis can support trauma processing before or after a psychedelic session \n\n\n Mystical experiences\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nDescribe mystical experience as described in psychedelic research literature \nIdentify two therapeutic implications of mystical-type experiences \n\n\n Mystical Experience Experiential and wrap up\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nObserve the use of hypnotic techniques to facilitate altered states of awareness \n\n\n Common therapeutic models in psychedelic assisted therapy\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nIdentify three therapeutic models used in psychedelic-assisted therapy \nDescribe how one of these models aligns with hypnotherapeutic approaches \n\n\n Overview – Stages of psychedelic assisted therapy\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nList four stages of psychedelic-assisted therapy \nDescribe the clinical purpose of each stage \n\n\n Hypnotic techniques for preparation and session facilitation\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nDescribe two strategies for psychological preparation prior to psychedelic sessions \nIdentify one hypnotic technique to facilitate/support safety \nDescribe and apply two hypnotic strategies for affect regulation \n\n\n Hypnotic techniques for integration\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nDescribe two goals of integration following psychedelic experiences \nIdentify two hypnotic strategies to support post-session meaning-making and integration \n\n\n Ethics and Clinical Considerations\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nIdentify two ethical considerations relevant to psychedelic-assisted therapy \nIdentify two safety considerations for psychedelic-assisted therapy \nHave any questions about the workshop answered \n\nSpeaker info:  \nCiara Christensen\, PhD  – Ciara_C_2025_CV URL:https://asch.net/event/curious-minds-psychedelic-therapy-meets-clinical-hypnosis-ntsch/ LOCATION:Hybrid CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTSTAMP:20260805T194609Z CREATED:20260805T194522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T194609Z UID:3660-1788048000-1788134399@asch.net SUMMARY:Managing Resistance in Clinical Hypnosis & Hypnosis in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders (FSCH) DESCRIPTION:Organization: The Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.fsch.org/workshops   \nEvent Title: “Managing Resistance in Clinical Hypnosis” and “Hypnosis in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders”  \nAgenda:  2026_FSCH_Workshop_Schedule \nDate: 8/30/2026 \, 9am -4pm ET \nLocation:  Virtual  \nCE: 6  \nContact : Marie Wilson\, Administrator mariefsch@aol.com  \nThe first part\, “Managing Resistance in Clinical Hypnosis\,” explores why clients may resist therapeutic and hypnotic work and how practitioners can respond effectively. After brief disclosures and three learning objectives\, the section reviews common sources of resistance in clinical practice\, including limited rapport\, anxiety\, unclear tasks\, power struggles\, negative expectations\, readiness concerns\, and secondary gain. It also examines resistance during hypnotic induction\, such as anticipatory anxiety\, misconceptions about hypnosis\, poor pacing\, overemphasis on outcomes\, ambiguous or overly directive suggestions\, low hypnotic responsiveness\, and mismatched readiness.  The section then presents practical strategies for addressing resistance\, including social influence\, pre-hypnotic education\, demystification\, acceptance\, individualized suggestion\, deliberate pacing\, paradoxical encouragement\, reframing\, and readiness adjustment.  \nThe second part\, “Hypnosis in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders\,” presents a hypnosis-based framework for treating anxiety disorders\, designed for licensed professionals in medicine\, psychology\, and related fields. It defines anxiety as the interaction of catastrophizing—believing that something awful will happen—and powerlessness—believing there is nothing one can do about it. The section explains how anxiety is maintained through cycles of doubt\, catastrophizing\, and reassurance seeking\, and situates these patterns within temperament research\, Morita’s descriptive characteristics\, and Porges’ polyvagal conjecture. These concepts are organized within a three-tier hierarchical model of anxiety. The training then outlines general treatment principles\, including empathy\, psychoeducation\, a strong therapeutic relationship\, social influence\, careful assessment\, and the combined goals of reducing anxiety while increasing tolerance.  It also introduces hypnotic principles such as individualized suggestions\, separating trance induction from utilization\, careful pacing\, and repeated practice.  \nLearning Objectives: Managing Resistance in Clinical Hypnosis  \n\n Describe at least four of the six common causes of resistance in general clinical practice and hypnotic work.\n\n\nIdentify at least four hypnotic strategies for bypassing or working through resistance during trance induction. \n\n\nDemonstrate at least two clinical skills for resolving resistance. \n\n Learning Objectives: Hypnosis in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders \n\n Explain the nature of anxiety\, its origins\, common contributing variables\, and the three-level hierarchical classification model.\n\n\n Articulate the seven general principles for treating anxiety disorders.\n\n\n Articulate the six hypnotic principles for treating anxiety disorders.\n\n\n Describe the four-stage\, phase-oriented model for the treatment of anxiety.\n Practice at least three of the seven hypnotic techniques used for effective anxiety management\n\nSpeaker info: Akira Otani\, Ed.D.\, FASCH\, ABPH 2026_FSCH_Workshop_Biography URL:https://asch.net/event/managing-resistance-in-clinical-hypnosis-hypnosis-in-the-treatment-of-anxiety-disorders-fsch/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTSTAMP:20260604T213848Z CREATED:20260604T213848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T213848Z UID:3494-1783641600-1783900799@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: https://www.fsch.org/workshops?view=article&id=64:basic-workshop&catid=10  \nDates: 7/110 – 7/12/2026 \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-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTSTAMP:20260224T041758Z CREATED:20260224T040520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T041758Z UID:3111-1782259200-1782345599@asch.net SUMMARY:The Unique Suitability of Hypnosis for Resolving Trauma and Managing Dissociation (NTSCH) DESCRIPTION:Organization: North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.northtexashypnosis.org/ \n Title: The Unique Suitability of Hypnosis for Resolving Trauma and Managing Dissociation  \nAgenda: June_Agenda \nDates: 06/24/2026  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 1.5  \nContact : Tracy Payton Watson\, LPC tracypaytonwatson@gmail.com   \nDescription: It is well-established in the research literature that psychological traumatization and dissociation are distinctive states with characteristic psychological and psychophysiological features. Similarly\, a growing body of research confirms that hypnosis has identifiable psychophysiological attributes\, and that hypnosis and dissociation are related. Consequently\, hypnotically informed intervention approaches are uniquely suited to foster constructive\, enduring state change in chronically traumatized and dissociative individuals. This workshop will focus on practical applications of these principles by identifying various components of trauma- and dissociation-relevant treatment that can be facilitated by using hypnosis for: relationship building through strengthening rapport; distress reduction; expanding coping skills through imagery rehearsal; increasing self-esteem by challenging convictions that sustain negative self-image; reducing disruptive levels of hyperarousal during trauma processing; and managing and mastering dissociative states by learning to modulate their intensity. Brief illustrative case examples will be included. Attendees will be encouraged to adopt the hypnotic strategies presented in this session as jumping-off points for tailoring them to the intersectional needs\, perspectives\, personal and family histories\, and cultural backgrounds of each individual client.  \nLearning Objectives: By the end of the session\, participants will be able to adapt and demonstrate at least two of the six hypnotic strategies presented by outlining how they would implement them with a current or sample client and achieve a score of 80% or higher on a post-training competency checklist or role-play evaluation.   \nSpeaker info: Steven N Gold\, PhD Gold_bio_12-2025 \n  URL:https://asch.net/event/the-unique-suitability-of-hypnosis-for-resolving-trauma-and-managing-dissociation-ntsch/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTSTAMP:20260521T144427Z CREATED:20260521T144427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T144427Z UID:3480-1781395200-1781481599@asch.net SUMMARY:Fail-Safe Indirect Approaches in Therapeutic Hypnosis (MNSCH) DESCRIPTION:Organization: Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.msch.us/education/2026-advanced-workshop/  \nEvent Title: Fail-Safe Indirect Approaches in Therapeutic Hypnosis  \nAgenda:  \nDates: 6/14/2026  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 6  \nContact : Deb Schrobilgen\, deb@msch.us  \nDescription: Many clinicians learn a wide range of hypnotic techniques and interventions. While these tools are valuable\, technique alone does not always translate into a psychotherapy process that feels fluid\, responsive\, and reliably effective. This workshop focuses on the underlying fundamental principles that allow therapeutic hypnosis to unfold in a way that minimizes the risk of failure for both client and clinician.  \nDrawing from approaches modeled by Milton Erickson and Ernest Rossi\, often demonstrated in practice but less frequently articulated explicitly\, we will examine how indirect methods support a dynamic and collaborative therapeutic process. Rather than directing outcomes\, these approaches emphasize following the client’s experience\, supporting autonomy\, and creating conditions in which meaningful and often numinous change can emerge naturally.  \nParticipants will explore how fail-safe principles reduce performance pressure\, deepen attunement\, and foster client-led transformation. By shifting the focus from technique execution to moment-by-moment responsiveness\, therapists can create greater freedom for exploration while maintaining clinical integrity. This workshop is well suited for newer clinicians who want a clear conceptual framework for working indirectly\, as well as for experienced clinicians interested in refining their use of subtle and responsive hypnotic processes.  \nLearning Objectives:  \nParticipants will be able to explain the importance and relevance of fail-safe approaches in psychotherapy\, including:  \n\nAsking questions rather than giving statements. \nLeaving out the use of “I\,” reducing the client’s natural tendency to please the therapist. \nFollowing rather than leading the therapeutic process. \n\nParticipants will learn the application of sensory modality priorities for individual clients\, including:  \n\nIdentifying how each client most naturally learns and processes experience\, whether through sight\, hearing\, feeling or proprioception\, intuition\, taste\, or smell. \nRemaining grounded in the present moment. \n\nParticipants will demonstrate the ability to follow the client’s lead through careful attention to minimal cues\, including:  \n\nUnderstanding how to notice\, read\, and utilize subtle body and breath cues. \nSupporting client independence and self-directed change. \n\nFinally\, participants will examine the principle that the Burden of Responsibility in Effective Psychotherapy ultimately belongs to the client\, and how indirect hypnotic methods naturally reinforce this orientation.  \n Presenter: Kathryn Rossi\, PhD URL:https://asch.net/event/fail-safe-indirect-approaches-in-therapeutic-hypnosis-mnsch/ CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTSTAMP:20260604T204435Z CREATED:20260604T204408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T204435Z UID:3488-1781308800-1781481599@asch.net SUMMARY:REFINING YOUR SKILLS FOR REAL-WORLD PRACTICE (NESCH) DESCRIPTION:Organization: New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis (NESCH) \nWebsite: https://www.nesch.org/event-6659867    \nEvent Title: 2026 Rev. Thomas Martin\, Psy.D. Advanced Workshop in Clinical Hypnosis: REFINING YOUR SKILLS FOR REAL-WORLD PRACTICE  \nAgenda:  2026_Advanced_Timed_Agenda \nDates: June 13-14\, 2026\, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM EST each day  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 12  \nContact : neschmsc@gmail.com    \nDr. Jessie Markovits\, MD — Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University and President-Elect of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH) — will lead this two-day advanced workshop designed for clinicians ready to deepen and refine their hypnosis skills in real-world practice.  \nThis highly practical\, skills-focused training moves beyond foundational techniques to emphasize precision\, adaptability\, and clinical integration. Through a combination of didactics\, demonstration\, and plentiful interactive small-group practice\, participants will explore advanced topics including:  \n\nThe neurophysiology of hypnosis and hypnotic analgesia \n\n\nTranslating brain imaging concepts into patient-friendly explanations \n\n\nApplying multiple frameworks to use hypnosis in the treatment of complex/chronic symptoms\, GI disorders\, and insomnia \n\n\nAssessing and working with varying levels of hypnotizability using the Spiegels’ brief Hypnotic Induction Profile (HIP)\, for both in-person and remote (telehealth) applications\nClinicians will leave with immediately applicable tools\, adaptable scripts\, and greater confidence integrating brief\, evidence-based hypnosis into diverse clinical settings. \n\n Learning Objectives:  \n\nDescribe neurophysiologic and biopsychosocial mechanisms underlying hypnosis for gastrointestinal disorders. \nConstruct individualized evidence-based hypnotic scripts for gastrointestinal symptoms. \nCompare major hypnotizability assessment approaches and their clinical applications. \nIdentify ways hypnotizability data may inform treatment planning. \nDemonstrate basic proficiency in administration of the Hypnotic Induction Profile (HIP) during supervised practice. \nDescribe physiologic\, cognitive\, and behavioral contributors to insomnia addressable through hypnosis. \nDevelop hypnosis-based strategies and scripts for sleep initiation\, maintenance\, and hyperarousal. \nExplain neurophysiologic models of hypnosis and hypnotic analgesia related to attention\, perception\, and pain modulation. \nDifferentiate hypnotic techniques that influence pain perception\, distress\, and functional coping. \nDescribe mechanistic and neurophysiologic models relevant to hypnosis for generalized complex symptoms. \nConstruct flexible hypnosis treatment frameworks for generalized complex symptoms. \nDemonstrate use of patient-generated language\, metaphors\, and imagery during hypnosis. \nDevelop individualized hypnotic suggestions using patients’ own words and sensory descriptions. \n\nSpeaker info: Jessie Markovitz\, MD Markovits_CV_1_2026 URL:https://asch.net/event/3488/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTSTAMP:20260604T210917Z CREATED:20260604T210917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T210917Z UID:3491-1781308800-1781395199@asch.net SUMMARY: Hypnosis and Hypnotizability (CHSNJ) DESCRIPTION:Organization: Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey  \nWebsite: https://www.clinicalhypnosisnj.org/event-6605490   \nEvent Title: Hypnosis and Hypnotizability  \nAgenda:  26_June_CC_Timed_Agenda \nDates: June 13\, 11AM -1PM ET \nLocation:  Virtual workshop  \nCE: 2  \nContact : ginnydinsmore@gmail.com  \nDescription: This interactive two-hour workshop examines the historical evolution and contemporary definition of hypnosis\, with emphasis on why definitional clarity matters for clinical practice\, research\, and professional communication. Participants will review early conceptualizations of hypnosis\, competing theoretical models\, critiques of prior APA Division 30 definitions\, and the development of the current consensus definition established in 2015. The workshop will also explore distinctions between hypnosis\, hypnotic induction\, hypnotizability\, and hypnotherapy\, while considering the implications of terminology for clinical application and scientific rigor. Discussion-based activities and guided analysis will help participants critically evaluate how definitions shape both research methodology and patient understanding of hypnosis.  \nLearning Objectives:   \nSpeaker info: \n 1. Identify at least three major historical shifts in hypnosis terminology and summarize at least two factors that have contributed to ongoing disagreement regarding the definition of hypnosis. \n\n Compare and contrast the major components of at least twopreviousAPA Division 30 definitions of hypnosis and identify one or more key critiques associated with each definition. \n\n\n Apply the current consensus definition of hypnosis to clinical and research examples and distinguishamongat least two other related terms such as hypnotic induction\, hypnotizability\, and hypnotherapy in each context. \n\nSpeaker:  Cameron Alldredge\, PhD CA_Short_Bio \n  \n  URL:https://asch.net/event/hypnosis-and-hypnotizability-chsnj/ CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528 DTSTAMP:20260312T192331Z CREATED:20260312T192110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T192331Z UID:3251-1779840000-1779926399@asch.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260517T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T205408Z CREATED:20260504T205408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T205408Z UID:3451-1779015600-1779022800@asch.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTSTAMP:20260318T181933Z CREATED:20260312T190652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T181933Z UID:3248-1778889600-1779062399@asch.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTSTAMP:20260210T160103Z CREATED:20260210T160024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T160103Z UID:3102-1777680000-1777852799@asch.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503 DTSTAMP:20260312T185446Z CREATED:20260312T185446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T185446Z UID:3245-1777593600-1777766399@asch.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTSTAMP:20260409T205314Z CREATED:20260409T205236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T205314Z UID:3362-1776988800-1777075199@asch.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTSTAMP:20260224T043825Z CREATED:20260224T043801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T043825Z UID:3122-1776816000-1776902399@asch.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420 DTSTAMP:20260411T171237Z CREATED:20260411T171237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T171237Z UID:3385-1776556800-1776643199@asch.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420 DTSTAMP:20260401T185958Z CREATED:20260401T185958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185958Z UID:3322-1776556800-1776643199@asch.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420 DTSTAMP:20260312T202044Z CREATED:20260312T202044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T202044Z UID:3254-1776384000-1776643199@asch.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412 DTSTAMP:20260406T150010Z CREATED:20260406T150010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T150010Z UID:3329-1775865600-1775951999@asch.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321 DTSTAMP:20260224T042937Z CREATED:20260224T042937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T042937Z UID:3118-1773964800-1774051199@asch.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTSTAMP:20260120T172305Z CREATED:20260112T233414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T172305Z UID:2991-1773446400-1773532799@asch.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322 DTSTAMP:20260224T050449Z CREATED:20260224T050449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T050449Z UID:3128-1773360000-1774137599@asch.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316 DTSTAMP:20260212T202313Z CREATED:20260212T202313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T202313Z UID:3106-1773360000-1773619199@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: 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20251118T180847Z CREATED:20251118T180847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T180847Z UID:2889-1772064000-1772323199@asch.net 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR