The Art of Therapeutic Hypnosis (January 2026)

Join us for a three day training in the use of clinical hypnosis. You will learn and practice the components of formal hypnosis in a personalized, intimate setting.  Our training includes practical clinical skills that you can begin using with clients immediately, as well as discussion of ethical use of hypnotic technique.

Seats are extremely limited in order to ensure you get personalized attention!

16 Hours of CEU have been submitted for the Minnesota Boards of Marriage and Family Therapy (including 1.0 ethics CEU), Social Work, and Behavioral Health and Therapy.

The Art of Therapeutic Hypnosis
January 29, 30, 31 2026
9:00am - 3:30-pm (3pm Friday)
Minneapolis Elks Lodge (Maple Grove)
6812 Hemlock Lane N, Maple Grove, MN

BOOKING NOTES: Choose any 15 minute slot on January 29, 2026.  We will confirm your registration immediately.

Full refunds are available until January 20, 2026 (contact alandavislmft@gmail.com).  After January 20, refunds will be issued for half of fee ($400).

Current graduate students can use the code STUDENT for a 10% discount.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Foundations of Clinical Hypnosis

Define clinical hypnosis and describe its role, applications, and limitations within therapeutic practice.

Explain ethical considerations and professional guidelines governing the use of hypnosis with clients.

2. Formal Trance Induction

Demonstrate at least two formal trance induction methods, including steps for establishing rapport, focus, and relaxation.

Select an appropriate induction technique based on client needs, context, and therapeutic goals.

3. Deepening Techniques

Apply multiple deepening strategies to guide clients into a deeper hypnotic state.

Assess client responsiveness and adjust deepening methods accordingly.

4. Realerting and Safe Reorientation

Perform effective realerting procedures to bring clients out of hypnotic states safely and comfortably.

5. Structure of Hypnotic Suggestions

Construct clear, positive, and ethically sound hypnotic suggestions using principles of therapeutic language and cognitive reframing.

Differentiate between direct and indirect suggestions and identify when each is most appropriate.

6. Hypnotic Language Skills

Utilize hypnotic language patterns such as pacing and leading, embedded commands, and sensory-language matching.

Incorporate informal hypnotic phrasing to promote client receptivity and therapeutic change.

7. Ethical Use of Hypnosis

Identify boundaries, contraindications, and client safety protocols within clinical hypnosis practice.

Apply informed consent procedures and document hypnosis sessions appropriately.

8. Practical Application and Skill Integration

Conduct a complete hypnosis session from induction to reorientation using the learned techniques.

Receive and apply feedback from instructors and peers to refine technique and confidence.

Demonstrate readiness to use hypnosis immediately and responsibly with clients in clinical settings.