Advanced Workshop: Using Clinical Hypnosis for Pain, Dr. Dave Patterson
This two-day workshop will focus on the use of hypnosis for acute pain and procedures (e.g., dentistry, burn care, surgery, labor and delivery, emergency room, and intensive care unit) on Day 1. On Day 2, we will focus on managing chronic pain and the use of hypnosis to enhance psychotherapy. The workshop format will involve cycling through theory and science, followed by demonstrations of hypnosis and then dyad practice among participants. We will make this applicable to pain control and management, but will also do growth-oriented experiential work (i.e., using goals that are relevant to participants as well as addressing physical pain)
Day 1 will focus on the use of hypnosis for acute pain and procedures (e.g., dentistry, burn care, surgery, labor and delivery, emergency room, and intensive care unit).
Day 2 we will focus on managing chronic pain and the use of hypnosis to enhance psychotherapy.
David R Patterson PhD, ABPP is an emeritus professor of psychology in the Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, Surgery and Psychology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr Patterson’s current interests are in psychological approaches to the reducing and managing pain, particularly through hypnosis, immersive virtual reality and Eastern concepts such as mindfulness and Zen Buddhism. He remains a strong advocate of providing interventions for people in pain, particularly after trauma and had conducted several studies using pharmacology, as well as psychological alternatives. Dr Patterson has over 200 peer-reviewed publications, chapters, monographs and book chapters in topics such as pain control and adjustment to burn injuries and trauma. He has given keynote lectures and clinical workshops in dozens of countries and his work as been featured on both national and international news outlets on numerous occasions over the past 30 years. Dr Patterson’s book with Elena Mendoza entitled Clinical Hypnosis for Pain Control was published in 2024.
Schedule: Patterson Timed Agenda.docx
Learning Objectives: Patterson Learning Objectives.docx
Saturday September 27 and Sunday September 28. The training runs from 9 am to 4:45 pm Pacific Time on both days. Lunch is on your own for 75 minutes, so please plan accordingly. You are welcome to bring lunch or there are several food options within walking distance if you prefer to dine out.
Continuing Education:
12 ASCH CE credits, accepted by most licensing boards in Oregon. Check with your licensing board on CE guidelines if you have questions.
Pending Approval by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program for 12 clinical continuing education credits to be offered by the Oregon Clinical Hypnosis Society as an individual course. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: Pending. Social workers completing this course receive 12 clinical continuing education credits.
Virtual participants will engage through a monitored chat. The chat monitor will review questions and relay them to the group.
Everyone will have access to the workshop livestream recording for 45 days following its completion. To receive CE credit, you must attend the workshop live (in person or virtual livestream.)
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: 9/07/25
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 Fundamentals in Clinical Hypnosis course, or the equivalent, in order to be eligible for this training.
Regular Event Registration Deadline: End of day 9/6/2025
Registration Closes on: 9/21/2025, End of Day
About the Workshop Venue: Dossier Hotel
We are excited to present this event at the beautiful Dossier in downtown Portland, OR. We have arranged for a block of discounted rooms to be available for any event participants that will be traveling from out of town to attend this workshop (or just want to turn your workshop weekend into a staycation!). Once that block is filled, you may call the hotel and request to be added to the block. Please inform the hotel staff when booking your room that you are with the OSCH Workshop. The block will only be available to book through 8/27/25, so book early!!
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Booking Link:
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- Guests can call Central Reservations at (877) 628-4408 and request to be booked in the block.
- Dossier contact info: https://www.dossierhotel.com/ 503-953-1242. The hotel will also provide valet parking at 50% discount for event attendees.
Public Transportation from the Airport is fairly simple via the MAX light rail system. https://trimet.org/max/index.htm
To Request Special Accommodations, Questions, or Grievances Email: info@oregonhypnosis.org with your specific needs.
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.
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.
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 OSCH board of directors' leadership discretion. Requests must be made in writing prior to the events conclusion.
