American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH)

01/23/2026

Early bird registration for the ASCH 2026 Annual Scientific Meetings & Workshops ends today, January 23.

Join us March 20–22, 2026 (Virtual) to explore New Frontiers in Hypnosis: Human Ingenuity, AI Innovation, and Ethical Boundaries - and earn CE credits alongside leading experts in the field.

💸 Save now with code: 50OFF

👉 Register today: https://asch.net/registration-info-and-conference-sessions/

Registration Information and Conference Sessions Register here! We are thrilled to open our registration for ASMW 2026! We are offering an early bird discount until January 23 (on or before) – Use the discount code: 50OFFWe are thrilled to open our ASMW Conference Registration! Please register usi...

01/13/2026

🎉 Registration is now open for ASCH 2026! 🎉

Join us for the ASCH 2026 Virtual Annual Scientific Meetings & Workshops (ASMW), March 20–22, 2026, and explore this year’s theme:
New Frontiers in Hypnosis: Human Ingenuity, AI Innovation, and Ethical Boundaries

Learn from leading experts through powerful plenary sessions, earn CE credits, and connect with the clinical hypnosis community, all from anywhere.

✨ New this year: While ASMW is primarily virtual, attendees can also choose an optional in-person gathering in Washington, DC to experience the conference together.

💡 Early Bird Discount available through January 23

👉 Register now and view the full program: https://asch.net/asch-annual-scientific-meeting-and-workshops-2/

01/05/2026

ASCH 2026 Pre-Conference Workshops - Reserve Your Spot!
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Virtual

Explore deep learning in clinical hypnosis through expert-led, interactive pre-conference sessions aligned with this year’s theme, New Frontiers in Hypnosis: Human Ingenuity, AI Innovation, and Ethical Boundaries.

Register for individual workshops or save with a three-workshop bundle. Secure your spot now - full registration for the 2026 Annual Scientific Meetings & Workshops will open soon. Stay tuned.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4rUSvvq

01/01/2026

Happy New Year 2026 from ASCH!
We wish our community a healthy, peaceful, and inspiring year ahead, filled with new opportunities for learning, connection, and growth.

12/24/2025

As we celebrate the Christmas season, everyone at ASCH would like to wish you and your loved ones a warm and joyful holiday. May this festive time bring you moments of peace, reflection, and connection, and may the new year ahead be filled with health, hope, and continued inspiration in your work and practice.

12/19/2025

ASCH 2026 Pre-Conference Session Spotlight
Explorations in Trauma Treatment Through Ericksonian Hypnosis, Mindfulness, and Core Creativity

📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026
🕞 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET | Virtual
🎓 3.0 CE | Member Price: $125

Join Ronald A. Alexander, PhD, internationally recognized psychotherapist and trainer, for an immersive workshop exploring trauma treatment through Ericksonian hypnosis, Buddhist mindfulness, and core creativity.

This session examines how trance, metaphor, storytelling, and mindfulness practices can help transform somatic and emotional experiences of trauma into pathways for healing. Participants will learn practical, experiential techniques to access the creative unconscious and support clients in moving forward after trauma.

🔗 Register here: https://asch.net/asch-annual-scientific-meeting-and-workshops-2/pre-conference-asch-asmw-2026/

12/18/2025

ASCH 2026 Pre-Conference Session Spotlight
Mindful Hypnotherapy: The Basics for Clinical Practice

📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026
🕛 12:15 PM – 3:15 PM ET | Virtual
🎓 3.0 CE | Member Price: $125

Join Gary Elkins, PhD, ABPP, ABPH, leading researcher and author of Mindful Hypnotherapy: The Basics for Clinical Practice, for an in-depth introduction to mindful hypnotherapy.

This session explores the theory, research, and practical application of integrating mindfulness and hypnosis to support stress and anxiety management. Through lecture, case examples, and experiential practice, participants will gain practical tools they can apply directly in clinical settings.

🔗 Register here: https://asch.net/asch-annual-scientific-meeting-and-workshops-2/pre-conference-asch-asmw-2026/

12/17/2025

ASCH 2026 Pre-Conference Session Spotlight
The Impact of AI Technologies on Patient Communication and Care

📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET | Virtual
🎓 2.0 CE | Member Price: $125

Join Daniela Huetwohl, M.D., board-certified neurologist, medical computer scientist, and certified medical hypnotherapist, for an in-depth exploration of how AI is reshaping clinical communication and care.

This session examines how AI tools influence trust, rapport, decision-making, and therapeutic presence, and how hypnosis-informed communication can help clinicians maintain empathy, clarity, and patient-centered care in technology-driven settings. Participants will also evaluate AI’s role in shaping hypnotic language, trance development, and clinical responsiveness.

🔗 Register here: https://asch.net/asch-annual-scientific-meeting-and-workshops-2/pre-conference-asch-asmw-2026/

12/09/2025

Ready to advance your hypnosis skills?
Join the ASCH Level 2 Clinical Hypnosis Workshop on Feb 5–8, 2026 (Virtual). Build on your Level 1 training with deeper techniques, expanded applications, and expert-led practice.

Led by: Dr. Ciara Christensen, renowned clinician, researcher, and past President of SCEH & APA Division 30.

Fee: $540 Members | $730 Non-Members | $430 Students/Residents
🔗 Register Today: https://bit.ly/4rJ9roL

12/04/2025

Mark your calendars!
The ASCH 2026 Annual Scientific Meetings & Workshops will be held March 20–22, 2026, with Pre-Conference Sessions on March 19.

This year’s theme -“New Frontiers in Hypnosis: Human Ingenuity, AI Innovation, and Ethical Boundaries” - explores the cutting edge of clinical hypnosis and the evolving role of technology, creativity, and ethics in our field.

Stay tuned! Full program details and registration will be announced soon.

11/26/2025

Join NCSCH on Monday, December 8, 7:30–9:30 PM EST for the 67th Hypnotic Idea Exchange (HIE) with Tobi Goldfus and colleagues.

They’ll share powerful personal narratives and clinical insights in “The Real Golden Standard of Care”—a conversation on connection, uncertainty, healing, and living meaningfully.

Don’t miss contributions from Michael Yapko, Akira Otani, Dana Lebo, Rick Miller, and Wendy Lemke.

Register by December 7 to attend:

Join us for the Hypnotic Idea Exchange (HIE) meeting, where leading experts and practitioners convene to exchange helpful ideas, stories, metaphors and techniques in the field of hypnosis. This dynamic virtual gathering, initiated by the NC, Northern VA, NJ, and Clinical Hypnosis Association Compone...

11/12/2025

Check out our latest On-Demand Webinar, now available in the ASCH Education Store:

🎥 Alternatives to Opioids: Self-Management and Hypnotic Pain Modulation Strategies
with Louis Damis, Ph.D.
💰 Member Price: $35 | Non-Member Price: $45
🔗 Explore Webinars in the ASCH Store: https://bit.ly/49a6dUk

This session explores effective hypnotic techniques for pain management and reducing opioid dependence - perfect for clinicians seeking evidence-based, practical tools.