Clinical hypnosis is a therapeutic technique that uses focused attention, relaxation, and suggestion to help individuals overcome various psychological and physical challenges. This practice is grounded in the understanding that the mind and body are intricately connected, and by tapping into the subconscious, one can promote healing and change.
During a clinical hypnosis session, a trained therapist guides the client into a state of heightened awareness, often described as a trance, where they are more open to suggestions. This state can help address issues such as anxiety, chronic pain, irritable bowel syndrome, and even certain habits like smoking cessation.
In this course, you will gain a solid understanding of the components of clinical hypnosis and how to begin incorporating some of its principles into your work with clients. You will also learn the next steps you can take if you would like to pursue further training in this powerful modality.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Describe the basic principles of clinical hypnosis.
- Explain how to utilize hypnotic techniques with clients.
- Use hypnosis for at least three mental health issues, including anxiety, IBS and chronic pain.
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective 1: Describe the basic principles of clinical hypnosis.
- The history of hypnosis
- The mechanism of change
- The ingredients of inducing trance
Objective 2: Explain how to utilize hypnotic techniques with clients.
- The various methods of creating trance
- How to work with clients in trance
Objective 3: Utilize hypnosis for at least three mental health issues, including anxiety, IBS and chronic pain.
- How hypnosis addresses symptomology
- How hypnosis creates physiological and neurological changes in amelioration of symptoms
Summary and Questions
Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 1.5 hours of Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
Recording Date: January 27, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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