North Carolina
Society of Clinical Hypnosis 36th Annual Conference
Pre-Conference Institute
Thursday
September 14, 2006
Introduction To Clinical Hypnosis
Bob Dick, PhD, Sharyn Warren,
LCSW, David Aspenson, PhD and Wayne Townsend, LCSW
The Brave
New World of Mirror Neurons in Therapeutic Hypnosis, Psychotherapy, and Rehabilitation
September 15-16, 2006
Ernest Rossi, Ph.D. and Kathryn Rossi, Ph.D.
Homewood Suites
5400 Homewood Bank Raleigh 27612
The Brave New World of Mirror Neurons in Empathy and Neuroscience now purports to update and reframe our conceptual
and professional identity as psychotherapists. In this introductory program Ernest and Kathryn Rossi outline the recently
emerging neuroscience foundations for the clinical practice of therapeutic hypnosis, psychotherapy, and rehabilitation in
a manner that is consistent with Ericksonian approaches. We will trace the pathways between observing consciousness, mirror
neurons, the genomic/protein synthesis cycle, brain plasticity, and stem cell healing in response to novelty, enrichment,
and exercise in our daily life as well as during important life transitions. We will explore the theory that Art, Beauty,
and Truth may turn on gene expression and brain plasticity in human relationships during our live group processes,
individual demonstrations, and therapeutic practicum in small groups.
Workshop Objectives:
1. Summarize research
on the role of mirror neurons in empathy and rapport during therapeutic hypnosis, psychotherapy, and rehabilitation.
2.
List three psychosocial experiences that facilitate the gene expression/protein synthesis cycle, brain plasticity, and mind-body
healing.
3. Practice new skill sets in utilizing the mirror neurons concept to teach and facilitate the
induction and practice of therapeutic hypnosis, psychotherapy, and rehabilitation.
Ernest
Lawrence Rossi, Ph.D. received the Lifetime Achievement Award For Outstanding Contributions to the Field of
Psychotherapy by the Erickson Foundation in 1980 and the American Association of Psychotherapy in 2003. He authored 25 books
and 150 scientific papers on therapeutic hypnosis, psychotherapy, rehabilitation, dreams and the creative process. His most
recent books include The Breakout Heuristic: The New Neuroscience of Mirror Neurons, Consciousness and Creativity in Human Relationships
(Zeig-Tucker-Theisen, 2007), The Psychobiology of Gene Expression:
Neuroscience and Neurogenesis in Hypnosis and the Healing Arts (W. W. Norton, 2002) and A Dialogue with Our Genes: The Psychosocial Genomics of Therapeutic Hypnosis and Psychotherapy
(2004). He recently updated the New Neuroscience Edition of the Collected Papers of Milton H. Erickson and half
a dozen other books co-authored with him on CDs.
Kathryn Lane Rossi, Ph.D. is a graduate
of The Cambridge Graduate School for Psychology, Los Angeles, and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California. She
received her Post Doctoral Training at the UCLA School of Medicine in Couples
Therapy where she was Certified for Advanced Training in Sex Therapy in 1992. She is currently Professor of Psychology at
The New Neuroscience Institute for Therapeutic Hypnosis, Psychotherapy, and Rehabilitation of Rome and Napoli, Italy. She
teaches workshops training psychotherapists nationally and internationally. She recently edited The New Neuroscience Edition
of the Collected Papers of Milton H. Erickson and half a dozen other Erickson/Rossi books on CDs. Her most recent publications
include “The Neuroscience of Observing Consciousness & Mirror Neurons in Therapeutic Hypnosis” in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, April 2006.
Introduction to Hypnosis Workshop Objectives and Faculty
A historically important part of our annual gatherings,
this workshop is for beginners new to the use of clinical hypnosis or for experienced therapists who want a refresher in
some of the basics. Participants in
this workshop
will:
1. Learn
more about the history of hypnosis
2. Understand the reasoning behind the effectiveness of hypnotic interventions
3. Increase awareness of
common ethical issues
4. Experience practical training in trance induction, self hypnosis, and hypnotic communications
Bob Dick, PhD, CGP, AC
(psychologist) is a hypnotherapist and trainer in private practice with HRC in Chapel Hill and Raleigh for the
past 37 years. He is a member of the American Academy of Psychotherapists and the American Group Psychotherapy Association
and a founding member of the National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists (all inactive). He has published professional
papers, taught hundreds of workshops, is an Approved Consultant with the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and is a past
president of the North Carolina Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr Dick specializes in adult depression, anxiety, relationship
issues, medically related issues, recurrent / chronic pain, and group therapy.
Dave Aspenson, PhD is a Health Psychologist
in private practice in Chapel Hill, NC. He is the immediate Past President of NCSCH. Special interests include medical applications
of hypnosis and smoking cessation. Dave believes there are many masters of hypnotic communication, who have not been formally
trained, some of whom are our clients.
Sharyn Warren, LCSW, BCD
is a graduate of LSU in 1974 in Clinical Social Work. Private Practice in Raleigh/Cary, NC since 1994, focusing on
strategic psychotherapy with adults; clinical hypnosis for health issues, pain relief, habit change, anxiety/panic relief,
and academic/athletic performance; labyrinth based psycho-spiritual workshops and day retreats; and, personal life coaching.
Professional beginning/intermediate training groups in clinical hypnosis; individual and small group consultation; and, public
speaking and education regarding hypnosis. NCSCH and ASCH member since 1992, ASCH
approved consultant since 1991. President of NCSCH, 2006-2008.
Wayne
Townsend, LCSW is a graduate of UNC-Chapel
Hill and has been in practice in Durham and Raleigh for 29 years. Wayne has twice been President of NCSCH and was a former
Vice-President / Program Chairman. In 1998 Wayne founded and co-created, with Mark Bailes, LCSW, the Psychotherapy Resources
Network (www.psychotherapyresources.com).
Schedule: Registration
begins at 8:15 a.m. Workshop schedule is 8:45-5:15
Eligibility: Persons holding doctoral
degrees in Dentistry, Medicine, Psychology, or Social Work, or a Masters Degree in Psychology or Social Work and are licensed
to practice in the state in which they practice. Persons holding a license in the state in which they practice as Licensed
Professional Counselor. Current students of these disciplines. Nurses holding Masters Degree who are licensed in the state
in which they practice.
CE: Certificates of Attendance provided. Pre-conference Institute 6.5 contact hours. Rossi
conference 14.0 contact hours. Both provide credit toward ASCH certification.
NCPA Statement: This conference
is cosponsored by the North Carolina Psychological Association and NCSCH. The North Carolina Psychological Association is
approved by the American Psychological Association to offer Continuing Education for psychologists. The North Carolina Psychological
Association maintains responsibility for the program. Pre-conference Institute 6.5 Category A Contact Hours. Conference 14.0
Category A Contact Hours. These hours exclude time allowed for lunch and breaks.
Refund Policy: Refunds available
if cancellation before September 1 – minus $35 fee. No refunds if cancellation occurs after the start of the conference
or for no-shows.
Lunch: Onsite, included with registration on Friday during NCSCH Membership meeting. On
your own on Saturday.
Lodging: Contact the Homewood Suites at 919-785-1131. If they are full they can direct
you to other hotels in the Crabtree Valley Mall area. Address of Homewood Suites is 5400 Homewood Bank Raleigh 27612
FAX: You may fax the registration form to
919-771-0115
Contact:
Wayne Townsend at wtowns@mindspring.com or 919-790-7922 or Sharyn Warren
at sewarren@mindspring.com or 919-467-3250.
NCSCH
C/O Wayne
Townsend, LCSW
3729 Benson Drive Raleigh,
NC 27609
