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

SYMPTOMS AS SOLUTIONS

Presented by
MOLLY DELANEY, Psy.D.

Meeting: Saturday, November 8, 2008

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (see schedule below)

6 CE Credits

Workshop Location:

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Hamilton Dorrance Building Rm. 505
1001 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
on the NE corner of 11th & Locust Streets
enter on Plaza side off of Locust



SYMPTOMS AS SOLUTIONS

Presenters:  Molly Delaney, Psy.D.
Description | Objectives | Schedule | Faculty | Other Info

Workshop Description:

The Workshop Symptoms as Solutions explores the ways that the unconscious mind, which is seen as a benevolent, masterful and creative part of the personality, comes to the rescue of the self during times of stress and/or trauma.

Symptoms are seen as the product of a good thing gone awry. That is, thoughts, feelings and/or behaviors which were initially the unconscious mind’s solution to a dilemma faced by the self, have become problematic, much like the tail wagging the dog. Since the language of the unconscious mind is symbolic, it expresses itself metaphorically. These metaphors can reflect feelings, attitudes and cognitions, as well as being expressed behaviorally. In this workshop we will explore how the unconscious symbolically expresses solutions to dilemmas and how to translate these symptoms into constructive change utilizing hypnosis.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
  1. Participants will be able to identify the role that trauma can play in the creation of symptoms.
  2. Participants will be able to identify how symptoms can be viewed as the unconscious mind’s metaphorical solution to a dilemma.
  3. Participants will be able to identify how symptoms can represent both an unconscious conflict and the individual’s attempt at resolving the conflict.
  4. Participants will be able to identify how symptoms can both contain and express hypnotic phenomena.
  5. Participants will learn how utilizing metaphor can help bypass conscious resistance to reach a new, constructive solution.
  6. Participants will learn how to create treatment plans tailored to the individual client.

Program Schedule:

  • 8:30 Coffee, Registration
  • 9:00 Introduction: The Creation of Symptoms
  • 10:30 Break
  • 10:45 The Function of Symptoms
  • 12:15 Lunch (provided)
  • 1:15 The Use of Metaphor
  • 2:45 Break
  • 3.00 Individualized Treatment Planning
  • 4:15 Q & A, Closing and Evaluation
  • 4:30 Workshop Adjourns

Molly DeLaney, PsyD, has incorporated clinical hypnosis in her psychotherapeutic work for over three decades. Having been introduced to hypnosis through a lecture/demonstration as well as being given a copy of the Structure of Magic (Bandler and Grinder, 1975), she was lucky enough to attend one of Milton Erickson’s seminars shortly before his death.  This experience combined with becoming immersed in psychoanalytic theory during her doctoral studies, resulted in Dr. DeLaney having tremendous respect for the creativity and ingenuity of the unconscious mind.

Dr. DeLaney has taught extensively at the national level and, together with Rick Voit, PhD, has published a very well received book on “Hypnosis in Clinical Practice: Steps for Mastering Hypnotherapy”. Currently, she is the Immediate Past President of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and previously served as ASCH Treasurer for two terms. She has served on numerous committees for ASCH, most notably as Certification Chair and presently co-leads a task force aimed at joining ASCH and the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis into one organization. Lastly, she is co-chairing the Intermediate Program for the ASCH Annual Meeting in Boston (March 2009) which she hopes you will attend!

Target Audience: Psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists and other licensed health care providers interested in learning how to understand a patient’s hypnotic talents and behaviors diagnostically, and how to utilize those in successful treatment planning.

Psychology Continuing Education: 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. This program is offered for 6 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 6 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 6 CE workshop 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 (GPSCH), The ASCH, the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH), and toward ASCH certification requirements.

Americans with Disabilitites/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 GPSCH: 610-527-3710 or attach a note to your registration form no later than October 17, 2008.

For additional information, contact:
Subha Robinson
GPSCH Administrative Director
1130 Robin Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035
Telephone: 610-527-3710
E-Mail:gpsch@verizon.net
ASCH-ERF Telephone: 630-980-4740

Refund Policy:
Registration fees may be refunded, less a $50 administrative fee, for participant cancellations received by October 31, 2008. No participant refunds will be issued for cancellations received after October 31, 2008.

Certificates of Attendance will be distributed to participants following completion of the workshop. 
(There will be no credit for partial attendance – Please be sure to sign in at both morning and afternoon sessions.)

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