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Presenter: Carolyn Daitch, PhD

Integrating Hypnosis in a Relational Context

In this workshop, therapists will learn to use hypnosis to help their clients enhance their relationships. Hypnotic treatment and effective relationship therapy have in common the objectives of enhancing attuned connection. Specifically, relationship therapy has the goal of promoting connection, yet emphasizing differentiation. Just as a compassionate clinician provides a safe container for the couple or other significant relationship, such as parent/child, siblings co-workers, etc., effective hypnotic treatment requires a safe connection between the client and the therapist. In addition, both hypnosis and relationship therapy can mitigate affect dysregulation. This is important as affect dysregulation is at the core of relationship conflicts and impedes the ability to repair ruptures. Participants will learn tools to help clients who have difficulty with emotional regulation learn to navigate conflicted relationships with spouses, adult children, friends and co-workers. Further, integrating the principles and themes of Imago Relationship Therapy with hypnosis and mindfulness will be examined as a way of establishing healing in a relational context.