2010 - 2011

CATCH provides a comprehensive training curriculum in clinical hypnosis for health practitioners approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). Students completing our program are eligible for certification by ASCH.

We offer a full training program beginning every fall. This includes an Introductory class in Clinical Hypnosis, a class in Intermediate Hypnosis, and a series of Advanced Consultation groups where a variety of relevant clinical topics will be addressed.

Below you will find a description of our complete curriculum and the cost of each of our classes. Please browse through our course descriptions and feel free to e-mail us with any questions you may have.

Introductory Course in Hypnosis (20 hours)

This course is required for Certification by ASCH. The focus will be on the theory of hypnosis and hypnotic phenomena. Students will learn and practice basic hypnotic techniques, and will develop an understanding of basic hypnotic styles, including the use of Permissive and Ericksonian approaches. The format will be lecture, discussion, demonstration and practice. (ASCH approved – 20 credits)

3 day Course (9:00 am–5:30 pm each day)
Tuition: $500
Instructors: Susan Dowell, LCSW; Judith Kurzer, LCSW
Dates: October 2, 3, & Nov. 20, 2010
Location: Manhattan (to be announced)
Call: 212 531-1322 or e-mail CATCHHypnosis@aol.com

Topics include:

• Theories of hypnosis
• Hypnotic phenomena and their therapeutic usefulness
• Treatment preparation
• Induction & deepening techniques
• Use of metaphor
• Formulation of hypnotic suggestion
• The utilization principle
• Techniques for hypnotic exploration: An introduction to hypnoprojectives and ideomotor signaling
• Ego-strengthening
• Self-hypnosis

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Spring Introductory Course schedule to be announced

Intermediate Course in Hypnosis (20 hours)

The focus will be on clinical applications of hypnosis and on the learning of advanced hypnotic theory and techniques. Topics will include exploratory techniques, the use of various types of suggestion and ego state work. Treatment applications will include work with anxiety and panic disorders, depression, habit control, and hypnotherapy with children. The format will be lecture, discussion, demonstration and practice. (ASCH approved – 20 credits)

3 day Course (9:00 am–5:30 pm each day)
Tuition: $500
Instructors: Susan Dowell, LCSW; Judith Kurzer, LCSW
Dates: November 21, & December 4, 5, 2010
Location: Manhattan (to be announced)
Call: 212 531-1322 or e-mail CATCHHypnosis@aol.com

Topics include:

• Advanced hypnotic inductions
• Advanced use of hypnotic metaphors and indirect suggestion
• Age regression and progression
• Imaginal rehearsal
• Ego state therapy
• Advanced strategies for hypnotic exploration
• Hypnotic approaches for treating:
•   o Anxiety, phobia, and panic disorders
•   o Depression
•   o Habit control
•   o Introduction to treating PTSD

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Spring Intermediate Course schedule to be announced

Advanced Consultation Groups

CATCH offers the required ASCH Approved Consultation in hypnosis in both individual and group format. In both formats students will have the opportunity to focus on the integration of hypnosis into their practice. Individual Consultation is by arrangement through CATCH.

Consultation Groups focus on the students’ practical concerns regarding application of course material to clinical work. There are two types of consultation groups:

General Consultation Groups include didactic teaching based on the questions, concerns, and topics raised by students in the session regarding their hypnotic work with patients.

Theme-centered Consultation Groups include presentation of didactic material on specific topics and case discussion.

Consultation groups are open to all health professionals who have completed an ASCH Approved Introductory Hypnosis Course.

Locations are in NYC, to be announced

One all-day class. All others are 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Registration required 2 weeks before scheduled course

For questions, call CATCH: 212.531.1322 or email: CATCHHypnosis@aol.com

CONSULTATION SCHEDULE

Hypnosis and Pain Management – 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Instructor: Brian Mahon, Ph.D.
September 25th (Saturday)

Hypnotic techniques can ameliorate pain from accidents, injury, and illness. We will discuss how pain can be directly modified or managed, and how subjective and emotional aspects of pain can be addressed hypnotically.

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ALL DAY WORKSHOP
Footprintings®: Ego State Therapy in Three Dimensions
Instructors: Susan Dowell, LCSW and Rick Miller, LICSW
(Saturday) October 30th – 9:30-12:30, 2:00-5:00

Footprintings, a dynamic new treatment, provides effective, easy to use tools for observing and experiencing Self States and repairing relational issues between them. Using color footprints to diagram relationships between Parts, participants can step into different Self States, gaining deeper connection to the body experience, affect and cognitive orientation of each State, while healing internal relationships. An introduction to Footprintings will be followed by a demo, case presentation and practicum.

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Hypnosis Strategies for Enhancing Optimism and Happiness 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Instructor: Judy Kurzer, LCSW
November 13th (Saturday)

The emerging field of Positive Psychology focuses on enhancement of positive emotions and traits, and establishing meaning in life, rather than on symptom alleviation. We will discuss hypnotic applications of Positive Psychology that will enable us to be even more effective in achieving "authentic" happiness.

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Hypnosis Approach to Working with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Instructor: Susan Dowell, LCSW
January 29th (Saturday)

Hypnotic theory is a valuable tool in helping us understand the phenomena of PTSD. In this workshop we will look at PTSD through a hypnotic perspective, explore models of trauma, and learn hypnotic techniques for careful, safe, and effective treatment.

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Hypnosis and Affect Regulation 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Instructor: Judy Kurzer, LCSW
February 26th (Saturday)

Hypnosis is ideally suited to modifying affect. We will address how to amplify positive affect, and how to manage affect dysregulation and difficult affects, such as anxiety, panic, and anger. Both traditional protocols and contemporary approaches to treating overreactivity will be included.

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Ericksonian Hypnosis and Neuroplasticity 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Instructor: Marie McDermott, LCSW
March 26th (Saturday)

Milton Erickson's teachings reflect his intuitive understanding of what has now been validated by current brain research. We will review Ericksonian concepts such as Pattern Interruption, emphasis on curiosity, wonder, surprise, and language utilization, and their relevance to neuroplasticity and hypnotherapy.

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Pediatric Hypnosis in Office and Hospital Settings 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Instructor: Bob Deutch, Ph.D.
April 16th (Saturday)

This multimedia workshop will present applications of pediatric hypnosis in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Clinical vignettes of children coping with performance anxiety, sleep difficulty, post-concussion syndrome, palliative and end-of-life care, and more will be offered.

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