SCEH Recognizes Achievements in the Hypnosis Community

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis held its Annual Awards Banquet in connection with its 75^th Annual Workshops and Scientific Program in Anaheim, California.  The event recognizes achievements within the hypnosis community. Hosted by SCEH President Barbara McCann, PhD, the ceremony acknowledged the contributions of winners in the areas of clinical hypnosis education and training, hypnosis research and publication, and SCEH programs and activities that advanced the organization’s mission to promote excellence and progress in the field.

Nominations were sourced via a member Call for Awards, then selected by the Society’s Awards and Fellowship Committee.  The 2024 Awards Committee included Chair, Immediate Past President Ciara Christensen, PhD and members Gary Elkins, PhD, ABPP, ABPH, Don Moss, PhD and David Reid, PsyD.  (Committee members recused themselves from voting in certain categories if nominated for an award.)  The SCEH Awards Program also includes Presidential and Living Treasure Awards selected by the current SCEH President.

SCEH celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of this year’s award winners:

SCEH Celebrates and Recognizes Achievements in the Hypnosis Community

On Friday, October 6, 2023, the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis held its Annual Awards Celebration online to shine a light upon and publicly recognize achievements within the hypnosis community. Hosted by SCEH President, Ciara Christensen, PhD, the ceremony acknowledged the contributions of winners in the areas of clinical hypnosis education and training, hypnosis research and publication, and SCEH programs and activities that advanced the organization’s mission to promote excellence and progress in the field.

The 2023 Awards Committee included Chair Don Moss, PhD, and committee members Gary Elkins, PhD, ABPP, ABPH, David Reid, PsyD and Janna Henning, PsyD.  Nominations were sourced via a member Call for Awards, then selected by the committee.  The Presidential Award and Living Treasure awards were selected by the SCEH President.

SCEH celebrates the work of our winners and expresses our admiration and gratitude to our award winners. The following awards were presented:

SCEH Recognizes Achievements in the Hypnosis Community

On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis held an online awards event to shine a light upon and publicly recognize achievements within the hypnosis community. Hosted by SCEH Outgoing President, Ciara Christensen, PhD, the ceremony acknowledged the contributions of winners in the areas of clinical hypnosis education and training, hypnosis research and publication, and Society programs. It was scheduled as part of the SCEH 2022 Annual Conference, the group’s

Nominations were sourced via a member Call for Awards, then independently judged by the Society’s Awards and Fellowship Committee, chaired by Past President Donald Moss, PhD, with members including Past President Gary Elkins, PhD, ABPP, ABPH, David Reid, PsyD and Devin Terhune, PhD. The program also includes awards presented by SCEH President Christensen.

SCEH celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of this year’s winners.  The following awards were presented:

SCEH Recognizes Achievements in the Hypnosis Community

On Friday, March 26, 2021, the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis held an online awards event to shine light upon and publicly recognize achievements within the hypnosis community.  Hosted by SCEH President, Janna Henning, JD, PsyD, FT and Gary Elkins, PhD, ABPP, ABPH, Nominations Chair and Past President, the ceremony acknowledged the contributions of winners in the areas of clinical hypnosis education, hypnosis research, publication and SCEH programs and activities that advanced the organization’s mission to promote excellence and progress in the field.

The 2020 SCEH Nominating Committee was chaired by Gary Elkins, PhD, and included Committee Members David Reid, PsyD and Devin Terhune, PhD.  Nominations were sourced via a member Call for Awards, with final selections judged by the committee.  

SCEH celebrates the work of our winners and expresses our admiration and gratitude in the following areas to this year’s winners:

Registration Now Open for 2019 Annual Conference

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

Join us in New Orleans to help us celebrate the 70th Anniversary of SCEH and deepen your hypnosis knowledge and skills. View event details online.

Highlighted Speakers and Topics

 Left to right: Éva I. Bányai, PhD; Irving Kirsch, PhD; Michael R. Nash, PhD; Karen Olness MD; Devin B. Terhune, PhD and Jeffrey K. Zeig, PhD

Varied Program for Professionals at All Levels

The SCEH Annual Conference includes clinical hypnosis training for all levels, with workshops designed to teach participants hypnotic theory and practical techniques that can be put into immediate use in clinical practice.  The Scientific Program features keynotes, presentations and symposia that address empirical issues in hypnosis research and practice and related areas.

Conference Highlights

Help Recognize Deserving Members of the Hypnosis Community

Every year, the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis presents a number of awards to individuals in the world of clinical and experimental hypnosis to acknowledge their service and scientific and clinical contributions to the field.

Call for Awards Nominations

We seek nominations from SCEH members and the general community of hypnosis clinicians and researchers.  Our goal is to encourage the widest breadth of nominations.  Self nominations are accepted.

Awards will be presented in October at the 2019 Annual Conference of SCEH.

Call for Papers - 2018 Conference

SCEH invites submissions for its upcoming Annual Conference.

The 2018 Annual Meeting of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis will celebrate the place of "Hypnosis in Integrated/Integrative Healthcare: Collaborative, Connected and Creative Approaches" as our conference theme.  Our 2018 meeting will highlight the expanded integration of hypnosis into medical and mental healthcare settings. In addition, the meeting will showcase the collaboration between hypnosis practitioners and complementary healthcare practitioners. The meeting will also include scientific presentations on the "Evidence Base of Clinical Hypnosis." Proposals addressing the meeting theme will be prioritized.

Register Now for the 2017 SCEH Conference in Chicago

We invite you to join a world class faculty and your colleagues in the mental health, medical and research communities to: 

• deepen your understanding of hypnosis
• enhance your clinical skills
• discover new ways to help those you serve
• stay up to date on the latest scientific research
• share insights and challenges with colleagues

2017 Conference Registration is Now Open

68th Annual Workshops & Scientific Program

October 25-29, 2017

Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza River North and the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL

#SCEH2017  

For more information about our conference hotel, the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza River North,please see Site and Accomodations.  

To view meeting details, including agendas and session descriptions, please download our conference brochure.

 
Conference Workshops and Presentations From Leaders in the Field:
Clinical hypnosis has relevance for each stage in the human life cycle. The "Hypnosis for the Ages" conference will feature keynotes, symposia, and workshops on Pediatric and Adolescent Applications of Hypnosis, Current Approaches to Hypnosis in Geriatrics and End of Life Care, and Highlights in the History of Hypnosis. The meeting will also include scientific presentations on the Evidence-Base of Medical Hypnosis.

We are excited about our 2017 conference format and our venue, The Chicago School for Professional Psychology. We will explore some new and varied topics, while providing attendees with an opportunity to earn CE credits, network with colleagues, explore potential collaboration and engage in vibrant debate. 
 
Varied Program for Professionals at All Levels
Our 2017 program features a variety of sessions and workshops.  Workshops are designed to teach attendees hypnotic theory and share practical techniques they can put to  immediate use to helping clients in their professional practice. Lectures, audiovisual presentations, and skill-practice groups are featured.  Our Scientific Program provides a showcase for well known authorities to share the latest research on clinical and experimental hypnosis, including keynotes, research presentations and symposia.
 
Conference Highlights include:

• 20-credit Introductory Workshop in Clinical Hypnosis
• 17 Advanced Level Workshops
• 6 Skills-building/Intermediate Level Workshops
• 19 scientific research talks, plenaries and symposia, including 6 keynotes
• Scientific poster presentations
• Awards Banquet honoring established and emerging leaders in the field
• Student and Early Career Professionals Luncheon
• Member Luncheon to learn about the latest Society activities on your behalf

• Networking Reception with our local colleagues from the Chicago Society for Clinical Hypnosis
• Opportunity to meet and share insights and questions with other in the hypnosis community

Register now at: https://mam.memberclicks.net/index.php?ption=com_mc&view=formlogin&form=223737

 

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Call for Awards Nominations  

We are seeking nominations for SCEH Awards for 2017.  As a member of the Society, we hope you will consider making a nomination.  

DEADLINE:  All nominations are due by July 15th. 

ELIGIBILITY PERIOD -- July 1, 2016 through July 1, 2017