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ASCH Advisor October 2026
Volume 3 | Issue 3
From the Desk of the President
In the previous newsletter, I referenced former ASCH President John Hall’s metaphor of gardening changes necessitated by climate change, and how we must similarly adapt to changing circumstances to help ASCH thrive and grow. While struggling with how best to think about and facilitate this, I recently learned of…
Acceptance Logic: Approaching Inexplicable Hypnotic Events
Clinicians who have used hypnosis as part of their practice for a long time sometimes will encounter patients who report or manifest experiences that are difficult to explain. For example, patients may report information that they do not believe they have previously encountered such as a foreign language or poetry….
The Latest from the AJCH
It is my pleasure to provide an update on the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis (AJCH) in this edition of the ASCH Advisor. As I have shared in previous reports to our membership, the first special issue published during my tenure as editor-in-chief of the AJCH, Hypnosis and Women’s Health Across the Lifespan, guest-edited by Dr. Julie Linden, is now underway. The first of two installments was published in September…
Save the Date: ASCH 2027 Annual Scientific Meetings & Workshops
Mark your calendars for the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Annual Scientific Meeting & Workshops (ASMW) 2027—Integrating the Human Element with the Cutting Edge: Hypnosis in the Age of AI, Psychedelics, and Neuroplasticity. ASMW 2027 will take place March 12-14, with Preconference Workshops on March 11. This year’s conference will be virtual, with an optional in-person gathering in Washington, DC…
Upcoming ASCH Workshops
Whether you’re continuing your certification journey or seeking advanced applications of hypnosis, ASCH’s upcoming workshops offer expert-led opportunities to grow your skills, confidence, and clinical impact.