Upcoming Clinical Hypnosis Workshops

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• 2027 Max Shapiro Level 1 VIRTUAL Workshop in Clinical Hypnosis, Jan. 9-10, 23-24, 2027

  • Start
    2027-01-09
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  • End
    2027-01-24
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual Workshop via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    25

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  Dates

  January 9–10 & January 23–24, 2027

  Time

  10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. EST
  Each day

  Location

  Live online via Zoom

  About the Workshop

  This intensive workshop introduces the theory and practice of clinical hypnosis through presentations, demonstrations, experiential exercises, and faculty-led small-group practice.

  Instruction is tailored to participants’ clinical backgrounds, interests, and learning styles. Participants explore how hypnosis can complement mind-body approaches and help clients and patients draw on their strengths, resources, and problem-solving abilities.

  Clinical applications discussed include habit change, pain management, and the integration of hypnosis into treatment for depression and anxiety.

  Tuition & Registration

  Register for Level I on its own, or choose the 70th anniversary bundle for both Level I and Level II. Please review eligibility requirements before registering.

  Celebrating 70 Years of NESCH

  70th Anniversary Level I + Level II Bundle

  $1,000 for both workshops

  Register for both workshops with this anniversary offer. First-year NESCH membership is included, subject to eligibility.

  Level I
  January 9–10 & January 23–24, 2027

  Level II
  March 6–7 & April 3–4, 2027

  Save $300 compared with two standard $650 registrations.

  Level II registration may be deferred to the next NESCH Level II training offered within 18 months of Level I, subject to the bundle terms and cancellation policy below.

  Individual Level I Registration

  Regular Rate

  $650

  Individual Level I registration

  Students / Trainees

  $325

  Verification required

  Community Health Center Professionals

  $475

  Qualifying employment and verification required

  Medical / Dental Residents

  $475

  Verification required

  To qualify for the Community Health Center rate, provide documentation confirming your professional role and affiliation with a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or another qualifying community health center. NESCH will review eligibility.

  Ready to register? Use the Register control on this event page to select your registration option.

  Need help? Email neschmsc@gmail.com .

  Who Can Attend

  Practicing professionals must hold a state license or certification to practice in a medical, dental, or mental health care field and must be members of, or eligible for membership in, a professional society in their field.

  Eligible Healthcare Professionals

  Subject to applicable licensure, certification, professional society eligibility, and NESCH workshop requirements, professionals who may qualify include:

  • Appropriately licensed psychologists (PhD, PsyD)
  • Psychiatrists and other licensed physicians (MD, DO)
  • Licensed clinical social workers (LICSW, LCSW, or state equivalent)
  • Licensed mental health or professional counselors (LMHC, LPC, LCPC, or state equivalent)
  • Licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT)
  • Licensed dentists (DDS, DMD)
  • Advanced practice registered nurses and other eligible registered nurses

  Registered Nurses

  Registered nurses must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and be licensed or certified in the state in which they practice.

  Graduate Students

  Students enrolled full-time in master’s-level or higher programs may attend at a reduced rate. Students must have completed at least one full semester and submit proof of full-time enrollment at an ACE-approved institution on official letterhead.

  Full-Time Residents & Interns

  Full-time residents or interns in recognized programs may register at a reduced rate with documentation from their supervisor.

  These categories do not constitute automatic approval. NESCH may request documentation and will determine eligibility under its workshop requirements.

  What to Expect

  Learn in a supportive environment that builds skills progressively through instruction, observation, practice, and feedback.

  01

  Learn

  Clear, practical instruction in hypnotic principles and faculty demonstrations of induction, utilization, and reorientation.

  02

  Practice

  Supervised hypnosis practice in small groups, with opportunities to apply foundational techniques.

  03

  Reflect & Refine

  Feedback tailored to your clinical background and learning style in a collaborative environment grounded in respect and clinical excellence.

  Learning Objectives

  Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify and demonstrate four ways to facilitate hypnotic trance and appropriately reorient patients from a trance state.
  2. Demonstrate three strategies for facilitating intensification of trance.
  3. Describe four conditions in which hypnosis might be successfully utilized.

  Continuing Education

  Approvals for the 2027 workshop are pending. Credit information will be posted as approvals are confirmed.

  Pending approval information includes:

  • American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) credit
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit
  • Social work continuing education
  • Mental health counselor continuing education
  • Psychology continuing education

  CE and CME credits are not guaranteed until the applicable approvals have been confirmed.

  Workshop Faculty

  Learn from experienced NESCH faculty with decades of combined experience in clinical hypnosis, behavioral medicine, mind-body treatment, and trauma-informed care.

  

  Cindy Bell, LICSW

  

  Tanya Cherkerzian, LICSW

  

  Russell Chin, DDS

  

  Ellen Cohen, MD

  

  Joshua Haugh, DO

  

  Claire Scigliano, PsyD

  

  Kaloyan Tanev, MD

  

  Harvey Zarren, MD

  Cancellation Policy

  Submit all cancellation requests in writing to neschmsc@gmail.com .

  • 30 days or more before the program begins: Registration fees paid will be refunded, less a $50 administrative fee.
  • Fewer than 30 days before the program begins: No refunds will be issued.
  • These terms apply to individual program registrations and Level I/Level II bundle registrations.
  • Registration fees are nontransferable.
  • If NESCH cancels a program, registrants will receive a full refund of registration fees paid.

  Additional Level I / Level II Bundle Terms

  • If you cannot attend the initially scheduled Level II training, your prepaid registration may be applied to the next NESCH Level II training offered within 18 months of your Level I training.
  • Once you attend any portion of Level I or Level II, the bundle is no longer eligible for a full refund.
  • The bundle may not be transferred to another person.
  • Unused Level II training credit expires at the end of the 18-month eligibility period and has no cash value.

  Review the Cancellation Policy for more details.

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• 2027 Level 2 Virtual Workshop in Clinical Hypnosis

  • Start
    2027-03-06
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  • End
    2027-04-04
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual – Zoom (Link provided after registration)
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  

  DATES

  March 6–7 & April 3–4, 2027

  TIME

  10:00 AM–5:30 PM Eastern

  LOCATION

  Live Online via Zoom

  About the Workshop

  Take your clinical hypnosis skills to the next level. NESCH's Level II Clinical Hypnosis Workshop is designed for healthcare professionals who have completed an ASCH-approved Level I training and are ready to deepen their clinical knowledge, refine their techniques, and expand the therapeutic applications of hypnosis.

  Building on foundational principles, this four-day workshop explores advanced hypnotic strategies, individualized interventions, and clinical applications across medical, dental, and mental health settings.

  Through didactic presentations, faculty demonstrations, experiential exercises, and supervised small-group practice, participants strengthen their ability to integrate clinical hypnosis thoughtfully into professional practice.

  Tuition & Registration

  Select the registration category that applies to your professional status. Completion of an ASCH-approved Level I training is required.

  CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF NESCH

  Already Purchased the Level I + Level II Bundle?

  $0

  Additional Level II tuition for eligible prepaid bundle participants

  If you purchased the $1,000 anniversary bundle when registering for Level I, your Level II tuition has already been paid.

  No additional Level II tuition is required. The bundle cannot be purchased at the Level II registration stage.

  Contact the NESCH Registrar to confirm your prepaid registration. Bundle eligibility and deferral terms apply.

  Individual Level II Registration

  NESCH Members

  $460

  Current membership required

  Non-Members

  $650

  Standard registration

  Students / Trainees

  $325

  Verification required

  Community Health Center Professionals

  $475

  Qualifying employment required

  Medical / Dental Residents

  $475

  Residency verification required

  Community Health Center Rate: Provide documentation of your professional role and affiliation with an FQHC or another qualifying community health center. NESCH will review eligibility.

  Ready to register? Use the Register control on this event page.

  Prepaid bundle participant? Contact the Registrar before submitting a new payment.

  Questions? neschmsc@gmail.com

  Who Can Attend

  Completion of an ASCH-approved Level I Clinical Hypnosis training is required before attending Level II.

  Practicing professionals must hold an appropriate license or certification in a medical, dental, or mental health care field and meet applicable professional eligibility requirements.

  Eligible Healthcare Professionals

  • Licensed psychologists (PhD, PsyD)
  • Physicians (MD, DO), including psychiatrists
  • Licensed clinical social workers (LICSW, LCSW)
  • Licensed mental health counselors (LMHC, LPC, LCPC)
  • Licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT)
  • Licensed dentists (DDS, DMD)
  • Eligible registered nurses and APRNs

  Additional Eligibility Categories

  Registered Nurses: Must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and appropriate state licensure or certification.

  Graduate Students: Full-time students in master's-level or higher programs may qualify with documentation.

  Residents & Interns: Full-time residents and interns in recognized programs may qualify with supervisor documentation.

  Eligibility is subject to NESCH review. Documentation of professional credentials and Level I completion may be requested.

  What to Expect

  Advance your skills through clinically focused instruction, demonstrations, experiential learning, and supervised practice.

  01

  Deepen Your Knowledge

  Explore advanced hypnotic elicitation, neurobiological considerations, and individualized clinical strategies.

  02

  Apply Advanced Techniques

  Observe faculty demonstrations and participate in guided experiential exercises.

  03

  Refine Your Clinical Skills

  Practice in supervised small groups, receive feedback, and collaborate with faculty and peers.

  Topics Covered

  Advanced Hypnotic Techniques

  • Advanced hypnotic elicitation
  • Anchoring and resource utilization
  • Age progression and regression
  • Therapeutic metaphors
  • Neurobiology of hypnosis
  • Self-hypnosis

  Clinical Applications

  • Pediatric hypnosis
  • Anxiety and habit control
  • Functional disorders
  • Pain and medical procedures
  • Trauma treatment
  • Hypnosis for creativity

  Learning Objectives

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

  1. Describe and demonstrate advanced hypnotic elicitation and utilization techniques.
  2. Explain applications of anchoring, age progression, age regression, and therapeutic metaphors.
  3. Discuss neurobiological considerations relevant to clinical hypnosis.
  4. Identify clinical applications for anxiety, habit control, pain, functional disorders, and trauma.
  5. Adapt hypnotic interventions to individual patient characteristics and treatment goals.
  6. Apply faculty feedback to refine techniques within professional scope of practice.

  Continuing Education

  2027 approvals are pending. Credit information will be posted as approvals are confirmed.

  • American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH)
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME)
  • Social work continuing education
  • Mental health counselor continuing education
  • Psychology continuing education

  CE/CME Processing Fee: $30, separate from tuition.

  Credits are not guaranteed until applicable approvals have been confirmed.

  Workshop Faculty

  Learn from experienced NESCH faculty representing a range of clinical disciplines.

  

  Cindy Bell, LICSW

  

  Tanya Cherkerzian, LICSW

  

  Russell Chin, DDS

  

  Ellen Cohen, MD

  

  Joshua Haugh, DO

  

  Carmen Pepicelli, LMHC

  

  Claire Scigliano, PsyD

  

  Kaloyan Tanev, MD

  

  Linda Thomson, PhD

  

  Harvey Zarren, MD

  Recordings & Participation

  Didactic portions of the workshop will be recorded and shared via Dropbox. Small-group practice sessions will not be recorded.

  Cameras are expected during interactive portions. Attendance at all four training days is required.

  Cancellation Policy

  Submit cancellation requests in writing to neschmsc@gmail.com.

  • 30 days or more before the program: Refund less a $50 administrative fee.
  • Fewer than 30 days: No refund.
  • Terms apply to individual and bundle registrations.
  • Registration fees are nontransferable.
  • If NESCH cancels a program, registration fees paid will be fully refunded.

  Additional Level I / Level II Bundle Terms

  • Prepaid Level II registration may be applied to the next NESCH Level II training offered within 18 months of Level I.
  • Once any portion of Level I or Level II has been attended, the bundle is no longer eligible for a full refund.
  • The bundle cannot be transferred.
  • Unused Level II credit expires after 18 months and has no cash value.

  Review the Cancellation Policy for more details.

  Questions about the workshop or registration?

  Contact the NESCH Registrar at neschmsc@gmail.com.

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