2021 Annual Conference

72nd Annual Workshops and Scientific Program

October 13-17, 2021     Online     #SCEH2021   Advance registration required.

Introduction

SCEH is very excited to be celebrating its 72^nd anniversary at our 2021 conference, which will be held online.  The Annual Conference continues the proud tradition of SCEH meetings that focus  and expand upon the evidence base of clinical hypnosis.  

All Presenters and Attendees are asked to familiarize themselves with SCEH Confidentiality Statement for Attendees and Presenters.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.  Agenda is subject to change.  SCEH reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to insufficient registration. Bookmark this page for the latest information.

Please note that all listed times are in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).  Click here for help converting time zones.

Conference Theme

Our 2021 conference theme, Protests, a Pandemic, and Political Unrest: Hypnosis to Weather the Storm, puts a focus on moving through the seismic events of the past year. Last year revealed waves of shocks to many of our systems, including clients/patients, communities, families, countries -- and the list continues. As we continue to navigate through challenging times marked with widespread hardships, our conference will focus on supporting one another in order to take care of our clients/patients, as well as ourselves. Prominent experts in the field will join us to offer fresh creative interventions and applications of clinical hypnosis. Workshops across three levels (Introductory, Intermediate/Skills and Advanced) will review the utilization of hypnosis as an adaptable adjunct to other therapeutic interventions for enhancing treatment outcomes. The Scientific Program will include Keynotes, Symposia and Research Presentations with speakers from across the world, addressing the scope of hypnosis in both psychological and medical settings.  Consistent with prior SCEH conferences, there will be numerous opportunities for interaction with colleagues, both at our networking sessions and throughout the event.

Benefits of Attending

View our testimonials page to learn more about the personal experiences of our attendees, and the benefits of attending, which include:

• Gain actionable insights to help improve the lives of your patients/clients.
• Stay current with the latest scientific data about the efficacy of hypnosis.
• Share your hypnosis challenges and successes with colleagues
• Explore new tools and use cases for utilizing hypnosis in your practice.
• Grow and strengthen your relationships in the hypnosis community.
• Gain psychology CE for licensing and certification.
  
  
  

Who May Attend

SCEH events are designed for and open to: Psychologists; Physicians; Social Workers; Counselors; Dentists; Chiropractors; Master’s level Nurses, Clinical Nurse Practitioners and Health Care Coaches; other Master’s level licensed mental health and healthcare professionals, and clinical and experimental researchers in hypnosis.  Special student rates apply.

Any health care professional who is eligible for SCEH membership may register.  View membership requirements here.

Conference Schedule at a Glance

Our conference includes workshops across three levels, a Scientific Program and networking activities.
Note all times are in PDT.

Conference Brochure

Please refer to our conference brochure for complete event information.

Please review it carefully before registering.  The brochure has an easy to use Table of Contents. Download it now (PDF).

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Clinical Hypnosis Workshops

SCEH workshops teach participants hypnotic theory and practical techniques for immediate use in professional practice. Workshops are scientifically based and of the highest teaching quality. Most workshops include demonstrations and/or practica or other experiential components. Workshops meet accepted Standards of Training in Clinical Hypnosis and count toward SCEH Hypnosis Certification Programs.

Please refer to the conference brochure for complete information on our 2021 Annual Conference Workshops.

• Introductory (Basic) Workshop in Clinical Hypnosis (Taken as a cohort)
  The Introductory Workshop follows established Standards of Training to provide attendees with a basic background and understanding to begin using hypnosis within the context of their scope of practice.

• Intermediate/Skills Workshops (Taken as a cohort, or Advanced Workshop registrants can choose from a selection of sessions.)
  The Intermediate Workshop can be used toward SCEH intermediate certification or simply to refresh and expand hypnotic skills.

• Advanced Workshops (Choose from a selection of full or half day concurrent sessions)
  Advanced Workshops are designed for those who have completed Introductory and Intermediate level clinical hypnosis training.
  
  

Scientific Program

The Scientific Program includes Keynotes, Symposia, Research Presentations and a Poster Session.

Details on the Scientific Program, including an agenda and session descriptions can be found in the conference brochure.

             Accepted Posters

Keynotes

Saturday, October 16, 2021

9:45-10:45 AM - Public Perceptions of the Unconscious
Magda Osman, PhD

12:00-1:00 PM - Brain Oscillations and Hypnosis: Empirical Findings and Treatment Implications
Mark Jensen, PhD

1:00-2:00 PM - The Power of Our Words While Communicating with the Critically Ill
Katalin Varga, PhD, DSc

Sunday, October 18, 2021

9:45-10:45 AM - Dissociative Absorption and Its Pathological Manifestations
Nirit Soffer-Dudek, PhD

Symposia and Panels

Saturday, October 16, 2021

8:00-9:30 AM - PRESIDENTIAL SYMPOSIUM: Using Hypnosis for Stress and Burnout
Janna A. Henning, JD, PsyD, FT, SCEH President, Nicole Ruysschaert, MD and Holly Forester-Miller, PhD

Sunday, October 18, 2021

8:00-9:30 AM - PANEL: Hypnosis at the Medical Front Line
Elvira Lang, MD, PhD; Jacqueline Viegas, RN; Alexandra Chisholm, PT, PgCPain, Fellow CFCH, and Nina A. Mayr, MD, FASTRO, FAAAS

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - SYMPOSIUM - Mind Over Bladder: Application of Hypnosis to Manage Urgency & Frequency
Erin Connors, PhD and Lindsey McKernan, PhD, MPH

12:30-2:00 PM - SYMPOSIUM: Report from the Research Task Force on Guidelines for the Assessment of the Efficacy of Clinical Hypnosis
Donald Moss, PhD; Zoltan Kekecs, PhD; Gary Elkins, PhD, ABPP, ABPH and Olafur Palsson, PhD

Continuing Education Information

Please refer to the conference brochure for complete information on continuing education credits.

Introductory Workshop:                 12.50 hrs.
Advanced Workshops:                  12.00 hrs.
Intermediate/ Skills Workshops:     12.50 hrs.
Scientific Program:                          8.50 hrs.
* hrs. are awarded based on actual participation

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CME NOTE: Medical CE credit is not available for this conference. We welcome any inquiries from members, colleges or universities who can work with us to obtain CME for future meetings.

DOCUMENTATION OF YOUR PARTICIPATION:  If you will need any sort of proof of attendance for purposes of employer verification reimbursement, etc., please be sure to complete a CE Packet by the deadline indicated.  You can also log in to your member profile at any time for copies of invoices you have paid.

Registration & Pricing

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Online registration deadline:  October 10, 2021 at 5 pm EST USA.  We regret we will not be able to accommodate last minute registrations.

ALL ATTENDEES AND FACULTY / PRESENTERS  MUST REGISTER ONLINE:  All attendees and instructors must register online. 

PAYMENT OPTIONS:  After you hit the Submit button, you will be brought to the payment page where you have the option to pay by credit card or mail a check.  If paying by check, you must still complete an online registration form.  Your check must be postmarked no later than October 1 to ensure we receive it in time; your registration is not complete until we have payment in hand.  Make checks payable to Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, and mail to: SCEH, 305 Commandants Way – Commoncove Suite 100, Chelsea, MA 02150-4057 USA.  Use the complete address to help ensure we receive your materials.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: in effect to September 12, 2021.  Note that all registration prices above increase by $75 after September 12 at 11:59 PM EST USA.  Pay before 9/12 to get the best pricing. 

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Cancellations received on or before October 1 at 5:00 PM EST USA will be issued a refund, minus a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be made after October 1^st.

PRICING NOTES

• Special Discounted Rate for SCEH Members:  SCEH Members receive a discounted registration. Current member status will be verified.  If not yet a member, see section below entitled NON-MEMBERS WISHING TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP.

• Special Discounted Rate for Conference Faculty/Presenters:  Faculty/Presenters are provided with a discounted registration for the Full Conference Package.  When registering, Faculty should select the Faculty Member or Faculty Non-member pricing category, according to their member status.

• Special Discounted Registration for Students Who Present or Are Approved for the Poster Session:  Students who give a Research Presentation or Workshop are given a 100% scholarship and attend for free.  Students who are approved for the Poster Session are given a 100% scholarship and attend for free.  Students who qualify in these categories will be sent special instructions on how to register.
  
  
• Special Scholarships Available for Qualified Students and Trainees*: See section below for complete details.
  

NON-MEMBERS WISHING TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP – PLAN AHEAD FOR MEMBER PRICING:  To be eligible for member rates, please join BEFORE you register for an event to take advantage of member pricing.  Please allow 2-3 weeks for our Membership Committee to review your completed membership application and requested documentation. Clinicians must supply a copy of their licenses; students must submit a letter demonstrating proof of status.  (See application form for more details.)  Access the application form and member eligibility details: www.sceh.us/apply-for-membership

DOCUMENTATION OF YOUR PARTICIPATION:  If you will need any sort of proof of attendance for purposes of employer verification reimbursement, etc., please be sure to complete a CE Packet by the deadline indicated.  You can also log in to your member profile at any time for copies of invoices you have paid.

EVENT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION:  Find full conference details at: www.sceh.us/2021-conference-details

QUESTIONS?  Email us at [email protected] for the quickest response.

Student/Trainee Scholarships for 2021

SCEH will offer the following scholarship programs for 2021.

• Special Discounted Registration for Students Who Present or Are Approved for the Poster Session:  Students who give a Research Presentation, Workshop or who participate in a Symposium are given a 100% scholarship and attend for free.  Students who are approved for the Poster Session are given a 100% scholarship and attend for free.  Students who qualify in these categories will be sent special instructions on how to register for the conference.

• Special Scholarships Available for Qualified Students and Trainees*
  To build the next generation of clinicians and leaders in the field of hypnosis, Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH) is offering an expanded program of Student/Trainee Scholarships to attend its 2020 Annual Conference. Scholarship recipients will be able to attend the event for only $15 (a value of up to $130-330, depending on their professional status and conference selections).
• To be eligible, applicants must be either be:
• A student member of SCEH or a student eligible for SCEH membership*
  
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• A Student/Trainee pursuing a program of study leading to a degree that makes the recipient eligible for licensure as a health care professional providing direct patient or client care (e.g., medical school, dental school, graduate study in psychology, social work, nursing); or, having earned the degree, be enrolled in an internship or residency required for licensure; or, be a trainee in a postdoctoral fellowship program

*Before applying, please review SCEH member eligibility requirements.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE:  September 1*
* Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the scholarships will be closed if we exceed our quota before the deadline. Approved scholarship recipients will be notified and sent details on how to register for the Annual Conference.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1)   Provide a letter, attesting that you are a current student /trainee, in an approved mental health related discipline, in good standing, at your institution or university.  This letter should come from your Academic Advisor/ Research Advisor or a Primary Instructor.  Email it to [email protected] using the subject line "Student Trainee Documentation" and your name.

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2) Complete and submit our online Scholarship Application Form.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Event Hashtag

Please use the event hashtag -- #SCEH2021 -- in all social media posts and mentions. You will be helping us get the word out to more health care professionals who may benefit from attending and using hypnosis in their scope of practice.  It will also help us drive conversations on social media, connect attendees and track related posts. Thank you!
 

2021 Conference Committee

        Overall Meeting Chairs:  Ciara Christensen, PhD and David Reid, PsyD

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2021 Conference 

72nd Annual Workshops and Scientific Program

Protests, a Pandemic, and Political Unrest: Hypnosis to Weather the Storm

 * Out of an abundance of caution, SCEH has voted to move our 2021 Annual Conference online.  We plan to reschedule our face to face meeting in Anaheim to 2022.

The conference includes Introductory, Intermediate/Skills and Advanced Clinical Hypnosis Workshops plus a Scientific Program.  Workshops meet accepted Standards of Training in Clinical Hypnosis and count toward SCEH Hypnosis Certification Programs.

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