NPHTI: National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute, 717 SE Delaware Street, Minneapolis, MN (2026)

04/04/2026

Some techniques become foundational not because they are simple, but because they are powerful when used with intention.
On April 21 at 11:00 AM CT, National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute continues its 2026 Webinar Series with The Actual Favorite Place, presented by Maren O. Lindheim, Clinical Psychologist.
The “favorite place” is one of the most familiar tools in pediatric hypnosis, but in skilled hands, it becomes far more than a calming exercise. This session invites clinicians to revisit and deepen their understanding of this technique, exploring how it can be adapted, expanded, and used therapeutically to support emotional regulation, resilience, and a child’s sense of internal safety. Drawing from her clinical work with children and adolescents navigating hospitalization and chronic illness, Dr. Lindheim brings a thoughtful, experience-based perspective to this widely used intervention.
As with all NPHTI webinars, the session is designed to be clinically relevant, with space for reflection, application, and discussion. Registration is required to attend live or access the recording.

03/25/2026

Just over one month to go! On April 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM CDT, join the National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute for our 2026 Online Mid-Year Meetup: Storytelling in Hypnosis- a 4-hour immersive training designed for clinicians ready to elevate their narrative skills in pediatric hypnosis.
The stories we tell in pediatric care are not decorative; they are therapeutic. They shape how children interpret symptoms, regulate emotion, and understand their own capacity for resilience. In this highly experiential workshop, you’ll examine what makes a story clinically effective, how to tailor narrative to developmental level, and how to transform a child’s challenge into a framework that supports coping and growth.
We are honored to welcome Maren O. Lindheim, clinical psychologist at Oslo University Hospital, as our guest speaker. Dr. Lindheim works with seriously somatically ill children and adolescents, integrating storytelling, clinical hypnosis, positive imagery, nature experiences, and narrative approaches to help children and families cope with hospitalization and chronic illness. Her international expertise brings both depth and inspiration to this conversation.
This session includes focused didactics, small-group practice, and real-time application with faculty support- ensuring the skills you gain are immediately transferable to clinical care. Registration is open to clinicians who have previously completed a Pediatric Hypnosis course. With the event now just weeks away, this is the time to secure your place.
If you’re ready to expand your clinical creativity while remaining grounded in therapeutic intention, we invite you to join us. The stories you help shape can transform how children experience both illness and healing.

03/18/2026

As daylight stretches longer and routines begin to shift, many children experience subtle emotional transitions alongside the seasonal change. Increased energy, restlessness, fluctuating motivation, or even irritability can accompany the move from winter’s containment to spring’s expansion. For pediatric clinicians, this presents a meaningful opportunity to normalize change and frame it as growth rather than disruption.
Metaphor can be especially powerful this time of year. Inviting a child to imagine the ground slowly thawing after winter, or buds forming on a tree that has been resting, helps them understand that renewed energy and shifting feelings are natural. In a hypnosis-informed approach, we might guide children to picture their own “inner season” changing- noticing what feels ready to grow and what still needs warmth and time. These images support emotional flexibility and help re-engage motivation without pressure.
Parents can reinforce this at home with simple language: “It makes sense that things feel different right now- even trees need time to adjust to spring.” Or, “What’s one small seed you want to plant this week?” Framing change as gradual and growth-oriented builds resilience and reminds children that transitions, like seasons, unfold one step at a time.

03/11/2026

The stories we tell in pediatric care matter. On April 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM CDT, join the National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute for our 2026 Online Mid-Year Meetup: Storytelling in Hypnosis- a 4-hour immersive training designed for clinicians ready to deepen their narrative skills in pediatric hypnosis.
Stories help children make sense of symptoms, regulate emotion, and reframe difficult experiences. In this experiential workshop, you’ll explore what makes a story clinically effective, how to adapt narrative to developmental level, and how to transform a child’s challenge into a framework for resilience and growth.
We are honored to welcome Maren O. Lindheim, clinical psychologist at Oslo University Hospital. Maren is a clinical psychologist who works at the Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Hospitals at Oslo University Hospital in Norway with seriously somatically ill children and adolescents. In her clinical work she uses storytelling, clinical hypnosis, positive imagery, nature experiences and narrative approaches to help children, adolescents and their families cope with hospitalization, treatment and chronic illness. She is also head of the One Year Education Course in Clinical Hypnosis at the Regional Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Eastern and Southern Norway, she is on the Board of Institute for Active Psychotherapy Education Program for specialization in Clinical Children’s and Youth’s Psychology, and is also leading the research group: Friluftssykehuset/ The Out Door Care Retreat at Oslo University Hospital.
This session will include didactic teaching, small-group practice, and real-time application with faculty support- ensuring skills you can immediately translate into clinical care. Registration is open to clinicians who have previously completed a Pediatric Hypnosis course.
If you’re ready to expand your clinical creativity while staying grounded in therapeutic intention, we invite you to join us. The stories you help shape can change how children see themselves- and their healing.

03/04/2026

On March 17 at 11:00AM CDT, the National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute continues its 2026 Webinar Series with a presentation that offers both historical perspective and clinical depth: The Power of Hypnosis in My 45 Years of Research and Clinical Work, led by Lonnie Zeltzer, MD. Drawing from more than four decades at the forefront of pediatric pain research and integrative medicine, Dr. Zeltzer will reflect on how hypnosis has shaped her clinical reasoning, research trajectory, and approach to complex pediatric symptoms. Her work has long emphasized the inseparable relationship between mind and body, and this session offers an opportunity to learn how hypnosis can be woven thoughtfully into comprehensive pediatric care. As with all NPHTI webinars, there will be ample time for dialogue and questions, allowing participants to engage directly with the material and its clinical implications.
This session is part of NPHTI’s monthly series, and is open to clinicians who have completed a pediatric or adult Fundamentals/Introductory hypnosis training of at least 20 hours. Each webinar offers 1.25 hours of continuing education for most health professionals and may be attended live or viewed on demand at your convenience. Registration is $55 per webinar, and advance registration is required in order to access either the live broadcast or the recording. As always, these webinars are designed to provide education about pediatric hypnosis; those seeking supervised skills training are encouraged to pursue NPHTI’s comprehensive Pediatric Hypnosis Skills Training Workshops.
For clinicians who value research-informed practice and wish to deepen their understanding of hypnosis through the lens of a distinguished career, this webinar offers a rare opportunity to learn from one of the field’s enduring leaders.

02/25/2026

As our 2026 Online Mid-Year Meetup draws ever closer, we’re excited to invite clinicians to a rich, experiential exploration of Storytelling in Hypnosis with the National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute on April 29, 2026!

Led by Dr. Maren O. Lindheim, clinical psychologist at Oslo University Hospital, this dynamic workshop will examine how narrative can be harnessed within pediatric hypnosis to create meaningful therapeutic change. Through guided instruction and experiential learning, participants will refine their ability to construct and deliver stories that resonate developmentally, encourage adaptive reframing, and support emotional integration. Emphasis will be placed on using narrative as a flexible clinical tool- one that can be shaped in real time to meet the needs of each child or adolescent.

Designed with practicing clinicians in mind, the meetup offers a balance of advanced teaching, collaborative dialogue, and hands-on practice in small groups with direct faculty guidance. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies they can immediately incorporate into their work, along with renewed confidence in using storytelling to deepen engagement and therapeutic impact. Registration is now open at www.nphti.org/2026midyear and we invite you to join us for a stimulating day of shared learning, clinical connection, and professional growth!

02/18/2026

Clinical hypnosis is not a separate or mysterious technique in pediatric care- it is often already happening. Children naturally enter focused, imaginative states during medical visits while playing, waiting, coping with discomfort, or absorbing new information. In these moments, language matters more than we realize.

In his work on incorporating hypnosis into everyday pediatric encounters, NPHTI Faculty Member Robert A. Pendergrast, Jr., MD, MPH, FAAP, highlights how clinicians can thoughtfully use these natural states to support healing. Careful word choice, tone, and reflective listening can shape a child’s expectations, reduce fear, and strengthen emotional and physiological self-regulation- sometimes without a formal hypnosis induction.

This approach invites clinicians to notice what children are already doing well: calming their breath, focusing attention, using imagination, or finding ways to cope. Naming and reinforcing these skills helps children recognize their own capacity for comfort, control, and resilience, which can be an empowering shift for both patients and families. Across primary care, hospital settings, and specialty consults, hypnosis-informed communication supports developmental mastery, behavior change, and procedural comfort.
With proper training, pediatric clinical hypnosis becomes less about “doing hypnosis” and more about being intentional- using language as a therapeutic tool to meet children where they are and help them move toward better outcomes.

Read the full essay by following this link:
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/4/3/18

02/11/2026

Stories are among the most powerful tools we use in pediatric care. When thoughtfully and intentionally applied, storytelling can help children make sense of symptoms, emotions, and experiences that are otherwise difficult to articulate. Join the National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute for the 2026 Online Mid-Year Meetup on April 29, 2026, featuring an experiential workshop on Storytelling in Hypnosis led by Dr. Maren O. Lindheim, clinical psychologist at Oslo University Hospital.

This highly interactive session will explore how therapeutic storytelling can be used within pediatric hypnosis to shift perspective, support emotional regulation, and foster resilience. Participants will examine what makes a story clinically effective, how to adapt narratives to developmental level, and how to transform a child’s challenge into a therapeutic framework that promotes coping and growth. The day includes engaging lecture from renowned faculty, multiple small-group practice opportunities, and real-time application of concepts with faculty support, designed to ensure learning is immediately relevant and clinically useful.
This meetup is ideal for clinicians seeking to deepen their use of narrative in hypnosis, enhance engagement with pediatric patients, and expand clinical creativity while remaining grounded in therapeutic intention. We invite you to join us for a day of learning, collaboration, and meaningful clinical growth! Registration is now open at www.nphti.org/2026midyear

02/04/2026

The long winter months can be emotionally challenging for many children and adolescents. Shortened daylight, colder weather, and fewer opportunities for movement or social engagement often lead to monotony, irritability, restlessness, or low mood—what families commonly describe as “cabin fever.” Youth who rely heavily on external stimulation may struggle most during this season, showing decreased motivation, increased screen use, or difficulty with emotional regulation. Normalizing these reactions as predictable seasonal responses can be an important first step in supporting families.
Clinicians can help by teaching simple, developmentally appropriate hypnotic strategies that build internal resilience when external options feel limited. Imagery-based interventions are particularly effective and easy to translate for home use. Younger children may respond well to metaphors like imagining an “inner sunshine,” tending a cozy winter cabin, or carrying a warm blanket of calm inside their body. Adolescents often benefit from brief self-hypnosis practices that focus on cultivating steadiness and patience, such as visualizing a slow-burning fire or deep roots growing stronger beneath frozen ground. These tools give kids something they can return to again and again, regardless of weather or routine.
Framing winter as a season for inward growth- not just something to “get through”- can be powerful for both clinicians and families. Teaching short, repeatable self-hypnosis exercises reinforces agency and self-efficacy, helping youth learn that they can access comfort, creativity, and regulation from within. When shared clearly and simply, these strategies allow parents to reinforce the work at home, transforming the long winter months into an opportunity to strengthen coping skills, emotional flexibility, and resilience.

01/14/2026

The period following the winter holidays often brings a noticeable emotional shift for children and adolescents. After weeks of anticipation, social gatherings, and disrupted routines, January can feel abruptly quiet and demanding. The contrast between the stimulation of December and the structure of returning to school, extracurriculars, and expectations may lead to what is commonly described as a “January slump.” Young people may present with irritability, low mood, fatigue, decreased motivation, or heightened anxiety, particularly if the holidays were emotionally charged or accompanied by family stressors, loss, or unmet expectations. For some youth, the return to routine can feel less like stability and more like a loss of connection, novelty, or emotional safety.
Clinicians can play a vital role in helping children and teens process this post-holiday letdown through developmentally attuned hypnotic interventions. Hypnosis offers a framework for acknowledging disappointment and emotional fatigue without pathologizing these responses. Guided imagery can help younger children symbolically “close” the holiday season, such as visualizing placing meaningful memories on a shelf or in a keepsake box they can revisit later, while gently turning toward the present moment. For adolescents, self-hypnotic techniques that incorporate metaphors of transition, recalibration, or seasonal rhythm can support emotional integration. Pairing slow, rhythmic breathing with language that normalizes emotional ebb and flow allows teens to experience the return to routine as a gradual adjustment rather than an abrupt loss.
Hypnotic work can also support nervous system regulation and energy restoration during this period of transition. Clinicians may teach imagery focused on replenishment, such as visualizing warmth returning to the body or imagining internal resources being slowly refilled after a period of exertion. Establishing brief, repeatable self-hypnosis practices can help youth regain a sense of agency as they re-engage with daily demands. By framing January as a time of rejuvenation, clinicians can help children and adolescents approach the post-holiday period with increased self-compassion, emotional flexibility, and resilience, laying the groundwork for a steadier return to routine and well-being.

01/07/2026

We’re kicking off 2026 with an exciting new educational opportunity. Join us on January 20 at 11:00 AM CST for our newest NPHTI webinar, “Getting More Familiar with Your Favorite Place,” presented by Leora Kuttner, PhD, and Adam Keating, MD.

This session brings together two highly respected clinicians and educators whose work has shaped the field of pediatric mind-body medicine and clinical hypnosis. With decades of combined experience in research, teaching, and clinical practice, Dr. Kuttner and Dr. Keating are known for their thoughtful, practical, and deeply engaging approaches to therapeutic work with children and adolescents.

We’re thrilled to begin the new year learning from such accomplished presenters and to continue building clinical insight, curiosity, and connection within our professional community. Save the date and join us as we start 2026 with meaningful education and inspiration.

12/31/2025

As we say goodbye to another year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported NPHTI’s mission over the past 12 months. To our founders and our dedicated board members- thank you for your vision, leadership, and tireless guidance. To our incredible faculty who have shared their expertise through webinars and our annual workshops, your generosity in teaching and mentoring continues to transform the lives of children, teens, and the clinicians who care for them. We are also deeply grateful to the team working behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly- your commitment and hard work make it all possible. And, of course, to our attendees, followers, and all who believe in the power of hypnosis to support mental health, resilience, and positive change: we could not do this without you.
As we step into a new year, it’s a perfect time to set intentions around mental health, family, and self-care. Whether it’s cultivating daily moments of mindfulness, teaching children strategies to manage stress and anxiety, or committing to your own professional growth, small, intentional actions can have a profound impact. The practice of pediatric clinical hypnosis- and the broader focus on mind-body connection- is a tool that allows us to nurture resilience, emotional regulation, and meaningful connection with others.
From all of us at NPHTI, we wish you a happy, healthy, and inspiring new year. May 2026 be filled with growth, connection, and the continued pursuit of well-being for you, your families, and your communities. Thank you for being part of this journey- we can’t wait to see what the new year brings!

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