2025 Annual Conference76th Annual Workshops and Scientific Program The Future of Healing: Hypnosis in Multidisciplinary CareOctober 8-12, 2025 – Live online (Wednesday-Sunday) Registration Now Open! Advanced registration is required.
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. Register early for the best rates. Please note that all posted times are in Pacific Time (PT). Click here for help converting time zones.
About the ConferenceThe SCEH Annual Conference continues the Society'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. Agenda is subject to change. SCEH reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to insufficient registration. Bookmark this page for the latest information. View complete details in our Conference Brochure.
Conference Theme: The Future of Healing: Hypnosis in Multidisciplinary CareJoin 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 EligibilitySCEH events are designed for clinicians, researchers and health care professionals who are eligible for Society membership. View eligibility requirements here. Conference Schedule at a GlanceNote: All posted event times are in Pacific Time (PT). Click here for help converting time zones. New this year! The Scientific Program will take place Wednesday afternoon and Thursday; Workshops will run Friday through Sunday afternoon. ➢ October 8-9 -- Scientific Program
➢ October 10-12 -- All Workshops
Networking Events Please note that we will host the following Networking Events at the end of the day on Wednesday through Saturday.
WorkshopsSCEH 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.
Scientific ProgramThe 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. View complete details in our Conference Brochure.
KeynotesAbove, left to right, in order of appearance: Katalin Varga, PhD, DSc; Audrey Van Haudenhuyse, PhD, and Carol Ginandes, PhD, ABPP Wednesday, October 8 -- 8:00-9:00 AM PT Psychological Support Based on Positive Suggestions: Possibilities in Various Medical Settings Katalin Varga, PhD, DSc, Psychologist, Department of Affective Psychology, Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary Wednesday, October 8 -- 9:45-10:45 AM PT Modified States of Consciousness: From the Bench to the Bedside of Patients Audrey Van Haudenhuyse, PhD, Head of the Sensation and Perception Research Group, GIGA Consciousness, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium Thursday, October 9 -- 9:45-10:45 AM PT Traveling in the Land of Trance: A Personal Odyssey Carol Ginandes, PhD, ABPP, Health Psychologist, Private Practice, Watertown, MA, Clinical Associate in Psychology, McLean Hospital, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
SymposiumThursday, Oct. 9 -- 8:00-9:00 AM PT Safety in Hypnosis Research in the Era of Virtual Practice, online APPS, and Virtual Research The World is Changing: Research in the Era of Hypnosis Apps, Virtual Research, and Minimalistic Research Protocols Safety in Hypnosis Research and Practice: Implications for Training and Education
PostersView a list of Accepted Posters. Continuing Education Information – CE and CMEAccreditation Statement
Watch this space for more information on CE/CME. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 & PricingALL ATTENDEES AND PRESENTERS MUST FULLY REGISTER BY COMPLETING A CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM. Registration deadline: October 1, 2025, 5 PM Eastern Time 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 below for complete pricing details. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY: Cancellations received on or before September 20 at 5:00 PM EST USA will be issued a refund, minus a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be made after this date. CONTINUING EDUCATION - CE AND CME AVAILABLE
Scholarships for Students and TraineesLearn more about the 2025 SCEH Scholarship Program and how to apply.
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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 Program. As the voice of professional hypnosis, SCEH provides benefits that include: clinical hypnosis educational programs, the International Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, a quarterly newsletter, a mentor program and the ability to network with leaders in the hypnosis community.
2025 Annual Conference 76th Annual Workshops and Scientific ProgramThe Future of Healing: Hypnosis in Multidisciplinary Care October 8-12, 2025 (Wednesday-Sunday) Live online via Zoom - live participation is required - #SCEH2025 Bookmark this page for the latest details: https://www.sceh.us/2025-annual-conference-info
Learner Notification (Continuing education information): included in Final Event Confirmation sent to all registered attendees. Conference Program: included in Final Event Confirmation sent to all registered attendees.
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