Therapeutic communication can be informative and/or evocative depending on client need. When the goal is eliciting a change in state it is best to use evocative methods. Hypnosis is the mother of an experiential approach and evocative method can be derived therefrom. The program consists of lecture, demonstration therapy, small group practice and video examples of Milton H. Erickson.

The Alberta Clinical Hypnosis Society has some very exciting training workshops this fall. No matter your experience with Clinical Hypnosis, we have a workshop for you.  These certifications are intended for registered health professionals including psychologists, social workers, nurses, physicians, dentists, counselors, and those in related healthcare fields. For more information and registration visit our […]

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Organization: Alberta Clinical Hypnosis Society Website: https://www.clinicalhypnosis.ca/event-5402985 Event Title: Hypnosis for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders Dates: 05/17/2024-05/19/2024 Location: In-person workshop CE: 19 Contact: Louis Damis, DrDamis@LouisDamisPhD.com Abstract: Prolonged neglect and abuse are associated with attachment anomalies, strong egosyntonic negative beliefs, and dissociation that are not readily changed with CBT or cognitive hypnotic interventions. These underlying aspects of developmental trauma involve the […]

This course offers a unique opportunity of learning and practicing clinical hypnosis in hybrid fashion. The majority of the course will take place in person, enabling participants to practice techniques in small groups. The in-person format affords learners the ability to learn subtle skills of observation and attunement that are important for trance facilitation. Limited […]

Organization:  MSCH Website: https://www.msch.us/education/2024-annual-conference-with-david-spiegel-md/ Event Title: Tranceformation: Neurobiology, Clinical Applications, and Dissemination of Hypnosis Dates: 06/21/2024, 06/22/2024 Location: Virtual workshop CE: 12 Contact: Jennifer Stoos, jstoos@rekindlethespark.com Abstract: Hypnosis was the first concept of psychotherapy introduced into Western medicine and psychology. While it has been shown to be safe and effective for more than two centuries, hypnosis is an under-appreciated means of controlling […]