Call for Scientific Papers


The 63rd Annual SCEH Workshops and Scientific Program will be held in Toronto, Canada from Friday, October 12 to Sunday, October 14, 2012. This year as we will be meeting jointly with the Canadian Society of Clinical Hypnosis (Ontario Division).


We invite researchers and clinicians to submit a proposal for a research presentation or symposium addressing empirical issues in the science of hypnosis and related topics, including suggestibility, placebo effects, and contemplative practice. The SCEH meeting will provide a unique venue for presenting and integrating rigorous data-based findings in an atmosphere conducive to constructive criticism and debate

The deadline for submissions is April 15, 2012.

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
Research presentations provide an opportunity to report novel data-based findings, including experimental studies, case reports, and systematic or integrative reviews. Presentations typically occupy 20-minute time slots, with the last 5 minutes reserved for questions and discussion.
Research presentation proposals should include:

  1.  TITLE AND AUTHORSHIP INFORMATION: Specify the title of the proposed paper and all the contact, affiliation, and degree information of the author(s). Please underscore the name of the presenting author.
  2. PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION: Submit an abstract of no more than 100 words, along with a 100 word note to the program committee explaining the scientific importance of the proposed presentation.


SYMPOSIA
Symposia typically occupy 60- to 90-minute time slots, and provide the opportunity for a group of presenters to critically integrate and discuss rigorous empirical findings centering on a cohesive theme.
Symposia proposals should include:

  1. SYMPOSIUM DESCRIPTION: Include the title of the symposium and an abstract of no more than 100 words describing the overall topic. Kindly indicate the total time required for the symposium. In addition, please include a 100 word note confirming that all presenters have agreed to participate, and explaining the scientific importance of the proposed symposium.
  2. PRESENTATION DESCRIPTIONS: Include the title of each presentation, along with the names, contact, affiliation, and degree information of the authors. Please underscore the name of each presenting author. For each paper in the proposed symposium, kindly submit an abstract of no more than 100 words.


PRESENTER FEES
We offer presenters a reduced registration fee of $250. This mandatory fee covers attendance to the Scientific Program and Workshops, and allows presenters to receive continuing education credits in accordance with their professional board.


SUBMITTING YOUR PROPOSAL
Please attach your proposal as a Word document or PDF and submit it via e-mail to both Amir Raz and Michael Lifshitz.

Scientific Chair: Amir Raz, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Scientific Co-Chair: Michael Lifshitz, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it