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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis (Bloom Therapy)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Bloom Therapy \nWebsite: https://bloomtherapytx.com/service/fundamentals-of-clinical-hypnosis/   \nEvent Title: Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis  \nAgenda:  Level_1_Hypnosis_Workshop_Syllabus_Spring_2026 \nDates: 05/01/2026; 05/02/2026; 05/03/2026  \nLocation: In-person – Bloom Therapy\, 1206 W. 43rd St\, Austin\, TX \nCE: 21.5  \nContact : katy@bloomtherapytx.com – Katy David  \nDescription: The purpose of this workshop is to provide licensed mental health clinicians the foundational information and experiential practice necessary to begin integrating clinical hypnosis into their established skillset and clinical work with patients\, specifically in an outpatient mental health setting. The workshop is designed as a unique in-person\, small-group learning opportunity. The syllabus is designed so that the CE hours may count as the Level 1 Basic training that is a required component towards ASCH certification in Clinical Hypnosis. This workshop follows the most up-to-date ASCH-ERF Standards of Training for a Level 1 workshop\, and proposes 21.5 hours of CE hours. The curriculum includes all didactic educational topics and experiential group practice exercises required by ASCH-ERF in a Level 1/Basic Clinical Hypnosis Workshop. We will define hypnosis\, offer a brief history of hypnosis\, and correct common misperceptions about the natural process of hypnosis and brain state of trance. An overview of the neuroscience of the trance state will be offered. Participants will be shown various demonstrations of the hypnotic process\, utilizing both audience volunteers and video recordings of work with actual clients. Each stage of the hypnotic process will be taught\, explored\, and practiced. The workshop includes 3 separate small group practice sessions (totaling 65 minutes practice time per student)\, with one practice session taking place on each of the workshop days. Special attention will be given to ethics\, treatment planning\, and integrating clinical hypnosis into clinical practice\, as these topics are especially relevant to mental health practitioners.  \nLearning Objectives:   \nFriday\, May 1st:  \n   \n\n ASCH Membership & Certification Process —15 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Discuss ASCH’s clinical hypnosis standards of training\, levels of training\, and requirements for\, ASCH certification; and\n Describe the opportunities available for further training\,membershipand certification. \n\n   \n\n Introduction to Clinical Hypnosis (definitions\, brief history\, misconceptions) —30 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Provide at least one commonly accepted definition of clinical hypnosis;\n Explain four hypnosis terms and how they apply to the clinical hypnosis experience; and\n Define two commonly held misperceptions concerning hypnosis and give an accurate rebuttal for each. \n\n   \n\n Neuroscience of Hypnosis—45 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Describe how hypnosis affects the autonomic nervous system and the stress response; and\n Detail three implications of neurophysiological research on the practice of clinical hypnosis.\n\n   \n\n A View of a Hypnotic Experience —45 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Describe the steps in a formal hypnotic encounter;\n Identify two characteristics of trance exhibited by the subject; and \n Define three changes the facilitator made during the reorientation phase of trance.\n\n   \n\n Group Hypnotic Experience —30 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Experience clinical hypnosis and identify three aspects of their individual experience of trance. \n\n   \n\n Principles and Process of Rapport\, Attunement\, Elicitation\, Re-alerting and Reorientation —75 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Describe three effective ways to build and reinforce rapport;\n Describe at least four observable physiological and four psychological/behavioral signs of trance;\n Discuss the importance of removing suggestions; and\n Demonstrate at least three methods of reorienting.\n\n   \n\n Introduction to Small Group Practice -30 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion modules #7 & 8\, the participant will be able to:  \n\n Identify the goals and rules of the experiential small group practice modules.\n\n   \n\n Demonstration of Specific Trance Elicitation for Small Group Practice #1 —15 minutes\n\n   \n\n Small Group Practice of Hypnotic Process #1 (Rapport\, Elicitation\, Re-alerting\, Reorientation) —105 minutes (15 minutes practice per student)\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Demonstrate one method to build attunement (rapport) with the subject;\n Facilitate at least one elicitation and reorientation method with a member of the group\, describe his/her responses\, and what theyobservedin the behavior of the participant; and \n Adapt the hypnotic process/procedures to the observed behavior of the subject in trance.\n\n   \n\n Ethical Principles and Professional Conduct —30 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Describe at least two ethical-legal issues; and\n Discuss standards for professional conduct in using hypnosis clinically.\n\n   \nSaturday\, May 2nd:  \n   \n\n Intensification of Trance —60 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Describe three methods of trance intensification;\n Demonstrate the ability to intensify the hypnotic experience in ways best tailored to their patient; and\n Identify how fractionation can be used to intensify trance.\n\n   \n\n Fundamentals of Hypnotic Communication —45 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Explain at least two ways hypnotic communication creates positive expectancy;\n Discuss Erickson’s Principle of Individualization and Utilization as it pertains to language and suggestion; and\n Name at least four commonly used words/phrases to reinforce the patient’s hypnotic experience; and\n Differentiate between direct and indirect suggestion.\n\n   \n\n Hypnotic Phenomena —45 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Explain five different hypnotic phenomena;\n Discuss and describe how the concept of trance logic and other hypnotic phenomena can be used therapeutically;\n List at least three principles of eliciting phenomenon; and\n Define abreaction and describe how it can be addressed therapeutically.\n\n   \n\n Ego Strengthening —45 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Define what is meant by ego strengthening and how it might be used in clinical practice;\n Identify three different types of ego strengthening; and \n Describe at least three strategies for ego strengthening in clinical hypnosis practice.\n\n   \n\n Demonstration of Specific Trance Elicitation for Small Group Practice #2 —15 minutes\n\n   \n\n Small Group Practice #2 (Rapport\, Elicitation\, Intensification\, Re-alerting/Re-orientation) —105 minutes (15 minutes practice per student)\n\nAt the conclusion of modules #15 & #16 the participant will be able to:  \n\n Demonstrate the ability to build attunement (rapport) with the subject different from previous practice module; \n Facilitate at least one elicitation method\, one intensification method and reorientation method with a member of the group different from previous practice module\, describe his/her responses\, and what they observed in the behavior of the participant; and \n Adapt the hypnotic process/procedures to the observed behavior of the subject in trance.\n\n   \n\n Self-hypnosis —45 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Define self-hypnosis and explain the difference between self-hypnosis andhetero-hypnosis;\n Describe at least three therapeutic applications of self-hypnosis in clinical practice; and\n Explain how to teach self-hypnosis to a patient.\n\n   \n\n Understanding and Utilization of Resistance —45 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Describe three types of resistance; and\n Identify at least four strategies for bypassing or working through resistance.\n\n   \n\n Clinical Hypnosis with Children —30 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Identify three developmental characteristics that make children particularly hypnotizable;\n Describe how hypnotic approaches vary according to the developmental age of the child; and\n Describe the therapeutic benefits and applications of using hypnosis with children.\n\n   \nSunday\, May 3rd:  \n   \n\n Demonstration of Specific Trance Facilitation for Small Group Practice #3 (Extended Practice Time designed specifically for Psychotherapists) —30 minutes\n\n   \n\n Small Group Practice #3 (Extended practice “Mini hypnotherapy session”: Rapport\, Elicitation\, Intensification\, Hypnotic Phenomena\, Suggestion\, & Re-alerting/Reorientation —245 minutes (35 minutes practice per student)\n\nAt the conclusion of modules # 20 & 21 the participant will be able to:  \n\n Demonstrate the ability to build attunement (rapport) with the subject different from previous practice modules by identifying ego strengthening suggestions of interest to subject to use in the treatment phase of the process; \n Facilitate at least one elicitation method\, one intensification method\, an ego strengthening suggestion\, elicit hypnotic phenomenon and reorientation with a member of the group different from previous practice module\, describe his/her responses\, and what they observed in the behavior of the participant; \n Adapt the hypnotic process/procedures to the observed behavior of the subject in trance; and\n Clarify readiness for incorporating hypnosis into practice.\n\n   \n\n Patient Assessment; Discussing Clinical Hypnosis with Patients; Memory and Hypnosis; Informed Consent —45 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Summarize at least three key points about hypnosis to discuss in a non-technical manner with a client or patient;\n Reviewimportant elementsand recommended procedures in obtaining informed consent regarding the use of hypnosis clinically; and \n Discuss the fallibility of memory.\n\n   \n\n Treatment Planning Including Clinical Hypnosis —60 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Execute a thorough case assessment to elucidate the information necessary to develop a quality treatment plan;\n Design a treatment plan for a patient who presents with anxiety; and\n List at least 4 hypnotic techniques/application that may be best suited to achieve the specific therapeutic goal in the case presented.\n\n   \n\n Integrating Hypnosis into Clinical Practice —45 minutes\n\nAt the conclusion of this module the participant will be able to:  \n\n Describe situations of uncertainty that might occur as clinical hypnosis is included in practice and identify strategies for managing/resolving such; \n List at least three uses of hypnosis to your discipline that you have been taught and are ready to apply and three applications of hypnosis that require more training; and\n Describe three ways that he or she will begin to incorporate hypnotic communication\, hypnosis and hypnotic techniques into his/her practice. \n Clarify any lingering questions or areas of confusion.\n Feel a baseline level of confidence\, encouragement and support in beginning to practice Clinical Hypnosis ethically and immediately\, within their specific areas of professional practice. \n Understand the importance of practicing skills now\, while the information is fresh in their minds\, in order to integrate their new learnings into skills and prepare for the intermediate course material. \n Be able to resolve any self-doubts or inner narratives that may prevent them from practicing.\n\nSpeaker info:  \nKaty David\, LPC-S Katy_David__LPC-S_Professional_Bio
URL:https://asch.net/event/fundamentals-of-clinical-hypnosis-bloom-therapy-2/
LOCATION:In-Person
CATEGORIES:Other Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Hypnosis for the Seriously Curious (FSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.fsch.org/workshops  \nEvent Title: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Hypnosis for the Seriously Curious  \nAgenda:  FSCH_Agenda_May_2026 \nDates: 05/2/2026 –  5/3/2026  \nLocation: In-person  \nCE: 12  \nContact : Marie Wilson mariefsch@aol.com   \nDescription: This 12-hour workshop is designed for health professionals who want to learn more about psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAP) for their patients and possibly for themselves. This workshop is not intended to train practitioners to use PAP with clients. However\, attendees will learn about the basic science of the agents most commonly used in PAP\, indications for various medications for psychological challenges\, the structure of typical sessions\, and ethical issues such as legality\, availability\, and the significant potential for harm associated with this form of therapy. The workshop will address how psychotherapy approaches\, including hypnosis\, can facilitate the preparation and integration phases of a PAP experience. We will discuss how this type of facilitation can be done by a therapist who is independent of the actual PAP treatment. We will also provide experiential exercises to 1) create mystical experiences with hypnosis and 2) use the science of the unconscious to create significant emotional and behavioral shifts. The instructors pride themselves on using state-of-the-art research in neurophysiology and outcome research throughout the workshop.  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\n Describe the empirical evidence for the neurophysiological effects of psychedelic-assisted therapies (PAP) on brain function and psychiatric outcome. \n\n\nDescribe the steps of PAP interventions based on the target issue and the medicine being used. \n\n\nArticulate how psychotherapy and hypnosis can facilitate the preparatory and integration phases of PAP. \n\n\nExperience and be able to describe a hypnotically induced mystical experience. \n\n\nExperience and describe the use of the unconscious to create emotional and behavioral changes through hypnosis. \n\nSpeaker info: Ciara Christensen\, PhD Ciara_Christensen_bio \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/psychedelic-assisted-therapy-and-hypnosis-for-the-seriously-curious-fsch/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:ASCH Level 1 and Level 2 Virtual Clinical Workshops
DESCRIPTION:ASCH Level 1 and Level 2 Virtual Clinical Workshops  – May 7-10th\, 2026\n  \nLevel 1 Information\nRegister Here \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.  \nImportant Notes  \n\nParticipants are expected to attend and be engaged all days. These sessions are not recorded.\n\n\nDetailed workshop schedules\, faculty and other materials will be available to participants\, online\, one – 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.\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. \n\n\nFacilitate change\, ego-strengthen\, and reduce impediments to change. \n\n\nCost-effective\, collaborative\, person-centered treatment. \n\n\nEmpower clients and patients to build skills for better health. \n\n\nLearn a highly creative\, broad-ranging technique for use in integrative medicine. \n\nLocation: Zoom / Virtual \nLevel 1 Schedule – May 7th – May 10th\, 2026 (see details below) \n(Times are subject to minor changes)  \n\n\n\nThursday\, May 7th\, 2026\n6PM ET-9:30 PM ET\n\n\nFriday\, May 8th\, 2026\n8:15 AM ET- 6PM ET \n\n\nSaturday\, May 9th\, 2026 \n 8:15 AM ET- 6PM ET \n\n\nSunday\, May 10th\, 2026\n 8:15 AM ET- 12PM ET \n\n\n\nAn agenda with faculty assignments and other resources will be sent to registrants approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the live course date. \n \nMary Wells\, PhD  – Faculty Chair  – Dr. Mary Wells is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been in practice for over 30 years in the areas of rehabilitation and pain management. She completed her graduate work at George Washington University and started her career at the Washington Pain and Rehabilitation Center in Washington\, DC. She went from there to VCU Health System in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as a rehab psychologist\, providing services to a full range of rehabilitation patients on both the inpatient and outpatient service. She left VCU to work in an interdisciplinary pain clinic in the community and later went into private practice. In 2000\, she joined the medical psychology department at Sheltering Arms Hospital\, first as a staff psychologist and later as director of the department\, a post she held for 10 years.  She has recently returned to the VCU Dept. of PMR and is currently working as part of an interdisciplinary team of medical professionals at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System to provide services to patients with chronic pain due to a variety of medical conditions. She provides evaluations and psychological treatment for the management of chronic pain.  \nOther faculty include: \n \nLinda Thomson\, PhD\, APRN\, ABMH\, ABHN\, FASCH – Linda Thomson is a nurse practitioner and past president of ASCH. She is an Approved Consultant and senior faculty member for ASCH. Thomson is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Medical Hypnosis and the American Board of Hypnosis in Nursing\, and a Fellow of both ASCH and the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Association. She is president of the Northeastern Mountain Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Thomson serves on the Council of Representatives for the International Society of Hypnosis. She is the recipient of ASCH Lifetime Achievement Award. She is the founder of Hypnosis for Health and Healing and co-founder of Hypnovations: Clinical Hypnosis Education and Training. Harry Hypnopotamus – Metaphorical Tales for Children\, Volumes 1 & 2 were written by Thomson. She also created Harry Hypnopotamus Imagination Cards\, Learning the Lingo of Language Cards\, and Stress-Free Surgery – a program to help patients prepare for and recover from surgery.  \n \nEric Willmarth\, PhD – Dr. Willmarth is a past-president of the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis as well as the past-president of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis and the Society for Psychological Hypnosis (APA Div. 30). He is a full professor at Saybrook University where he serves as the Chair of the Department of Applied Psychophysiology and the Coordinator of the Integrative Mental Health Specialization. His video interviews with some of the world’s luminaris in hypnosis can be found at www.hypnosiscentral.com . More faculty and small group information will be provided closer to the course’s start. \n Level 2 Information\nRegister Here !\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  \n\n\n\nThursday\, May 7th\, 2026\n6PM ET-9:30 PM ET\n\n\nFriday\, May 8th\, 2026\n8:15 AM ET- 6PM ET \n\n\nSaturday\, May 9th\, 2026 \n 8:15 AM ET- 6PM ET \n\n\nSunday\, May 10th\, 2026\n 8:15 AM ET- 12PM ET \n\n\n\n \n  \n  \nThis course is chaired by Louis Damis\, PhD. Dr. Damis is a Diplomate with the American Board of Professional Psychology\, a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Health Psychology\, the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance\, and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. He is an Assistant Professor at the UCF College of Medicine\, and an ESTI-accredited Ego State Therapist. Dr. Damis is a licensed psychologist with ASCH Consultant Status and Certification in Clinical Hypnosis. He is a Past President of the Florida and Washington DC Societies of Clinical Hypnosis and is currently the President of the ASCH. He has taught hypnosis for over 25 years for the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis\, the Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis\, and the Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Dr. Damis maintains a private practice and works as an instructor\, author\, and consultant. \nFor Level 2 Registration – https://portal.asch.net/integratedEvents/home/MAY-LEVEL-2-CLINICAL-WORKSHOP \nDetails and Fees for Level 1 and Level 2 Workshops \n\n\n\nCourse \nMember \nNon-Member \nResident/Intern/Fellow \nGraduate Student \n\n\nLevel 1 \n$540\n$730\n$430\n$430\n\n\nLevel 2\n$540\n$730\n$430\n$430\n\n\n\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. \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 info@asch.net by April 21\, 2026.  Change requests after that date will be treated as a cancellation.  \nCancellations  \n Cancellations must be made in writing to info@asch.net. No cancellations will be taken by phone. Cancellations must be made by April 22nd\, 2026 minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations made after that date. \nWorkshop CME & ASCH Continuing Education (CE) Credits  \nThis program has been approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Standards of Training Committee to be used toward Membership and Certification requirements. \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 22.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nThis program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (886386995-7390) for 22.50 continuing education contact hours. \nThis course is approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and as such is an approved continuing education course per Florida’s AC-Rule 64B-4-6002 American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-ERF is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider. \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. 10/1/2021 to 9/30/2027.  Provider ID#217022 \nAmerican Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/asch-level-1-level-2-virtual-clinical-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ASCH-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Potpourri of Effective Hypnotic Skills & Techniques for Children and Adults (OSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis (OSCH)  \nWebsite: https://oregonhypnosis.org/event-6581190  \nEvent Title: Potpourri of Effective Hypnotic Skills & Techniques for Children and Adults  \nAgenda:  Schedule_and_Learning_Objectives \nDates: 05/16/2026 and 05/17/2026   \nLocation: Hybrid  \nCE: 12.75 \nContact : Roseann Lynch info@lynchtherapy.com  \nDescription: This workshop equips clinicians with advanced hypnotic skills and practical techniques to develop effective treatment plans that actively engage children and adults in addressing medical and psychological challenges.Participants will explore a diverse range of strategies\, including the treatment of functional psychophysiologic disorders\, uncovering root causes through ideomotor signaling\, and preparing patients for surgery and medical procedures. The program also covers integrating hypnosis into pediatric care for physical\, emotional\, and behavioral concerns\, as well as supporting patients with sleep deprivation and nicotine addiction. Time for guided practice is included\, along with exploration of the preventive and therapeutic value of laughter and the effective use of humor in hypnosis.  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nUtilize hypnosis with children for two common pediatric disorders\nIdentify three ways hypnosis can be integrated into the treatment of patients with psychophysiological disorders.\nDescribe the seven most common causes of psychosomatic symptoms\nDescribe three hypnotic interventions to assist patients in achieving improved sleep hygiene.\nDescribe hypnotic strategies to promote smoking cessation\nDescribe hypnotic elements in preparation for surgery and post-operative recovery.\nDescribe how to incorporate humor and laughter into clinical work \n\nSpeaker info: Linda Thomson\, PhD\, APRN\, ABMH Linda_s_Bio
URL:https://asch.net/event/potpourri-of-effective-hypnotic-skills-techniques-for-children-and-adults-osch/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Integrating Hypnotherapy and Brainspotting (NTSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: www.northtexashypnosis.org   \nEvent Title: Integrating Hypnotherapy and Brainspotting  \nAgenda:  Agenda \nDates: 05/27/2026  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 1.5  \nContact : Tracy Watson\, tracypaytonwatson@gmail.com  \nDescription: This training introduces clinicians to the integration of hypnotherapy and Brainspotting as complementary\, neurobiologically informed approaches for addressing trauma\, emotional dysregulation\, and entrenched behavioral patterns. Participants will receive a brief review of Brainspotting\, including its theoretical foundations\, the use of eye position to access subcortical processing\, and the role of relational and dual attunement in facilitating regulation and resolution. The workshop explores how hypnotic induction\, focused attention\, ego-strengthening interventions\, and therapeutic suggestion can enhance stabilization\, deepen processing\, and support integration within a Brainspotting framework. Through a structured case study\, participants examine clinical sequencing\, pacing\, contraindications\, ethical considerations\, and scope-of-practice issues relevant to interdisciplinary practice. Designed for clinicians seeking to expand trauma-informed competencies\, this training emphasizes client safety\, autonomy\, and responsible integration of brain-based and experiential methods.  \nLearning Objectives: At the conclusion of the training each participant will be able to:   \n\nSummarize the core principles and neurobiological foundations of Brainspotting. \n\n\nDescribe at least three clinical applications of hypnotherapy that complement Brainspotting. \n\n\nIdentify at least three appropriate stabilization and pacing strategies when integrating both modalities. \n\n\nRecognize contraindications\, ethical considerations\, and scope-of-practice factors relevant to interdisciplinary practice. \n\n\nApply integration concepts to a case example to support trauma-informed clinical decision-making. \n\nSpeaker info: Teresa Jackson\, PhD  Resume-02-2026-Jackson-T
URL:https://asch.net/event/integrating-hypnotherapy-and-brainspotting-ntsch/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Clinical Hypnosis Level 1 (Lemke Counseling & Consulting)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Lemke Counseling & Consulting  \nWebsite: https://www.wendylemke-psy.com/general-4   \nEvent Title: Level 1 Clinical Hypnosis  \nDates: June 9-11th\, 2026  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 20.5  \nAgenda: Content_Schedule_for_Level_1_Hypnosis_2024 \nContact : wendylemkelp@gmail.com  \nDescription: Even 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.  \nSpeaker info: Wendy Lemke  
URL:https://asch.net/event/clinical-hypnosis-level-1-lemke-counseling-consulting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Other Sponsored CE
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
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SUMMARY:Advanced Workshop: Integrating Clinical Hypnosis and EMDR
DESCRIPTION:Integrating Clinical Hypnosis and EMDR (ASCH Virtual Advanced Workshop)\nDate and Time (Eastern): June 20th – 11AM ET – 6PM ET \nBreaks will be from 12:30-12:45PM ET; 2:15-2:45PM ET; and 4:15-4:30PM ET \nREGISTER HERE –https://portal.asch.net/integratedEvents/home/ASCH-ADVANCED-LEVEL-WORKSHOP-INTEGRATING-CLINICAL-HYPNOSIS-AND-EMDR \nLocation: Virtual / Zoom \nCE Hours: 6.5 hours \nThis one-day workshop examines practical strategies for integrating clinical hypnosis across all eight phases of EMDR therapy. Participants will be introduced to a variety of hypnotic interventions\, with clear guidance on when and how to apply them within the EMDR framework. Case examples will demonstrate real-world integration and clinical decision-making. \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nList benefits of integrating clinical hypnosis with EMDR Therapy.\nDescribe how clinical hypnosis and EMDR can be effectively integrated in practice.\nIdentify clinical hypnosis techniques that can be applied in each of EMDR’s 8 Phases.\nCreate a treatment plan incorporating EMDR and clinical hypnosis for a hypothetical client.\nIdentify ethical considerations in integrating clinical hypnosis and EMDR therapy.\n\nSpeaker/Instructor : Brittany Meredith\, Registered Psychologist (AB) \nBrittany provides counselling to individuals impacted by trauma\, complex trauma\, grief\, anxiety\, body-focused repetitive behaviours\, and pain in her private practice. In addition to counselling\, Brittany is an EMDR Consultant and training coach\, ASCH Certified in Clinical Hypnosis\, and provides supervision to Registered Provisional Psychologists\, and counselling students. Having practiced clinical hypnosis since 2013\, and EMDR since 2016\, Brittany is excited to share about integrating these powerful modalities. In addition to counselling\, Brittany is the primary handler for Lions Foundation of Canada Facility Support Program Dog Guide\, Indus (pictured here)\, who works in Power Psychology’s offices. Brittany spent many years on the CFCH-AS board\, including as President\, has sat on the EMDR Canada Board\, and is currently on the Clinical Hypnosis Education and Training Committee with ASCH. \nRegistration Fees: Member $175; Nonmember: $235; Grad $140; Intern/resident $140 \nRegistration Closing Date: June 13\, 2026 \nCancellations: Cancellations must be made in writing to info@asch.net . No cancellations will be taken by phone. Cancellations made by June 6th\, 2026 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. \nWorkshop CME & ASCH Continuing Education (CE) Credits \nThis program has been approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Standards of Training Committee to be used toward Membership and Certification requirements. \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 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nThis program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (886386995-7390) for 6.50 continuing education contact hours. \nThis course is approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and as such is an approved continuing education course per Florida’s AC-Rule 64B-4-6002 American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-ERF is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider. \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. 10/1/2024 to 9/30/2027. Provider ID#217022 \nAmerican Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
URL:https://asch.net/event/integrating-clinical-hypnosis-and-emdr/
CATEGORIES:ASCH-Sponsored CE
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
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SUMMARY:The Unique Suitability of Hypnosis for Resolving Trauma and Managing Dissociation (NTSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.northtexashypnosis.org/ \n Title: The Unique Suitability of Hypnosis for Resolving Trauma and Managing Dissociation  \nAgenda: June_Agenda \nDates: 06/24/2026  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 1.5  \nContact : Tracy Payton Watson\, LPC tracypaytonwatson@gmail.com   \nDescription: It is well-established in the research literature that psychological traumatization and dissociation are distinctive states with characteristic psychological and psychophysiological features. Similarly\, a growing body of research confirms that hypnosis has identifiable psychophysiological attributes\, and that hypnosis and dissociation are related. Consequently\, hypnotically informed intervention approaches are uniquely suited to foster constructive\, enduring state change in chronically traumatized and dissociative individuals. This workshop will focus on practical applications of these principles by identifying various components of trauma- and dissociation-relevant treatment that can be facilitated by using hypnosis for: relationship building through strengthening rapport; distress reduction; expanding coping skills through imagery rehearsal; increasing self-esteem by challenging convictions that sustain negative self-image; reducing disruptive levels of hyperarousal during trauma processing; and managing and mastering dissociative states by learning to modulate their intensity. Brief illustrative case examples will be included. Attendees will be encouraged to adopt the hypnotic strategies presented in this session as jumping-off points for tailoring them to the intersectional needs\, perspectives\, personal and family histories\, and cultural backgrounds of each individual client.  \nLearning Objectives: By the end of the session\, participants will be able to adapt and demonstrate at least two of the six hypnotic strategies presented by outlining how they would implement them with a current or sample client and achieve a score of 80% or higher on a post-training competency checklist or role-play evaluation.   \nSpeaker info: Steven N Gold\, PhD Gold_bio_12-2025 \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/the-unique-suitability-of-hypnosis-for-resolving-trauma-and-managing-dissociation-ntsch/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
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SUMMARY:Curious Minds: Psychedelic Therapy Meets Clinical Hypnosis (NTSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://northtexashypnosis.org/   \nEvent Title: Curious Minds: Psychedelic Therapy Meets Clinical Hypnosis   \nAdvanced Workshop  \nAgenda:  Agenda \nDates: 09/11/2026 & 09/12/2026  \nLocation: Hybrid  \nCE: 16  \nContact : Tracy Payton Watson\, LPC tracypaytonwatson@gmail.com  \nDescription: This workshop is intended for health professionals who want to learn about the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) and how hypnosis can support individuals in this context. Participants will gain an understanding of the primary agents used in PAT\, their neurobiological effects\, therapeutic indications\, and a typical protocol for preparation\, dosing\, and integration. The session will address ethical and legal considerations\, clinical risks\, and principles of harm reduction.  \nA central focus is the application of clinical hypnosis to assist clients during the preparation and integration phases of psychedelic experiences. Through a blend of presentations\, group discussions\, and experiential exercises\, attendees will explore hypnotic principles and interventions that clarify intention\, facilitate navigation of expanded states\, and promote integration of insights. The workshop will highlight how hypnosis can evoke transformative and “mystical” experiences and support emotional and behavioral change\, all grounded in the latest neuroscience and clinical research. Join us to deepen your understanding of this emerging field and expand your therapeutic skills for working with clients interested in or undergoing psychedelic-assisted therapy.  \nLearning Objectives:   \n1.  Advanced Workshop Introduction and Overview: Exploring the intersection between psychedelic assisted therapy and clinical hypnosis  \nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to: Describe two similarities between hypnotic and psychedelic states \n2. Brief history of psychedelic use \nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nDescribe the historical development of psychedelic therapies from indigenous traditions to contemporary clinical research \nIdentify two major milestones in the modern resurgence of psychedelic research\nIdentify two potential clinical applications of combining hypnosis with psychedelic therapy\n\n3. Introduction to psychedelics \nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nIdentify four commonly studied psychedelic or psychedelic-adjacent compounds used in therapeutic settings \nDescribe at least one therapeutic mechanism associated with one compound discussed\n\n4. Psychedelics and clinical hypnosis: Neurobiology and neuroplasticity \nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nDescribe two neurobiological mechanisms associated with psychedelic states \nExplain how neuroplasticity contributes to therapeutic change in psychedelic-assisted therapy \nIdentify two similarities between hypnotic and psychedelic shifts in attention and perception\n\n\n Psychedelics and therapeutic applications\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nIdentify four mental health conditions currently studied in psychedelic-assisted therapy \nDescribe how hypnosis complements psychedelic-assisted treatment for at least one of the conditions discussed \n\n\n Psychedelics\, clinical hypnosis\, and trauma therapy\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nDescribe two potential benefits of psychedelic-assisted therapy for trauma treatment \nIdentify one way clinical hypnosis can support trauma processing before or after a psychedelic session \n\n\n Mystical experiences\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nDescribe mystical experience as described in psychedelic research literature \nIdentify two therapeutic implications of mystical-type experiences \n\n\n Mystical Experience Experiential and wrap up\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nObserve the use of hypnotic techniques to facilitate altered states of awareness \n\n\n Common therapeutic models in psychedelic assisted therapy\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nIdentify three therapeutic models used in psychedelic-assisted therapy \nDescribe how one of these models aligns with hypnotherapeutic approaches \n\n\n Overview – Stages of psychedelic assisted therapy\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nList four stages of psychedelic-assisted therapy \nDescribe the clinical purpose of each stage \n\n\n Hypnotic techniques for preparation and session facilitation\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nDescribe two strategies for psychological preparation prior to psychedelic sessions \nIdentify one hypnotic technique to facilitate/support safety \nDescribe and apply two hypnotic strategies for affect regulation \n\n\n Hypnotic techniques for integration\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nDescribe two goals of integration following psychedelic experiences \nIdentify two hypnotic strategies to support post-session meaning-making and integration \n\n\n Ethics and Clinical Considerations\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, the participant will be able to:  \n\nIdentify two ethical considerations relevant to psychedelic-assisted therapy \nIdentify two safety considerations for psychedelic-assisted therapy \nHave any questions about the workshop answered \n\nSpeaker info:  \nCiara Christensen\, PhD  – Ciara_C_2025_CV
URL:https://asch.net/event/curious-minds-psychedelic-therapy-meets-clinical-hypnosis-ntsch/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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