“Turning Points” Counseling Center, Inc.
Presents
2002 Regional Hypnosis
Group Training Series
“Turning Points” Counseling Center, Inc.
announces its 2002 Regional Hypnosis Group Training Series. These training groups are designed to help those interested in integrating trancework into whatever approach to healing they are currently using. The program series offers three tracks: Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced applications of Trancework. Participants may attend specific training group sessions or an entire track throughout the year depending on their preference. Each training group is three hours in length and follows the general format of one hour lecture/presentation; one hour for demonstration(s) (both live and/or video); and one hour for supervised group practicums. By using this format, participants will be exposed to a blending of theoretical, vicarious, and experiential learning while having the opportunity to practice and enhance their skills for eliciting trance phenomenon for themselves and with their clients.
THE PRESENTER
Mickey Skidmore, ACSWis a Clinical Social Worker specializing in Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis & Psychotherapy. He has received over 300 hours of post graduate training from several members of the Ericksonian tradition, as well as other internationally recognized teachers of clinical hypnosis. He holds Certification in Clinical Hypnosis accredited by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) and is the President Elect of the North Carolina Society of Clinical Hypnosis (NCSCH). He has traveled throughout the Carolinas and the south during the 1990’s teaching and training professionals in Ericksonian methods. (He has presented at several of the North Carolina AHEC regional sites, and has been a well received speaker at a variety of other hypnosis workshops in NC, SC and Texas).
Mickey has 15 years experience in both the public & private sectors; in both in-patient and out-patient levels of care; as a professor at the college and/or graduate level for more than 10 years; as an administrator/manager in acute psychiatric hosptial settings; as a teacher/trainer of mental health professionals; and as a private practice consultant.
Mickey received his MSW from East Carolina University in 1986. He has been a licensed practicing Clinical Social Worker in NC (LCSW) since 1988 and has been a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers since 1989. After serving as the Clinical Director of Psychiatric Social Services at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC he has re-established his private practice in the Charlotte, NC.
Track One: Beginning Applications of Trancework
The training groups in this track will focus on the history, myths & misconceptions of hypnosis; the mechanics & language of trance; induction sequencing; and emphasize the Ericksonian principle of utilization.
Schedule
1/12/02: Orientation to Trance; History of Hypnosis; Myths & Misconceptions; & Goal-Setting
*Early Registration: by 1/05/02
2/09/02: Induction Fundamentals: Comparing Ericksonian and Other Hypnotic Approaches
*Early Registration: by 2/02/02
3/16/02: The Mechanics of Trancework:Hypnotic Suggestion & Therapeutic Binds
*Early Registration: by 3/09/02
4/13/02: The Languages of Trancework:Vocal Intonation; Word Play; & Language Exercises
*Early Registration: by 4/06/02
5/11/02: Conscious/Unconscious Dissociation:Bridging the Mechanics & Language of Trancework
*Early Registration: by 5/04/02
6/15/02: Evoking & Using Trance Phenomenon: Hand Levitation; Time Distortion; Amnesia, etc.
*Early Registration: by 6/08/02
8/10/02: Integration: Induction Sequencing
*Early Registration: by 8/03/02
Two beginners groups are offered. The AM group will meet from 9AM - NOON. Registration/Check-In begins at 8:30AM. The PM group will meet from 2PM - 5PM. Registration/Check-In begins at 1:30PM. As each group will be limited to ten participants, early registration is strongly encouraged. No previous experience or knowledge of hypnosis is required in order to benefit from attending this track.
Track Two: Intermediate Applications of Trancework
The training groups in this track will focus on refining and strengthening induction skills; hypnotic assessment strategies; and emphasize metaphor construction, various direct work strategies, and formulating a
Multiple Embedded Metaphor Structure.
Schedule
(AM) 1/26/02: Co-Creation & Acuity Development:“PsychoAerobic” Exercises
*Early Registration: by 1/19/02
(PM) 2/23/02: Thinking Hypnotically:
Assessment for Strategic & Hypnotic Interventions in Psychotherapy
*Early Registration: by 2/16/02
(AM) 3/30/02: Metaphor Construction (Part One): Protocols for Attitude; Affect; & Behavior Goals
*Early Registration: by 3/23/02
(PM) 4/27/02: Metaphor Construction (Part Two):Protocols for Role Development;
Identity Reorganization; & Family Structure Change
*Early Registration: by 4/20/02
(AM) 5/25/02: Direct Work Strategies (Part One): Scramble & Maze Techniques
*Early Registration: by 5/18/02
(PM) 6/29/02: Direct Work Strategies (Part Two): Dissociative Review & Redecision Applications
*Early Registration: by 6/22/02
(AM) 8/24/02: Integration: Formulating an Embedded Metaphor Structural Framework
*Early Registration: by 8/17/02
This group will alternate AM/PM sessions with the advanced group. Registration/Check-In begins 30 minutes prior to each session. As each group will be limited to ten participants, early registration is strongly encouraged. It is recommended that participants have some previous knowledge/experience with hypnosis to fully benefit from this track.
Track Three: Advanced Applications of Trancework
The training groups in this track will focus on advanced Ericksonian strategies for various psychosocial conflicts, somatic afflictions, and aspects of trauma; featuring: verbal, Mind/Body, Self-Relations approaches, Case Consultations and consideration of ethical issues in hypnosis.
Schedule
(PM) 1/26/02: Hypnotic Strategies for Pain Control: A Brief Self-Hypnosis Program to Mangage Pain
*Early Registration: by 1/19/02
(AM) 2/23/02: Mind/Body Trancework (Part One): Emerging Paradigms of Therapeutic Hypnosis
*Early Registration: by 2/16/02
(PM) 3/30/02: Mind/Body Trancework (Part Two): Applications for Conflict Resolution & Dream Work
*Early Registration: by 3/23/02
(AM) 4/27/02: The Courage to Love: An Intro to the Principles & Practices of a Self-Relations Approach
*Early Registration: by 4/20/02
(PM) 5/25/02: Healing With Hypnosis: Hypnotic Strategies & Approaches for Working with Trauma
*Early Registration: by 5/18/02
(AM) 6/29/02: Hypnotic Applications in Group Work:
Developing Reciprocal Inhibition in Group Therapy
*Early Registration: by 6/22/02
(PM) 8/24/02: Ethical Issues in Hypnotherapy & Case Consultations
*Early Registration: by 8/17/02
This group will alternate AM/PM sessions with the intermediate group. Registration/Check-In begins 30 minutes prior to each session. As each group will be limited to twelve participants, early registration is strongly encouraged. In order to fully benefit from this track it is recommended that participants have a solid background of hypnotic knowledge and experience.
*A minimum of 6 participants is required for each training group to proceed. Insufficient client registrations will result in refunds and cancellation of the group track.
ELIGIBILITY
Attendance is open to clinical professionals who hold master’s, doctoral, or medical degrees in the mental health or related professions. Attendance by selected graduate students in accredited masters or doctorate programs may attend with a letter of recommendation from their clinical supervisor.
FEES
$500.00 Early Registration for any complete track by 12/15/01
$525.00 Registration for any complete or partial track after 12/15/01
$75.00 Early Registration for single training groups
$90.00 Regular Reg for single training groups
METHOD OF PAYMENT
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REGISTRATION
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Please send completed registration form accompanied with check or Money Order to:
"Turning Points" Counseling Center, Inc.
ATTN: Regional Training Groups
309 E. Morehead St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
LOCATION
All training groups will be held at the office location of
“Turning Points” Counseling Center, Inc.
309 E. Morehead St.
Suite 150
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
conveniently located in the Summit Grandview building.
Please E-Mail for any questions, or to request directions from your area.