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SUMMARY:Hypnosis for Trauma I: Comprehensive Stabilization (Integrative Health Psycology\, PA)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Integrative Health Psychology\, PA  \nWebsite: www.LouisDamisPhD.com  \nEvent Title: Hypnosis for Trauma I: Comprehensive Stabilization\, Advanced Workshop  \nAgenda:  Agenda_Hypnosis_for_Trauma_I_Damis \nDates: 08/31/2025  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 5  \nContact: Louis Damis\, Ph.D DrDamis@LouisDamisPhD.com  \nAbstract:  \nThis workshop focuses on the use of stabilization\, the initial phase of the Phase-Oriented Treatment of Trauma (Brown & Fromm\, 1986). This phase of treatment is often quite complex\, including the development of arousal reduction and anxiety management skills\, internalization of an implicit sense of safety and security\, self-soothing\, control of dissociation\, readiness for assertiveness skills\, improvement in self-regard/esteem\, cognitive modification\, sleep promotion/reduction in nightmares\, and prerequisite skills for trauma processing. The majority of the session will be dedicated to training techniques\, with an emphasis on demonstrations that will be recorded for distribution to participants. The Normative Implicit Clinical Hypnosis approach taught facilitates modification of implicit memory and Internal Working Models that underlie Complex PTSD. This workshop is a prerequisite for the Trauma II (Attachment Repair) and Trauma III (Integration and Self-Development) workshops.  \nLearning Objectives:   \nEducational Objectives:  \n\nParticipants will be able to describe the three components of the phase-oriented trauma treatment. \n\n\nParticipants will be able to outline and apply two strategies for establishing a neuroception of safety. \n\n\nParticipants will be able to delineate three criteria for adequate acquisition of an internalized sense of safety and security. \n\n\nParticipants will be able to describe and train self-soothing and two dissociation control techniques. \n\n\nParticipants will be able to describe and apply one or more strategies for ego-strengthening\, sleep promotion\, nightmare resolution\, and cognitive modification. 
URL:https://asch.net/event/hypnosis-for-trauma-i-comprehensive-stabilization-integrative-health-psycology-pa/
CATEGORIES:Other Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260403T223529
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SUMMARY:Refining Skills and Treatment Applications Workshop (Level 2/Intermediate) (Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis and Integrative Health Psychology\, PA)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: FSCH and Integrative Health Psychology\, PA  \nWebsite: https://www.fsch.org/intermediate-workshop   \nEvent Title:  Refining Skills and Treatment Applications Workshop (Level 2/Intermediate)  \nAgenda: FSCH_Level_2_Agenda_Aug_2025__Damis    \nDates: 08/01/2025 – 08/03/2025\, see agenda for further information  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 20  \nContact: Dr. Louis Damis\, DrDamis@LouisDamisPhD.com   \nAbstract: The Refining Skills & Treatment Applications (Level 2/Intermediate) Workshop increases skills and builds confidence in the use of hypnosis. It prepares the workshop participant to move on to the Advanced Workshop level and Individual Consultation with a strong basis of skills and understanding of the principles and practice of clinical hypnosis.  \nLearning Objectives: Learning objectives for each topic are on the uploaded agenda. 
URL:https://asch.net/event/refining-skills-and-treatment-applications-workshop-level-2-intermediate-florida-society-of-clinical-hypnosis-and-integrative-health-psychology-pa/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20260403T223529
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SUMMARY:Level 1 Clinical Hypnosis (Lemke Counseling & Consulting)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Lemke Counseling & Consulting \nAgenda: https://asch.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Content_Schedule_for_Level_1_Hypnosis_2024.docx  \nWebsite: https://www.wendylemke-psy.com/general-4 \nEvent Title: Level 1 Clinical Hypnosis \nDates: 07/29/2025 to 07/31/025 \nLocation: Virtual \nCE: 20.0 \nContact: Wendy Lemke\, wendylemkelp@gmail.com \nAbstract:\nEven though we all have the capacity for trance\, we often are not consciously aware of utilizing this capacity in a constructive manner. The Fundamental Level 1 training will assist you in facilitating constructive trances\, making the most out of those states with effective and timely therapeutic suggestions. It will also help you recognize destructive spontaneous trance states\, destructive self-suggestions\, and provide ways to ground and reorient. Taught by trauma-informed faculty\, this course will include topics/skills on hypnotic phenomena\, hypnotic language\, elicitations\, deepening\, reorienting\, utilization\, formulating suggestions\, along with opportunities for supervised practice.
URL:https://asch.net/event/level-1-clinical-hypnosis-lemke-counseling-consulting-2/
CATEGORIES:Other Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250724
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SUMMARY:Webinar: A Clinician's Guide to the Magick of Intuition (NTSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis (NTSCH)  \nWebsite: https://www.northtexashypnosis.org/  \nEvent Title: A Clinician’s Guide to the Magick of Intuition  \nAgenda: Agenda \nDates: 07/23/2025\, 7-8:30pm ET / 6-7:30pm CT  \nLocation: Virtual Webinar  \nCE: 1.5  \nContact: Nubia Ballesteros\, nballesteroslpc@gmail.com  \nAbstract: With didactics\, fascinating cases and experiential exercises\, this program will focus on the potency of healing that can be created when intuition and hypnosis intersect in the clinical setting. Four major dynamics will be highlighted. The ACE schematic Model for developing intuitive skills will be introduced. Access to Resources & Solutions Inside the client’s intuitive\, aka\, wise mind. Name the three features of the ACE schema. Evocation of Intuitive wisdom in “the Therapist’s Trance.” Increased breadth and depth of Ego-Strengthening potentials. Utilization of wisdom derived from intuitive metaphors that arise in the unconscious Mind of client and clinician. This webinar will be led by Bette Freedson\, LCSW\, LICSW\, CGP.  \nLearning Objectives: At the end of this presentation participants will be able to:   \n\n Define the meaning of the “wise mind” as applicable in an intuitive/hypnotic context. \n Describe at least one phenomenon of the therapist’s trance. \n Name at least one way intuitively infused hypnosis methodology can provide ego strengthening for the client. \n Given a client problem\, imagine how an intuitively derived metaphor might be used to induce trance or utilized in a conversational hypnotic context.
URL:https://asch.net/event/webinar-a-clinicians-guide-to-the-magick-of-intuition-ntsch/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTSTAMP:20260403T223529
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SUMMARY:ASCH Teaching & Consultation Workshop (TCW)
DESCRIPTION:ASCH Teaching & Consultation Workshop (TCW)  \nFriday\, July 18\, 2025- Saturday\, July 19\, 2025 \nASCH 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.  \n(Please see the Certification section on the ASCH website for other program descriptions and requirements for the attainment of various levels of certification.)  \nOverview  \nTCW 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. This session will be lead by Dr. Mary Wells and Dr. Ciara Christensen. \nThe 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.  \n  \nTCW Schedule  \n(All times listed are in EST. Times are subject to minor changes)  \n\n\n\nFriday\, July 18 \n10:00 AM-3:30 PM \n\n\nSaturday\, July 19\n10:00 AM-4:00 PM \n\n\n\n TCW Agenda – TCW Schedule July 2025  \nRegistration is now open!\n  \nDetails and Fees  \n\n\n\nCourse \nMember \nNon-Member \nResident/Intern/Fellow \nGraduate Student \n\n\nTCW \n$470 \n$675 \n$470 \n$470 \n\n\n\n  \nRegistration Instructions  \nOnline 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.  \nPayments 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.  \nContinuing Education Hours  \nOnline attendance\, full engagement and completion of a pre-test\, post-test and daily program evaluations are required for a certificate of completion. TCW will be approved for 10 hours.   \nChanging Dates  \nASCH will honor one registration transfer.  Transfer requests must be made in writing\, to education@asch.net\, by 7/7/25.  Change requests after that date will be treated as a cancellation.  \nCredit Card Payments  \nRegistration payments must be made online and received by November 21.  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.  \nCancellations  \n Cancellations must be made in writing to education@asch.net. No cancellations will be taken by phone. Cancellations made by DATE 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.  \nClinical Workshop Eligibility  \nRegistrants must be healthcare professionals licensed in their jurisdiction functioning within the scope of their practice.  \nStudents 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.  \nFull-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.  \nWorkshop CME & ASCH Continuing Education (CE) Credits  \nThe 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 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  \n 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.  \n 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.  \n\n\n\n \nThe 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 \n\n\n\nCalifornia Board of Behavioral Sciences Accreditation  \nPlease 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.  \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/asch-teaching-consultation-workshop-tcw-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ASCH-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
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SUMMARY:Hypnotic Applications Across Phase Oriented Treatment for Trauma & Dissociative Disorders (ISSTD)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) \n\n\nWebsite: https://www.isst-d.org/training-and-conferences/conferences-and-seminars/regional-conferences/2025-chicago-regional-conference/  \n\n\nEvent Title: Hypnotic Applications Across Phase Oriented Treatment for Trauma & Dissociative Disorders \n\n\nDates: 07/18/2025 \n\n\nLocation: In-person \n\n\nCE: 6 \n\n\nContact: Wendy Willberg-Lemke\, wendylemkelp@gmail.com \n\n\nAbstract: In this session\, participants will enhance confidence in integrating hypnosis into trauma treatment\, focusing on dissociative identity disorder. The session covers hypnotic techniques across trauma treatment phases\, emphasizing language that acknowledges multiplicity. Applications include fostering safety\, exploring unconscious parts\, developmental repair\, and promoting integration. Metaphors and hypno-projectives are also reviewed. Prior hypnosis training is expected\, as trance elicitation isn’t covered. Techniques may be effective without formal hypnosis\, given dissociative states often involve self-induced trance. The session also addresses undoing unhelpful self-suggestions from past experiences. \n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of phase-oriented treatment and Lemke’s 4-C approach in the treatment of Dissociative Disorders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplain and incorporate Lemke’s P-principles for ‘safely’ navigating the unique needs of each client and all their parts throughout trauma treatment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmploy hypnotic language and strategies that emphasize safety throughout the phases of trauma treatment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate at least three hypnotic applications for exploring the unconscious and/or unconscious parts of self. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate the effectiveness and provide examples of at least two metaphors useful when working with dissociative disorders. 
URL:https://asch.net/event/hypnotic-applications-across-phase-oriented-treatment-for-trauma-dissociative-disorders-isstd/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250716T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250716T213000
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SUMMARY:ASCH Webinar: Helping Children Help Themselves with Hypnosis
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 16\, 2025 at 8:00 PM-9:30 PM ET  \n*Click Here To Register*   \nThe webinar will describe hypnotic interventions that can be used with children and adolescents who have medical or psychological challenges. Hypnosis not only gives the child a tool to better cope with or solve the problem himself\, but also increases self-esteem\, bolsters a sense of accomplishment and gives the child a valuable skill that he can adapt to many new situations throughout life. How to match hypnotic strategies to the developmental level of the child will be illustrated by using video clips. The principles and practice of integrating hypnosis into clinical encounters in child and adolescent healthcare for a variety of common pediatric habit disorders\, anxiety and pain will be presented.  \nInstructor:   \n \nLinda Thomson\, PhD\, MSN\, APRN\, ABMH\, ABHN\, FSCH  \nDr. Thomson has been a pediatric nurse practitioner for more than 4 decades working with children with a variety of disorders. She is a past President of ASCH and has taught hypnosis workshops across the United States and around the world.  \nDr. Thomson has no significant financial relationships or conflicts of interest to disclose.  \nCE Credits: 1.50  \nImportant Notes:  \n\nTo receive credit for this webinar\, you will be required to take a pre-test\, post-test and an end of event survey. All items will be shared with you via email. \n\n\nThe pre and post-test do not affect your entrance into the webinar or whether you earn credit. We are using this to track learning over time. \n\n\nA recording of this webinar will be released to attendees approximately two weeks after the live date. You will be notified by email when it is ready for viewing. \n\nLearning Objectives  \nAt the conclusion of this webinar participants will be able to:  \n\nCite and explain three (3) values of integrating hypnosis into common clinical encounters with children and adolescents \n\n\nDescribe how to match hypnotic strategies to the developmental level of the child that enhance mastery \n\n\nDevelop increased skills in a child-centric approach to effect behavioral change through hypnosis and utilization of trance \n\nRegistration Rates  \n *Click Here to Register*   \n\n\n\nASCH Member \n$45 \n\n\nNon-Member \n$65 \n\n\nResident/Intern/Fellow \n$45 \n\n\nGraduate Student \n$15 \n\n\n\n *Click Here To Register* (https://portal.asch.net/integratedEvents/home/ASCH-WEBINAR-HELPING-CHILDREN-HELP-THEMSELVES-WITH-HYPNOSIS)
URL:https://asch.net/event/asch-webinar-helping-children-help-themselves-with-hypnosis/
CATEGORIES:ASCH-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTSTAMP:20260403T223529
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SUMMARY:Using Language & Metaphor to Clarify Core Purpose and Meaning  (Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey  \nWebsite: https://clinicalhypnosisnj.org/event-6193649  \nEvent Title: Advanced Workshop: Using Language & Metaphor to Clarify Core Purpose and Meaning   \nAgenda: timed_agenda  \nDates: July 12\, 2025\, 11AM – 1PM EST   \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 2  \nContact: Robert Staffin drstaffin@gmail.com   \nAbstract: Language and metaphor play an important role in clinical hypnosis and especially in the work of Milton H. Erickson\, his students\, and those following. Through a mixture of humor\, storytelling\, and demonstrations\, Rob Voyle will teach us/remind us about the science and art of asking powerful questions. These questions have the power to open us up to our connection to the source of our life (whatever/whomever that is for you and your clients/patients).  Rob will share how to utilize metaphor to help people discover their core purpose and understand the violation of a client’s core purpose as a source of distress. When we clarify our core purpose\, it becomes a touchstone and provides a sense of meaning for us and all those with whom we live\, work\, and love.  \nLearning Objectives: As a result of attending this presentation participants will be able to: 1. Describe the differences between empowering and disempowering questions and know how to craft them. 2. Note and use a client’s metaphoric language to deepen awareness and empathy with the client. 3. Evoke and use a client’s simple metaphors to quickly determine a client’s core purpose and state of resourcefulness. 4. Use a client’s core purpose to articulate their stress and existential distress\, and to be able to restore a state of resourcefulness. 
URL:https://asch.net/event/using-language-metaphor-to-clarify-core-purpose-and-meaning-clinical-hypnosis-society-of-new-jersey/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20260403T223529
CREATED:20250623T185454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T185454Z
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SUMMARY:Quality of Life in High-Impact Chronic Pain: The Role of Hypnosis (New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis \n\n\nWebsite: https://nesch.org/event-6197234 \n\n\nEvent Title: Quality of Life in High-Impact Chronic Pain: The Role of Hypnosis\n\n\nDates: June 28-29\, 2025\, 10AM-5PM EST (both days) \n\n\nLocation: Virtual \n\n\nCE: 12 \n\n\nContact: neschmsc@gmail.com \n\n\nAbstract: If you work with folks with chronic pain\, you know that for some it moves beyond being an annoyance and starts to take over their lives.  Over time\, this group do less and less\, see fewer and fewer people\, enjoy fewer and fewer things\, worry and rage more and more\, and their life shrinks down to just their pain and its effects.  The CDC has recently labeled this pattern as High-Impact Chronic Pain.  Providers from both the physical and the mental side often feel helpless and overwhelmed when confronted with these patients.  Fortunately\, Dr. Hall and Dr. Vair have years of experience with this population and have learned ways that strategic education and intervention\, centered around clinical hypnosis\, can turn the tide for these patients so that their lives start to grow again as the pain shrinks.  Join NESCH for a 2-day\, 12-hour online workshop on using clinical hypnosis to improve quality of life in those most impacted by chronic pain.  Day 1 centers on how pain changes us internally\, while Day 2 focuses on how it impacts us externally\, and both offer hypnotic and other tools for promoting positive change.   \n\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nIdentify three differences between acute and chronic pain \nDefine the relationship between pain and suffering \nDescribe 3 crucial points of information that patients need to learn to shift the conversation about chronic pain in a more helpful direction \nIdentify 8 brain regions that offer possibilities to use clinical hypnosis to change the experience of pain \nDemonstrate the use of a structured interview to determine the relative importance of each brain region in the patient’s experience of their pain and guide hypnotic treatment \nDefine the foundational aspects of a Whole Health approach to care\, including how to utilize this framework to engage individuals in active self-management of chronic pain \nIdentify relationships between established\, evidence-informed approaches for the use of hypnosis and the Whole Health approach to care \nIdentify ways to enhance clinical practice through utilizing person-centered hypnotic approaches \nDefine eight aspects of personal well-being that can be addressed in chronic pain using hypnosis \nState 2 brief “elevator speeches” to describe this approach to treating chronic pain\, one for professional colleagues\, and the second for patients and loved ones 
URL:https://asch.net/event/quality-of-life-in-high-impact-chronic-pain-the-role-of-hypnosis-new-england-society-of-clinical-hypnosis/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250627T163000
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SUMMARY:Ego State Therapy Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Organization: \nLemke Counseling & Consulting \nWebsite:  \nhttps://www.wendylemke-psy.com/est-masterclass \nEvent Title:  \nEgo State Therapy Masterclass \nAgenda: \nDAY 1 \n\n9:00 Instructions/Demo/ for first Practice (rapport/info. gathering/safe/stable place or state\, hypnotic elicitation\, ego strengthening)\n9:45 Break\n10:00 Practice Group #1 (first round of three)\n11:30 Lunch\n12:30 Practice Group #1 (second round of three)\n2:00 Break\n2:15 Instruction/Demo/ for second Practice\n2:45 Practice Group Time #2 (first round of three)\n4:15 Wrap-up/questions\n4:30 Adjourn\n\nDay 2 \n\n9:00 Check-in/Questions/Concerns\n9:15 Group Practice # 2 (second set of three)\n10:45 Break\n11:00 Demo and instruction for Practice #3\n11:30 Lunch\n12:30 Group Practice #3 (first set of three)\n2:00 Break\n2:15 Group Practice #3 (second set of three)\n3:45 Wrap-up/questions\n4:30 Adjourn\n\n  \nDates:  \nJune 26-27\, 2025 \nLocation: \nVirtual \nCE: \n12 Hours \nContact: \nwendylemkelp@gmail.com \nAbstract: \nOnce you have obtained skills\, it can be challenging to integrate them without adequate practice. This course will provide not only practice opportunities but experiential options to facilitate professional growth. ​This group will be primarily experiential with little didactic material. Wendy will provide demonstrations and there will be opportunities for practice in supervised groups including time to process experiential learning. \n*Prerequisites: ASCH approved Level 1 hypnosis and ESTNA approved EST1 Foundations training. \nLearning Objectives: \nDevelop and enhance ability to access solutions from states of self through hypnotic techniques such as hypnoprojectives and/or Lemke’s ‘Playing with the Space’ through group practice. \nDemonstrate transitions to ego state therapy applications after eliciting trance. \nModel competency in accessing and exploring ego states through hands-on practice and case demonstrations. \nUtilize ego states as a resource for assisting in a personal growth issue. \nSupport professional and/or personal growth by providing constructive feedback and support in an intimate learning environment.
URL:https://asch.net/event/ego-state-therapy-masterclass/
LOCATION:Virtual workshop
CATEGORIES:Other Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Gut Feelings Part II: Clinical Hypnosis for Comprehensive Treatment of Disorders of Brain-Gut Interaction.
DESCRIPTION:Organization: ASCH \nWebsite: asch.net \nEvent Title: Gut Feelings Part II: Clinical Hypnosis for Comprehensive Treatment of Disorders of Brain-‎Gut Interaction \nAgenda: 8pm-10pm EST \nDates: June 25th\, 2025 \nLocation: Virtual \nCE: 2.0 \nContact: info@asch.net \nPrice: non-members: $65 \nMember: $55 \nRegistration Link: https://portal.asch.net/integratedEvents/home/GUT-FEELINGS-PART-II-CLINICAL-HYPNOSIS-FOR-COMPREHENSIVE-TREATMENT-OF-DISORDERS-OF-BRAIN-GUT-INTERACTION \n  \nAbstract: Clinical hypnosis has reliably been found to produce both short- and long-term treatment ‎benefits for functional gastrointestinal disorders (i.e.\, functional dyspepsia\, functional ‎abdominal pain\, and irritable bowel syndrome). Moreover\, as various physiological and ‎autonomic nervous system variables have been found to contribute to these gastrointestinal ‎disorders\, they have more appropriately been labeled Disorders of Brain-Gut Interaction ‎‎(DBGI). However\, the exact mechanisms of action that result in such hypnotic intervention ‎benefits have remained elusive. ‎\nThis webinar will review the empirical evidence supporting the effectiveness of various gut-‎directed clinical hypnosis strategies\, address possible mechanisms of action\, and outline ‎these techniques for participant use. Research will be reviewed on a polyvagal-based ‎hypnotic intervention effective with brain-gut interaction disorders. Moreover\, the polyvagal ‎model and this technique are also relevant to treating trauma\, fibromyalgia\, inflammatory\, ‎and other pain disorders. ‎\nAs the incidence of trauma and childhood adverse experiences is common in DGBI and ‎persistent pain\, identification of specific life events contributing to somatic distress and the ‎application of memory reconsolidation update techniques will be reviewed to more ‎comprehensively resolve Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction.‎\n \n  \nLearning Objectives:  \nAt the completion of this webinar\, participants will be able to:‎\n‎1)‎ List the relevant diagnostic criteria for two brain-gut interaction disorders.‎\n‎2)‎ Cite three references providing empirical support for using clinical hypnosis to treat ‎functional gastrointestinal disorders.‎\n‎3)‎ List four hypnotic suggestions that have empirical support for reducing IBS symptoms.‎\n‎4)‎ Explain the relationship of the polyvagal theory to brain-gut interaction disorders ‎and outline a relevant hypnotic intervention found to be effective in reducing DGBI ‎symptoms.‎\n‎5)‎ Apply the cognitive bridge technique to identify contributing remote experiences.‎\n‎6)‎ Apply two memory reconsolidation update strategies for relevant trauma ‎experiences.‎
URL:https://asch.net/event/gut-feelings-part-ii-clinical-hypnosis-for-comprehensive-treatment-of-disorders-of-brain-gut-interaction/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ASCH-Sponsored CE
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250621T150000
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SUMMARY:ASCH Advanced Workshop: Bridging Inner Worlds: Hypnosis for Psychedelic Preparation and Integration
DESCRIPTION:Organization: ASCH \nWebsite: Asch.net \nEvent Title: Bridging Inner Worlds: Hypnosis for Psychedelic Preparation and Integration \nAgenda: Click Here \nDates: June 21\, 2025 \nTime: 12:00pm – 3:00pm EST \nLocation: Virtual \nCE: 3 Hours \nContact: info@asch.net \nPrice: Member: $180; Non-member: $200 \nRegistration Link:  \nRegister Here \n\nAbstract: This advanced workshop delves into the connections between hypnosis and psychedelics\, highlighting their shared features and therapeutic potential. We will explore the historical use of psychedelics alongside the growing interest in their modern clinical applications. Drawing on both personal and professional experiences\, I will demonstrate how hypnosis can foster openness and readiness for psychedelic experiences and how it can aid in integrating insights post-journey to support lasting personal growth.Through engaging discussions and demonstrations\, participants will gain practical techniques and new perspectives to deepen their understanding of hypnosis and its role in enhancing psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP).  \nLearning Objectives:  \n1) State two shared features of hypnosis and ketamine/psilocybin\n2) State one difference between a ‘psycholytic dose’ vs a ‘heroic or psychedelic’ dose\n3) State one hypnosis technique they can utilize during the preparation phase of PAP to\nenhance openness and readiness\n4) State one hypnosis technique they can utilize for the integration/post-journey phase to help\nclients process insights and solidify personal growth \nSpeaker Information: \nCiara Christensen\, PhD\, earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Washington State University in 2012. She is licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in Idaho\, Colorado\, and Wisconsin\, and has extensive experience in both hospital and private practice settings. Dr. Christensen is the former President of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH) and past President of the American Psychological Association’s Division 30\, Society of Psychological Hypnosis. She also served as Editor for FOCUS\, the publication of SCEH. Before completing her PhD\, she was Managing Editor of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Dr. Christensen is widely recognized for her contributions to hypnosis research and practice\, having published in peer-reviewed journals and conducted workshops internationally. Her work reflects her commitment to advancing the scientific and clinical applications of hypnosis. \nCiara Christensen has no financial relationships to report within the past 24 months
URL:https://asch.net/event/bridging-inner-worlds-hypnosis-for-psychedelic-preparation-and-integration/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ASCH-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:An Advanced Workshop with: Devin Terhune\, PhD  - Hypnosis: State of the Science (with Clinical Implications)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis \nWebsite: msch.us \nEvent Title: An Advanced Workshop with: Devin Terhune\, PhD – Hypnosis: State of the Science (with Clinical Implications) \nDates: June 21\, 2025 \nLocation: Virtual \nCE: 6.0 \nContact: Jennifer Stoos\, jstoos@rekindlethespark.com \nAbstract:\nThis workshop aims to introduce attendees to the science of hypnosis\, with a focus on state-of-the-art research. The workshop will comprise four subsections on distinct topics\, including contemporary research on hypnotic responding and the cognitive neuroscience of hypnosis; the relations between hypnosis\, suggestion and psychopathology; current state of the evidence regarding the clinical efficacy of hypnosis; and the relevance of hypnosis and suggestion for scientific research on\, and clinical applications of\, psychedelics. Each subsection will conclude with a brief consideration of the implications for therapeutic applications of hypnosis. Upon completing the module\, attendees will have a good understanding of contemporary developments in the field and be positioned to critically evaluate this work. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe recent developments in the measurement of hypnotic responding.\nExplain the principal features of predictive processing accounts of hypnosis.\nSummarize current knowledge regarding the link between hypnosis and psychopathology.\nEvaluate research papers describing clinical interventions involving hypnosis.\nDescribe the clinical efficacy of hypnosis for different symptoms and conditions.\nAssess the role of suggestion effects (hypnosis\, placebo\, and nocebo) in response to psychedelics.\nIdentify ways by which hypnosis and psychedelics can be integrated in experimental research and clinical practice.
URL:https://asch.net/event/clinical-hypnosis-to-improve-sleep-minnesota-society-of-clinical-hypnosis/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250620T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250622T173000
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Hypnosis (ASCH Level 1) (Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis)
DESCRIPTION:Organization:  \nFlorida Society of Clinical Hypnosis \nWebsite:  \nhttps://www.fsch.org/workshops?view=article&id=64:basic-workshop&catid=10 \nEvent Title:  \nFundamentals of Hypnosis (ASCH Level 1) \nAgenda: \nFriday         June 20\, 2025              4:00 PM-9:00 PM ET \nSaturday     June 21\, 2025             8:30 AM-5:30 PM ET \nSunday       June 22\, 2025              8:30 AM-5:30 PM ET \nDates:  \nJune 20th-22nd\, 2025 \nLocation: \n\n\n\nVirtual workshop \n\n\n\nCE: \n20 \nContact: \nDrDamis@LouisDamisPhD.com \nAbstract: \nThe 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. \nLearning Objectives: \nAt the completion of the workshop\, the participant will be able to: \n\nDescribe the nature of hypnosis and how to present it to a client\nIdentify major myths and misconceptions\nIdentify three intrinsic brain networks modified by hypnosis\nDescribe the relationship of hypnosis to memory and pseudo-memory\nApply three basic hypnotic inductions and three deepening methods\nBe able to reorient and re-alert the hypnotic subject\nUse hypnosis for relaxation\, ego-strengthening\, and stress management\nTeach self-hypnosis to clients\nIdentify relevant clinical treatment goals\nDemonstrate treatment planning and selection of goals appropriate for hypnotic intervention\nDescribe contraindications for using hypnosis\nDescribe ethical considerations around the use of hypnosis
URL:https://asch.net/event/fundamentals-of-hypnosis-asch-level-1/
LOCATION:Virtual workshop
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:ASCH Advanced Workshop: Facilitation and Clinical Use of Mystical Experiences in Hypnosis ‎
DESCRIPTION:June 2025 Advanced Clinical Workshop: Facilitation and Clinical Use of Mystical Experiences in Hypnosis  \nJune 13\, 2025 – 10:00 AM ET-2:00 PM ET \nRegister Here \nWith the popularity of psychedelic-assisted therapy on the rise\, more and more people are seeking a type of intervention that involves powerful and profound experiences used to cultivate lasting change. These experiences are often called “mystical experiences” or “peak spiritual experiences” and typically contain a sense of positive mood\, unity\, transcendence of time/space\, and ineffability. During this workshop presentation\, participants will receive a general overview of mystical experiences\, review a newly proposed theoretical framework for the clinical use of mystical experiences\, and learn about past research on the use of hypnosis to induce mystical experiences. Participants will be invited to participate in a hypnotic procedure designed to facilitate a mystical experience. Results from a recent study aimed at establishing the feasibility of a hypnosis intervention for a mystical experience will be discussed. Participants will also engage in experiential portions where they will design and deliver suggestions for a mystical experience. \nAt the conclusion of the event\, learners will be able to: \n\nDescribe what mystical experiences typically entail and what past/recent research says about facilitating these experiences with hypnosis only.\nConstruct a theoretical rationale for the use of mystical experiences within therapeutic interventions.\nDemonstrate the ability to design and deliver suggestions to integrate mystical elements into psychotherapy\n\nRegister Here \nSpeaker Information \n \nCameron Alldredge\, PhD \nDr. Cameron Alldredge is a licensed psychologist and associate research scientist in the Mind- Body Medicine Research Laboratory at Baylor University. He teaches psychology classes on both an undergraduate- and graduate-level and runs a small private practice that focuses on hypnotherapy and non-ordinary states of consciousness. Dr. Alldredge has received multiple awards including APA Division 30’s recognition for ground-breaking early career contributions to the advancement of scientific hypnosis and the Stanley Krippner Award from the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. He has published dozens of scientific articles on clinical hypnosis and has led countless workshops and trainings for the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. \nDisclosure of Financial Relationships and Mitigation Plan \nIn compliance with ACCME standards\, ASCH ensures the transparency of financial relationships to identify\, mitigate\, and resolve any potential conflicts of interest. \nDisclosure: \nDr. Alldredge has disclosed the following financial relationships within the past 24 months: \n\nConsultant for Mesmerize Application\nAuthor of the book Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy: What You Need to Know\n\nMitigation Strategies: \nTo mitigate any potential bias related to these financial relationships\, ASCH has implemented the following steps: \n\nAn independent subject matter expert will review all presentation materials prior to the event to ensure they are free from bias. Any identified bias will be removed.\nThe ASCH Education Manager will be present during the live event to monitor for any bias and address it immediately if it occurs.\n\nBy taking these measures\, ASCH ensures that all educational content is balanced\, evidence-based\, and free from commercial influence. \nImportant Notes \n\nDetailed 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.\n\n\nApproximately 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.\n\nAdvanced Schedule \n(All times listed are in EST. Times are subject to minor changes) \n\n\n\nFriday\, June 13\, 2025\n10:00 AM-2:00 PM ET\n\n\n\n  \nAn agenda with faculty assignments will be sent to registrants approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the live course date. \nRegister here  \n  \nDetails and Fees \n\n\n\nCourse\nMember\nNon-Member\nResident/Intern/Fellow\nGraduate Student\n\n\nAdvanced\n$200\n$300\n$150\n$150\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration Instructions \nOnline 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. \nPayments 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. \nContinuing Education Hours \nOnline attendance\, full engagement and completion of a pre-test\, post-test and daily program evaluations are required for a certificate of completion. This workshop will be approved for 4 hours. \nChanging Dates \nASCH will honor one registration transfer.  Transfer requests must be made in writing\, to education@asch.net\, by Monday\, June 2\, 2025.  Change requests after that date will be treated as a cancellation. \nCredit Card Payments \nRegistration payments must be made online and received by June 2\, 2025.  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. \nCancellations \nCancellations must be made in writing to education@asch.net. No cancellations will be taken by phone. Cancellations made by June 2\, 2025 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. \nClinical Workshop Eligibility \nRegistrants must be healthcare professionals licensed in their jurisdiction functioning within the scope of their practice. \nStudents 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. \nFull-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. \nWorkshop CME & ASCH Continuing Education (CE) Credits \nThe 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 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \n  \nASCH-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 4 required for membership and certification requirements. \n  \nCourses 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. \n\n\n\n\nThe 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\n\n\n\nCalifornia Board of Behavioral Sciences Accreditation \nPlease 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.
URL:https://asch.net/event/asch-advanced-workshop-facilitation-and-clinical-use-of-mystical-experiences-in-hypnosis/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ASCH-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Hypnotic Strategies for Evoking the Therapeutic Relationship (Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey \nAgenda: https://asch.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Spiegel_CHSNJ_timed_agenda.docx \nWebsite: https://www.clinicalhypnosisnj.org/event-6006566 \nEvent Title: Hypnotic Strategies for Evoking the Therapeutic Relationship \nDates: 06/08/2025 \nLocation: Virtual \nCE: 6.0 \nContact:  chsnj1986@gmail.com \nAbstract:\nIn this workshop\, we will examine how hypnosis can be strategically utilized to evoke the three components of the therapeutic relationship: transference\, the contemporary (‘real’) relationship\, and the therapeutic alliance. We will review hypnotic strategies from each of these three components with the goal of differentiating when and how to elicit effect\, create containment\, and utilize rapport from the relationship to guide the treatment process. Participants will learn how hypnosis can serve as an ‘in-between’ state in which elements of this relational matrix can be utilized to great effect in advancing treatment process and outcome. We will provide applications of hypnosis & the therapeutic relationship in treatment\, along with demonstrations. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand how hypnosis hastens the development of new perspectives\, realities\, and understanding in the ‘in-between’.\nFormulate 2 hypnotic strategies for evoking transference.\nFormulate 2 hypnotic strategies for evoking the contemporary (real) relationship.\nFormulate 2 hypnotic strategies for evoking the therapeutic alliance.
URL:https://asch.net/event/hypnotic-strategies-for-evoking-the-therapeutic-relationship-clinical-hypnosis-society-of-new-jersey/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T163000
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SUMMARY:Bringing Hypnosis to Life: From Training to Effective Practice
DESCRIPTION:Organization:  \nOregon Society (OSCH) \nWebsite:  \nhttps://www.oregonhypnosis.org/event-6118483 \n  \nEvent Title:  \nBringing Hypnosis to Life: From Training to Effective Practice \n  \nAgenda: \n8:30 am-9:45 am\,  Section #1:  \nUsing Hypnosis in Clinical Practice: Common Barriers and Existing Foundations (75 minutes) Presenter: Debbie Bensching \n\nTopic Introduction: Survey review and discussion.\n\n\nParticipant Engagement – the challenges of using hypnosis with clients/patients?\nSurvey Data review discussion\n\n  \n\nIdentifying Personal Barriers to Using Hypnosis. Small Group Exercise. Participants will identify and prioritize their concerns about using hypnosis\, categorize them as personal or professional\, and identify solutions to one key barrier.\n\n  \n\nConcerns and Solutions Facilitated Discussion in a large group:\n\n\nFacilitated Discussion: Groups share identified themes and barriers\, then discuss identified solutions to overcome challenges.\nReview other Possible strategies to address barriers.\n\n  \n\nExisting Clinical Framework: What you already know as the clinical foundation.\nClinical conceptualization\, treatment planning\, and intervention selection without hypnosis.\nDoes hypnosis fit into your existing clinical framework? (overall clinical thinking\, existing style of treatment planning\, and goal setting).  Case examples before integrating hypnosis: clinical vignette\n\nLearning Objectives Section 1\, Participants will: \n\nList three common barriers that limit healthcare providers from using hypnosis in clinical practice.\nIdentify at least one barrier (hesitation or concern) they struggle with when integrating hypnosis into clinical practice.\nConstruct two strategies to use to overcome barriers to integrating hypnosis into clinical practice.\nAnalyze the compatibility of hypnosis with current clinical frameworks\, including treatment planning and intervention selection\, using case examples to determine effective integration.\n\n9:45-12:00 pm Section #2:  \nIncorporating Hypnosis into Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning (120 minutes\, 15-minute break) Presenter: Dave Boyer \n9:45-10:15 am \n\nClinical Overview: Defining the overarching problem and treatment goals\nUnderstanding Class of Problem / Class of Solution Model (O’Hanlon\, 2009):\nClass of Problem and Class of Solution Concepts\nAligning possible solutions with identified  problems\nHypnotic Treatment Planning: goals and objectives: possible targets for hypnosis intervention\n\nMorning Break: 10:15-10:30 am \n10:30 am-11:30 am \n\nClinical Demonstration of the Model and Group Exercise (60 minutes)\n\n\nDemonstration: Using a clinical vignette to illustrate the process of hypnotic treatment planning using the Class of Problem/Class of Solution Model\nSmall Group Exercise: Using 2 Clinical Vignettes\, participants will practice identifying the class of problems: the various aspects of how a client goes about a problem and the class of solutions\, identifying corresponding hypnotic targets.\n\n11:30 – 12:00 pm \n\nClinical Applications: matching hypnotic techniques to the class of solutions and hypnotic targets (30 minutes)\nGeneral exploration of hypnotic techniques and strategies that best match the nature of the problem and identified solutions using hypnotic targets identified from clinical vignettes/\nChoosing the hypnotic technique and approach best for the client/patient: Tailoring and Utilization.\n\nLearning Objectives Section 2\, Participants will be able to \n\nOutline a model/method of hypnotic treatment planning.\nDemonstrate how to use a hypnotic treatment planning model to break down a larger client problem into smaller aspects of the problem and develop specific targets/objectives for hypnotic intervention.\nSelect hypnotic techniques that best match the nature of the client’s/patient’s problem to support an effective clinical approach using hypnosis.\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch break \n1:00 pm – 2:45 pm Section #3:  \nMastering Trance Work Part I: Cultivating Hypnotic Communication for Therapeutic Success (95 minutes) Presenter: Debbie Bensching \n1:00 pm – 1:50 pm \n\nUnderstanding Hypnotic Communication (30 minutes)\n\n\nWhat does it mean to be Hypnotic? Review Perspectives of Yapko and Zeig\nInformal Hypnosis: Integrating Hypnotic Principles Naturally into Conversation.\n\nYapko’s Principle: Use indirect suggestions to create a natural flow.\nZeig’s Principle: Utilize pacing and leading techniques to match the client’s natural rhythm and guide them toward change.\n\n\n\n3.       Conversational and Naturalistic Hypnosis: Using Everyday Communication to Create Hypnotic Effects.\n\nYapko’s Principle: Recognize that hypnosis is not separate from life but can be integrated into ordinary conversations.\nZeig’s Principle: Use conversational hypnosis by embedding suggestions within casual dialogue\, allowing the unconscious mind to engage without the client feeling they are being “hypnotized.”\nAlert Hypnosis: working in a trance while the client/patient maintains conscious awareness while still experiencing the benefits of the trance state. Can still access unconscious resources.\n\n4.       Engaging Clients to Talk During Trance: Techniques for Guiding and Deepening Trance Experiences.\n\n\n\nHypnotic Talk as a Resource\nFacilitating open dialogue\nUtilizing the Client’s Responses\nAlert Hypnosis\n\n\n\n1:50 pm – 2:35 pm \n\nDemonstrations of Hypnotic Communication Principles and Small Group Practice\nClinical Demonstration: The Demonstration will showcase the concept of “being hypnotic” through conversational hypnosis and will then transition into developing a formal trance to demonstrate talking with the client in a trance showcasing naturalistic hypnosis techniques.\nSmall Group Practice: Participants will work in dyads to practice being hypnotic using conversational hypnosis principles and then transition into a formal trance to practice talking with a client in a formal trance state.\n\nLearning Objectives Section 3\, Participants will \n\nIdentify two or more key principles for using informal hypnosis to integrate hypnotic suggestions into clinical conversations.\nDemonstrate effective application of at least one key principle of hypnotic communication techniques using conversational and naturalistic hypnosis approaches.\nDemonstrate the ability to integrate talking with clients/patients while in a formal trance state to enhance therapeutic outcomes.\n\nAfternoon Break: 2:35-2:45 pm \n3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Section # 4 \nMastering Trance Work Part II: Cultivating Hypnotic Skills for Therapeutic Success (105 minutes) Presenters: Dave Boyer and Debbie Bensching \n2:45-3:15 pm \n\nAdvanced Elicitation Techniques (30 minutes) Presenter: Dave Boyer\nWhat is advanced elicitation?\nPurpose and benefits of advanced elicitation\nCommon Elements of Advanced Elicitation Techniques\n\n3:15 pm – 3:45 pm \n\nEmotional Mastery and Resilience through Hypnosis (30 minutes) Presenter: Debbie Bensching\nApproaches for using hypnosis with Emotional Regulation and Stabilization\nDisrupting Negative Trance through re-associating maladaptive dissociation.\n\n3:45-4:15 pm \n\nPersonal Style and Connecting Hypnosis to Other Modalities (30 minutes) Both Presenters\nHow does hypnosis complement other practices? Case examples and discussion of combining hypnosis with other modalities.\nBrainstorming: Participants discuss how they will integrate hypnosis with their current skills.\n\n4:15 pm-4:30 pm \n\nWorkshop Wrap-Up: Collective Integration & Review. Both Presenters.\n\nFacilitated discussion with participants to identify key takeaways from the workshop and consider actions they can take to advance their use of hypnosis. \nLearning Objective Section 4\, Participants will be able to \n\nDescribe two or more benefits of using advanced elicitation techniques\nList three types of advanced elicitation techniques\nCompare two or more techniques to support emotional regulation and stability\, determining which techniques are appropriate for their clinical setting.\nSummarize at least three lessons or concepts they learned that can be applied to support integrating hypnosis into clinical practice.\nConstruct a plan detailing two specific actions to advance their use of hypnosis\n\n  \nDates:  \n05/17/2025 \n  \nLocation: \nVirtual workshop \n  \nCE: \n7 \n  \nContact: \ndebbenweb@gmail.com \n  \nAbstract: \nWorkshop Description:As experienced faculty teaching the Level 1 and Level 2 Clinical Hypnosis courses for the Oregon Society\, we have consistently heard from participants about the difficulties they experience integrating clinical hypnosis into their practice. Our goal is to Bridge the Gap from Training to Effective Practice Applications. Based on a recent survey of healthcare providers trained in hypnosis\, we’ve identified the most common concerns and barriers they encounter when applying hypnosis skills in clinical settings. This workshop is designed to address those challenges and help you build confidence and competence in your hypnosis practice. Join Dave Boyer and Debbie Bensching for an interactive\, hands-on workshop where you will: Identify common barriers to effectively using clinical hypnosis and discover practical solutions to overcome them. Enhance your skills in case conceptualization\, treatment planning and technique selection\, with guidance on integrating hypnosis into your existing therapeutic framework. Practice applying hypnosis techniques through case vignettes\, focusing on developing hypnotic language\, formulating effective suggestions\, and tailoring interventions to real-world scenarios. This workshop emphasizes experiential learning\, providing ample opportunities to practice and refine your skills with expert feedback. Whether you’re new to hypnosis or looking to deepen your clinical applications\, you’ll leave feeling more equipped and confident to bring hypnosis into your practice. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nLearning objectives have been included in the timed outline at the end of each teaching segment. \nWorkshop references: these are not included in the uploaded outline.\nElkins\, G.R. (2022)\, Introduction to Clinical Hypnosis: The Basics and Beyond. Mountain Pine Publishing. Waco\, TX.\nJensen\, Mark\, Editor (2017).  The Art and Practice of Hypnotic Induction: Favorite Methods of Master Clinicians (Voices of Experience Series). Denny Creek Press. Kirkland\, WA.\nO’Hanlon\, Bill (2005). The Handout Book: Complete handouts from the workshops of Bill O’Hanlon. Copyright © 2005 O’Hanlon and O’Hanlon\, Inc. 223 N. Guadalupe #278\, Santa Fe\, NM 87501\, USA.\nO’Hanlon\, Bill (2009). A Guide to Trance Land: A Practical Handbook of Ericksonian and Solution-Oriented Hypnosis. W.W. Norton & Company. New York\, NY\nPatterson\, David R. Neurophysiology\, Social Psychology and Dissociation as a Basis for Creating Generative Clinical Hypnosis.  ASCH Annual Scientific Meeting\, 2019.\nPatterson\, David R. Complex Inductions For Building Resilience Made Simple: Dissociation\, Neurophysiology. Plenary Presentation ASCH ASMW\, 2022.Yapko\, Michael (2019). Trancework: An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis\, 5th edition. Routledge. New York\, NY.\nZeig\, J.K. (2014). The Induction of Hypnosis: An Ericksonian Elicitation Approach. The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Press. Phoenix\, AZ.\nZeig\, Jeffrey (2018). The Anatomy of Experiential Impact Through Ericksonian Psychotherapy: Seeing\, Doing\, Being. The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Press. Phoenix\, AZ.
URL:https://asch.net/event/bringing-hypnosis-to-life-from-training-to-effective-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Rescripting Trauma Memories with Memory Reconsolidation: Protocols for Updating Implicit Beliefs and Patterns (Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey \nWebsite: https://www.clinicalhypnosisnj.org/event-6001181 \nAgenda: https://asch.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Timed_agenda.docx \nEvent Title: Rescripting Trauma Memories with Memory Reconsolidation: Protocols for Updating Implicit Beliefs and Patterns \nDates: 05/17/2025 \nLocation: Virtual \nCE: 6.0 \nContact: chsnj1986@gmail.com \nAbstract:\nReprocessing traumatic memories can be a tough task\, due to the stubborn persistence of painful emotions\, thoughts\, and patterns woven into the memory at both conscious and subconscious levels. Fortunately\, neuroscience has revealed how clinicians can more effectively help their clients reprocess traumatic memories by harnessing the mechanisms of memory consolidation. Memory reconsolidation refers to the brain’s inherent ability to update a memory network with new information when the person encounters a new experience that is emotionally significant enough for the brain to change the memory’s meaning\, context\, and associations. In this webinar\, we will explore the phenomenon of memory reconsolidation and how clinical hypnosis can be used as an adjunct to treatment to facilitate it. Participants will learn why hypnosis can be an effective tool for eliciting memory reconsolidation and get several tools they can use to help clients rescript trauma narratives\, repair attachment wounds\, and foster a positive post-trauma identity \nLearning Objectives: \nAt the end of this workshop\, participants will be better able to: \n\nEvaluate recent neuroscience discoveries regarding memory reconsolidation and their clinical implications for treating trauma.\nDescribe the steps of the RECON protocol\, an imaginal rescripting technique to help clients reduce distress related to memories of traumatic events.\nDescribe how to integrate cognitive reframing techniques with hypnosis to rescript the client’s trauma narrative and beliefs associated with the traumatic event.\nIdentify at least two ways to help clients avoid re-traumatization while reviewing traumatic memories.\nDiscuss at least two strengths and two limitations of the research on memory reconsolidation and clinical hypnosis in trauma treatment
URL:https://asch.net/event/rescripting-trauma-memories-with-memory-reconsolidation-protocols-for-updating-implicit-beliefs-and-patterns-clinical-hypnosis-society-of-new-jersey/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:ASCH Level 1 & Level 2 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ASCH Level 1 & Level 2 Workshop \nThursday\, May 15th – Sunday\, May 18th  \nQuick Links: \nLevel 1 Registration is Sold Out for this event.  \nRegister for Level 2 \nOur Clinical Hypnosis training program offers a progressive series of workshops designed to equip licensed health professionals with skills to incorporate clinical hypnosis into their practices. In the Level 1 workshop\, participants learn the foundational principles and techniques of hypnosis\, including inductions\, suggestions\, and therapeutic strategies\, guided by experienced faculty from various health disciplines. This course blends presentations\, demonstrations\, and hands-on practice to provide basic skills for immediate application. Building on this foundation\, the Level 2 workshop delves deeper into clinical hypnosis\, expanding on “how to” by adding the “when\, why\, and where” for techniques\, especially for specific populations and complex cases like pain and anxiety management. Advanced skills such as complex inductions and the nuanced use of suggestion language are explored with expert feedback. For those seeking continued growth\, Advanced Workshops offered throughout the year cover specialized topics\, including behavioral medicine and mind-body integration\, enabling participants to further enhance and apply their skills in targeted areas. Each level builds confidence\, competence\, and the ability to provide patient-centered\, integrative care \nImportant Notes \n\nRegister for only ONE Workshop – Participants are expected to attend all days.\nDetailed 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.\nYou must complete Level 1 prior to taking Level 2.\nApproximately 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.\n\nClinical Workshop Level 1 \nThe 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. \nAdvantages: \n\nRapidly establish rapport and the hypnotic relationship across developmental ages.\nFacilitate change\, ego-strengthen\, and reduce impediments to change.\nCost-effective\, collaborative\, person-centered treatment.\nEmpower clients and patients to build skills for better health.\nLearn a highly creative\, broad-ranging technique for use in integrative medicine.\n\nLevel 1 Schedule \n(All times listed are in EST. Times are subject to minor changes) \n\n\n\nThursday\, May 15\, 2025\n6:15 PM-9:30 PM\n\n\nFriday\, May 16\, 2025\n8:30 AM-6:00 PM\n\n\nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025\n8:30 AM-6:00 PM\n\n\nSunday\, May 18\, 2025\n8:30 AM-12:00 PM\n\n\n\n  \nA general agenda for Level 1 can be found here: https://asch.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/L1Agenda_May25.pdf  \n(an agenda with faculty assignments will be sent to registrants approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the live course date) \nLevel 1 Registration is Sold Out for this event.  \n  \n  \nClinical Workshop Level 2 \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 the 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. \nLevel 2 Schedule \n(All times listed are in EST. Times are subject to minor changes) \n\n\n\nThursday\, May 15\, 2025\n6:00 PM-9:00 PM\n\n\nFriday\, May 16\, 2025\n8:30 AM-6:00 PM\n\n\nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025\n8:30 AM-6:00 PM\n\n\nSunday\, May 18\, 2025\n8:30 AM-12:00 PM\n\n\n\n  \nA general agenda for Level 2 can be found here: https://asch.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/L2Agenda_May25.pdf  \n(an agenda with faculty assignments will be sent to registrants approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the live course date) \nRegister here for Level 2\n  \nDetails and Fees \n\n\n\nCourse\nMember\nNon-Member\nResident/Intern/Fellow\nGraduate Student\n\n\nLevel 1\n$500\n$675\n$400\n$320\n\n\nLevel 2\n$500\n$675\n$400\n$320\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration Instructions \nOnline 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. \nPayments 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. \nContinuing Education Hours \nOnline attendance\, full engagement and completion of a pre-test\, post-test and daily program evaluations are required for a certificate of completion. Level 1 and Level 2 will be approved for 20-22 hours. \nChanging Dates \nASCH will honor one registration transfer.  Transfer requests must be made in writing\, to education@asch.net\, by DATE.  Change requests after that date will be treated as a cancellation. \nCredit Card Payments \nRegistration payments must be made online and received by November 21.  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. \nCancellations \nCancellations must be made in writing to education@asch.net. No cancellations will be taken by phone. Cancellations made by DATE 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. \nClinical Workshop Eligibility \nRegistrants must be healthcare professionals licensed in their jurisdiction functioning within the scope of their practice. \nStudents 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. \nFull-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. \nWorkshop CME & ASCH Continuing Education (CE) Credits \nThe 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 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \n  \nASCH-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. \n  \nCourses 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. \n\n\n\n\nThe 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\n\n\n\nCalifornia Board of Behavioral Sciences Accreditation \nPlease 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. \n  \nLevel 1 Registration is Sold Out for this event.  \n  \nRegister here for Level 2
URL:https://asch.net/event/asch-level-1-level-2-workshop-8/
CATEGORIES:ASCH-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:60th HIE (Hypnotic Idea Exchange)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: North Carolina Society of Clinical Hypnosis \nWebsite: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/05Xkn7chQPyNIqWLZaqu-g \nEvent Title: 60th HIE (Hypnotic Idea Exchange) \nDates: Monday\, May 12th\, 7:30 – 9:30 PM EST \nDebra Crown is a Licensed Professional Counselor—Board Approved Supervisor\, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor\, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and ASCH Certified. She has been licensed in Texas for 19 years. She lives in Plano in the Dallas area. Currently in private practice she is focused on hypnotherapy as a primary means of therapy in conjunction with other evidence-based therapies. Having started as a continuity of care therapist for local hospitals and rehabs in Houston trauma was a topic that was continually present. Later\, having moved to Plano\, Debra was the counselor for two cities in the DFW area for city employees including first responders. She received trauma training from the VA and Center Deployment Psychology. Interestingly\, trauma was present in all sectors of city employees not just first responders.
URL:https://asch.net/event/60th-hie-hypnotic-idea-exchange/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Taming Anxiety Toolbox: An Integrated Model: Mindfulness\, Hypnosis and Cognitive Therapy (Canadian Federation of Clinical Hypnosis)
DESCRIPTION:Organization:  \nCanadian Federation of Clinical Hypnosis \nWebsite:  \nunavailable \nEvent Title:  \nTaming Anxiety Toolbox: An Integrated Model: Mindfulness\, Hypnosis and Cognitive Therapy \nAgenda: \nDAY ONE \n8:30 – 8:45 AM         Opening Ceremony \n8:45 – 9:00 AM         Introducing the Toolbox – course overview \n9:00 – 9:30 AM         Understanding the anxious patient \n9:30 – 10:45 AM       Breaking the Cycle with the integrative model: Mindfulness\, Hypnosis\, CBT. Benefits of hypnosis in the treatment of anxiety disorders \n10:45 – 11:00 AM     Break \n11:00 – 12:15 PM     Hypnosis as an adjunct to therapy. Case Presentation: video demonstration \n12:15 – 1:15 PM       Lunch \n1:15 – 1:30 PM         Applying the tools to Generalized Anxiety Disorder \n1:30 – 1:45 PM         Managing GAD with the Integrative Model \n1:45 – 2:15 PM         Managing worry with cognitive therapy. The STOP Solution \n2:15 – 3:00 PM         Video demonstration of the Integrative model in the treatment of GAD \n3:00 – 3:15 PM         Break \n3:15 – 3:30 PM         Applying the tools to panic disorder: Understanding the cycle of panic. \n3:30 – 4:00 PM         Increasing tolerance of interoceptive responses with Mindfulness and cognitive strategies \n4:00 – 4:15 PM         Other expressions of panic: Urge to escape; fear of flying; nocturnal panic attacks; relaxation induced panic \n4:15 – 4:30 PM       Age progression \n4:30 – 4:45 PM         Chill out with an orange and other quick interventions \n  \nDAY TWO \n8:30 – 9:00 AM         Applying the tools to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder \n9:00 – 10:00 AM       Case presentation with video demonstration \n10:00 –10:30 AM     Using the tools in the treatment of PTSD \n10:30 – 10:45 AM     Break \n10:45 – 11:15 AM    Applying the Tools to Social Anxiety Disorder \n11:15 – 11:30 AM    Therapy for generalized SAD \n11:30 – 11:45 PM    Fear of being observed. Case presentation applying the integrative model \n11:45 – 12:00 PM    Applications to specific SAD: Hyperhidrosis; paruresis (shy bladder) \n12:00 – 1:00 PM      Lunch \n1:00 – 1:15 PM         Applying the Tools to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: special challenges of this population \n1:15 – 1:30 PM         Watchman technique \n1:30 – 2:30 PM         Interventions: psychoeducation; exposure response prevention; CBT; mindfulness; hypnosis; and self-statements \n2:30 – 2:45 PM         Case example of a patient with obsessive thoughts \n2:45 — 3:00 PM         Break \n3:00 – 3:15 PM         Anxiety and Relationships \n3:15 – 4:00 PM         Using hypnosis and guided imagery to help partners be more attuned and understanding of different temperaments and response patterns \n4:00 — 4:15 PM        Rehearsal and transfer \n4:15 – 4:30 PM         Wrap-up and Q&A \nDates:  \nMay 9-10\, 2025 \nLocation: \nIn-person workshop\nVirtual workshop\nHybrid \nCE: \n13 credits \nContact: \ncarolyn@carolyndaitchphd.com \nAbstract: \nJoin Dr. Carolyn Daitch\, an internationally recognized expert in anxiety treatment\, for an in-depth 2-day workshop designed to expand your therapeutic toolkit and enhance your ability to treat anxiety disorders. Dr. Daitch will present a powerful integrative therapy model that combines the best practices of mindfulness\, hypnosis\, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Anxiety impacts an estimated 20% of the population\, disrupting lives with fear\, obsessive thinking\, and avoidant behaviors. This workshop equips mental health professionals with practical\, client-centered strategies to address the unique challenges of anxiety-related conditions\, including panic disorder\, generalized anxiety\, social anxiety\, phobias\, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)\, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).   What You’ll Learn: Daitch’s four-part intervention\, The Stop Solution\, a transformative approach to empower clients overwhelmed by anxiety. Techniques to individualize treatment plans and deliver interventions effectively reduce worry\, fear\, and avoidance. Skills to help clients regain a sense of calm and resilience in everyday situations. Strategies to address the relational dynamics affected by anxiety\, improving interpersonal outcomes. Dr. Daitch’s approach\, honed through decades of clinical practice\, emphasizes practical\, easy-to-implement tools that therapists can integrate immediately into their work. This workshop is not only an opportunity to learn but also a springboard for creativity\, inspiring participants to craft tailored solutions for their clients. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of an integrative model in the    treatment of anxiety\n2. Articulate the benefit of hypnosis in the treatment of anxiety disorders\n3. Demonstrate two techniques to manage worry and uncertainty\n4. Identify two interventions that can help clients observe somatic manifestations of panic attacks with less reactivity\n5. Identify and implement two interventions that can help clients diminish catastrophic thinking and avoidance behaviors\n6. Articulate the rationale for the use of age progression in the management of panic attacks\n7. Identify and implement one intervention that can help clients access mature ego states in clients with PTSD\n8. Apply two cognitive approaches in the treatment of anxiety\n9. Articulate self-statements for clients with social anxiety disorder\n10. Demonstrate the tight fist technique to release tension and anxiety\n11. Explain how hypnosis can be used in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy Recognize and manage the fear of relaxation\n12. Delineate the benefits of mindfulness to manage worry\n13. Demonstrate the use of mindfulness to manage distressful physical sensations\, emotions and thoughts\n14. Demonstrate the reverse phobia technique\n15. Demonstrate the Imaginary Support Circle\n16. Summarize the challenge of working with clients with obsessive compulsive disorder\n17. Demonstrate hypnotherapeutic imagery that promotes understanding and attunement in relationships when one partner has anxiety
URL:https://asch.net/event/2395/
LOCATION:Virtual and In-Person
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:The Practice of Mindful Hypnosis: Experiential Learning & Practical Protocols
DESCRIPTION:Organization:  \nThe Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis (FSCH) \nWebsite:  \nhttps://www.fsch.org/intermediate-advanced-workshop-2 \nEvent Title:  \nThe Practice of Mindful Hypnosis: Experiential Learning & Practical Protocols \nAgenda: \nDay 1: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n\n9:00 – 9:30 AM: Welcome\, Introductions\, Opening Meditation\n9:30 – 10:00 AM: Myths & Misconceptions\n10:00 – 10:30 AM: Foundations of Mindfulness\n10:30 – 10:45 AM: Morning Break\n10:45 – 11:15 AM: Similarities & Differences Between Hypnosis and Mindfulness\n11:15 – 11:45 AM: Current Research on Mindful Hypnosis\n11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Mindful Eating Exercise\n12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break\n1:00 – 2:00 PM: Mindful Hypnosis Protocol Overview\, Structure\, Inductions\n2:00 – 2:30 PM: Group Demonstration\n2:30 – 2:45 PM: Afternoon Break\n2:45 – 3:45 PM: Group Practice\n3:45 – 4:00 PM: Q&A & Wrap-Up\n\nDay 2: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n\n9:00 – 9:30 AM: Opening Meditation & Recap\n10:30 – 10:45 AM: Morning Break\n9:30 – 10:30 AM: Deep Dive – Session-by-Session Mindful Hypnosis Protocol\n10:30 – 10:45 AM: Morning Break\n10:45 – 11:30 AM: Specialized Mindful Hypnosis Protocols (3 Session\, Pain\, Depression\, Exercise\, Burnout Prevention)\n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Mindful Self-Hypnosis and Being a Mindful Hypnotherapist\n12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break\n1:00 – 2:00 PM: Clinical Applications\, Adaptations\, Treatment Planning\, & Case Studies\n2:00 – 2:15 PM: How to Record Meditations\n2:15 – 2:30 PM: Afternoon Break\n2:30 – 3:30 PM: Group Practice\n3:30 – 4:00 PM: Q&A\, Reflective Sharing\, Closing Group Meditation\n\nDates:  \n05/03/2025 – 05/04/2025 \nLocation: \nHilton Melbourne\, 200 Rialto Place\, Melbourne\, Florida \nCE: \n12 \nContact: \n786-708-6684\nmariefsch@aol.com \nAbstract: \nEnhance your clinical hypnosis skills with Mindful Hypnosis\, an evidence-based approach that combines the benefits of mindfulness and hypnosis to rapidly reduce stress and enhance mindful resilience. Whether you are naive to mindfulness or an experienced meditator\, this training offers practical tools to elevate and refine your therapeutic skills.This in-person\, immersive training offers a retreat-like experience where attendees engage in guided meditation\, experiential practice\, and dyadic learning. Going beyond theory and research\, this workshop provides practical protocols\, hands-on learning\, and experiential exercises to help you easily integrate Mindful Hypnosis into both your professional and personal practice. \nWhat You Will Experience:  Advanced Clinical Applications – Learn flexible protocols to address stress\, burnout\, ADHD\, pain management\, trauma\, and performance enhancement.Experiential Learning – Engage in direct practice\, giving and receiving Mindful Hypnosis to refine your technique.A Retreat-Like Atmosphere – Experience firsthand the transformative effects of Mindful Hypnosis\, deepening both your professional skills and personal mindfulness practice.Comprehensive Resources – Receive evidence-based scripts and two Mindful Hypnosis protocols for effortless implementation in your practice. \nLearning Objectives: \nAfter completing this workshop participants will be able to: \n\nDefine two of the core principles of Mindful Hypnosis.\nIdentify three similarities between mindfulness and hypnosis.\nEvaluate the clinical implications of two aspects of research on the effects of Mindful Hypnosis practices for stress reduction.\nDefine the three-session and eight-session Mindful Hypnosis protocols.\nList the underlying principles of Mindful Hypnosis that support adaptation for clinical populations including ADHD\, chronic pain\, and PTSD.\nUtilize three Mindful Hypnosis inductions to invoke a mindful trance.\nIdentify three techniques\, including mindful suggestions\, deepeners\, post-hypnotic suggestions\, and mindful inquiry\, to guide a Mindful Hypnosis experience.\nDefine how three hypnotic phenomena – quiet ego strengthening\, age regression\, and future projection – can be used to address clinical symptoms.\nIdentify two clinical presentations where use of Mindful Hypnosis may be useful or contraindicated.\nDescribe two informal mindfulness techniques to overcome barriers to practicing meditation.\nUtilize “The Light Within” induction for Mindful Self Hypnosis to mitigate compassion fatigue.\nDetermine how Mindful Hypnosis can enhance therapeutic effectiveness.
URL:https://asch.net/event/2391/
LOCATION:In-person workshop
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Hypnosis for Gastrointestinal Distress: Mind-Body Considerations for Healing
DESCRIPTION:Organization:  \nGreater Philadelphia Society of Clinical Hypnosis \nWebsite:  \nunavailable until closer to the date of the program \nEvent Title:  \nHypnosis for Gastrointestinal Distress: Mind-Body Considerations for Healing \nAgenda: \nApril 27\, 2025 \n9:30 AM-10:00 AM  Registration\, Sign-in\, Zoom Housekeeping\, Introductions \n10:00 AM-10:20 AM Introduction\, and initial group experience \n10:20 AM-11:05 AM Essential concepts:  Psychoneuroimmunology\, autonomic nervous system and polyvagal theory\, brain structure\, and how these concepts should inform how clinician can use hypnosis more effectively \n11:05 AM-11:15 AM    Q and A \n11:15 AM-11:45 AM Fundamentals of Irritable Bowel Syndrome\, Dysregulation Syndrome\, Somatic Dissociation \n11:45 AM-12:45 PM Applications of hypnosis for digestive distress \n12:45 PM-1:00 PM      Q and A\, Integration\, Conclusion\, Evaluation \nDates:  \nApril 27\, 2025 \nLocation: \nWebinar \nCE: \n3 Credits \nContact: \nmarcy1116@aol.com \nAbstract: \nIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common gastrointestinal disorder. It is one of the most common disorders seen by physicians and other health professionals. Several studies have suggested that the societal impact of IBS on health-related quality of life is equally as significant as congestive heart failure. While there are medications available for treating the symptoms of IBS\, most patients and clinicians express that these treatments are temporary and often unsatisfactory. Clinical hypnosis is one of the most successful treatment approaches for chronic IBS. The response rate to treatment is 80% or better in most published studies\, and it often helps individuals who have failed to improve with other methods.  In this 3-hour virtual workshop\, you will learn the role that hypnosis can play in facilitating an ideal healing state to assist in healing from IBS and other functional digestive distress. Participants will learn to understand IBS and other functional disorders as dysregulation syndromes. We will also explore how hypnosis can be helpful as an adjunct to other treatments for inflammatory bowel conditions such as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease. Dr Weisberg will guide the participants through a mixture of didactic and experiential approaches they can use on a daily basis in their clinical practice. \nLearning Objectives: \nAt the end of the program\, participants will be able to: \na. Describe one important aspect about the relationship between chronic pain\, central sensitization\, and autonomic dysregulation\nb. Formulate at least 2 hypnotic interventions to reduce IBS symptoms\nc. Formulate at least 2 hypnotic suggestions to help a patient with IBS become less fearful and avoidant of difficult abdominal sensations
URL:https://asch.net/event/hypnosis-for-gastrointestinal-distress-mind-body-considerations-for-healing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
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SUMMARY:A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to an Induction: When Humor Enhances Hypnosis (Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey \nWebsite: https://www.clinicalhypnosisnj.org/event-6019239 \nEvent Title: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to an Induction: When Humor Enhances Hypnosis \nAgenda: https://asch.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Reid_Timed_Agenda.docx  \nDates: 04/27/2025 \nLocation: Virtual \nCE: 2.0 \nContact: drstaffin@gmail.com \nAbstract:\nIt 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) conversation 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\, story-telling\, age regression/progression\, and post-hypnotic suggestions. \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n1) Identify three (3) positive effects of humor for medical and/or psychological disorders. \n2) Identify at least three (3) ways to effectively incorporate humor into hypnosisinterventions. \n3) Identify two (2) situations in which humor is appropriate and two (2) situationsin which humor is inappropriate to include in clinical hypnosis.
URL:https://asch.net/event/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-an-induction-when-humor-enhances-hypnosis-clinical-hypnosis-society-of-new-jersey/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260403T223529
CREATED:20250121T210237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T210237Z
UID:2120-1745539200-1745711999@asch.net
SUMMARY:The Integration of Clinical Hypnosis with Patients in Cancer Care (Medical Hypnosis Consultants\, PLLC)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Medical Hypnosis Consultants\, PLLC \nWebsite: www.MedicalHypnosisConsultants.org \nAgenda: Click here \nEvent Title: The Integration of Clinical Hypnosis with Patients in Cancer Care \nDates: 04/25/25 – 04/26/25 \nLocation: Virtual \nCE: 10.0 \nContact: hollyforestermiller@gmail.com \nAbstract:\nThis workshop is designed for advanced practitioners who work with\, or wish to start working with\, cancer patients. It will be an interactive\, hands-on workshop. We will discuss the patients’ needs at different points in the cancer journey and during treatments. Participants will learn how they can assist cancer patients with using hypnosis for managing the issues\, symptoms\, and challenges they face and how to develop effective hypnotic approaches and suggestions The presenter will also outline the protocol for a 4 week long self-hypnosis class for cancer patients that she has offered for 20 years. And the pilot study research on this class will be presented. The participants will learn 3 self-hypnosis techniques that are taught to the class participants which they can quickly and easily teach to their patients. We will discuss the use of language\, especially as it relates to the potential side effects and symptoms of the patient’s chemotherapy\, radiation\, and surgery treatments. Additional issues that will be addressed include resistance\, referrals\, informed consent\, and reframing. We will discuss the applications of various hypnotic phenomena with cancer patients. Participants will have the opportunity to interact and participate in several experiential exercises dispersed throughout the workshop. The presenter will share from her 35+ years of experience of integrating hypnosis in her work with cancer patients. The emphasis will be on providing specific “how-tos” in formulating techniques for working with cancer patients that participants can use in their practices.
URL:https://asch.net/event/the-integration-of-clinical-hypnosis-with-patients-in-cancer-care-medical-hypnosis-consultants-pllc/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTSTAMP:20260403T223529
CREATED:20250218T163536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T161342Z
UID:2194-1745539200-1745625599@asch.net
SUMMARY:Hypnosis and Sleep: How to Deliver Hypnotic Suggestions That Support Healthy Sleep (CTSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: CTSCH \nWebsite:  https://www.ctsch.com/ \nAgenda: https://asch.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Timed_Agenda.docx \nEvent Title: Hypnosis and Sleep: How to Deliver Hypnotic Suggestions That Support Healthy Sleep \nDates: 4/25/2025 \nLocation: Virtual \nCE: 2.0 \nContact: CTSCH@CTSCH.com \nAbstract:\nHalf of all adults experience regular sleep disturbances\, with significant portions of the population suffering from chronic insomnia\, according to Rand’s 2023 Global Report. Hypnosis can be very helpful with inducing relaxation\, releasing anxiety\, and controlling the spinning thoughts that often accompany insomnia. However\, unless we\, as practitioners\, understand sleep architecture and the specific components of sleep\, we cannot design and deliver the unique suggestions that most effectively target sleep and wake cycles. To fully address sleep disturbance\, we must shift our perception of insomnia\, cognitive fog\, and fatigue as true issues with sleep per se. Instead\, these symptoms should be thought of as challenges to the transitions between states of wakefulness and sleeping. Because hypnosis is a bridge between the conscious (awake) and unconscious (sleeping) minds\, it can be an extraordinary tool for impacting those transitional challenges\, between states of being awake and being asleep\, in a safe and profound way. In this workshop\, we will discuss the foundations of sleep in the body and brain\, explore some of the architecture of sleep and hypnosis\, and learn how to address sleep/wake issues using hypnotic metaphors\, language\, and specific suggestions. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Be able to identify at least 3 specific aspects of sleep problems or architecture that can be effectively addressed using hypnotic suggestions. \n2. Be able to construct at least 3 metaphors or embedded suggestions that address common sleep problems pertaining to sleep architecture. \n3. Be able to deliver at least 3 hypnotic suggestions that specifically relate to sleep. \n4. Be able to formulate and practice at least 2 different hypnotic inductions that target healing sleep and fatigue problems.
URL:https://asch.net/event/hypnosis-and-sleep-how-to-deliver-hypnotic-suggestions-that-support-healthy-sleep-ctsch/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260403T223529
CREATED:20250121T212053Z
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UID:2128-1745452800-1745711999@asch.net
SUMMARY:Level 1 Hypnosis (Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis and Jung Wellness Institute)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis and Jung Wellness Institute \nWebsite: www.jungwellnessinstitute.com \nAgenda: Click Here \nEvent Title: Level 1 Hypnosis \nDates: April 24-26\, 2025 \nLocation: Hybrid \nCE: 22.0 \nContact: anitajung.therapy@pm.me \nAbstract:\nUnlock the transformative potential of clinical hypnosis in this Level 1 Workshop\, the first step in a certification program approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). Designed for licensed healthcare professionals—including physicians\, nurses\, psychologists\, dentists\, counselors\, social workers\, and chiropractors—this course provides the foundational tools to enhance patient care and professional impact. \nLed by an experienced instructor\, the workshop teaches you how to elicity hypnotic phenomena through engaging lectures\, live demonstrations\, hands-on exercises\, and personalized small group practice.You’ll explore hypnotic inductions\, suggestions\, and therapeutic applications tailored to diverse patient needs. \nBy completing the course\, you’ll gain essential skills to integrate clinical hypnosis into your practice and experience its benefits:\nEstablish rapid rapport and instill motivation and hope.\nOvercome barriers to change while strengthening coping skills.\nEmpower patients with tools for long-term health and well-being.\nEnhance your treatment approach with innovative\, patient-centered techniques. \nThis workshop invites you to expand your practice\, enrich your patient relationships\, and explore creative\, evidence-based methods for improving lives. Begin your journey with us and discover how clinical hypnosis can transform your approach to care.
URL:https://asch.net/event/level-1-hypnosis-central-texas-society-of-clinical-hypnosis-and-jung-wellness-institute/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250423T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223529
CREATED:20250106T161023Z
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SUMMARY:ASCH Webinar: Anxiety: A Window of Opportunity for Change
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 23\, 2025 at 8:00 PM-9:30 PM ET \n*Click Here To Register*  \nThis 90-minute program provides health practitioners with a conceptual framework and practical tools to ‎help clients experience anxiety from a perspective of hopefulness and strength rather than fear and ‎avoidance. The presentation includes scientific information about anxiety and fear states and practical ‎applications for guiding change that helps one understand that the behaviors and circumstances that ‎typically produce discomfort can be used as stepping stones to greater emotional knowledge about ‎themselves and a greater capacity for emotional resilience. The session will include at least one ‎demonstration with an audience member and a skill-development practice session.‎ \nInstructor:  \n \nGeorge P. Glaser\, LCSW \nGeorge Glaser\, MSW\, LCSW is in private practice in Austin\, Texas. George obtained his MSW degree from Ohio State University School of Social Work in 1975. He is a Past President of ASCH and the Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis (CTSCH). He served as Guest Editor of the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis for a special issue on the treatment of anxiety and is currently the Social Work Editor for the journal. He is a co-founder of the Milton H. Erickson Institute of Austin and served as a faculty member for ASCH\, SCEH\, ISH\, the Erickson Foundation\, CTSCH\, and the American Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. \nGeorge Glaser has no significant financial relationships or conflicts of interest to disclose. \nCE Credits: 1.50 \nImportant Notes: \n\nTo receive credit for this webinar\, you will be required to take a pre-test\, post-test\, and an end-of-event survey. All items will be shared with you via email.\nThe pre and post-test do not affect your entrance into the webinar or whether you earn credit. We are using this to track learning over time.\nA recording of this webinar will be released to attendees approximately two weeks after the live date. You will be notified by email when it is ready for viewing.\n\nLearning Objectives \nAt the conclusion of this webinar participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe a positive perspective of anxiety that prompts healthy emotional changes.‎\nState three hypnotic therapeutic approaches to help client experience their fear(s) more ‎comfortably and effectively.‎\nDescribe two hypnotic methods that will help a client use their anxiety/fear in a way that ‎promotes positive change‎\n\nRegistration Rates \n            *Click Here To Register*   \n\n\n\nASCH Member\n$45\n\n\nNon-Member\n$65\n\n\nResident/Intern/Fellow\n$45\n\n\nGraduate Student\n$15\n\n\n\n*Click Here To Register* (https://portal.asch.net/integratedEvents/home/ASCH-WEBINAR-ANXIETY-A-WINDOW-OF-OPPORTUNITY-FOR-CHANGE)
URL:https://asch.net/event/asch-webinar-anxiety-a-window-of-opportunity-for-change/
CATEGORIES:ASCH-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTSTAMP:20260403T223529
CREATED:20250319T152358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T161435Z
UID:2326-1744329600-1744588799@asch.net
SUMMARY:Level 2 Clinical Hypnosis Course (The Oregon Society and CFCH Alberta)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Oregon Society (joint with CFCH Alberta) \nWebsite: https://www.oregonhypnosis.org/event-6009741 \nEvent Title: Level 2 Clinical Hypnosis Course \nAgenda: https://asch.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Level_2_schedule_Oregon_Alberta_2025.docx \nDates: 04/11/25 – 04/13/25 \nLocation: Virtual \nCE: 21.0 \nContact: debbenweb@gmail.com \nAbstract:\nThe Annual training in clinical hypnosis course is the second workshop offered by OSCH and meets the standards for 20 intermediate/level 2 hours of training for ASCH certification. The workshop is being offered jointly with the CFCH Alberta and is comprised of a mix of didactic presentations\, demonstrations\, experiential exercises\, and faculty led small group mentored practice tailored to the specific needs\, interests\, and learning styles of workshop participants. At the successful completion of the workshop\, participants will have added to their level 1 skills. Those who are Oregon Society members that complete the course can participate\, at no additional charge\, in an ongoing Oregon Society mentored practice and consultation group.
URL:https://asch.net/event/level-2-clinical-hypnosis-course-the-oregon-society-and-cfch-alberta/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTSTAMP:20260403T223529
CREATED:20250324T151045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T151045Z
UID:2344-1744243200-1744588799@asch.net
SUMMARY:ASCH Level 1 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ASCH Level 1 & Level 2 Workshop\n\nApril 10 @ 8:00 am – April 13 @ 5:00 pm\n\n\n\nASCH Level 1 Workshop \nQuick Links: \nRegister for Level 1 \nOur Clinical Hypnosis training program offers a progressive series of workshops designed to equip licensed health professionals with skills to incorporate clinical hypnosis into their practices. In the Level 1 workshop\, participants learn the foundational principles and techniques of hypnosis\, including inductions\, suggestions\, and therapeutic strategies\, guided by experienced faculty from various health disciplines. This course blends presentations\, demonstrations\, and hands-on practice to provide basic skills for immediate application. Building on this foundation\, the Level 2 workshop delves deeper into clinical hypnosis\, expanding on “how to” by adding the “when\, why\, and where” for techniques\, especially for specific populations and complex cases like pain and anxiety management. Advanced skills such as complex inductions and the nuanced use of suggestion language are explored with expert feedback. For those seeking continued growth\, Advanced Workshops offered throughout the year cover specialized topics\, including behavioral medicine and mind-body integration\, enabling participants to further enhance and apply their skills in targeted areas. Each level builds confidence\, competence\, and the ability to provide patient-centered\, integrative care \nImportant Notes \n\nRegister for only ONE Workshop – Participants are expected to attend all days.\nDetailed 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.\nYou must complete Level 1 prior to taking Level 2.\nApproximately 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.\n\nClinical Workshop Level 1 \nThe 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. \nAdvantages: \n\nRapidly establish rapport and the hypnotic relationship across developmental ages.\nFacilitate change\, ego-strengthen\, and reduce impediments to change.\nCost-effective\, collaborative\, person-centered treatment.\nEmpower clients and patients to build skills for better health.\nLearn a highly creative\, broad-ranging technique for use in integrative medicine.\n\nLevel 1 Schedule \n(All times listed are in EST. Times are subject to minor changes) \n\n\n\nThursday\, April 10\, 2025\n6:00 PM-9:00 PM\n\n\nFriday\, April 11\, 2025\n8:30 AM-6:00 PM\n\n\nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025\n8:30 AM-6:00 PM\n\n\nSunday\, April 13\, 2025\n8:30 AM-12:00 PM\n\n\n\n  \n(an agenda with faculty assignments will be sent to registrants approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the live course date) \nRegister here for Level 1\nDetails and Fees \n\n\n\nCourse\nMember\nNon-Member\nResident/Intern/Fellow\nGraduate Student\n\n\nLevel 1\n$500\n$675\n$400\n$320\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration Instructions \nOnline 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. \nPayments 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. \nContinuing Education Hours \nOnline attendance\, full engagement and completion of a pre-test\, post-test and daily program evaluations are required for a certificate of completion. Level 1  will be approved for 20-22 hours. \nChanging Dates \nASCH will honor one registration transfer.  Transfer requests must be made in writing\, to education@asch.net\, by DATE.  Change requests after that date will be treated as a cancellation. \nCredit Card Payments \nRegistration payments must be made online and received by April 7.  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. \nCancellations \nCancellations must be made in writing to education@asch.net. No cancellations will be taken by phone. Cancellations made by DATE 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. \nClinical Workshop Eligibility \nRegistrants must be healthcare professionals licensed in their jurisdiction functioning within the scope of their practice. \nStudents 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. \nFull-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. \nWorkshop CME & ASCH Continuing Education (CE) Credits \nThe 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 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \n  \nASCH-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. \n  \nCourses 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. \n\n\n\n\nThe 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\n\n\n\nCalifornia Board of Behavioral Sciences Accreditation \nPlease 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. \n  \nRegister here for Level 1
URL:https://asch.net/event/asch-level-1-workshop/
CATEGORIES:ASCH-Sponsored CE
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