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.

Introductory Level Workshop in Clinical Hypnosis

WORKSHOP DATE:
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday October 12, 13, 14, 2007

LOCATION:
Thomas Jefferosn University, Alumni Hall, Room 139
1020 Locust Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

DIRECTIONS:
www.jeffersonhospital.org

20 CE Credits Approved by the American Psychological Association
20 Hours Toward ASCH/GPSCH Membership and Certification
Workshop Description:

This workshop is geared toward practicing clinicians and students in the health care professions with no prior training in hypnosis, or 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 obtain a foundation of basic knowledge and skills in clinical hypnosis underlying future more advanced training modules. Topics of instruction include: history, definitions and misconceptions of hypnosis, measures of hypnotizability, hypnotic language and communication, managing resistance, formal induction, deepening, re-alerting techniques, guided imagery, self-hypnosis, treatment planning and applications in medicine, dentistry and mental health, special populations (e.g. children, pain patients), ethics and professional conduct, and integration of hypnosis into practice.

After this training, participants can expect to begin using hypnosis with their client population.

Total teaching hours: 20
Supervised small group practice hours: 4
Learning Objectives:
Workshop Schedule  
Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to:
  1. Describe and demonstrate three 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.
Friday, October 12, 2007
8:00-8:30 Registration/Check-In
8:30-12:45 Morning Program
12:45-1:45 Lunch (on your own)
1:45-6:00 Afternoon Program

Saturday, October 13, 2007
8:30-1:30 Morning Program
1:30-2:30 Lunch (on your own)
2:30-5:30 Afternoon Program

Sunday, October 14, 2007
8:30-1:15 Morning Program
1:15-1:30 Evaluations/Adjourn
Workshop Faculty :
Eligibility and Credits: 
Judith Berman, M.A.: Licensed Psychologist, Partner, Margolis Berman Byrne Health Psychology, P.C., Philadelphia, PA, GPSCH President. Specialty: Chronic pain and illness, PTSD, Dissociative D/O, teaching clinical hypnosis.Approved Consultant.

Brenda Byrne, Ph.D.: Licensed Psychologist, Partner, Margolis Berman Byrne Health Psychology, GPSCH Past President, Greater Philadelphia Pain Society President, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Jefferson Medical College; Director, Seasonal Affective Disorder Clinic. Specialty: Pain/stress management, sleep disorders, seasonal affective disorder, hypnosis and EMDR. Approved Consultant.

Bonnie Carpenter, Ed.D.: Licensed Psychologist. Private Practice, Philadelphia, PA. Specialty: Health and wellness throughout the life span. Treatment of medical conditions through hypnosis and homeopathy. Approved Consultant.

Reinhild Draeger-Muenke, Psy.D., L.M.F.T.: Licensed Family Therapist in private practice, Bala Cynwyd, PA. Specialty: Emotional / medical trauma in individuals of all ages, couples and families GPSCH Chair of Education and Training. ASCH-Moderator Elect. Approved Consultant.

Phyllis Goltra, Ph.D.: Licensed Psychologist, private practice in Philadelphia, PA, GPSCH Past President, Specialty: Management of chronic medical and psychological symptoms with hypnosis, EMDR, and biofeedback Approved Consultant.

Julie Linden, Ph.D.: Licensed Psychologist, private practice, Philadelphia, PA. ASCH President 2006-2007, ISH Treasurer / Secretary, GPSCH Past President. Specialty: Treatment of children, emotional sequelae of chronic illness and trauma. 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. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. This program is offered for 20 CE hours for psychologists. No credit is awarded for partial attendance.

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.

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.

Certificates of attendance will be distributed at the end of the workshop.

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 September 27, 2007.
Registration Deadline - September 27, 2007:
REGISTRATION:

Full payment must accompany registration in order to be processed.

Refund Policy: Registration fees may be refunded, less a $50 administrative fee, for participant cancellations received by Sept.27, 2007. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after Sept 27, 2007. Exceptions will only be granted due to death or severe illness of participant/immediate family member, or governmental restrictions / legal obligations. Written notification and appropriate documentation is required.

Registration fees are not transferable to another workshop.

Receipt of registration does not ensure activity attendance because seating is sometimes limited. Accepted registrations are confirmed via a receipt or confirmation from GPSCH. GPSCH recommends that you do not make any travel arrangements prior to receiving a receipt of payment or confirmation. MBB Health Psychology / GPSCH are not responsible for travel-related costs.

Walk-in registrants will be accommodated if space permits.

Fees:
  • $350.00 GPSCH Members (“Refresher” course)
  • $500.00 Professionals (Non-Members)
  • $200.00 Students/Interns/Residents (with proof of status)
For additional information, contact:
Subha Robinson
GPSCH Administrative Director at
Phone/Fax 610-527-3710 or gpschsubharobinson@comcast.net
To download registration form, click here
Acknowledgement and Release

The undersigned acknowledges that he/she has volunteered to participate in an academic activity/workshop in which he/she may be induced into a hypnotic trance with other participants and faculty.


The undersigned does not have any medical problems or other special conditions that may prevent him/her from fully and beneficially participating in all academic/workshop activities, except as have been disclosed to faculty members.


The workshop provides an opportunity to participate in academic discussions. The undersigned agrees that individual participant practitioners shall respectively retain sole and exclusive responsibility for the treatment of their patients and clients.


The undersigned acknowledges that he/she is free to disclose or not disclose personal information about himself/herself. The undersigned agrees to not disclose personally identifiable information concerning his/her patients/clients, or other recipients of his/her services, and he/she agrees to take reasonable steps to disguise the persons discussed during the course of academic activities/workshop.


The undersigned agrees to hold harmless The Greater Philadelphia Society of Clinical Hypnosis, its Board of Governors, employees and members, the faculty and other participants in today’s academic activity/workshop, and Margolis Berman Byrne Health Psychology P.C., and to indemnify them from and against any and all possible claims, damages, and costs arising from the undersigned’s participation in today’s academic activity/workshop.

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