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 Psychology, P.C.

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HYPNOSIS


Presented by Max Shapiro, PhD
Saturday, April 24, 2010 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
6 CE Credits for Psychologists
6 Hours for ASCH/GPSCH Membership and Certification

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Workshop Location:
Hamilton Building, Room 505 Thomas Jefferson University
1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(www.jeffersonhospital.org for directions)
Workshop Description:

This workshop will showcase advanced techniques in both psychological and medical hypnosis. Focal areas will include: novel induction techniques, innovative uses of hypnosis, advanced treatment of mind-body problems, and treatment of trauma patients.
Learning Objectives:
Workshop Schedule  

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

1. Describe and implement 3 new induction techniques for psychological/medical hypnosis applications.
2. Describe and implement three new techniques for resolving mind-body problems.
3. Describe and implement new hypnotherapeutic techniques for treating trauma.

8:30 Coffee, Registration
9:00 Introduction
Advanced Induction Techniques
10:30 Break
10:45 Mind-Body Syndromes: Insomnia
12:15 Lunch (provided)
1:15 Innovative Uses of Hypnosis: Couples’ Therapy & Dementia
2:45 Break
3:00 Treating Trauma: Hypnosis and Dream Analysis
4:15 Q & A, Closing and Evaluation
4:30 Workshop Adjourns

Please be sure to sign in at each session to ensure receipt of credit. No credit will be issued for partial attendance.
Workshop Faculty | Target Audience:
Eligibility and Credits: 
Workshop Faculty:

Max Shapiro, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist in Newton, MA. He has taught at the Tufts University School of Medicine and the Harvard Medical School. He has held appointments at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital (Chief of Psychology 1981-89), the Massachusetts General Hospital (1989-2001), and, currently, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/MMHC. He has served as the Director of Training for the New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis for fifteen years.



Target Audienc:
Psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists and other qualified health care providers interested in the application of EST in the treatment of unresolved trauma and psychosomatic disorders.		 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 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), ASCH, 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 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.
Americans with Disabilities Act / Special Needs:
The Greater Philadelphia Society of Clinical Hypnosis, the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Education and Research Foundation, 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 10 working days before the date of the activity. Or attach a note to your registration form.
Registration Deadline - April 17, 2010
REGISTRATION:
Download registration form here

Early Registration (received by 4/10/2010):
$125 GPSCH Member 
$155 Non-Member
$  60 Resident/Student/Intern (with proof of status)

Regular Registration Deadline:
April 17, 2010

Regular Registration (received by 4/17/2010):
$155  GPSCH Member
$185  Non-Member 
$  90  Resident/Student/Intern (with proof of status)

Walk-In Registration: Space Permitting

Refund Policy:  Registration fees may be refunded, less a $50 administrative fee, for participant cancellations received by April 17, 2010. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after April 17, 2010. 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.

For additional information, contact:

Subha Robinson
GPSCH Administrative Director
1130 Robin Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035
Telephone/Fax: 610-527-3710
E-Mail: gpsch@verizon.net