16-131a Clinical Hypnosis for Mental Health Practitioners – 6 Hour Seminar
David Gottsegen, M.D., A.B.M.H., Shelly Johnson Gottsegen, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.
Saturday, June 18, 2016
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Course Description
Despite the aura of magic and showmanship that surround the word, hypnosis is a clinically effective tool with a
wide variety of applications. There are thousands of articles in the scientific literature supporting its use for
chronic pain, surgery, habit disorders, depression, anxiety, and panic disorders. Furthermore, the principles of
Ericksonian hypnosis are well-accepted principles of strategic, brief, and any sound psychotherapy practice. .
We have used clinical hypnosis in a variety of settings for two decades. We are approved consultants with the
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Shelly is currently supervising a therapist in his pursuit of certification
in this field. We have taught ASCH approved workshops both regionally and nationally.
Faculty: David Gottsegen, M.D., A.B.M.H. – David is a community pediatrician and a clinical instructor with
the Tufts University School of Medicine, Baystate Medical Center campus, who has been practicing clinical
hypnosis for 25 years. He see's consults from specialists throughout Western Mass., has taught in a wide
variety of settings, and has written several articles on the subject.
Shelly Johnson Gottsegen, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W. – Shelley is a Clinical Licensed Social Worker in private
practice in South Hadley Massachusetts. She has been in solo practice since 2002. Before that she was lead
clinical Psychiatric Social Worker at Baystate Medical Center in the psychiatric outpatient department.
She has been using hypnosis in her work with clients for the last fifteen years. She is a Certified Member and an
Approved Advanced Consultant for ASCH (American Society of Clinical Hypnosis).
Learning Objectives
After attending this seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Survey the history of clinical hypnosis and the indications, and risks of hypnosis in the clinical setting.
2. Discuss the use of hypnotic language in clinical practice.
3. Explain the principals of induction, responsiveness, yes sets, deepening, trance ratification, and post-hypnotic
suggestion.
4. Describe hypnotic approaches to chronic pain, habit disorders, depression, and anxiety.
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Kohen, D., Olness, K. (2011). Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy with Children, 4th ed. New
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Lyons, L. (2015). Using Hypnosis with Children: Creating and Delivering Effective Interventions. New York, W.W.
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Voit, R., Delaney, M. (2004). Hypnosis in Clinical Practice: Steps for Mastering Hynotherapy. New York, BrunnerRoutlege.
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Yapko, M. ed. (2006) Hypnosis and Treating Depression: Applications in Clinical Practice. New York, Routlege.
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Yapko, M. (2014) Trancework: An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis, 4th ed. New York, BrunnerRoutlege