2025 Annual Conference

76th Annual Workshops and Scientific Program

The Future of Healing: Hypnosis in Multidisciplinary Care

October 8-12, 2025 – Live online (Wednesday-Sunday)

Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced Workshops plus Scientific Program

Call for Papers now underway. Deadline extended to May 1st

Please note that any posted times are in Pacific Time (PT).  Click here for help converting time zones.

Conference includes Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced Workshops plus a Scientific Program. Workshops meet accepted Standards of Training in Clinical Hypnosis and count toward SCEH Hypnosis Certification Programs. Both CE and CME offered. Agenda subject to change. Advance registration is required.

About the Conference

The SCEH Annual Conference continues SCEH’s proud tradition of evidence-based professional development and educational sessions on clinical hypnosis.  The Annual Conference provides attendees the opportunity to explore new topics, learn best practices and tools, gain continuing education credits and engage in vibrant debate with instructors and colleagues. The five-day event includes Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced Clinical Hypnosis Workshops plus a Scientific Program and provides CE and CME. Workshops meet accepted Standards of Training in Clinical Hypnosis and count toward SCEH Hypnosis Certification Programs.  This year's event will be held live online via Zoom. Live participation is required. Event planning is now underway.

New this year!   The Scientific Program will take place Wednesday afternoon and Thursday; workshops will run Friday through Sunday afternoon. Please note this schedule change when submitting a Workshop or Scientific Program Proposal and in planning your participation.

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

Conference Theme: The Future of Healing: Hypnosis in Multidisciplinary Care

Join us for the 76th Annual Workshops and Scientific Program of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, themed The Future of Healing: Hypnosis in Multidisciplinary Care. This year’s program highlights the exciting integration of hypnosis into collaborative healthcare settings. We invite submissions that showcase how hypnosis enhances outcomes in areas such as trauma recovery, pain management, chronic illness, behavioral health, and integrative therapies. We encourage submissions that highlight collaborative research, share clinical applications, introduce innovative techniques, or offer interdisciplinary approaches. Join us in exploring how hypnosis is shaping the future of patient care and advancing the art and science of healing. 

Who May Attend: Event Eligibility

SCEH events are designed for clinicians, researchers and health care professionals who are eligible for Society membership. View eligibility requirements here.

Conference Schedule at a Glance

Conference planning is now underway. Bookmark this page and check back later for updates.

Overview: The Scientific Program will take place Wednesday afternoon and Thursday; workshops will run Friday through Sunday afternoon. Please note this schedule change when submitting a Workshop or Scientific Program Proposal and in planning your participation.

Note:  Any posted event times are in Pacific Time (PT). Click here for help converting time zones.

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.

The Annual Conference includes Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced 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)
  The Intermediate Workshop, taken as a cohort, can be used toward SCEH intermediate certification or simply to refresh and expand hypnotic skills.

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

The conference agenda and session descriptions will be available once the final program has been developed.

Scientific Program

The Scientific Program includes Keynotes, Symposia, Research Presentations and a Poster Session.  Sessions address empirical issues in hypnosis research and practice and related areas. Research presentations shine the light on novel empirically based findings, including experimental studies, case reports, clinical trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. Symposia bring together top-notch researchers as they critically discuss empirical findings pertaining to a specific theme of relevance to the hypnosis community. Many symposia integrate research and practice or draw upon research in psychology, psychiatry, or neuroscience to highlight issues that improve our understanding of hypnosis. Our poster session provides another glimpse into the latest research in the field. The conference agenda and session descriptions will be available once the final program has been developed.

Keynotes 

Wednesday

TBA

Thursday

TBA

Posters

Call for Papers underway.  Check back once educational program is complete to view a list of Accepted Posters. 

Continuing Education Information – CE and CME

Society for Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis
2025 Annual Conference - 76th Annual Workshops & Scientific Program
October 8-12, 2025 – Live online (Wednesday-Sunday) 

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We will be applying for both CE and CME for the Annual Conference. Watch this space for details as the program is finalized and submitted for review.

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DOCUMENTATION OF YOUR PARTICIPATION (OTHER THAN CE or CME):  

If you will need proof of attendance, please complete the online continuing education form we will provide to all attendees during the conference. For proof of event payment, you can log in to your member profile at any time for copies of invoices you have paid.

Conference Registration & Pricing

ALL ATTENDEES AND PRESENTERS MUST FULLY REGISTER BY COMPLETING A CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM.

IMPORTANT:  Join BEFORE registering to receive member pricing.

To be eligible for member rates, join BEFORE you register to take advantage of member pricing.  Please allow 2-3 weeks for our Membership Committee to review your COMPLETED membership application and REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION attesting to your license, research or student status.  Clinicians must supply a copy of their licenses; researchers and students must submit a letter from their institution verifying their current status.  (See the SCEH membership application form for more details.)  Access the application form and member eligibility details:  www.sceh.us/apply-for-membership.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT:

In effect to September 8, 2025 -- note that all registration prices above increase by $75 after this date.  Pay before this date to get the best pricing.  

Registration rates vary depending on selected package. See conference brochure for complete pricing details.

CONTINUING EDUCATION - CE AND CME AVAILABLE
SCEH will offer both CE (for psychology and related fields) and CME (for physicians), included in the registration price. Due to the increased costs of offering CME, please note there is a registration price differential for CME. Please refer to the Continuing Education section for details on the continuing education credits offered. To obtain your credits, you will need to complete the required online form that will be provided to all attendees during the event.

Registration will open in the summer of 2025.

Scholarship Program: Students & Early Career Professionals

Coming Soon.

Event Hashtag

Please use the event hashtag -- #SCEH2025 -- in social media posts. Thank you!

Questions? 

Email us at [email protected].

Conference Committee

Overall Conference Co-chairs

• Deanna Denman, PhD - [email protected]
• Jessie (Kittle) Markovits, MD - [email protected]

Introductory Workshop Co-chairs:

• Barbara McCann, PhD
• Shawn Criswell PhD

Intermediate Workshop Co-chairs:

• Cameron Alldredge, PhD
• Nicholas Olendzki, PsyD

Advanced Workshop Co-chairs:

• Jillian Ballantyne, PhD - [email protected]
• Alexandra Chadderdon, PsyD -  [email protected]

Scientific Program Co-chairs:

• Deanna Denman, PhD - [email protected]
• Jessie (Kittle) Markovits, MD - [email protected]

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 About SCEH

As its mission, SCEH exists to promote excellence and progress in scientifically based hypnosis research, education, and clinical practice.  The Society’s goal is to grow understanding and clinical applications of hypnosis now and in the future.  SCEH boasts a rich history in hypnosis training and research, and each year presents its Annual Workshops and Scientific Session. As the voice of professional hypnosis, SCEH provides benefits that include: education, the International Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, a mentor program and the ability to network with leaders in the hypnosis community.

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2025 Annual Conference

Conference Info - event planning now underway.  
Call for Papers - Deadline: April 15, 2025
Event registration opens: Summer 2025