Hypnotic Principles for Psychotherapists
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Hypnotic Principles: Hypnotic Principles for Psychotherapists
Sheralyn Cox, Ph.D.
Lincoln, Nebraska
Next Presentation: To Be Arranged
This seminar addresses issues most relevant to experienced mental health professionals who wish to expand treatment expertise through development of hypnotic skills.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
1. Understand what hypnosis is and how it may be applied in clinical practice;
2. Be able to identify and apply principles of hypnotic induction and
suggestion;
3. Recognize cases in which hypnotic techniques may be indicated or contraindicated;
4. Be aware of ethical-legal issues and standards for professional conduct
in using hypnosis clinically.
Agenda
Day
One
8:30- 10:00 What Hypnosis Is and Is Not
10:00- 10:15 break
10:15- 12:00 Therapeutic Applications of Hypnotic Phenomena
12:00 - 1:00 lunch on own
1:00 - 2:30 How to Induce and Re-alert from Hypnotic States
2:30 - 2:45 break
2:45 - 5:00 Demonstration & Supervised Small Group Practice
Day
Two
8:30- 10:00 Therapeutic Use of Hypnotic Suggestibility
10:00- 10:15 break
10:15- 12:00 How to Deepen and Guide Hypnotic Involvement
12:00- 1:00 lunch on own
1:00- 2:30 Demonstration & Supervised Small Group Practice
2:30- 2:45 break
2:45- 5:00 Treatment Planning & Legal and Ethical Principles
Day
Three
8:30- 10:00 Hypnotic Techniques for Brief Therapy
10:00- 10:15 break
10:15- 12:00 Use of Hypnosis in Psychodynamic Therapies
12:00- 1:00 lunch on own
1:00- 2:30 Hypnotic Approaches to Post-Trauma Disorders
2:30- 2:45 break
2:45- 4:00 Using Hypnosis in Treatment of Dissociative Disorders
4:00 Adjourn
Continuing Education Credits
This seminar is approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis to fulfill the educational requirements for membership in the Society and earns 20 credit hours which may be applied toward ASCH certification in clinical hypnosis.
Psychotherapy Associates is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. 20 hours will be issued. Psychotherapy Associates maintains responsibility for the program.
The Nebraska Division of Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Addiction Services has approved this seminar for 20 CE hours for alcohol and drug abuse counselors. Approval number is 04.004.
This seminar meets criteria of an approved 20 hour continuing education program for Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioners; Iowa Licensed Psychologists; Nebraska, Kansas and So. Dakota Licensed Social Workers; Nebraska and Kansas Licensed Professional Counselors; Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists.
Psychotherapy Associates is accredited by the Iowa Board of Social Work Examiners to sponsor continuing education. Sponsor number is 00284.
Psychotherapy Associates is accredited by the Iowa Board of Behavioral Science Examiners to sponsor continuing education. Sponsor number is 7-01.
The South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners has approved this program for 2.0 CEUs. Approved program number for March 2002 was 891.
Sheralyn Cox, Ph.D.
Sherry earned an MSW in 1973 and a Ph.D. in 1984. She has maintained a private psychotherapy practice since 1974 and has obtained specialized post-graduate training in hypnosis and the treatment of dissociative disorders. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, the International Society for the Study of Dissociation and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. She is certified in clinical hypnosis by A.S.C.H., for which she is also an approved teaching consultant.
Registration
In compliance with American Society of Clinical Hypnosis training guidelines, this seminar is limited to 50 participants. Registrations will be accepted in order of receipt.
Pre-registration is $250.00 Late registration is $275.00. Payment may be made in cash, by check, or via VISA or MasterCard.
Registration forms may be obtained by contacting Psychotherapy Associates, 2221 S. 17th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, (402) 475-5069, psychotherapy@alltel.net.
Miscellaneous Notes
Registrants are advised that small group practice is structured to allow each participant an opportunity to serve as a hypnotic subject and as the facilitator of hypnosis under the supervision of a clinician experienced in use of hypnosis.
Please call 402-475-5069 if you require assistance with hearing, vision, or mobility to make this program accessible.
Meeting room temperature fluctuates. Please bring a sweater or jacket.
