2019 Annual Conference

                                                                                 
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About the Conference

Learn or sharpen clinical hypnosis skills to help your patients, grow your practice and stay current with the latest research. Attendees can earn up to 32 CEs toward license or certification requirements. Workshops meet accepted Standards of Training in Clinical Hypnosis and count toward count toward SCEH hypnosis certifications.

This year's theme, Clinical and Applied Hypnosis: Evidence-based Practice and the Therapeutic Relationship, puts a focus, first on selecting treatment interventions well tested by rigorous research, and second, on personal mastery of the relationship variables that optimize all therapeutic interventions. Our 2019 conference will feature keynotes, symposia, and workshops that illustrate these twin themes, as well as scientific presentations extending the scope of hypnosis in both medical and psychological practice.

In the words of SCEH President, Don Moss, PhD, “We are very excited about our 70th Annual event!   We are confident this will be among our best conferences ever, celebrating the proud tradition of SCEH meetings that focus on the evidence base of hypnosis. We will explore some new and varied topics, while providing attendees the opportunity to gain CE credits, engage in vibrant debate and learn best practices and tools from instructors and colleagues."    View our invitation video.  

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Confidentiality Statement for Attendees and Presenters

All Presenters and Attendees should review the SCEH Confidentiality Statement for Attendees and Presenters.    

Getting Registered

Note that our Early Bird Conference Registration discount in effect until September 15, 2019.

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Schedule at a Glance

The conference runs from Wednesday, October 16 to Sunday, October 20, 2019. Conference check-In begins onsite on Wednesday, October 16 at 3:00 PM.  Please plan your arrival to allow sufficient time to pick up your badge, conference program and CE packet. Thank you.  The Conference adjourns at 1:00 PM on Sunday, October 20.

For Workshop and Scientific Program schedules, agendas, descriptions, and more, please refer to the conference brochure..

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Site & Accommodations

Who Should Attend

Workshops & Scientific Program  

SCEH Annual Workshops

SCEH training programs are of the highest teaching quality and led by leaders in the field of clinical hypnosis.  Most workshops include demonstrations and/or practica or other experiential components so attendees can put learned concepts into immediate practice. SCEH workshops meet accepted Standards of Training in Clinical Hypnosis and count toward SCEH Certification Programs.

A faculty list and full workshop and session descriptions appear in the conference brochure.  Learn more about our Workshop Presenters. 

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

5:15 - 6:15 PM -- Evidence-Based Practice of Hypnosis
Chair:  Donald Moss, PhD, Saybrook University, West Olive, MI
Participants:  Gary Elkins, PhD, ABPP, ABPH;Baylor University, Waco, TX; Zoltan Kekecs, PhD, ELTE Institute of Psychology, Budapest, Hungary; Irving Kirsch, PhD, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA; Joshua Rhodes, and Lauren Simicich, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Baylor University

Saturday, October 19, 2019

9:30 - 10:30 AM -- The Common Factors in Hypnosis and Psychotherapy
Chair: Donald Moss, PhD, Saybrook University, West Olive, MI
Participants:  Éva I. Bányai, PhD, ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary; Mattie Biggs, Baylor University, Waco, TX; Gary Elkins, PhD, ABPP, ABPH, Baylor University; Lauren Simicich, Baylor University, Ian Wickramasekera, II, PsyD, Naropa University, Boulder, CO

10:50 AM - 12:00 PM -- Clinical Complexity in Hypnosis: Trauma, Obsession, and Complex Pain
Chairs:  Lindsey McKernan, PhD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN; David Patterson, PhD, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
Participants:  Alexandra Chadderdon, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; Nalini Conner, PhD, Psychologist, Vanderbilt University Counseling Center, Nashville, TN; Erin Connors, MA, Doctoral Student, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN; Michael T.M. Finn, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN; Shelby Reyes, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Vanderbilt University Counseling Center

Sunday, October 20, 2019

9:00 - 10:10 AM -- The Measurement of Hypnotic Responsiveness:
Unsolved Challenges and New Frontiers
Chairs:  Shelagh Freedman, MA, Concordia University; Montreal, Canada and Zoltan Kekecs, PhD, ELTE Institute of Psychology, Budapest, Hungary
Participants: John Alexander, PhD, Private Practice, Kent, OH; Gary Elkins, PhD, ABPH, Baylor University, Waco, TX; Shelagh Freedman, MA, Concordia University; Montreal, Canada; Zoltan Kekecs, PhD, ELTE Institute of Psychology, Budapest, Hungary; Irving Kirsch, PhD, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA; Devin B. Terhune, PhD, Goldsmiths, University of London, London, UK

Poster Session

Meet with poster authors and discuss the latest scientific research on clinical hypnosis and related topics. Learn more about our 2019 Poster Session.

Continuing Education - CE Credits

Continuing Education (CE) credits are provided by the Institute for Continuing Education. 

The 70th   Annual Conference is    co-sponsored by the Society for Experimental and Clinical Hypnosis and The Institute for Continuing Education.   The program offers continuing education credit as listed below.    Continuing education credit is awarded on a session-by-session basis with full attendance required for the sessions attended.  Partial session credit is not offered.   There is no additional fee for continuing education credit.    Conference attendees who wish to receive continuing education credit MUST check in at the continuing education desk to make formal application and receive CE materials for completion. 

Target Audience:  Licensed mental health professionals including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage-Family Therapists, and allied professionals. 

Course Completion:  To qualify to receive continuing education credit, attendees must complete the CE materials, sign in/out daily at designated locations, and complete an evaluation of the sessions attended.  CE verification is mailed to attendees within 30-days following the receipt of completed CE materials.

Questions: If you have   questions regarding continuing education,  the program, faculty, or for a listing of learning objectives, comprehensive speaker bios,  please contact  The Institute at: 800-557-1950;  e-mail:  [email protected].

Learning Objectives:  For a listing of learning objectives by session, contact The Institute at: [email protected]

Commercial Support:  The Institute for Continuing Education receives no funds from any commercial organization for financial support of its activities in providing continuing education sponsorship of the Colloquium. The Institute’s sponsorship of this Conference does not imply endorsement of featured exhibits.

Note:  It is the responsibility of attendees to determine if continuing education credit offered by The Institute for Continuing Education meets the regulations of their licensing/certification board.

Skill Level: Workshops have been ranked for skill level.  Participants are urged to review session description for appropriateness for professional and personal development.

Instruction Methodology:   May include lecture, audio-visual, demonstration, experiential practice of techniques, large and small group discussion

Non-Credit Activities:   Credit is not offered for breakfast, luncheon, dinner, social events, poster sessions, networking sessions, tour activities.  If you have questions, contact The Institute for Continuing Education at:  [email protected]

Ethics Hours / Academic Credit:  The Conference offers no “academic” credit and CE hours awarded are not eligible toward fulfillment of a degree.  No “ethics” hours are offered by our CE provider. Note that the Skills Session on Ethics MAY might meet regulations for some state psychology boards.  Since these requirements vary widely state to state, please check with your state board.  Any attendee always has the right to submit information to their Board independently for consideration of Ethics hours.

ADA:   For accommodations on the basis of disability, please contact SCEH at [email protected].

Continuing Education Hours Offered*: 

• Introductory (Basic) Workshop:   20.00 hrs.
• Skills Workshops:                          20.00 hrs.
• Advanced Workshops:                  15.00 hrs.
• Scientific Program:                        12.50 hrs.

 * Hrs. are awarded based on actual attendance

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 our clinical hypnosis training programs.

2019 Conference Pricing

Registration rates vary depending on selected package. Please select from the following options.
We do not offer single day rates.  Note Early Bird Deadline below.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION PRICING ABOVE is in effect to September 15, 2019.  Please note that all registration prices increase after September 15.  Register early for the best pricing. Your event registration is not considered complete until payment is received.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Cancellations received on or before September 15, 2019at 5:00 PM EST USA will be issued a refund, minus a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be made after September 15, 2019.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER:  ** Guests (spouse, guest or child) must be accompanied by registered attendee.  All event attendees are required to register. Banquet tickets are not transferable.

SCEH HOTEL ROOM BLOCK:   Please reserve rooms early – our special rate applies until sold out or before 9/15/2019, whichever comes sooner.  Be sure to book directly with the hotel and mention “1910SCEH" when making your reservation to get our discounted group rate. See website for details.

REGISTER ONLINE:  All attendees must register online.  After you hit “Submit” on the registration form, you are brought to the payment page where you have the option to pay by credit card at that time or mail a check. 

CHECK PAYMENTS:  If you pay by check, note that your registration is not complete until payment is received.  Make checks payable to Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. See website for address.

PROGRAMMING: SCEH reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to insufficient registration; agenda is subject to change. 

PRICING NOTES

• Special Discounted Rate for SCEH Members:  SCEH Members receive a discounted registration
  
• Special Discounted Rate for Workshop and Scientific Program Faculty/Presenters:  Faculty/Presenters who give Workshop or Scientific Presentation receive a discounted registration fee.
• Special Discounted Rates for Students and Student Members:  SCEH offers a discounted conference registration rate to qualified students, and special discounts to student members who actively participate as speakers or are approved for the Poster Session:
  • Student members giving Research Presentation, Workshop or speaking in a Symposium are given a free registration (a $280 savings).
  • Student members approved for the Poster Session receive a deeply discounted registration of only $50. (Non-member students pay the regular discounted student rate of $320.)

NON-MEMBERS WISHING TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP:  To be eligible for member rates, please join BEFORE you register for an event to ensure you receive member pricing.  Please allow 2-3 weeks for member application review. To access a membership application, see www.sceh.us/apply-for-membership.  Students: Full-time interns/residents/fellows/graduate students in an accredited college or university must submit proof of status.  See membership application for details.  Allow 2-3 weeks for member application review.

CONSENT TO USE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES: Registration and attendance at, or participation in, SCEH meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution of the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities by SCEH or workshop co-sponsors.

Conference Registration

EVENT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION:  Find full conference details at: www.sceh.us/2019-annual-conference

REGISTER ONLINE:  Click on the button above or use this link.  Login required.  New users are prompted to create an account.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:  All attendees must register online.  After you hit the Submit button, you are brought to the payment page where you have the option to pay by credit card at that time or mail a check. 

CHECK PAYMENTS:  If you pay by check, note that your registration is not complete until payment is received.  Make checks payable to Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. See website for address.

QUESTIONS?  Email us at [email protected].

Conference Committee 

SCEH wishes to express its gratitude for the efforts of this year's Conference Committee.  The Committee invites your participation in this year's program and looks forward to a very successful event.

•  Overall Meeting Co-Chairs:  David Reid, PsyD and Ciara Christensen, PhD
•  Scientific Meeting Co-Chairs:  Zoltan Kekecs, PhD and Shelagh Freedman, MA
•  Introductory Workshop Co-Chairs:  Paul Larson, PhD, JD and Samuel Kohlenberg, PhD
•  Intermediate Workshop Co-Chairs:  John Alexander, PhD and David Reid, PsyD
•  Advanced Workshops Co-Chairs:  Joseph Tramontana, PhD and Joseph Green, PhD
  

Conference Updates

Read a Recap of Last Year's Conference 

Curious to learn more about our conferences?  Read a recap and view photos about last year's event in our Focus Newsletter (PDF).

Student Scholarships

SCEH awards a limited number of competitive student scholarships for this event.  Learn more about Student Scholarships on our Call for Papers page.

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Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis

70th Annual Workshops & Scientific Program

Clinical and Applied Hypnosis: Evidence-based Practice and the Therapeutic Relationship

October 16-20, 2019

Ace Hotel -- New Orleans, LA

#SCEH2019

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