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Pre-Conference Sessions and Speakers

We’re thrilled to announce our lineup of pre-conference workshops, featuring expert speakers and unique sessions that dive deep into the applications of clinical hypnosis in a variety of therapeutic settings. 

*You will need to create an account on the ASCH portal to register for the workshops. Please find the instructions here. If you already have an account, simply sign in to begin the submission process.

Note: Use the links below to register for the workshops separately.  If you would like to purchase all three together, with or without the full conference,  register here.

Eric Spiegel, Ph.D.
Session: Utilizing Hypnosis in the Treatment of Narcissistic Wounds in Psychotherapy: A Relational Approach

Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET | Cost: $125.00 | CE: 2.0

Description: Explore how clinical hypnosis, combined with insights from self-psychology and attachment theory, can address narcissistic wounds stemming from attachment failures. This workshop offers practical techniques to facilitate developmental repair and attachment regulation in patients with narcissistic identity presentations.

Participants will gain skills in:

  • Identifying diagnostic features of narcissistic wounds.
  • Implementing relationally attuned hypnosis interventions.
  • Utilizing hypnotic techniques to manage affect dysregulation and boundary difficulties.

This interactive session combines didactic learning and experiential training to enhance competency in treating this complex population.

Bio: Dr. Eric Spiegel is a licensed psychologist and owner of Attune Therapy Group. As a Past-President and Fellow of ASCH, he has contributed extensively to the fields of attachment and hypnosis. He is the co-author of Attachment in Group Psychotherapy and has published in several hypnosis journals.

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John Franklin, M.D.

Session: Palliative Care and Palliative Hypnosis with a Focus on Treating ALS Symptoms

Thursday, March 13, 2025 – 12:15 PM | 3:15 PM — $125.00

Description:

This session explores the principles of palliative care, highlighting its distinctions from hospice care and its vital role in supporting seriously ill patients and their caregivers. Participants will learn a structured method for determining medical care goals and translating them into effective treatment plans through interactive breakout sessions.

The workshop also delves into palliative hypnosis as a tool for managing the complex symptoms of serious illnesses, with a particular focus on the speaker’s experience using clinical hypnosis to alleviate symptoms of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Ample time will be provided for questions and discussion, ensuring participants leave with practical insights and techniques for integrating palliative hypnosis into their practice.

Bio: Dr. John Franklin, a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, has trained VA Medical Centers staff in hypnosis nationwide. After retiring from the Charleston VA Medical Center, he continues teaching hypnosis and runs a private practice focused on clinical hypnosis.

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Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.

Session: The Discriminating Therapist: Using Hypnosis to Enhance Decision Making

Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM — $125.00

Description: Discover how cognitive psychology and clinical hypnosis can empower clients to make better decisions by improving their ability to focus on what truly matters. This workshop explores how global cognitions and low tolerance for ambiguity can lead to poor decision-making and how therapists can use hypnosis to help clients develop effective discrimination strategies.

Participants will learn to:

  • Identify cognitive styles and their impact on decision-making.
  • Use “how” questions to uncover experiential deficits in clients.
  • Apply hypnosis to teach strategies for focused, effective decision-making.

This engaging session includes practical examples and tools to enhance your therapeutic practice.

Bio: Dr. Michael D. Yapko is an internationally renowned clinical psychologist and a leader in clinical hypnosis. He has presented in over 30 countries, authored 16 books, and developed the digital hypnotherapy app Claria. His acclaimed textbook, Trancework, is now in its sixth edition.

Learn more about Dr. Yapko’s work: 

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