American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH)

12/18/2025

ASCH 2026 Pre-Conference Session Spotlight
Mindful Hypnotherapy: The Basics for Clinical Practice

📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026
🕛 12:15 PM – 3:15 PM ET | Virtual
🎓 3.0 CE | Member Price: $125

Join Gary Elkins, PhD, ABPP, ABPH, leading researcher and author of Mindful Hypnotherapy: The Basics for Clinical Practice, for an in-depth introduction to mindful hypnotherapy.

This session explores the theory, research, and practical application of integrating mindfulness and hypnosis to support stress and anxiety management. Through lecture, case examples, and experiential practice, participants will gain practical tools they can apply directly in clinical settings.

🔗 Register here: https://asch.net/asch-annual-scientific-meeting-and-workshops-2/pre-conference-asch-asmw-2026/

12/17/2025

ASCH 2026 Pre-Conference Session Spotlight
The Impact of AI Technologies on Patient Communication and Care

📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET | Virtual
🎓 2.0 CE | Member Price: $125

Join Daniela Huetwohl, M.D., board-certified neurologist, medical computer scientist, and certified medical hypnotherapist, for an in-depth exploration of how AI is reshaping clinical communication and care.

This session examines how AI tools influence trust, rapport, decision-making, and therapeutic presence, and how hypnosis-informed communication can help clinicians maintain empathy, clarity, and patient-centered care in technology-driven settings. Participants will also evaluate AI’s role in shaping hypnotic language, trance development, and clinical responsiveness.

🔗 Register here: https://asch.net/asch-annual-scientific-meeting-and-workshops-2/pre-conference-asch-asmw-2026/

12/09/2025

Ready to advance your hypnosis skills?
Join the ASCH Level 2 Clinical Hypnosis Workshop on Feb 5–8, 2026 (Virtual). Build on your Level 1 training with deeper techniques, expanded applications, and expert-led practice.

Led by: Dr. Ciara Christensen, renowned clinician, researcher, and past President of SCEH & APA Division 30.

Fee: $540 Members | $730 Non-Members | $430 Students/Residents
🔗 Register Today: https://bit.ly/4rJ9roL

12/04/2025

Mark your calendars!
The ASCH 2026 Annual Scientific Meetings & Workshops will be held March 20–22, 2026, with Pre-Conference Sessions on March 19.

This year’s theme -“New Frontiers in Hypnosis: Human Ingenuity, AI Innovation, and Ethical Boundaries” - explores the cutting edge of clinical hypnosis and the evolving role of technology, creativity, and ethics in our field.

Stay tuned! Full program details and registration will be announced soon.

11/26/2025

Join NCSCH on Monday, December 8, 7:30–9:30 PM EST for the 67th Hypnotic Idea Exchange (HIE) with Tobi Goldfus and colleagues.

They’ll share powerful personal narratives and clinical insights in “The Real Golden Standard of Care”—a conversation on connection, uncertainty, healing, and living meaningfully.

Don’t miss contributions from Michael Yapko, Akira Otani, Dana Lebo, Rick Miller, and Wendy Lemke.

Register by December 7 to attend:

Join us for the Hypnotic Idea Exchange (HIE) meeting, where leading experts and practitioners convene to exchange helpful ideas, stories, metaphors and techniques in the field of hypnosis. This dynamic virtual gathering, initiated by the NC, Northern VA, NJ, and Clinical Hypnosis Association Compone...

11/12/2025

Check out our latest On-Demand Webinar, now available in the ASCH Education Store:

🎥 Alternatives to Opioids: Self-Management and Hypnotic Pain Modulation Strategies
with Louis Damis, Ph.D.
💰 Member Price: $35 | Non-Member Price: $45
🔗 Explore Webinars in the ASCH Store: https://bit.ly/49a6dUk

This session explores effective hypnotic techniques for pain management and reducing opioid dependence - perfect for clinicians seeking evidence-based, practical tools.

11/10/2025

Deadline Today!
Submit your proposal for the ASCH 2026 Annual Scientific Meetings & Workshops before 11:59 PM ET tonight!

🔗 Submit your proposal now: https://asch.net/asch-annual-scientific-meeting-and-workshops-2/

This year’s theme, “New Frontiers in Hypnosis: Human Ingenuity, AI Innovation, and Ethical Boundaries,” explores the evolving role of clinical hypnosis in a changing world.

We look forward to receiving your proposals showcasing expertise, research, and innovative practices in clinical hypnosis - and can’t wait to see your presentations!

11/06/2025

There’s still time to make your mark at ASCH 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting & Workshops!

We’re accepting proposals through November 10 for sessions exploring New Frontiers in Hypnosis: Human Ingenuity, AI Innovation, and Ethical Boundaries.

What innovative approaches or research are you bringing to the field? Submit your proposal and be part of the conversation shaping the future of clinical hypnosis.

Deadline: Nov 10, 2025 | 🔗 Submit Now: https://asch.net/asch-annual-scientific-meeting-and-workshops-2/

ASCH 2026 Virtual Conference Save the date! Explore cutting-edge topics and expert insights at the ASCH 2026 ASWM “New Frontiers in Hypnosis: Human Ingenuity, AI Innovation, and Ethical Boundaries” on March 20th – March 22nd, 2026, with Pre-Conference Sessions on March 19th. Don’t miss this ...

11/05/2025

Join us on November 12 for the ASCH Webinar: Palliative Care and Palliative Hypnosis.
Learn how hypnosis can enrich patient care for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, including ALS. Dr. Franklin will explore both foundational and advanced concepts in palliative care and demonstrate how hypnosis serves as a compassionate, evidence-based intervention.

Speaker: Dr. Franklin — former Medical Director of Hospice and Palliative Care at the Charleston VA Medical Center, triple board-certified in Hospice/Palliative Medicine, Geriatrics, and Internal Medicine, and an ASCH Approved Consultant.

📅 November 12, 2025 | Virtual
🔗 Start Your Registration: https://bit.ly/4nFBn9Q

This webinar will provide an in-depth exploration of both foundational and advanced concepts in palliative care, with a special emphasis on the integration of hypnosis as a supportive intervention. Participants will gain insights into the principles guiding palliative medicine and learn how targeted...

10/28/2025

Reserve Your Seat Today!
Advanced Workshop: Hypnosis and Zen-Buddhism for Pain and Suffering
🗓️ November 6–9 | Virtual | 22 CE Hours
🧘‍♂️ Led by Dr. David Patterson

Discover how hypnosis, meditation, and motivational interviewing can work together to help patients—and practitioners—manage pain and chronic suffering. This immersive four-day workshop combines theory, live demonstrations, and guided practice in a calm, supportive setting.

Participants will explore the intersection of neuroscience, mindfulness, and Ericksonian hypnosis to deepen their understanding of pain and the illusion of self.

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gFY2K4rB

10/23/2025

ASCH Webinar: Palliative Care and Palliative Hypnosis
📅 November 12, 2025 | Virtual
🔗 Start Your Registration: https://asch.net/event/asch-webinar-palliative-care-and-palliative-hypnosis/

Join us for an insightful session exploring how hypnosis can enhance palliative care for patients facing life-limiting illnesses. Learn both foundational and advanced approaches to integrating hypnosis into compassionate, patient-centered care, with special focus on applications in ALS.

Featuring:
Dr. Franklin, former Medical Director of Hospice and Palliative Care at the Charleston VA Medical Center. He is triple board-certified in Hospice/Palliative Medicine, Geriatrics, and Internal Medicine, a Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and an ASCH Approved Consultant.

This webinar will provide an in-depth exploration of both foundational and advanced concepts in palliative care, with a special emphasis on the integration of hypnosis as a supportive intervention. Participants will gain insights into the principles guiding palliative medicine and learn how targeted...

10/16/2025

🎓 Get Certified with ASCH!

Advance your professional practice and gain recognition through the ASCH Certification Program in Clinical Hypnosis.

ASCH Certification sets the standard for excellence - recognizing licensed healthcare professionals who have completed rigorous education and training in clinical hypnosis. Hospitals and third-party payers are increasingly recognizing ASCH Certification as a mark of quality and credibility in the field.

Stand out as a trusted professional who integrates hypnosis safely and effectively into patient care.

🔗 Learn more and start your certification journey: https://asch.net/asch-certification-program/

ASCH Certification Program Why You Should Choose Certification Through ASCH Certification provides recognition of the advanced clinician who has met educational and training requirements in clinical hypnosis. The ASCH Certification and Approved Consultant Program is gaining national recognition as a...