“Turning Points” Counseling Center, Inc.
Presents
2004 Regional Hypnosis
Group Training Series
“Turning Points” Counseling Center, Inc.
announces its 2004 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 distinct training tracks: Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced applications of Trancework. Each training group is three hours in length and includes the general components of lecture/presentation; demonstration(s) (both live and/or video); and 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 has previously held Certification in Clinical Hypnosis accredited by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) and is a Past Vice President 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 17 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 Hickory, 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
1/10/04: Orientation to Trance; History of Hypnosis; Myths & Misconceptions; & Goal-Setting
2/09/02: Induction Fundamentals: Comparing Ericksonian and Other Hypnotic Approaches
3/13/04: The Mechanics of Trancework:Hypnotic Suggestion & Therapeutic Binds
4/10/04: The Languages of Trancework:Vocal Intonation; Word Play; & Language Exercises
5/08/04: Conscious/Unconscious Dissociation:Bridging the Mechanics & Language of Trancework
6/12/04: Evoking & Using Trance Phenomenon: Hand Levitation; Time Distortion; Amnesia, etc.
7/12/04: Integration: Induction Sequencing
The group will meet from 9AM - NOON. Registration/Check-In begins at 8:30AM. The 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
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
1/24/04: Co-Creation & Acuity Development:“PsychoAerobic” Exercises
2/21/04: Thinking Hypnotically:
Assessment for Strategic & Hypnotic Interventions in Psychotherapy
3/20/04: Metaphor Construction (Part One): Protocols for Attitude; Affect; & Behavior Goals
4/17/04: Metaphor Construction (Part Two):Protocols for Role Development;
Identity Reorganization; & Family Structure Change
5/15/04: Direct Work Strategies (Part One): Scramble & Maze Techniques
6/19/04: Direct Work Strategies (Part Two): Dissociative Review & Redecision Applications
7/17/042: Integration: Formulating an Embedded Metaphor Structural Framework
The group will meet from 9AM - NOON. Registration/Check-In begins at 8:30AM. The 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 group 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
1/31/04: Hypnotic Strategies for Pain Control: A Brief Self-Hypnosis Program to Mangage Pain
2/28/04: Mind/Body Trancework (Part One): Emerging Paradigms of Therapeutic Hypnosis
3/27/04: Mind/Body Trancework (Part Two): Applications for Conflict Resolution & Dream Work
4/24/04: The Courage to Love: An Intro to the Principles & Practices of a Self-Relations Approach
5/22/04: Healing With Hypnosis: Hypnotic Strategies & Approaches for Working with Trauma
6/26/04: Hypnotic Applications in Group Work:
Developing Reciprocal Inhibition in Group Therapy
(PM) 7/24/04: Ethical Issues in Hypnotherapy & Case Consultations
The group will meet from 9AM - NOON. Registration/Check-In begins at 8:30AM The 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
$525.00 Early Registration for any complete track by 12/01/03
$650.00 Registration for any complete track after 12/01/03
These training groups are designed to provide a learning opportunity that is best experienced by completing the track as a whole sequence. Professionals considering this training are asked to commit to the entire track rather than individual presentations within the track. No pro-rated refunds will be given if a session is missed, and attendees will be strongly discouraged from registering for presentations within the track sequence.
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
239 13th Ave PL NW #20
Hickory, NC 28601
LOCATION
All training groups will be held in Hickory, North Carolina.
(Exact location to be determined).
Directions will be sent prior to the event.
Please E-Mail for any other uestions you may have.