American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH)

10/19/2026

The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) is excited to introduce its NEW Online Clinical Demonstration Series, a quarterly virtual learning experience designed to bring clinical hypnosis techniques to life through live demonstrations.

Join us on Wednesday, November 18, for our inaugural session featuring Akira Otani, EdD, and George Glaser, LCSW, two experienced clinicians who will demonstrate different hypnotic approaches, therapeutic techniques, and clinical styles in real time.

Through this interactive experience, participants will have the opportunity to:

Observe live clinical hypnosis demonstrations with experienced practitioners.

Explore different techniques and therapeutic approaches.

Compare clinical styles and methods.

Engage in discussions and ask questions directly to the presenters.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time: 7:30–9:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Registration: $15 ASCH Members | $25 Non-Members

Can't attend live? All registrants will receive access to the session recording!

Whether you're beginning your clinical hypnosis journey or looking to expand your expertise, this new series offers an opportunity to learn directly from experienced practitioners.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3WzwhUq

Please note: Continuing education credits will not be offered for this series.

07/24/2026

Transform Chronic Pain Care Through Clinical Hypnosis

Discover practical, evidence-informed strategies to help individuals living with High-Impact Chronic Pain reclaim their quality of life. This advanced 2-day workshop explores how clinical hypnosis and Whole Health approaches can reduce suffering, promote self-management, and support lasting change.

Presented by: John Hall, PhD, ABPP & Christina L. Vair, PhD

📅 December 5–6, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM–5:00 PM ET (each day)
💻 Live via Zoom | 12 CE Hours

🎟 Register now: https://asch.net/event/quality-of-life-in-high-impact-chronic-pain-the-role-of-hypnosis/

Prerequisite: Completion of an ASCH Level 1 Clinical Workshop is required.

07/22/2026

Master the Art and Science, Rapid Inductions

Expand your clinical hypnosis toolkit with this live ASCH webinar exploring the research, ethics, and practical application of rapid inductions. Learn how to incorporate suggestibility testing, diverse induction techniques, and patient-centered strategies into your clinical practice.

Presented by: Gabor Filo, DDS, ABHD

📅 October 8, 2026
🕖 7:00–9:00 PM ET
💻 Live via Zoom | 2 CE Hours

🎟 Register now: https://asch.net/asch-workshops-events/

07/20/2026

Start Your Clinical Hypnosis Training with ASCH Level 1

Build a strong foundation in clinical hypnosis through ASCH's Level 1 Virtual Clinical Workshop. Designed for licensed healthcare professionals, this interactive workshop teaches the core principles of hypnotic inductions, therapeutic suggestions, and ethical clinical applications through expert instruction and supervised practice.

Presented by: Brittany Meredith, Registered Psychologist (AB), ASCH Certified in Clinical Hypnosis

📅 November 5–7, 2026
💻 Virtual (Zoom)

🎟 Register now: https://asch.net/event/asch-level-1-november2026/

07/17/2026

Your next step in clinical hypnosis education is just a click away. 💻

The ASCH eLearning Center is your go-to destination for flexible, expert-led learning — designed specifically for busy healthcare professionals like you.

Whether you're starting your certification journey or deepening your existing practice, our self-paced courses and on-demand webinars let you learn on your schedule, at your own pace.

Explore topics that directly support your work and your patients:
🦷 Dental, EMS, Medical & Nursing Applications
🔗 Integrating Hypnosis with Other Modalities
🌿 Metaphysical & Spirituality
💊 Pain Management
🛡️ Trauma
🎖️ Veteran-Related Applications
Expert knowledge. Real-world techniques. Anytime, anywhere.

👉 Start learning today: https://lnkd.in/gqBMGTDU

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07/14/2026

Ready to build on your hypnosis foundation? Join the ASCH Level 2 Virtual Clinical Hypnosis Workshop on September 18–20, 2026 with a West Coast-friendly schedule.

Designed for licensed healthcare professionals, Level 2 helps you refine your hypnosis techniques, expand your clinical skills, and gain confidence applying hypnosis to conditions such as pain, anxiety, sleep disorders, and more.

Led by Louis Damis, PhD, ABPP, FASCH, ASCH President and a nationally recognized educator with more than 25 years of teaching experience, this interactive workshop combines expert instruction, experiential learning, and small-group practice to help you integrate hypnosis into everyday clinical care.

Whether you're a physician, psychologist, nurse, dentist, counselor, social worker, or another licensed healthcare professional, this workshop will help you elevate your practice.

🔗 Register today and continue your ASCH training journey:

The second step in certification training is to strengthen skills, strategies, and applications of clinical hypnosis. Part one taught “how to” do clinical hypnosis, and part two builds on this skill set and refines and furthers development to add the when, why, and where to the “how-to”.

07/10/2026

Join the 73rd Hypnotic Idea Exchange (HIE) hosted by the North Carolina Society of Clinical Hypnosis on Monday, July 13, 7:30–9:30 PM ET.

This month's featured presenter, Roxanna Erickson-Klein, PhD, will present: Anchors From Everyday Life to Therapeutic Hypnosis

Drawing on decades of clinical experience and a lifelong connection to the legacy of Milton Erickson, Dr. Erickson-Klein will share practical insights into using everyday experiences as therapeutic anchors in hypnosis.

📅 Registration closes Sunday, July 12. Don't miss your chance to join this engaging evening of learning and discussion: https://mailchi.mp/e9daa8506a3b/news-17281855?e=42894346a9

🔗 Register today! After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the meeting.

Your board has been hard at work to make NCSCH more efficient and user friendly so that we can continue to bring you some of the best hypnosis trainings in our region!

06/29/2026

How can clinical hypnosis deepen the impact of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

Join Dr. Laurie Emmer-Martin for an engaging webinar exploring how ACT and clinical hypnosis can be integrated to enhance psychological flexibility, reduce experiential avoidance, and support meaningful, values-driven change. Learn practical applications of imagery, metaphor, and trance-based interventions for anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.

🗓️ July 9, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 PM ET|🎓 2 CE Hours

🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/eMhiuz5H

06/25/2026

ASCH Level 1 Clinical Hypnosis Workshop
November 5–7, 2026 | Virtual

Begin your clinical hypnosis training with ASCH's foundational workshop designed for licensed healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, psychologists, dentists, counselors, and social workers.

Level 1 introduces the core principles and skills of clinical hypnosis, including hypnotic inductions, therapeutic suggestions, and clinical applications. Through demonstrations, experiential exercises, and faculty-led small group practice, participants will develop the skills needed to begin incorporating hypnosis into clinical practice.

Designed as the first step in ASCH's certification pathway, Level 1 must be completed before advancing to Level 2.

Schedule:
November 5–7, 2026 (ET)
Thursday & Friday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Register Now: https://asch.net/event/asch-level-1-november2026/

06/23/2026

Upcoming Webinar: Rapid Inductions

📅 Date: October 8, 2026 | 7:00–9:00 PM ET
💻 Format: Live Zoom Webinar
🎓 CE Credits: 2.0
👨‍⚕️ Presenter: Gabor Filo, DDS, ABHD

Rapid hypnosis is often associated with stage performance, yet it remains an important—though frequently overlooked—part of clinical hypnosis practice. In this engaging webinar, Dr. Filo will explore the art and science of rapid inductions, providing practical techniques that clinicians can integrate into their work.

Participants will learn the research foundations, ethical considerations, suggestibility tests, and various categories of rapid inductions, along with real-world applications for clinical settings. Whether you are a hands-on practitioner looking to expand your toolkit or a mental health professional seeking a broader understanding of hypnosis, this session offers valuable insights and techniques.

Learning Objectives:

- Differentiate between various types of hypnotic inductions
- Utilize patient responses and characteristics to facilitate rapid hypnosis
- Apply suggestibility and hypnotizability tests as induction techniques
- Identify multiple categories of rapid inductions and understand their underlying principles

About the Presenter:
Gabor Filo, DDS, ABHD, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Hypnosis in Dentistry, a Life Fellow of ASCH, and author of Rapid Hypnosis: The Clinician’s Guide. For more than 40 years, he has taught and promoted clinical hypnosis internationally, with a special focus on the non-pharmacological treatment of dental anxiety and phobia. His expertise and passion have made him a respected educator and leader in the hypnosis community.

🔗 Register today: https://asch.net/event/asch-webinar-rapid-inductions/