ASCH

Suggestive Therapeutics and Unconscious Intelligence
2024-09-28 09:00 - 2024-09-29 16:45 UTC | Virtual and In-Person
Organization: Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis (OSCH)
Website: https://oregonhypnosis.org/event-5725436
Event Title: Suggestive Therapeutics and Unconscious Intelligence
Dates: 09/28/24-09/29/24
Location: In Person and Virtual
CE: 12
Contact: Cynthia Levesque, Vicepresident@oregonhypnosis.org
Abstract:
Practicing as an Ericksonian therapist for over thirty years, Dr. Short has a great deal of experience working with the client’s unconscious resources as well as conscious resources. After seeing that some clients (and some therapists) are uncomfortable with hypnosis, Dr. Short began teaching others how to engage people’s unconscious intelligence in problem solving endeavors without requiring altered states of consciousness or formal trance induction. In this way, the experience of free choice is maintained as the therapist guides the therapeutic endeavor using an invisible hand.
The research-based methods Dr. Short teaches rely mostly on creative imagination, storytelling and symbolic imagery as well as strategic framing effects, which are collectively known as choice architecture. These techniques, which include: contrasting effects, implementation intentions, prediction, reimagining, and incubated cognition; are transtheoretical, meaning that they can be incorporated into any school of thought. The presentation will also address the use of choice architecture in psychotherapy—a topic that is gaining a lot of research attention in behavioral economics. While this presentation will be of special interest to Ericksonian therapists and traditional hypnotherapists, anyone practicing psychotherapy will find practical benefit from the techniques, which can be used with or without hypnosis.
Dr. Short has a wealth of information on unconscious process work and its clinical applications. With these new skills, participants will learn how to empower their clients with unexpected possibilities. This seminar will be an impressive mix of history, live demonstrations, inspiring clinical examples, and opportunities for hands-on practice.
Learning Objectives:
1 . Judge the value of unconscious intelligence for clinical applications in contrast to traditional talk therapy.
2. Debate methods to engage people’s unconscious intelligence in problem solving endeavors, without the formal use of hypnosis or altered states of consciousness.
3. Use predetermined criteria to judge eight different methods for engaging unconscious intelligence

Medical Hypnosis Consultants Advanced Workshop: The How-Tos of Medical Hypnosis
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-29
Organization: Medical Hypnosis Consultants, PLLC
Website: medicalhypnosisconsultants.org
Event Title: The How-Tos of Medical Hypnosis
Dates: 09/27/2024 – 09/29/2024
Location: Virtual
CE: 15
Contact: Holly Forester-Miller, hfm@wciconsultants.org
Abstract:
This workshop is designed to be a practical guide for how to use clinical hypnosis to help clients/patients with medical issues. It is designed for mental health and medical professionals who have completed Level 1 and 2 clinical hypnosis training and who assist clients with medical concerns or who wish to start doing so. It will be an interactive, hands-on, and experiential workshop.
We will discuss how to do a thorough intake, the 7 dimensions of a symptom, how to conceptualize a case, how to develop a treatment plan, and the clients/patients varying needs at different points in their journey and during various treatments. Emphasis will be placed on how to develop appropriate suggestions and choose appropriate hypnotic techniques based on the particular needs of the client/patient. The presenter will share from her 40 years of experience of integrating clinical hypnosis in her practice and in her own life. The major emphasis will be on providing specific “how-tos” in formulating techniques for working with clients with medical issues.
After this workshop participants will have specific techniques and suggestions that they can take back to their office and immediately utilize with clients/patients to help enhance their quality of life and expand their possibilities for healing. Additionally, they will have a framework they can use in addressing cases including how to do a thorough intake, how to research medical issues, how to conceptualize a case, and how to develop a treatment plan including formulating appropriate suggestions.

ASCH Level 1 & Level 2 Workshop - Sold Out
2024-09-26 00:00 - 2024-09-29 23:59 UTC | Virtual
Quick Links: Register | LVL 1 | LVL 2 | Details & Fees | Eligibility | Credits

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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (L1, L2)

Thursday, September 26, 2024
6:00pm – 9:00pm EST

Friday, September 27, 2024
8:30am – 6:00pm EST

Saturday, September 28, 2024
8:30am – 6:00pm EST

Sunday, September 29, 2024
8:30am – 12:00pm EST

Program Notes:

Register for only ONE Workshop – Participants are expected to attend all days.
Detailed workshop schedules, faculty and other materials will be available to participants, online, two weeks before the start date. Workshop materials will be available in electronic form only.
You must complete Level 1 prior to taking Level 2.

*Level 1 is now sold out for September*
*Level 2 is now sold out for September*
Important: Prior to registration, all individuals must have an ASCH account. Please review our login instructions to get more information on how to create an account.
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Clinical Workshop Level 1
Why pursue training in Clinical Hypnosis? What are the benefits?
The Level 1 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 the specific needs and learning styles of each participant. At the conclusion of the workshop participants will have been taught the basic skills required to utilize clinical hypnosis and begin to apply it to their practice.
Advantages:

Rapidly establish rapport and the hypnotic relationship across developmental ages.
Facilitate change, ego-strengthen, and reduce impediments to change.
Cost-effective, collaborative, person-centered treatment.
Empower clients and patients to build skills for better health.
Learn a highly creative, broad-ranging technique for use in integrative medicine.

Level 1 Sample Workshop Curriculum
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Clinical Workshop Level 2
What are the advantages of more training in Clinical Hypnosis?
The 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 the when, why, and where to the “how-to”.
Advantages:

Introduction to a wider range of topics on the utility of clinical hypnosis (e.g., Pain Management; Anxiety and Sleep Disorders; Habit Disorders).
Learn more techniques for the creative use of the language of suggestion to facilitate change.
Learn specific tools (complex inductions and intensification techniques) for specific populations (children).
More practice with the feedback of expert faculty.

The 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.
Level 2 Sample Workshop Curriculum
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Advanced Level Workshops
Advanced Level Workshops are offered throughout the year. Recent professional training workshops have focused on behavioral medicine, health psychology, hypnosis and pediatrics, and mind-body medicine.
Advanced level workshop participants are encouraged to complete Level 1 and Level 2 training. Skills mastered in these workshops ensure comprehension and applicability of the material.
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Registration Details & Fees

Member
Non-Member
Resident/Intern/Fellow
Graduate Student

Level 1 and Level 2 (each priced separately)
$500.00
$675.00
$400.00
$320.00

Workshop Capacities:
Capacity is set at 25 for each workshop ensure participants are given the opportunity for active participation and provided the required attention and oversight by faculty especially in small group activities.
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Registration Instructions:
On-line registration will take you to the ASCH site and require a new account set-up (non-members) or Member login. If you are an ASCH member enter the email address associated with your ASCH Membership as our UserID; click Forgot Password to set a new password.
Payments can now be made in a secure online environment. The system DOES NOT save credit card information once the transaction has been completed and registration submitted.
General Information:
Workshop Material. Approximately one week before the workshop, registered participants will receive a link to a private webpage that will include links to handouts and resource materials. This access will be good for seven days after the workshop has been completed. Note: workshop handouts can be approximately 200+ pages for Level 1; 150+ pages for Level 2; and 100+ pages for Advanced. Participants are responsible for downloading and printing workshop materials.
Continuing Education Hours. On-time attendance, full engagement, and completion of the daily program evaluations are required for a Certificate of Completion. The workshop is approved for 20.0 – 21.5 hrs.
Changing Dates. ASCH will honor one registration transfer. Transfer requests must be made in writing, to education@asch.net, by September 12. Change requests after that date will be treated as a cancellation.
Credit Card Payments. Registration payments must be made online and received by September 12. The ASCH Registrar will send reminders of the due date will in advance. The Registrants seat will be relinquished if payment is not received by this date.
Cancellations. Cancellations must be made in writing to education@asch.net. No cancellations will be taken by phone. Cancellations made by September 12 will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations made after that date unless the seat can be filled by a waitlisted person.

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Clinical Workshop Eligibility
Registrants: Healthcare professionals licensed in their jurisdiction functioning within the scope of their practice.
Students must have completed a minimum of one full semester of the program and must submit proof of full-time enrollment at an ACE-approved institution of higher education on school letterhead that clearly identifies the individual’s program of study, area of concentration (if applicable), level of degree pursued and date of intended graduation.
Full-time residents or interns participating in a recognized residency or internship program may also register to attend at a reduced rate. Residents/interns need to submit correspondence from their supervisor on official letterhead explaining the nature of the residency/internship and the date of intended completion of the program.
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Workshop CME & ASCH Continuing Education (CE) Credits
The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-Education and Research Foundation (ASCH-ERF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-Education and Research Foundation (ASCH-ERF) designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ASCH-ERF is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. ASCH-ERF maintains responsibility for the regional workshops. The ASCH Standards of Training Committee has approved all regional workshops as meeting the twenty hours required for membership and certification requirements.
Courses approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis are approved continuing education courses per Florida’s AC-Rule 64B-4-6002 for Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage and Family Therapists in the State of Florida.

The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Education & Research Foundation. Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 6/1/2022 to 5/31/2025. Provider ID#217022

California Board of Behavioral Sciences Accreditation
Please note that effective July 1, 2015, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CBBS) is no longer renewing existing CE provider numbers. ASCH-ERF’s accreditation through CBBS expired on December 31, 2015. BBS licensees now obtain their continuing education through the National Association of Social Workers and the American Psychological Association, among others, both through which ASCH-ERF maintains accreditation.
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Dissociation and the Shame-Spectrum of Emotion: Self-Hypnosis as an Antidote (Greater Philadelphia Society of Clinical Hypnosis)
2024-09-22
Organization: Greater Philadelphia Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Website: https://gpsch.org/
Event Title: Dissociation and the Shame-Spectrum of Emotion: Self-Hypnosis as an Antidote
Dates: September 22, 2024
Location: Virtual
CE: 3.0
Contact: Marcy Nadel, marcy1116@aol.com
Abstract:
Using “Working with Trauma and the Shame Spectrum of Emotion in Psychotherapy Aided by Hypnosis: Expanding upon the character of Pecola in Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye, a case of racial and sexual trauma,” participants will first hear an analysis of the case of Pecola Breedlove, the central character in Toni Morrison’s novel, The Bluest Eye, and then use the case material to support an exploration of shame and humiliation as core trauma affects. An emphasis on hypnotic technique and approaches useful in mitigating shame experience will be interwoven in the exploration of shame and humiliation experience.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the difference between the words affect, feeling, and emotion as well as the clinical utility of distinguishing between them in the context of both everyday conversation and hypnotic induction and work.
2. Describe the process by which shame and rage become welded together and the utility of this constellation of affects in regard to exploration in conversation and with hypnosis.
3. Differentiate shame and humiliation and describe the utility of these differences in psychotherapeutic discourse.

Dreams - The Language Of Unconscious, The Voice Of The Soul And The Enigma Code Of Therapy ‎(Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis)
2024-09-20 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
Organization: Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis (CTSCH)
Website: http://ctsch.com/brian_allen/
Event Title: Dreams – The Language Of Unconscious, The Voice Of The Soul And The Enigma Code Of Therapy ‎
Dates: 09/20/2024
Location: Virtual
CE: 3.0
Contact: CTSCH@CTSCH.com
Abstract:
Your program must be free of trade and/or commercial product references. Human beings have been fascinated with dreams since the beginning of time. They have been the inspiration for scientific breakthroughs that have earned their authors a Nobel Prise in Medicine, technical innovations that created one of the biggest industrial empires of its day and the source of artistic inspiration in the fields of music and literature, to name just a few.. They have been a part of every major spiritual belief system in the world and an invaluable tool in the field of psychotherapy.It has been said that nothing of major importance happens in our lives, for good or bad, that we are not told about in a dream beforehand. Indeed there are many recorded instances of individuals being warned in a dream of an as yet undiscovered medical problem which led them to seek early treatment this experiential workshop you will learn simple techniques that can help to unlock the wisdom in dreams – both your own and your clients. Dreams speak to the very meaning of our lives and can provide guidance at both physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.Much of this wisdom remains hidden until we learn how to unlock the symbolic language of dreams.
Learning Objectives:
1. Be able to identify The functions that dreams fulfil
2. Be able to understand and apply a formula for dream interpretation
3. Be able to use 2 methods of interpreting dream symbols…
4. Be able to relate a dream to the your/your clients life client and formulate a treatment protocol accordingly.

Fine Tuning a Strength Perspective with a Solutions Focus: Systematically Addressing Chronic Emotional Distress, Situational Ambiguity, and Personality Style from an Ericksonian Perspective (The Tristate Society of Clinical Hypnosis & the Kentucky Association of Systemic Therapists)
2024-09-16
Organization: The Tristate Society of Clinical Hypnosis & the Kentucky Association of Systemic Therapists
Website: https://kastky.org/
Event Title: Fine Tuning a Strength Perspective with a Solutions Focus: Systematically Addressing Chronic Emotional Distress, Situational Ambiguity, and Personality Style from an Ericksonian Perspective
Dates: 9/16/2024
Location: Hybrid
CE: 6.0
Contact: Dale Bertram, dalemft@yahoo.com
Abstract:
Learn the basics of Functional Systemic Negotiation. This approach encompasses ego state therapy (adapted for Internal Family Systems Tx), ideomotor questioning (speaking body language), psychosocial genomics (influencing gene expression), strategic therapy and more. The sources of chronic problem states, be they emotional or physiological, and their resolution will be illustrated. Experiential exercises and demonstration will enhance participant learning.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to describe three common sources of chronic problem states.
2. Participants will be able to describe and identify at least three functional dynamics of ego states (parts).
3. Participants will demonstrate an ability to develop a signaling system for communication with the unconscious.

Relational Hypnosis for Chronic Pain and Functional Disorders (Eric Spiegel, Ph.D.)
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-20
Website: https://eric-spiegel-phd.ce-go.com/relational-hypnosis-for-chronic-pain-and-functional-disorders
Event Title: Relational Hypnosis for Chronic Pain and Functional Disorders
Dates: 09/13/2024 & 9/20/2024
Location: Virtual
CE: 8.0
Contact: Eric Spiegel, espiegelphd@gmail.com
Abstract:
Pain is inherently a relational experience. As Yapko (2020) and others note, effective hypnotic suggestions come from our relationships with our patients. As David Patterson (2014) shares, when asked by prospective patients if he can ‘fix’ their pain with hypnosis he replies “I don’t know if I can fix your pain, but I can help you change your relationship with your pain.” This is a workshop all about identifying and utilizing the wealth of verbal and non-verbal interpersonal healing interactions ’embodied’ in the therapeutic relationship in the service of modeling and helping patients develop a healthier somatic relationship with their bodies. On the first day of this workshop, applying principles of attachment, participants will learn how somatic experiencing is an expression of self-relationship that develops from – and healed through – central relationships with attachment figures. We learn how to be with ourselves through how our central figures relate to us. Participants will learn how to incorporate the ‘basic ingredients’ of an attuned therapeutic alliance into varied hypnotic suggestions for pain relief. From there, we will explore the association between affect, soma, and relationship, and how relationship connection and safety can help release and ease trapped emotions in the body. On the second day of this workshop, we will examine a variety of pain syndromes and functional disorders to consider how relational hypnosis treatment can be subjectively and effectively be utilized in the treatment of each.
Learning Objectives:

Utilize principles of attachment & relationship to create a hypnotic scene for the purpose of modulating pain.
List 5 questions from a relational assessment of chronic pain.
Explain how to integrate principles of relational alliance-building & active-alert hypnosis in the treatment of chronic pain.
Explain how to directly or indirectly utilize the therapeutic alliance in creating a hypnotic suggestion of safety in the treatment of a functional disorder.
Differentiate hypnotic treatment of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) from traditional chronic pain.
List one relational hypnotic suggestion each in the treatment of a functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID) & functional neurological disorder (FND) (respectively).

Hypnosis in Dealing with Grief, Death, and Spirituality (New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis)
2024-09-08 10:00 - 13:00 UTC
Organization: New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Website: https://www.nesch.org/event-5765672
Event Title: Hypnosis in Dealing with Grief, Death, and Spirituality
Dates: September 8, 2024
Location: Virtual
CE: 3.0
Contact: neschMSC@gmail.com
Abstract:
In this presentation, Dr. Anbar will discuss his experiences over his career as a physician and counselor that taught him about how to deal with grief and death, as well as helped him develop a better understanding of spirituality. As he has been extensively using hypnosis in his practice over the past 25 years, many of his insights arose as a result of using hypnosis with his patients as well as self-hypnosis. The presentation also will review hypnotic techniques that can be used to help patients cope better with grief and end-of-life spiritual challenges.
Learning Objectives:
1. Facilitate a discussion of death with their clients.
2. Utilize a hypnotic state to help move forward through the grief process.
3. Utilize interactions with the subconscious to help clients incorporate spirituality into their dealing with end-of-life issues.

Learning and Teaching Self Hypnosis
2024-09-07
Organization: North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Website: northtexashypnosis.org
Event Title: Learning and Teaching Self-Hypnosis
Dates: 09/06/2024-09/07/2024
Location: Hyrbid
CE: 17
Contact: Tracy Watson, LPC, tracypaytonwatson@gmail.com
Abstract:
We will explore the key dimensions of therapeutic hypnosis from Kathryn Rossi, Ernest Rossi, and Milton Erickson. There are nine Rossi therapeu6c hypnosis principles to practice within easy-to-learn four-stage crea6ve patterns for problem-solving as presented in Crea%ng Consciousness: How Therapists can Facilitate Wonder, Wisdom, Beauty, Truth & Self Care (Rossi & Rossi, 2012); The Prac%%oner’s Guide to Mirroring Hands: A Client-Responsive Therapy that Facilitates Natural Problem-Solving and Mind-Body Healing (Hill & Rossi, 2017) and The Symptom Path to Enlightenment: The New Dynamics of Self Organiza%on in Hypnotherapy: An Advanced Manual for Beginners (Rossi & Rossi, 1996). Gentle physical practices of Story Yoga will also be part of the workshop to create new dimensions of the Body-Mind experience.

The ETHICS of Therapy and Coaching (North Texas Society Of Clinical Hypnosis)
2024-08-24 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
Organization: North Texas Society Of Clinical Hypnosis
Website: northtexashypnosis.org
Event Title: The ETHICS of Therapy and Coaching
Dates: August 24, 2024, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: Virtual
CE: 3.0
Contact: Tracy Watson, tracypaytonwatson@gmail.com
Abstract:
Erickson and Jamas will present 3 hour on-line Zoom meeting offering an update on current perspectives on the interface of licensed therapists and life coaches. Focusing on ethical concerns, discussions will include identification of legal entities involved in regulation, as well as pragmatic elements of serving needs of individual clients. This presentation is designed to provide a timely understanding of the manner in which referrals can be made, and most importantly, protecting rights and needs of both professional providers as well as clients.
Learning Objectives:
1. To identify 3 ways in which coaching and therapists are similar and 3 ways in which they differ.
2. To participate in a group discussion in which mock clients are assessed for benefiting from coaching vs therapeutic care.
3. To enumerate three potential risk concerns for a dual certified therapist/ coach.
4. To identify the legal entities that oversee guidelines for professional standards of care
5. To introduce basic guidelines for tele-therapy and tele-hypnosis.
6. To identify elements of risk reduction for individuals in offering either or both therapy and coaching.

Intermediate Workshop - Level 2
2024-08-16 16:00 - 2024-08-18 17:00 UTC | Zoom
Organization: The Florida Society Of Clinical Hypnosis (FSCH)
Website: https://www.fsch.org/workshops/intermediate-workshop
Event Title: ASCH Intermediate Workshop – Level 2
Dates: Aug 16, 17, 18, 2024
Location: Zoom
CE: 20
Contact: Marie Wilson, mariefsch@aol.com
Abstract:
Dr. Damis 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, the Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. He holds ASCH Certification in Clinical Hypnosis with Consultant Status, and he is the ASCH Past-President.
The Refining Skills & Treatment Applications (Level 2/Intermediate) Workshop increases skills and builds confidence in the use of hypnosis. It prepares workshop participants who have completed an ASCH approved Level 1 workshop 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.
The 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 the when, why, and where to the “how-to”.
Advantages:
Introduction to a wider range of topics on the utility of clinical hypnosis (e.g., Pain Management; Anxiety and Sleep Disorders; Habit Disorders).
Learn more techniques for the creative use of the language of suggestion to facilitate change.
Learn specific tools (complex inductions and intensification techniques) for specific populations (children).
More practice with the feedback of expert faculty.
The 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.

Foundations in Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH Level I)
2024-08-15 - 2024-08-17
Organization: GI Psychology
Website: https://www.gipsychology.com/giplevel1/
Event Title: Foundations in Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH Level I)
Dates: 8/15/24-8/17/24
Location: Virtual Online Platform
CE: 20.0
Contact: Steph Leather, admin@gipsychology.com
Abstract:
This training consists of American Society for Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH; pending approval) Fundamentals in Clinical Hypnosis Course (Basic/Level 1) and will be conducted completely online. This is a critical training for clinicians wishing to add Clinical Hypnosis to their practice.. Training facilitators include our own Ali Navidi, PsyD and Tiffany Duffing, PhD, as well as long-time clinical hypnosis experts Lane Wagaman, EdD, Akira Otani,EdD, Courtney Armstrong, LPC, and Cherly Bemel, PhD.
Participants will have a unique opportunity to learn and immediately practice clinical hypnosis techniques. This workshop serves as the initial step in a series leading to certification in clinical hypnosis. It is tailored exclusively for licensed health professionals and/or their trainees
To ensure personalized attention and support from instructors, the training cohort is limited. Early registration is recommended to secure your place. For the safety and engagement of all, participants are required to have video engaged during the duration of the training and located in a quiet and distraction-free environment.
This training is approved for 20 hours of ASCH credentialing, however, is not pre-approved for licensing CEs. Participants should consult with their specific licensing Board to determine approval.

Level I Virtual Workshop in Clinical Hypnosis: Application of Skills (ASCH Approved)
2024-08-11 00:00 - 2024-08-13 23:59 UTC | Virtual
For Additional Information, Please Contact the Program Sponsor

Level I Virtual Workshop in Clinical Hypnosis: Application of Skills
Program Sponsor: Wendy Lemke
Sponsor Email: wendylemkelp@gmail.com
Event Link: https://www.wendylemke-psy.com/general-4
ASCH Credit Hours: 21

Neuroscience in Clinical Practice: Clinical Hypnosis, Mindfulness Meditation, and Neuromodulation
2024-08-10 | The Florida Hotel & Conference Center in Orlando is
The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Orlando
August 10 – 11, 2024
Louis Damis, PhD, ABPP, FASCH & Akira Otani, EdD, ABPH, FASCH
In this 11 CE credit workshop, Dr. Louis Damis and Dr. Akira Otani draw from their extensive research and clinical experience as practitioners, academicians, and scientists to address the fascinating and clinically useful topics of hypnosis, mindfulness meditation, and neuromodulation and their foundations in neuroscience. The workshop will also discuss the use of various neurostimulation protocols in the treatment of common clinical presentations and examine QEEG profiles for each.

Join Louis and Akira for what promises to be an exceptional program and collegial networking experience (i.e. fun) that BSF meetings are known for. All information about the workshop, registration, and lodging may be found by clicking here: BSF Neuroscience Workshop Registration. They look forward to seeing you in Orlando!

Webinar: Modification of ‎Egosyntonic Negative ‎Beliefs: Implicit ‎Memory, Attachment, ‎Cognitive Bridge, and ‎Memory ‎Reconsolidation
2024-07-24 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Online Virtual Webinar
Webinar: Modification of Egosyntonic Negative Beliefs: Implicit Memory, Attachment, Cognitive Bridge, and Memory Reconsolidation
A Webinar with Louis F. Damis, PhD, ABPP, FASCH
July 24, 2024
1.50 CEU
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ASCH Member
$45

Non-Member
$65

Resident/Intern/Fellow
$45

Graduate Student
$15

ASCH Teaching & Consultation Workshop (TCW)
2024-07-19 09:00 - 2024-07-20 12:00 UTC | Virtual
ASCH educational and training programming includes a wide variety of offerings for health care professionals interested in becoming familiar and proficient with the range of clinical hypnosis knowledge and skills. ASCH educational and training offerings range from Level 1 Workshops for those health care professionals wishing to become familiar, comfortable, and competent with a foundational understanding of concepts and applied clinical skills, through the advanced knowledge, skills, and applications of Level 2 workshops, to highly specialized training in specific applied areas included in Advanced workshops. This series of training experiences provide foundational support for other ASCH educational and training programs including a twenty hours Individualized Consultation (IC) in individual or workshop format, and a ten-hour TCW Workshop.
(Please see the Certification section on the ASCH website for other program descriptions and requirements for the attainment of various levels of certification.)
Teaching and Consultation Workshop (TCW) Overview
TCW is a ten-hour workshop designed for those individuals who have attained ASCH Certification (including completion of Level 1 and Level 2 ASCH-sponsored or ASCH-approved workshops and completion of twenty hours of Individualized Consultation (IC) (individual or workshop format). Completion of TCW is required, along with other education and training programs and certification noted above, and continued use of clinical hypnosis in professional practice, in order to apply for and attain ASCH Approved Consultant status. Faculty members for TCW workshops are highly accomplished exceedingly well-trained and experienced clinicians, and respected educators and trainers.
The TCW includes an introduction that addresses professional continuing education standards, workshop learning objectives, and encouragement of active participant engagement throughout the workshop. Major topic areas of training include facilitation of learning environments, principles, and characteristics of adult learning (andragogy), development of experience-level didactic presentations, including quantifiable learning objectives, organization of clinical hypnosis training workshops and small group practice sessions, careful selection of faculty, and management of unusual training and consultation situations. Additionally, a review of ASCH Standards of Training, especially Levels 1 and Level 2 workshop training, including optimization of workshop participant and/or patient safety with respect to appropriate re-alerting and re-orienting, is emphasized. Finally, there is a review of learning contract responsibilities, case consultation, providing useful and meaningful feedback to those with whom one is consulting, the use and documentation of adjunct consultants, and ethical considerations.
Schedule

Friday, July 19, 2024
Times to Be Announced

Saturday, July 20, 2024
Times to Be Announced

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Curriculum
SECTION ONE: Workshop Overview of Foundational Elements

Introduction of Workshop Participants and Faculty
Introduction to Purpose and Process of Workshop
Establishing Familiarity and Concurrence with the ASCH Standards of Training (SoT)
Understanding Adult Education (Andragogy) Theories and Styles
Understanding Your Personal Style of Learning and Educating/Training

Upon completion of this workshop participants will be able to:

Describe the purposes of the sequence of the ASCH Standards of Training
Describe the concept of spiral learning
Describe Knowles’ principles of adult learning and education
Describe the participants’ personal styles of learning and education and how they impact education/training of clinical hypnosis

SECTION TWO: Development and Presentation of Clinical Hypnosis Workshops; Small Group Workshop Components; and the Importance of Participant Safety

Planning an ASCH-ERF Sponsored / ASCH-Approved Workshop in Clinical Hypnosis (Spiral Education; Appropriate Sequencing; Purpose of repetition throughout the educational workshop; Development of appropriate learning objectives)
Group Developmental Stages; Group Time Management; Documentation of Group Process and Group Member Progress
The Importance of Small Group Experiences in Clinical Hypnosis Workshops

Upon completion of this workshop participants will be able to:

Explain the importance of repetition in adult education
Describe the importance of appropriate learning objectives and distinguish between helpful and appropriate and non-contributory learning objectives
Describe the importance of small group practice experiences in clinical hypnosis training and the documentation of such
Describe the importance of limiting the size of small group practice sessions and of the specified, rotating roles of small group participants

SECTION THREE: Workshop Faculty Recruitment, Selection, and Assignment(s); Optimizing Workshop Participant Safety

Understanding the Importance of Workshop Participant Safety and Threats
Identification, Selection, and Progressive Inclusion of Workshop Faculty; Characteristics of Effective Faculty / Teachers; Characteristics of effective leaders; Leaders’ missteps to avoid

Upon completion of this workshop participants will be able to:

Describe two elements of workshop participant safety and why each is important
Describe one standardized clinical hypnosis re-alerting/re-orienting assessment instrument
Describe at least three important factors in the selection of appropriate faculty for clinical hypnosis workshops
List at least five important characteristics of effective leaders/ workshop faculty members

SECTION FOUR: Consultation and the ASCH Certification Process

Consultation; Understanding the ASCH Individualized Consultation Options
Importance and Appropriate Inclusion of Evaluation and Feedback
Becoming an ASCH Approved Consultant

Upon completion of this workshop participants will be able to:

Define consultation and how the consultation process differs from clinical supervision
Describe at two elements of effective feedback
Describe the required elements of the process of becoming an ASCH Approved Consultant

Workshop Review / Evaluations / Q&A / Wrap-Up
General Information:

Changing Dates. ASCH will honor one registration transfer. Transfer requests must be made in writing, to education@asch.net, by July 8. Changes requested after that date will be treated as a cancellation.
Credit Card Payments. Registration payments must be made online and received by July 8. The ASCH Registrar will send reminders of the due date will in advance. The Registrants seat will be relinquished if payment is not received by this date.
Cancellations. Cancellations must be made in writing to education@asch.net. No cancellations will be taken by phone. Cancellations made by July 8 will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations made after that date unless the seat can be filled by a waitlisted person.

Workshop Fee:
Member: $470
Non-Member: $675

Keys to Effectively Using and Teaching Self-Hypnosis
2024-07-19 - 2024-07-20
Organization: Medical Hypnosis Consultants.org
Website: www.medicalhypnosisconsultants.org
Event Title: Keys to Effectively Using and Teaching Self-Hypnosis
Dates: 07/19/2024 -07/20/2024
Location: Virtual
CE: 10
Contact: Holly Forester-Miller, hollyforestermiller@gmail.com
Abstract:
This workshop is designed to help you improve your self-hypnosis skills and your skills to effectively teach self-hypnosis to your clients/patients. Self-Hypnosis is a wonderful tool for expanding possibilities. Learn how to better suggest the outcomes you and your clients’ desire so that you can expand the possibilities for change and healing.
In this workshop we will explore three keys to effective self-hypnosis; education, motivation, and effective suggestions. Participants will practice teaching self-hypnosis and have the opportunity to discuss common myths and misconceptions. The concept of implicative language will be discussed and participants will hone their skills at developing suggestions for the outcomes they desire and how to apply that to theirs and their clients’ issues and concerns. We will look at a variety of issues including performance enhancement, sleep, habit, anxiety, creativity, and physical healing. The presenter will use case examples from her own and her clients’ uses of self-hypnosis. This will be an interactive workshop, so come ready to as Kay Thompson, DDS used to say “Practice, Practice, Practice”.

Webinar: Nursing and Hypnosis
2024-07-10 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Online Virtual Webinar
Webinar: Nursing and Hypnosis

A Webinar with Linda Thomson, PhD, MSN, APRN, ABMH, ABHN, FSCH
July 10, 2024
1.50 CE
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ASCH Member
$45

Non-Member
$65

Resident/Intern/Fellow
$45

Graduate Student
$15

Tranceformation: Neurobiology, Clinical Applications, and Dissemination of Hypnosis
2024-06-21 00:00 - 2024-06-22 23:59 UTC | Virtual workshop
Organization: MSCH
Website: https://www.msch.us/education/2024-annual-conference-with-david-spiegel-md/
Event Title: Tranceformation: Neurobiology, Clinical Applications, and Dissemination of Hypnosis
Dates: 06/21/2024, 06/22/2024
Location: Virtual workshop
CE: 12
Contact: Jennifer Stoos, jstoos@rekindlethespark.com
Abstract:
Hypnosis was the first concept of psychotherapy introduced into Western medicine and psychology. While it has been shown to be safe and effective for more than two centuries, hypnosis is an under-appreciated means of controlling consciousness with enormous therapeutic potential. We will examine the nature of hypnosis, its efficacy, brain mechanisms underlying it, the importance of measuring hypnotizability, and the uses of hypnosis for problems such as stress management, enhancing focus, improving sleep, controlling pain, stopping smoking and vaping, treating phobias, eating well, dealing with grief and loss, and treating traumatic stress. Novel means of dissemination involving interactive hypnosis apps that are making safe and effective hypnosis skill training widely available will be presented.
Learning Objectives:

Define hypnosis, giving one example of what it is, and one example of what it isn’t.
Outline three components of the neurobiology of hypnosis
Discuss the importance of hypnotizability and describe one clinical measurement tool for hypnotizability
Outline three important principles of treatment when employing hypnosis
Summarize the evidence of outcomes for using hypnosis with three clinical problems
Explain the potential impact of app-based dissemination of hypnosis

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ASCH Level 1 & Level 2 Workshop
2024-06-13 00:00 - 2024-06-16 23:59 UTC | Virtual
Level 1 Registration is SOLD OUT
Register for Level 2

Quick Links: Register LVL 2 | Details & Fees | Eligibility | Credits

Important Note: ASCH instituted a new database in early May – if you have not created an ASCH account in our new database, you will need to create an account before registration. For more information on creating an account: Click Here.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (L1, L2)

Thursday, June 13, 2024
6:00pm – 9:00pm EST

Friday, June 14, 2024
8:30am – 6:00pm EST

Saturday, June 15, 2024
8:30am – 6:00pm EST

Sunday, June 16, 2024
8:30am – 12:00pm EST

Program Notes:

Participants are expected to attend all days.
Detailed workshop schedules, faculty and other materials will be available to participants, online, two weeks before the start date. Workshop materials will be available in electronic form only.
You must complete Level 1 prior to taking Level 2.

LEVEL 1 Registrations are SOLD OUT
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Clinical Workshop Level 1
Why pursue training in Clinical Hypnosis? What are the benefits?
The Level 1 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 the specific needs and learning styles of each participant. At the conclusion of the workshop participants will have been taught the basic skills required to utilize clinical hypnosis and begin to apply it to their practice.
Advantages:

Rapidly establish rapport and the hypnotic relationship across developmental ages.
Facilitate change, ego-strengthen, and reduce impediments to change.
Cost-effective, collaborative, person-centered treatment.
Empower clients and patients to build skills for better health.
Learn a highly creative, broad-ranging technique for use in integrative medicine.

Level 1 Sample Workshop Curriculum
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Clinical Workshop Level 2
What are the advantages of more training in Clinical Hypnosis?
The 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 the when, why, and where to the “how-to”.
Advantages:

Introduction to a wider range of topics on the utility of clinical hypnosis (e.g., Pain Management; Anxiety and Sleep Disorders; Habit Disorders).
Learn more techniques for the creative use of the language of suggestion to facilitate change.
Learn specific tools (complex inductions and intensification techniques) for specific populations (children).
More practice with the feedback of expert faculty.

The 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.
Level 2 Sample Workshop Curriculum
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Advanced Level Workshops
Advanced Level Workshops are offered throughout the year. Recent professional training workshops have focused on behavioral medicine, health psychology, hypnosis and pediatrics, and mind-body medicine.
Advanced level workshop participants are encouraged to complete Level 1 and Level 2 training. Skills mastered in these workshops ensure comprehension and applicability of the material.
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Registration Details & Fees

Member
Non-Member
Resident/Intern/Fellow
Graduate Student

Level 1 and Level 2 (each priced separately)
$500.00
$675.00
$400.00
$320.00

Workshop Capacities:
Capacity is set at 25 for each workshop ensure participants are given the opportunity for active participation and provided the required attention and oversight by faculty especially in small group activities.
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Registration Instructions:
On-line registration will take you to the ASCH site and require a new account set-up (non-members) or Member login. If you are an ASCH member please be sure you have created your new account within our new database prior to registering.
Payments can now be made in a secure online environment. The system DOES NOT save credit card information once the transaction has been completed and registration submitted.
General Information:
Workshop Material. Approximately one week before the workshop, registered participants will receive a link to a private webpage that will include links to handouts and resource materials. This access will be good for seven days after the workshop has been completed. Note: workshop handouts can be approximately 200+ pages for Level 1; 150+ pages for Level 2; and 100+ pages for Advanced. Participants are responsible for downloading and printing workshop materials.
Continuing Education Hours. On-time attendance, full engagement, and completion of the daily program evaluations are required for a Certificate of Completion. The workshop is approved for 20.0 – 21.5 hrs.
Changing Dates. ASCH will honor one registration transfer. Transfer requests must be made in writing, to education@asch.net, by May 30. Change requests after that date will be treated as a cancellation.
Credit Card Payments. Registration payments must be made online and received by May 30. The ASCH Registrar will send reminders of the due date will in advance. The Registrants seat will be relinquished if payment is not received by this date.
Cancellations. Cancellations must be made in writing to education@asch.net. No cancellations will be taken by phone. Cancellations made by May 30 will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations made after that date unless the seat can be filled by a waitlisted person.

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Clinical Workshop Eligibility
Registrants must hold a master’s degree or higher in a health care discipline deemed appropriate by the Society from a college or university accredited by its appropriate regional accrediting body. In addition, registrants must be licensed or certified in the state in which they practice.
Registered Nurses with a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by its appropriate regional accrediting body who are licensed or certified in the state in which they practice are eligible to attend the Level 1 Workshop on Clinical Hypnosis.
Students enrolled full-time in master’s level or higher programs are eligible to attend at a reduced rate. Students must have completed a minimum of one full semester of the program and must submit proof of full-time enrollment at an ACE-approved institution of higher education on school letterhead that clearly identifies the individual’s program of study, area of concentration (if applicable), level of degree pursued and date of intended graduation.
Full-time residents or interns participating in a recognized residency or internship program may also register to attend at a reduced rate. Residents/interns need to submit correspondence from their supervisor on official letterhead explaining the nature of the residency/internship and the date of intended completion of the program.
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Workshop CME & ASCH Continuing Education (CE) Credits
The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-Education and Research Foundation (ASCH-ERF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-Education and Research Foundation (ASCH-ERF) designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ASCH-ERF is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. ASCH-ERF maintains responsibility for the regional workshops. The ASCH Standards of Training Committee has approved all regional workshops as meeting the twenty hours required for membership and certification requirements.
Courses approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis are approved continuing education courses per Florida’s AC-Rule 64B-4-6002 for Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage and Family Therapists in the State of Florida.

The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Education & Research Foundation. Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 6/1/2022 to 5/31/2025. Provider ID#217022

California Board of Behavioral Sciences Accreditation
Please note that effective July 1, 2015, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CBBS) is no longer renewing existing CE provider numbers. ASCH-ERF’s accreditation through CBBS expired on December 31, 2015. BBS licensees now obtain their continuing education through the National Association of Social Workers and the American Psychological Association, among others, both through which ASCH-ERF maintains accreditation.
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to an Induction: When Humor Enhances Hypnosis
2024-06-09 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Virtual
Organization: The Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis (FSCH)
Website: https://www.fsch.org/index.php/workshops/continuing-education
Event Title: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to an Induction: When Humor Enhances Hypnosis
Dates: June 9, 2024
Location: Virtual
CE: 2.0
Contact: mariefsch@aol.com
Abstract:
It has been said that “laughter is the best medicine.” There is ample empirical evidence that humor promotes immune functioning, enhances quality of life in cancer patients and nursing home residents, and minimizes symptoms of depression and anxiety (Bains et al., 2015; Ko & Youn, 2011; Kuru & Kublay, 2017; Morishima et al., 2019; Takeda et al., 2010). Yet there is limited consideration or research regarding the inclusion of humor during hypnosis sessions (Thomson, 2022). This two hour workshop will review the healing properties of humor for medical and psychological disorders and, more specifically, encourage participants to consider embedding (i.e., interspersing) humor during hypnosis sessions with their clients. Case examples and demonstrations will highlight the pairing of humor with hypnosis for enhancing “ego strengthening,” embedded metaphors, storytelling, age regression/progression, and post-hypnotic suggestions.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1) Identify three (3) positive effects of humor for medical and/or psychological disorders.
2) Identify at least three (3) ways to effectively incorporate humor into hypnosis interventions.
3) Identify two (2) situations in which humor is appropriate and two (2) situations in which it is inappropriate.

Level 1 Hypnosis Training
2024-06-09 00:00 - 2024-06-23 23:59 UTC | Hybrid Zoom and In-Person
This course offers a unique opportunity of learning and practicing clinical hypnosis in hybrid fashion. The majority of the course will take place in person, enabling participants to practice techniques in small groups. The in-person format affords learners the ability to learn subtle skills of observation and attunement that are important for trance facilitation. Limited class size offers an intimate learning experience with maximum hands-on facilitation by the course instructor. Spreading the sessions over the two weeks allows participants to practice their skills and integrate the material into their practice.
The training will consist of didactic presentations, demonstrations, and experiential exercises in small groups where participants will have the opportunity to practice the skills they are learning and gain feedback.
Leslie Laskin is a highly experienced clinical social worker and a respected figure in the field of hypnosis. With 15 years of experience of using hypnosis in her practice, Leslie has developed a deep understanding of its transformative power. As a certified and approved consultant for the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH), Leslie brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her teaching.
CE: 22
Dates:
June 9: Sunday, 6:30-10:00 PM EST // Zoom Classes
June 16 & 17: Sunday and Monday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST // Live Classes in Airmont, New York
June 23: Sunday, 6:30-10:00 PM EST // Zoom Classes
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Hypnosis for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders
2024-05-17 00:00 - 2024-05-24 23:59 UTC | In-person workshop
Organization: Alberta Clinical Hypnosis Society
Website: https://www.clinicalhypnosis.ca/event-5402985
Event Title: Hypnosis for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders
Dates: 05/17/2024-05/19/2024
Location: In-person workshop
CE: 19
Contact: Louis Damis, DrDamis@LouisDamisPhD.com
Abstract:
Prolonged neglect and abuse are associated with attachment anomalies, strong egosyntonic negative beliefs, and dissociation that are not readily changed with CBT or cognitive hypnotic interventions. These underlying aspects of developmental trauma involve the implicit memory system and early learning that psychoanalysts call the unrepressed unconscious.
This workshop will delineate the role of implicit memory in trauma-related disorders and address strategies for modifying implicit memories not accessible through cognitive methods (Normative Implicit Clinical Hypnosis). Hypnotic and biobehavioral techniques for polyvagal-based interventions, attachment repair, and memory reconsolidation update will be integrated into a phase-oriented treatment model. Participants will learn how to establish the neurophysiological substrate for neuroception of safety and equip patients with the prerequisite skills necessary for mastery of traumatic and wounding experiences.
Application of exploratory techniques combined with memory reconsolidation update strategies to modify negative egosyntonic beliefs and transform traumatic memories will be delineated. Once adequate stabilization is attained and sufficient memory integration established, treatment can focus on self-development and solidifying the sense of self.
The workshop will provide sufficient information for participants new to the advanced hypnosis workshops and more senior practitioners looking for specialized training in trauma, complex trauma, and attachment disorder applications. A comprehensive hypnotic approach, including relevant non-hypnotic components, will be outlined and taught through didactic presentation, demonstration, and dyadic and small group practice.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to delineate and apply the following:

The three components of the phase-oriented trauma treatment approach and specific hypnotic strategies for each.
Normative Implicit Clinical Hypnosis.
The Polyvagal Theory, its relevance to establishing a neurophysiological substrate for trauma processing and attachment repair, and three strategies for generating neuroception of safety.
Explain the importance of prioritizing neglect repair.
Three hypnotic implicit memory modification strategies.
Three strategies for accessing remote experiences associated with ego-syntonic negative beliefs and symptoms.
Three strategies for memory reconsolidation updating specific traumatic memories.

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Banff Annual Conference
2024-05-17 00:00 - 2024-05-19 23:59 UTC | Banff, Canada
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Spring Conference
2024-05-17 00:00 - 2024-05-18 23:59 UTC | Banff, AB
The Alberta Clinical Hypnosis Society has some very exciting training workshops this fall. No matter your experience with Clinical Hypnosis, we have a workshop for you. These certifications are intended for registered health professionals including psychologists, social workers, nurses, physicians, dentists, counselors, and those in related healthcare fields.
For more information and registration visit our website at: https://www.clinicalhypnosis.ca/events

Spring Conference: This year we are excited to have Dr. Louis Damis, Ph.D, Diplomate with the American Board of Professional Psychology & Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Health Psychology. Dr Louis will be teaching “Hypnosis for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders” as an experiential workshop where participants will have the opportunity to practice their skills with feedback from Dr. Louis.
Date: 17-19 May 24
Location: Banff, AB
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Evocative Approaches to Therapeutic Communication, an Ericksonian Approach
2024-05-10 00:00 - 2024-05-11 23:59 UTC | In-person workshop~Virtual workshop
Organization: Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Website: https://oregonhypnosis.org/event-5546753
Event Title: Evocative Approaches to Therapeutic Communication, an Ericksonian Approach
Dates: 05/10/2024-05/11/2024
Location: In-person workshop~Virtual workshop
CE: 12
Contact: Cynthia Levesque, Vicepresident@oregonhypnosis.org
Abstract:
Therapeutic communication can be informative and/or evocative depending on client need. When the goal is eliciting a change in state it is best to use evocative methods. Hypnosis is the mother of an experiential approach and evocative method can be derived therefrom. The program consists of lecture, demonstration therapy, small group practice and video examples of Milton H. Erickson.
Learning Objectives:

Participants will define an evocative approach and discriminate it from an informative approach.
Participants will list three evocative methods that can facilitate the realization of concepts.
Participants will describe the meta-model of evocative communication and given a case apply it clinically.
Participants will indicate how using tailoring, including social determinants, can be used to define therapy goals.
Given a client, participants will indicate how to use evocative methods to accomplish therapy goals.

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ASCH Advanced Level Workshop: Clinical Hypnosis for GI, Fibromyalgia, & Autoimmune Disorders
2024-05-09 00:00 - 2024-05-11 23:59 UTC | Virtual
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED
Our next Advanced Workshop is scheduled for November – registration to open in July.

Quick Links: Details & Fees | Eligibility | Credits

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (Advanced Level)

Thursday, May 9th, 2024
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Friday, May 10th, 2024
8:15 AM – 6:00 PM EST

Saturday, May 11th, 2024
8:15 AM – 6:00 PM EST

Program Notes:
This workshop will address evidenced-based hypnotic strategies for the treatment of DGBI, Fibromyalgia, and Autoimmune Disorders. As each of these conditions is often associated with a history of stress/trauma and decreased HRV, participants will learn techniques to optimize ANS activity for mental and physical health promotion. In addition, strategies for trauma stabilization, pain modulation, and sleep enhancement will be provided.

Participants are expected to attend all days.
Detailed workshop schedules, faculty and other materials will be available to participants, online, two weeks before the start date. Workshop materials will be available in electronic form only.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED
Our next Advanced Workshop is scheduled for November – registration to open in July.
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Advanced Level Workshops
Advanced Level Workshops are offered throughout the year. Recent professional training workshops have focused on behavioral medicine, health psychology, hypnosis and pediatrics, and mind-body medicine.
Advanced level workshop participants are encouraged to complete Level 1 and Level 2 training. Skills mastered in these workshops ensure comprehension and applicability of the material.
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Registration Details & Fees

Member
Non-Member
Resident/Intern/Fellow
Graduate Student

Advanced Workshop
$500.00
$675.00
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NA

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General Information:
Speakers: Louis Damis, PhD and Rebecca Cherry, MD
Workshop Material: Approximately one week before the workshop, registered participants will receive a link to a private webpage that will include links to handouts and resource materials. This access will be good for seven days after the workshop has been completed. Note: workshop handouts can be approximately 200+ pages for Level 1; 150+ pages for Level 2; and 100+ pages for Advanced. Participants are responsible for downloading and printing workshop materials.
Continuing Education Hours: On-time attendance, full engagement, and completion of the daily program evaluations are required for a Certificate of Completion. The workshop is approved for 17.75 hrs.
Changing Dates: ASCH will honor one registration transfer. Transfer requests must be made in writing, to education@asch.net, by April 25th. Change requests after that date will be treated as a cancellation.
Credit Card Payments: Registration payments must be made online and received by April 25th. The ASCH Registrar will send reminders of the due date will in advance. The Registrants seat will be relinquished if payment is not received by this date.
Cancellations: Cancellations must be made in writing to education@asch.net. No cancellations will be taken by phone. Cancellations made by April 25th will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations made after that date unless the seat can be filled by a waitlisted person.

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Clinical Workshop Eligibility
Registrants must hold a master’s degree or higher in a health care discipline deemed appropriate by the Society from a college or university accredited by its appropriate regional accrediting body. In addition, registrants must be licensed or certified in the state in which they practice.
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Workshop CME & ASCH Continuing Education (CE) Credits
The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-Education and Research Foundation (ASCH-ERF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-Education and Research Foundation (ASCH-ERF) designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ASCH-ERF is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. ASCH-ERF maintains responsibility for the regional workshops. The ASCH Standards of Training Committee has approved all regional workshops as meeting the twenty hours required for membership and certification requirements.
Courses approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis are approved continuing education courses per Florida’s AC-Rule 64B-4-6002 for Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage and Family Therapists in the State of Florida.

The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Education & Research Foundation. Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 6/1/2022 to 5/31/2025. Provider ID#217022

California Board of Behavioral Sciences Accreditation
Please note that effective July 1, 2015, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CBBS) is no longer renewing existing CE provider numbers. ASCH-ERF’s accreditation through CBBS expired on December 31, 2015. BBS licensees now obtain their continuing education through the National Association of Social Workers and the American Psychological Association, among others, both through which ASCH-ERF maintains accreditation.
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Turn Stressful into Restful: Enhancing Sleep through Self-State Strategies and the Art of being Hypnotic
2024-05-09 | Virtual
Organization: Lemke Counseling & Consulting
Website: https://www.wendylemke-psy.com/stressful-into-restful
Event Title: Turn Stressful into Restful: Enhancing Sleep through Self-State Strategies and the Art of being Hypnotic
Dates: May 9, 2024
Location: Virtual Workshop
CE: 3.0
Contact: Wendy Lemke, wendylemkelp@gmail.com
Abstract:
Sleep, often overlooked in our fast-paced lives, plays a pivotal role in maintaining optimal psychological and physical health. Even with the understanding of its profound impact on mental and physical wellness, many still struggle with getting the slumber they need.
Many psychological disorders contribute to sleep challenges, especially in the field of trauma. Research shows that treating sleep can help PTSD but treating PTSD doesn’t necessarily help sleep, thus all trauma treatment should include a sleep component.
By utilizing an Ego State Therapy approach combined with hypnotic strategies and language we can explore the unconscious and work with states of self that have inner wisdom about the cause, maintenance, or even the solutions to getting a more restful sleep. In addition to making sure the whole-self is prepared for a more restful sleep, we will also explore the importance of self-language and hypnotic components that can either block or enhance our ability to sleep well.
Learning Objectives:

Define the importance of sleep in psychological and physical health, especially for those who struggle with PTSD and/or Dissociative Disorders.
Explain and demonstrate at least three Ego State Therapy Strategies to employ for improving/enhancing sleep.
Explain and demonstration Ego State Therapy Strategies for nightmares to prevent sleep dread.
Identify three unconscious potential barriers to restful sleep and therapeutic ego state strategies to manage them.
Identify and develop strategies for defeating/harmful self-statements that often-become fixed hypnotic suggestions utilized by self or self-states that interfere with restful sleep.

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Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Management
2024-05-04 00:00 - 2024-05-05 23:59 UTC | Hybrid
Organization: New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Website: www.nesch.org
Event Title: Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Management
Dates: May 4-5, 2024
CE: 14 hours
Contact: Staisha Santungwana, neschMSC@gmail.com
Abstract:
This workshop will provide an overview of hypnotic strategies and suggestions for helping individuals better self-manage chronic pain conditions. It will begin with a discussion of the role that the Behavioral Inhibition and Activation Systems play in hypnotic responding. This will be followed by a presentation of the neurophysiology of nociception and pain, focusing on nine specific processes and physiological structures involved in pain perception, all of which can be influenced by hypnotic suggestions. Evidence regarding pain’s impact on other functioning domains (e.g., activity level, sleep, mood) will be discussed, and ideas for hypnotic suggestions and approaches for addressing all of these domains and processes will be generated. A model for performing a thorough psychosocial evaluation of the outcome domains that hypnosis can benefit in persons with chronic pain will be presented, and methods for developing a pain treatment plan based on this evaluation will be discussed. Strategies for integrating hypnosis with other approaches with proven efficacy (e.g., cognitive therapy and Motivational Interviewing) to enhance overall treatment benefits will also be covered. The emphasis of the workshop will be on applied clinical techniques; demonstrations, exercises and the opportunities for group consultation will be included. After participating in the workshop, participants will have the resources and skills to evaluate a patient with chronic pain for hypnosis treatment and design a treatment plan that addresses the various problems identified.
Learning Objectives:

Identify the role of Behavioral Inhibition and Behavioral Activation systems for developing a tailored pain treatment plan.
Apply research in findings regarding “seeding” to enhance response to clinical suggestions.
Design tailored and targeted hypnotic suggestions to maximize the benefits of hypnosis treatment based on current scientific knowledge regarding the neurophysiological basis of pain for designing
Create an effective relaxation hypnotic induction.
Create an effective “Favorite place” hypnosis induction.
Identify the cognitive and behavioral factors that influence pain for designing hypnotic suggestions that help clients shift from maladaptive to adaptive cognitive processes and pain coping behaviors.
Utilize a thorough psychosocial evaluation of the psychosocial factors influencing pain and functioning,
Design a treatment protocol that addresses each factor.
Explain the environmental, physical, and psychological factors that impact sleep quality in individuals with chronic pain.
Design an intervention for improving sleep quality in individuals with chronic pain.
Identify strategies to integrate cognitive therapy and Motivational Interviewing with hypnosis treatment to enhance treatment outcome.
Describe an effective age progression suggestion for increasing adaptive pain management behaviors.

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Harmonizing EMDR Therapy and Clinical Hypnosis – Building Blocks for Working with Complex Developmental Trauma
2024-05-04 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | Virtual
Organization: Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Website: https://www.fsch.org/workshops/intermediate-workshop
Event Title: Harmonizing EMDR Therapy and Clinical Hypnosis – Building Blocks for Working with Complex Developmental Trauma
Dates: 5/4/24
Location: Virtual
CE: 12
Abstract:
Both clinical hypnosis and EMDR therapy share overlapping methods, which, when carefully blended, can provide a vast array of tools to enhance clinical outcomes, particularly when working with complex trauma and dissociation. This training will explore various methods and procedures useful for all clients which also serve as building blocks for working with these complex cases. Areas addressed include resourcing/ego strengthening, working with intra-psychic defenses and dissociative phobias, titration methods for processing particularly traumatic memories, as well as strategies for attachment repair. Video examples and guided practicum experiences will be offered to assist participants’ integration of the material presented.
This workshop presumes participants will have basic or beyond training in clinical hypnosis. No prior EMDR training is required.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify two points of overlap in the clinical application of EMDR therapy and clinical hypnosis.
2. Explain the role of inner phobias in maintaining structural dissociation.
3. Utilize two methods for resourcing/ego strengthening.
4. Describe two titration strategies when processing particularly disturbing memories.
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