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SUMMARY:Clinical Workshop Level 1 for Pediatric GI Clinicians (ONLY)
DESCRIPTION:Clinical Workshop Level 1 for Pediatric GI Clinicians\n\n\n\nRegistration Eligibility \nYou must be a MD\, NP\, RN\, PA or training/grad to be one in GI Pediatrics \n\n\n\nRegister Here  \nClinical hypnosis takes the power of belief and expectation and combines it with ‎imagination\, parasympathetic stimulation\, suggestions\, and metaphors. This fusion ‎creates a powerful and effective\, yet underutilized\, therapeutic modality. It has ‎demonstrated efficacy in the management of a range of health conditions\, including ‎irritable bowel and functional abdominal pain in children. ‎ \nIn this Level 1 workshop sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis ‎‎(ASCH)\, pediatric GI clinicians will learn the skills to start using clinical hypnosis in their ‎practices. In addition to techniques for formal trance elicitation\, participants will learn ‎how to  “be hypnotic” more generally in their communication with patients and their ‎families. The workshop includes didactic presentations\, demonstrations\, experiential ‎exercises\, and faculty-led small group practice. The faculty has a range of health care ‎experience to inform their teaching of the concepts\, principles\, and processes of hypnosis.‎ \nASCH-approved Level 1 training is the first step toward ASCH certification in clinical ‎hypnosis. At the successful completion of the workshop\, participants will have been ‎taught the knowledge and skills to capably use clinical hypnosis in their clinical practices. ‎They will also be eligible for ASCH membership and included benefits and will be prepared ‎to take part in Level 2 and Advanced ASCH-approved workshops.‎ \n\nDates and Times: This course takes place on the Saturday and Sunday of two non-consecutive weekends. All days (4 total) below are required to attend.\n\nJanuary 31st – 10:15am-6:15pm EST \nFebruary 1st – 10:15am-6:15pm EST \nFebruary 28th – 10:15am-6:15pm EST \nMarch 1st –  10:15am-6:15pm EST \n\nWhere: Zoom / Virtual \nCE: 20-23 hours\nInstructor – This course will be chaired by Rebecca Cherry\, MD\nPrices: Member: $540; Non-Member: $730; Res/Intern/Fellow/Grad: $430\n\nIn order to receive a refund for workshop attendee registration fees\, a written notice of cancellation is required to be received at the ASCH office by the following dates: \n\nBy January 15 – Full refund minus $50 administrative fee.\nAfter January 15\, 2026 – No refund.\n\nFor a draft detailed agenda\, please email chealy@asch.net \nRegister Here   \nAccreditation/ CE \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
URL:https://asch.net/event/clinical-workshop-level-1-for-pediatric-gi-clinicians-only/
CATEGORIES:ASCH-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:ASCH Level 1 and Level 2 Virtual Clinical Workshops 
DESCRIPTION:ASCH Level 1 & Level 2 Workshop (all virtual)\nThursday\, February 5th – Sunday\, February 8th \nRegistration link for Level 2 is below and here \nASCH Level 1 Virtual Clinical Workshop –\n This course is full (just Level 1)\, but you can join the waitlist or register for our April 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.  \nImportant Notes  \n\nParticipants are expected to attend all days. \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\nYou must complete Level 1 prior to taking Level 2. \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 – \n(Times are subject to minor changes)  \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 5th\, 2026\n6PM ET-9:30 PM ET\n\n\nFriday\, February 6th\, 2026\n8:15 AM ET- 6PM ET \n\n\nSaturday\, February 7th\, 2026 \n 8:15 AM ET- 6PM ET \n\n\nSunday\, February 8th\, 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. \nThis course will be chaired by Eric 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. \nRegistration for Level 1 is full\, but you can join the waitlist or register for our April Level 1! \nLevel 2 Workshop Information:\nRegister here for 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\nThursday\, February 5th\, 2026 6PM ET- 9:30 PM ET\nFriday\, February 6th\, 2026 8:15 AM ET- 6PM ET \nSaturday\, February 7th\, 2026  8:15 AM ET- 6PM ET \nSunday\, February 8th\, 2026 8:15 AM ET- 12PM ET \n\n \nThis course is chaired by Ciara Christensen\, PhD. Dr. Christensen 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 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. \n\nDetails and Fees for both 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 January 22\, 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 January 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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ASCH-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:ASCH Webinar: Combined Hypnotic and Pharmacological Approaches to Weight Management
DESCRIPTION:ASCH Webinar: Combined Hypnotic and Pharmacological Approaches to Weight Management\nRegister Here \nTopic: Weight Loss Management; GLP-1 & GIP mechanisms; behavioral and hypnotic approaches \nPresented by Maryanna Polukhin\, MD and Louis Damis\, PhD\, ABPP\, FASCH \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\, 7:00-9:00 PM ET \nWhere: Virtual – Zoom \nCE: 2.0 \nPrice: Member: $45\, Non-Member $65\, Grad: $35\, Resident $35; includes access to both live and later on-demand viewing \nObesity prevalence is rising and is affecting the physical and psychosocial health of a large portion of our population. It is a complex\, chronic condition driven by powerful biological and behavioral forces. While GLP-1/GIP agonists have transformed the treatment landscape by addressing appetite regulation and metabolic resistance\, pharmacotherapy alone is insufficient to address the multifactorial nature of obesity and produce long-term weight maintenance. Moreover\, intensive behavioral therapy\, which yields weight-loss outcomes comparable to pharmacotherapy\, has been shown to be additive to pharmacotherapy and is now considered a necessary component of effective long-term weight management. \nThis webinar explores how GLP-1/GIP agonist therapy and behavioral interventions augmented with hypnosis can be integrated to address both the physiological and behavioral drivers of obesity. Designed for behavioral and medical health professionals\, the session reviews the neurohormonal mechanisms of GLP-1/GIP agents and practical strategies for combining these approaches to improve adherence\, durability of weight loss\, and whole-person-centered outcomes. \nAt the completion of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nList three mechanisms of satiety and metabolic changes of benefit to patients.\nDescribe the expected weight loss changes associated with pharmacological and cognitive-behavioral interventions\, as well as the impact of a combined approach.\nDescribe the limitations and side effects of pharmacological and surgical weight loss interventions\nList five behavioral techniques for weight management and the three found to be most effective for long-term maintenance.\nDescribe a four-stage hypnotic treatment plan and systematic approach to weight management.\n\nSpeaker Bios: \nDr. Maryanna Polukhin is a primary care doctor in Starling Physicians\, Hartford\, CT. She has practiced Internal Medicine for more than 20 years and is Board certified in Internal Medicine and has Board certification in Integrative Medicine. She has held teaching positions at UCONN School of Medicine and Quinnipiac University School of Medicine. Dr. Polukhin started training in hypnosis in 2011 and has been a member of ASCH since. She achieved the level of Approved Consultant and has been an active participant in ASCH eLearning educational committee. Her interest has always been to bring the medical and behavioral health providers closer through education and exposure to each other’s fields to advance patient-centered care and improve patients’ short- and long-term outcomes as well as general health and wellbeing \n  \nDr. 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 of Psychology 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 American\, Florida and Washington DC Societies of Clinical Hypnosis and is the current Treasurer 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 is an instructor\, author\, and consultant. \n  \nReferences \nHartmann-Boyce\, Jamie\, José M. Ordóñez-Mena\, Annika Theodoulou\, et al. “Impact of Program Characteristics on Weight Loss in Adult Behavioral Weight Management Interventions: Systematic Review and Component Network Meta-Analysis.” Obesity 30\, no. 9 (2022): 1778–86. https://doi.org/10.1002/oby.23505. \nJacob\, Ariane\, Gregory Moullec\, Kim L. Lavoie\, et al. (2018). “Impact of Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions on Weight Loss and Psychological Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis.” Health Psychology (US) 37\, no. 5: 417–32. https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0000576. \nLiu\, Qiyuan Keith. (July 2024). “Mechanisms of Action and Therapeutic Applications of GLP-1 and Dual GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonists.” Frontiers in Endocrinology 15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2024.1431292. \nMinnetti\, Marianna\, Rocco Barazzoni\, John A. Batsis\, et al. (2025). “The Integration of Lifestyle Modification Advice and Diet and Physical Exercise Interventions: Cornerstones in the Management of Obesity with Incretin Mimetics.” Obesity Facts. https://doi.org/10.1159/000548370. \nMüllertz\, Alberte Laura Oest\, Rasmus Michael Sandsdal\, Simon Birk Kjær Jensen\, and Signe Sørensen Torekov. (2024). “Potent Incretin-Based Therapy for Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide on Body Weight and Waist Circumference\, and Safety.” Obesity Reviews 25\, no. 5: e13717. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.13717. \nPhelan\, Suzanne\, Tate Halfman\, Angela Marinilli Pinto\, and Gary D. Foster. (2020). “Behavioral and Psychological Strategies of Long-Term Weight Loss Maintainers in a Widely Available Weight Management Program.” Obesity 28\, no. 2: 421–28. https://doi.org/10.1002/oby.22685. \nWadden\, Thomas A.\, Jena Shaw Tronieri\, Danny Sugimoto\, et al. (2020). “Liraglutide 3.0 Mg and Intensive Behavioral Therapy (IBT) for Obesity in Primary Care: The SCALE IBT Randomized Controlled Trial.” Obesity 28\, no. 3: 529–36. https://doi.org/10.1002/oby.22726. \nZheng\, Zhikai\, Yao Zong\, Yiyang Ma\, et al. (2024). “Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor: Mechanisms and Advances in Therapy.” Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy 9\, no. 1: 234. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41392-024-01931-z. \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.  \nCancellations  \nCancellations must be made in writing to info@asch.net. No cancellations will be taken by phone.  \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 2 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 2 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 \n  \nRegister here – https://portal.asch.net/integratedEvents/home/ASCH-WEBINAR-COMBINED-HYPNOTIC-AND-PHARMACOLOGICAL-APPROACHES-TO-WEIGHT-MANAGEMENT
URL:https://asch.net/event/asch-webinar-combined-hypnotic-and-pharmacological-approaches-to-weight-management/
CATEGORIES:ASCH-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Level 1 (Fundamentals) Training in Clinical Hypnosis (ISSTD)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)  \nWebsite: https://www.isst-d.org/training-and-conferences/training-courses/asch-training/   \nEvent Title: Level 1 (Fundamentals) Training in Clinical Hypnosis at ISSTD\, Arlington\, VA  \nAgenda:  Timed_Agenda__L1_ISSTD_2026 \nDates: 02/20/2026 – 02/22/2026  \nLocation: In person – Hilton Arlington | Arlington\, VA  \nCE: 20 hours \nContact :  Eric Spiegel\, PhD – espiegelphd@gmail.com  \nAbstract: This Level 1 training in clinical hypnosis will provide trainees with a beginning understanding of the concepts\, principles and clinical applications of hypnosis. Experienced\, ASCH-certified and ASCH- approved consultant faculty will offer didactic presentations\, demonstrations\, experiential exercises\, and faculty-led small group practices of 6-7 participants to facilitate a fundamental understanding and experience of clinical hypnosis and its integration into clinical practice. At the completion of the training\, trainees will have been taught the knowledge and skills to begin the integration of clinical hypnosis strategies into the treatment of their patients. Specifically\, trainees will be able to identify and demonstrate at least three ways to facilitate hypnotic trance and to competently re-orient a patient from a trance state\, demonstrate at least three strategies for facilitating intensification of trance\, and describe at least four clinical conditions in which hypnotic strategies can be successfully utilized. Trainees will have been introduced to clinical hypnosis as a neurophysiological phenomenon\, a mental state of absorption implicated in neuroplasticity and change\, as well as a creative clinical skill set of relationship development in the service of collaboratively facilitating mental and physical health. This training is especially geared towards therapists treating traumatized and dissociative persons. Upon successful completion of this L1 training in clinical hypnosis\, trainees will be eligible for ASCH membership as well as for participation in Level II (Intermediate) and Advanced Level ASCH approved workshops.  \nLearning Objectives: (see agenda)  \nSpeaker info: Eric Spiegel\, Ph.D. Akira Otani\, EdD Mary Wells\, PhD\, LPC Tobi Goldfus\, LCSW-C\, BCD Ali Navidi\, PsyD (see website for bios)
URL:https://asch.net/event/level-1-fundamentals-training-in-clinical-hypnosis-isstd/
LOCATION:Hilton Arlington\, 950 N Stafford St.\, Arlington\, VA\, 22203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Conversing for a Change: The Principles and Practice of Conversational Hypnosis (Dr. David Alter)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Dr. David Alter  \nWebsite: drdavidalter.com  \nEvent Title: Conversing for a Change: The Principles and Practice of Conversational Hypnosis  \nAgenda:  Conversing_for_a_Change_Webinar_Timing (1) \nDates: 02/20/2026 & 02/21/2026  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 10  \nContact : Dr. David Alter\, drdavidalter@gmail.com  \nDescription: Gestures\, facial expressions\, uttered sounds\, formal words\, full sentences\, and the ideas they convey are all elements of language. Hypnosis utilizes language. However\, hypnosis is not reducible to language and words\, nor can it be optimally expressed through formulaic inductions and suggestions. In this ten-hour online course\, set to run on Friday and Saturday\, February 20 & 21\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM CST each day\, participants will be exposed to an immersive\, expansive\, and clinically enriching experience as together we explore the underlying principles and practical applications of conversational hypnosis. The course highlights the neuropsychological underpinnings of language\, the utility of emergent potentials as innate client resources\, the role of narrative and evocative storytelling\, and the importance of uncertainty and disorientation as a core context for positive change. The course includes active Q&A time\, in-session demonstrations modeling and utilizing a slew of applied hypnotic practices that can be used in the course of dynamic\, relationally-based hypnotically-oriented conversations with clients.  \nLearning Objectives:   \n\nIdentify six dimensions of language and their relevance to cultivating increased client suggestibility. \nDefine and learn to utilize the eight neuropsychological underpinnings of dynamic and interpersonal conversation as foundations of client change promotion. \nContrast the legacy model of clinical hypnosis (induction\, deeping\, suggestion\, realerting\, and debriefing) with the seven core elements of conversational hypnosis model of interaction that the webinar will feature. \nModel a set of seven practical applications of conversational hypnotic interaction practices. \nPractice utilizing conversational prompts modeled in the webinar with scenarios drawn from participants’ clinical practices during the webinar’s practice sessions. \n\nSpeaker info: David S. Alter\, PhD\, LP\, ABPP\, ABPH\, FASCH\, FAACHP Bio_Sketch
URL:https://asch.net/event/conversing-for-a-change-the-principles-and-practice-of-conversational-hypnosis-dr-david-alter/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Other Sponsored CE
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. David Alter":MAILTO:drdavidalter@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Indirect Work with Hypnosis Using Metaphorical Objects (CTSCH Webinar) 
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.ctsch.com/calendar   \nEvent Title: Indirect Work with Hypnosis Using Metaphorical Objects (CTSCH Webinar)  \nAgenda:  Timed_Agenda (4) \nDates: 2/20/26\, 1-3pm CT \nLocation: Virtual – Webinar  \nCE: 2  \nContact : ctsch@ctsch.com  \nDescription: This presentation introduces Indirect Work with Hypnosis Using Metaphorical Objects as an experiential\, hypnosis-informed approach for facilitating therapeutic change in both individual and group settings. Rooted in Ericksonian principles\, this method utilizes metaphorical objects as concrete representations of unconscious information\, relational dynamics\, and emergent solutions\, allowing meaningful work to occur without the need for explicit verbal disclosure of the problem. Metaphorical objects function as indirect hypnotic stimuli that naturally evoke trance states\, activate internal resources\, and promote experiential reorganization. Drawing from Milton H. Erickson’s utilization-based hypnosis and Teresa Robles’ concept of universal wisdom\, the approach emphasizes safety\, respect\, and a non-invasive therapeutic stance. The therapist adopts an attitude of service and trust in the client’s inherent capacity for self-regulation and solution generation. The method is particularly useful in clinical contexts where clients prefer privacy\, minimal verbalization\, or indirect approaches. Through observation\, guided suggestions\, and metaphor-based interaction\, clients access new perceptions and embodied insights that support change at conscious and unconscious levels. A brief clinical illustration from a live demonstration highlights how metaphorical objects facilitate emotional regulation\, experiential learning\, and solution-focused transformation within a hypnotic framework.  \nLearning Objectives: After this program\, participants will be able to..  \n1. Identify the concept and clinical purpose of metaphorical objects within indirect\, Ericksonian hypnosis.  \n2. Describe the systemic and Ericksonian theoretical framework that supports therapeutic work with metaphorical objects.  \n3. Incorporate the use of at least two metaphorical objects as an indirect hypnotic technique. \n4. Formulate and practice at least three therapeutic verbalizations for effective clinical use of metaphorical objects  \nSpeaker info: Cecilia Fabre is a master in Ericksonian psychotherapy and systemic family therapy. She has been a clinical psychologist since 1988 and has a PhD in Integral and Conscious Development of Organizations and Groups. \nABOUT_THE_PRESENTER (1)
URL:https://asch.net/event/indirect-work-with-hypnosis-using-metaphorical-objectives-ctsch-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Level 1 Clinical Hypnosis (Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \nWebsite: https://www.oregonhypnosis.org/event-6466069   \nEvent Title: Level 1 Clinical Hypnosis  \nAgenda:  Agenda_LO_Level_1_Hypnosis_2026 \nDates: 02/20/2026\, 02/21/2026\, 02/22/2026  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 22  \nContact :  Debbie Bensching\, LCSW\, LICSW\, MSWAC\, debbenweb@gmail.com  \nAbstract: The Level 1 workshop\, the first step in the certification program for clinical hypnosis\, is intended for licensed health professionals (licensed and in training)\, including physicians\, nurses\, psychologists\, dentists\, counselors\, social workers\, and those in related fields. In this intensive three-day course\, participants receive in-depth training in the foundations of clinical hypnosis and will learn about the principles and process of hypnotic elicitation\, suggestions\, and treatment integration. The workshop is a mix of didactic presentations\, demonstrations\, experiential exercises\, and faculty-led small group mentored 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. There is extensive research demonstrating the effectiveness of hypnosis in treating many mind-body and behavioral health conditions.  \nLearning Objectives: Specific learning objectives for each teaching segment of the course are included in the timed agenda. However\, upon completion of the workshop\, participants will be equipped to integrate the workshop’s key learning outcomes into their clinical work\, such as:  \n\nTo facilitate hypnotic trance and appropriately reorient patients/clients from a trance state. \nTo apply four or more strategies for facilitating the intensification of trance. \nTo describe four conditions in which hypnosis might be successfully utilized in their clinical practice. \nTo rapidly establish rapport and the hypnotic relationship across developmental ages. \nTo facilitate change\, ego-strengthen\, and reduce stress and impediments to change. \nTo enhance cost-effective\, collaborative\, person-centered treatment. \nTo empower clients and patients to build skills for better health. \nTo learn a highly creative\, broad-ranging technique for use in mental health and integrative medicine. \n\nSpeaker info:  \nDebbie_Bensching_2025; Dave_B_Bio_2025\, Linda_NS_bio_CV_2025\, Shawn_Criswell_Bio_2025
URL:https://asch.net/event/level-1-clinical-hypnosis-oregon-society-of-clinical-hypnosis/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Treatment Planning in Clinical Hypnosis (CHSNJ)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey  \nWebsite: https://www.clinicalhypnosisnj.org/event-6484935  \nEvent Title: Treatment Planning in Clinical Hypnosis  \nAgenda:  26_February_TIMED_AGENDA \nDates: 02/21/2026  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 2  \nContact : Virginia Dinsmore (CHSNJ Secretary) ginnydinsmore@gmail.com  \n Description: Planning treatment in clinical hypnosis always involves a balancing between applying the accumulated knowledge in the field and responding to the dynamic interaction with the patient in the present moment. This presentation will outline the knowledge and the craft that should be applied in planning clinical hypnosis\, and the communication with patients to obtain their informed consent. The authors also acknowledge that the principle of utilization prevails in treatment sessions\, and the intended itinerary for a session may shift abruptly\, based on what the patient presents in the moment.  \nLearning Objectives:   \nAt the conclusion of this program the reader will be able to:  \n\nSummarize hypnotic dimensions of the patient’s decision to seek help and the patient’s experience of the first therapeutic encounter \n\n\nExplain the initial assessment and screening process\, to determine the patient’s appropriateness and readiness for clinical hypnosis treatment \n\n\nExplain the value and strategy of coordination with the patient’s medical providers. \n\n\n Execute a thorough case assessment to elucidate the information necessary to develop a quality treatment plan  \n\n\nDesign treatment plans for patients/clients who present with anxiety and bowel disorders. \n\nSpeaker info: Donald Moss\, PhD Moss_Bio_sketch_brief_July_2025_150_words \nEric Willmarth\, PhD Willmarth_Blurb \n  \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/treatment-planning-in-clinical-hypnosis-chsnj/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Parts Work is the Whole Work: Ego-State Therapy and IFS as Hypnotic Intervention for Trauma (NTSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis  \n Website: https://www.northtexashypnosis.org/  \nEvent Title: Parts Work is the Whole Work: Ego-State Therapy and IFS as Hypnotic Intervention for Trauma  \nAgenda:  Feb._26_flyer \nDates: 2/26/26  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCE: 1.5  \nContact : Tracy Payton Watson\, LPC tracypaytonwatson@gmail.com   \n Integrating the use of hypnosis with ego state therapy with the techniques from Internal Family Systems Theory for intervention.  \n1. By the end of the training\, participants will be able to list and describe at least three similarities and three differences between Ego-State Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) when used as hypnotic interventions for trauma\, as demonstrated on a post-training quiz or group discussion. Apply clinical techniques:
\n2. Given a brief trauma case vignette\, participants will be able to outline a step-by-step hypnotic intervention plan that integrates Ego-State or IFS techniques (e.g.\, parts identification\, safe place induction\, resource strengthening)\, scoring at least 80% on a skills checklist aligned with the training model.  \nSpeaker info:  Christian Skoorsmith\, MA\, PsD(c) Skoorsmith_CV_current_2-PDF \n 
URL:https://asch.net/event/3114/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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SUMMARY:Hypnosis Level 1 Workshop (CTSCH)
DESCRIPTION:Organization: Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis (CTSCH)  \nWebsite: https://www.ctsch.com/   \nEvent Title: Hypnosis Level 1 Workshop  \nAgenda:  Timed_Agenda_Level_1_2026 CTSCH \nDates: Feb. 26-28 AND Mar. 5-7\, 2026  \nLocation: Hybrid; Webinar and In-person training  \nCE: 22 CE  \nContact :  Anita Jung\, anitajung.therapy@pm.me  \nAbstract:   \nThe Level 1 Clinical Hypnosis Workshop is the entry point in a progressive training series leading toward certification through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). Designed for licensed healthcare professionals—including physicians\, dentists\, psychologists\, and counselors—this workshop offers a solid foundation in the principles\, processes\, and clinical applications of hypnosis.  \nLed by an experienced clinician\, the training blends didactic presentations\, live demonstrations\, experiential exercises\, and structured small-group practice. Participants learn how to elicit hypnotic phenomena\, conduct basic inductions\, apply therapeutic suggestions\, and integrate hypnosis into treatment plans across a wide range of clinical presentations. The workshop emphasizes both the science and the practical use of hypnosis.  \nTopics include the psychophysiology of trance\, rapport building\, utilization of patient strengths\, and the role of focused attention and imagery in facilitating change. Through guided practice\, participants gain confidence in using hypnosis to support behavioral change\, reduce distress\, enhance coping\, and introduce patients to self-hypnosis for continued well-being. By the conclusion of the training\, participants will have been taught the foundational skills necessary to begin incorporating clinical hypnosis into their practice\, including the ability to:  \n\nEstablish rapport and strengthen patient motivation \n Guide patients through hypnotic states and therapeutic suggestions• Reduce barriers to change and support adaptive responses\n Use ego-strengthening strategies to enhance resilience\n Teach self-hypnosis for long-term health benefits\n\nClinical hypnosis offers a flexible\, patient-centered\, and cost-effective therapeutic approach. This workshop invites providers to expand their skill set\, deepen therapeutic presence\, and bring creative\, evidence-based methods into everyday clinical care.  \nLearning Objectives: (See agenda)  \nSpeaker info: JungVitaeComplete2025
URL:https://asch.net/event/hypnosis-level-1-workshop-ctsch/
CATEGORIES:Component-Sponsored CE
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