Principles and Process of Hypnotic Induction, Deepening, and Re-Alerting

The Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey is pleased to offer the next in the series of conversations based on the book, Introduction to Clinical Hypnosis: the basics and beyond, edited by Dr. Gary Elkins. 

Join us on Sunday,  November 2, 2025 as we welcome David B. Reid, Psy.D., FASCH presenting "Principles and Process of Hypnotic Induction, Deepening, and Re-Alerting." 

This program will be held virtually on Zoom from 11AM to 1PM EST.

The Clinical Conversations are free to members of ASCH, its component sections, SCEH, and ISH.  There is a $15 fee for nonmembers.  All proceeds go to fund the Stephen R. Lankton Scholarship Award.

This program has been approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Standards of Training Committee for 2 CE credits to be used toward Membership and Certification requirements.  (See additional information below.)

Program Description

This webinar is based on a published chapter, “Principles and Process of Hypnotic Induction, Deepening, and Re-Alerting” (Reid, 2022) in Introduction to Clinical Hypnosis (Gary R. Elkins, Ed.). This two-hour webinar will focus on an overview of what the author refers to as “The Trinity of Clinical Hypnosis” serving as the beginning (induction), middle (deepening) and conclusion (re-alerting) of a formal hypnosis session. Clinical applications of each hypnosis “component” will be reviewed with sample interventions and applications demonstrated throughout this webinar. Particular attention will be placed on permissive and indirect approaches for individualizing a hypnosis session.

OUTLINE 

11:00 AM – 11:10 AM           Introductions, overview of Webinar

11:10 AM – 11:40 AM           Induction Junction what’s your Function

11:40 AM – 12:00 PM            How Deep is the Deepening

12:00 PM –  12:30 PM           Re-Alerting to Reality

12:30 PM –  12:50 PM           Review and Demonstration

12:50 PM –  1:00 PM             Questions & Answers, Conclusion

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1.     Identify and describe three (3) hypnotic induction techniques

2.     Identify the pros and cons of using more permissive hypnotic techniques

3.     Identify and describe three (3) deepening interventions to enhance the hypnotic experience

4.     Identify the pros and cons of using more permissive suggestions for re-alerting.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

David B. Reid, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Fellow and Approved Consultant of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). Dr. Reid is an Award-Winning author of Hypnosis for Behavioral Health: Professional’s Guide to Expanding Your Practice (Springer Publishing Company), and co-author of Permanent Habit Control: Practitioners’ Guide to Using Hypnosis and Other Alternative Health Strategies (Springer Publishing Company). Dr. Reid is also the Editor-in-Chief for the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, and Chair of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH) Certification Committee. Dr. Reid received 11 Presidential awards from ASCH and SCEH for his contributions to both societies, as well as awards for his peer-reviewed published papers on clinical hypnosis (Milton H. Erickson Award, Ernest R. Hilgard Award, William S. Kroger Award). He is the recipient of the Erica Fromm Award for Excellence in Teaching from SCEH and recently received the 2025 Distinguished Contributions to Professional Hypnosis Award from Division 30 of the American Psychological Association (APA). He is an adjunct professor at Saybrook University and Past President of Division 30 of the APA. Dr. Reid completed a postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology and rehabilitation psychology at the University of Virginia and continues to conduct neuropsychological evaluations at Augusta Health in Central Virginia.

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This program has been approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Standards of Training Committee to be used toward Membership and Certification requirements.

The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-Education and Research Foundation (ASCH-ERF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide

continuing medical education for physicians. The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-

Education and Research Foundation (ASCH-ERF) designates this live activity for a maximum

of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (886386995-7390) for 2.0 continuing education contact hours.

This course is approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and as such is an

approved continuing education course per Florida’s AC-Rule 64B-4-6002 American Society of

Clinical Hypnosis-ERF is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider.

The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Education & Research Foundation Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 10/1/2021 to

9/30/2027. Provider ID#217022