Potpourri of Effective Hypnotic Skills & Techniques for Children and Adults (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Virtual Advanced Workshop: Potpourri of Effective Hypnotic Skills & Techniques for Children and Adults with Linda Thomson, PhD, APRN, ABMH

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

This workshop equips clinicians with advanced hypnotic skills and practical techniques to develop effective treatment plans that actively engage children and adults in addressing medical and psychological challenges.

Participants will explore a diverse range of strategies, including the treatment of functional psychophysiologic disorders, uncovering root causes through ideomotor signaling, and preparing patients for surgery and medical procedures. The program also covers integrating hypnosis into pediatric care for physical, emotional, and behavioral concerns, as well as supporting patients with sleep deprivation and nicotine addiction. Time for guided practice is included, along with exploration of the preventive and therapeutic value of laughter and the effective use of humor in hypnosis.

Learning Objectives

Utilize hypnosis with children for two common pediatric disorders

Identify three ways hypnosis can be integrated into the treatment of patients with psychophysiological disorders.

Describe the seven most common causes of psychosomatic symptoms

Describe three hypnotic interventions to assist patients in achieving improved sleep hygiene.

Describe hypnotic strategies to promote smoking cessation

Describe hypnotic elements in preparation for surgery and post-operative recovery.

Describe how to incorporate humor and laughter into clinical work

THE PRESENTER

Dr. Linda Thomson is a pediatric nurse practitioner. She is a Past-President and Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Linda is an Approved Consultant in Clinical Hypnosis, and a Diplomate of both the American Board of Medical Hypnosis and the American Board of Hypnosis in Nursing.

Linda has published books, chapters, and peer-reviewed journal articles, lectured and taught workshops across the country and around the world, and has been an integral part of ASCH's education, and has received ASCH’s Lifetime Achievement Award and ASCH’s Clinical Hypnosis Education and Training Lifetime Achievement Award.

Schedule and Detailed Learning Objectives:

https://oregonhypnosis.org/resources/Documents/Hypnosis%20Education/Advanced%20Workshops/Thompson%20L%20May%2016_17_2026/Schedule%20and%20Learning%20Objectives.pdf

Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. The training runs from 9:00 am to 5:00pm Pacific Time on both days. Lunch is on your own for 75 minutes.

Workshop Location: Virtual, via Zoom Livestream

Everyone will have access to the workshop livestream recording for 45 days following its completion. To receive CE and CME credit, you must attend the workshop live.

Continuing Education

This program is approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Standards of Training Committee for 12.75 CE and CME credits which can be used toward Membership and Certification requirements.

The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-Education and Research Foundation (ASCH-ERF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-Education and Research Foundation (ASCH-ERF) designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course is approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and as such is an approved continuing education course per Florida’s AC-Rule 64B-4-6002 American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-ERF is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider.

The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Education & Research Foundation Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 10/1/2021 to 9/30/2027. Provider ID#217022

Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis Training Fees:

$300 OSCH Members (late $400)
$350 ASCH, SCEH, & other Component Societies Members (late $450)
$250 Associate Member (late $350)
$399 Non-Member (late $499)
$280 Non-Member Student/Intern/Resident (late $380)
LATE RATE STARTING: 4/27/26

Participants must be licensed health care providers (social workers, counselors, nurses, psychologists, dentists, physicians, etc., with a masters or doctorate) with prior training in clinical hypnosis. Residents, interns, and students are eligible if enrolled in a master's or doctoral program and have prior training in clinical hypnosis. For exceptions to prior training, please email info@oregonhypnosis.org.

Please note: This is an advanced training. Attendees must have completed the prerequisite of an ASCH-certified Level 1 Fundamentals in Clinical Hypnosis course or the equivalent to be eligible for this training.

Regular Event Registration Deadline: End of day 4/26/26
Registration Closes on: 5/9/26, End of Day

Course Completion Requirements: Sign in and out on time (per times indicated on agenda); complete the entire course; complete the course evaluation.

Issuance of Completion Certificate:
Certificates will be issued via email within 10 days following completion of the online evaluation form.

Event Cancellation Refund Policy:
Cancellation refund requests submitted in writing to info@oregonhypnosis.org at least 21 days before the start of the workshop will receive an 100% refund of the amount paid less a $25 administrative charge. Cancellation refund requests received 20 -15 days before the start of the workshop will receive a 50% refund of the amount paid less a $25 administrative charge. No refund will be issued for requests made with 14 days notice or less.

OSCH reserves the right to provide a member or workshop registrant a full refund or credit toward a future workshop in special circumstances for compassionate relief at the OSCH board of directors' leadership discretion. Requests must be made in writing prior to the event's conclusion.

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