The Greater Philadelphia Society
of Clinical Hypnosis
A Component Section of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

Jointly sponsored by

The Greater Philadelphia Society of Clinical Hypnosis
and Margolis Berman Byrne Health Psycholgoy, P.C.

Intermediate Level Workshop in Clinical Hypnosis

WORKSHOP DATE:
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday February 22, 23, 24, 2008

LOCATION:

Room 139
Alumni Hall,
Thomas Jefferson University
1020 Locust Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For directions: www.jeffersonhospital.org

DIRECTIONS:
www.jeffersonhospital.org

20 CE Credits for Psychologists
20 Hours Toward ASCH/GPSCH Membership and Certification

Workshop Description:

This workshop is geared toward practicing clinicians with at least introductory prior training in hypnosis, and those who would like to refresh their skills. It offers comprehensive instruction in the theory and application of hypnosis in a clinical setting through lectures, demonstrations, exercises, and small group practice with supervision and feedback.

The workshop enables participants to increase their theoretical and practical knowledge of hypnotic skills and applications for a variety of clinical symptoms. Topics of instruction include: advanced and specialized hypnotic inductions, hypnotic susceptibility scales, construction of hypnotic metaphors, ego strengthening, pain management and other medical applications, anxiety and habit disorders, working through trauma, insight-oriented and exploratory hypnosis, and integration of hypnosis into practice.

After this training, participants can expect to use hypnosis more confidently with their client population.

Total teaching hours: 20

Supervised small group practice hours: 4.5
Learning Objectives:
Workshop Schedule  

Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to:

1.Describe and demonstrate three advanced techniques to induce a hypnotic trance.
2. Describe and demonstrate two deepening and re-alerting techniques.
3. Describe at least four clinical conditions in which hypnotic techniques may be used.
4. Define and apply two ego-strengthening techniques.
5. Describe three indications and contraindications for hypnotic pain relief.
6. Identify six hypnotic techniques for pain management.
7. Identify three indications and contraindications for age regression and abreactive work.
8. Identify three different techniques for facilitating age regression.
9. Identify three current research findings on hypnosis, memory, and trauma.
10. Identify three methods for cognitive reframing and working through trauma.
11. Explain three hypnotic techniques and their rationale for treating anxiety disorders.
12. Identify four hypnotic techniques to treat habit disorders.
13. Understand three principles of constructing therapeutic metaphors.
14. Describe three exploratory hypnotic methods.
15. Describe three ethical-legal issues and standards for professional conduct in using hypnosis clinically.

Friday, February 22, 2008

8:00- 8:30      Registration/Check-In
8:30-12:30     Morning Program
12:30-1:30     Lunch (on your own)
1:30- 6:00      Afternoon Program

Saturday, February 23, 2008
8:30-12:45      Morning Program
12:45-1:45      Lunch (on your own)
1:45- 6:30       Afternoon Program

Sunday, February 24, 2008
8:30-1:15        Morning Program
1:15-1:30        Q&A, Evaluations
Adjourn



Workshop Faculty :
Eligibility and Credits: 

Judith Berman, MA.: Licensed Psychologist,  President, Margolis Berman Byrne Health Psychology, P.C., Philadelphia, PA, GPSCH President - Specializes in chronic pain and illness, PTSD and dissociative disorders, and teaching clinical hypnosis. ASCH-Approved Consultant.

Reinhild Draeger-Muenke, PsyD., L.MFT: Licensed Family Therapist, private practice Bala Cynwyd, PA,  GPSCH Chair of Education and Training - Treats emotional and medical trauma in children and adults. ASCH- Approved Consultant.

Phyllis Goltra, PhD.: Licensed Psychologist, private practice Philadelphia, PA, GPSCH Past President - Specializes in treating chronic medical and psychological symptoms with hypnosis, EMDR, and biofeedback.
ASCH-Approved Consultant

Julie H. Linden, PhD: Licensed Psychologist, private practice, Philadelphia, PA, ISH Secretary/Treasurer, ASCH Immediate Past President, GPSCH Past President - Specializes in the treatment of children and the emotional sequelae of chronic illness and trauma.  ASCH-Approved Consultant

Adrienne Mendell, MA: Licensed Psychologist, Private Practice, Philadelphia, PA, GPSCH Vice President and Program Chair. Ms. Mendell treats individuals and couples and integrates hypnosis into all aspects of her psychotherapeutic practice. ASCH Certified.

Ron Pekala, PhD: Staff Psychologist at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, PA; part-time private practice in West Chester, PA, author of Quantifying Consciousness and over 60 professional publications. ASCH-Approved Consultant

V. K. Kumar, PhD: Professor in the Department of Psychology at West Chester University, PA, part-time private practice at the Center for Cognitive Therapy, University of Pennsylvania, author of over 95 professional publications. ASCH-Approved Consultant

Persons holding a Doctoral Degree in Medicine, Dentistry, Psychology, or Speech-Language Pathology, who are licensed by the state in which they practice.

Persons holding a Master’s Degree in Social Work, in Marriage and Family Therapy, in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or in Speech-Language Pathology, who are licensed by the state in which they practice.

Nurses holding a Master’s Degree or advanced subspecialty training and certification, who are licensed by the state in which they practice.

Students of these disciplines enrolled in doctoral or master’s level programs (must submit proof of their status with registration).

Psychology Continuing Education Credits:
Margolis Berman Byrne Health Psychology, P.C. (MBB) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. MBB maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

ASCH Credit:
This 20-hour course is approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) and as such is applicable toward membership in the Greater Philadelphia Society of Clinical Hypnosis, the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH), and toward ASCH Certification requirements.

Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist Continuing Education:
As an APA-approved course, the awarded 20 CE credits for full attendance may be submitted to the PA State Board of Social Workers, Professional Counselors, and Marriage and Family Therapists.  For questions call the State Board at 717-783-1389.

Certificates of attendance will be distributed at the end of the workshop. . No credit is awarded for partial attendance.

Americans with Disabilities Act / Special Needs:

The Greater Philadelphia Society of Clinical Hypnosis and Margolis Berman Byrne Health Psychology, P.C. are committed to equality of educational opportunity and do not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veterans status, or sexual orientation. If you require reasonable accommodations for a disability in order to participate fully in this continuing education activity, you must call 610.527.3710 no later than February 10, 2008.
Registration Deadline - February 10, 2008
REGISTRATION:

Registration Fee:
$350   GPSCH / ASCH Member 
$500   Non-Members
$200   Students / Interns (with proof of status)

 Refund Policy:  Registration fees may be refunded, less a $50 administrative fee, for participant cancellations received by 2/14/2008. No participant refunds will be issued for cancellations received after 2-14-2008.

For additional information, contact:

Subha Robinson @GPSCH  610.527.3710
e-mail: gpschsubharobinson@comcast.net
1130 Robin Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035.
Or visit www.gpsch.org.

To download registration form, click here