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WINTER 2009 60-HOUR BEGINNING ERICKSONIAN WORKSHOP TRAINING FOR ASCH CERTIFICATION This ASCH-Certified training in Ericksonian hypnosis is geared toward participants who wish to learn and integrate the unique language, art, and science of unconscious communication and healing as developed and practiced by Milton H. Erickson, MD, Virginia Satir, Moshe Feldenkrais, and Kay Thompson, DDS. Focusing on the self-development of the therapist and conducted in a learning environment of safety and playfulness, the training gives solid grounding in conscious and unconscious communication and can be applied to any theoretical orientation. We seek to refine the art of being a therapist rather than the act of doing therapy. We work with our natural unconscious language and its effect on the body and on awareness. Our goal is to amplify excellence and elegance. We use didactic, demonstration, videotape, group support and extensive practice with personalized supervision. "This training changed my work and my life." — PFTI Student 4 weekends: 1 evening: 9:30-5:30 with 1 hour out for lunch January 10/11, February 7/8, March 14/15, April 18/19 6:00 to 10:00pm, April 24 $2400 ($40/hour) 10% discount for advance registration and payment.   Fee: TWO 20-HOUR CONSULTATION GROUPS (CAN BE USED FOR ASCH CREDIT) These 20-hour individualized training/consultation groups are for advanced hypnotherapists who have Master’s level-and-above to accumulate the required hours of individualized training for certification by ASCH. The groups have been designed to enhance hypnotic skills and deepen the knowledge and practice of hypnosis in psychotherapy. Participants will present cases and learn to amplify their creative intervention strategies in order to further develop their personal hypnotherapeutic styles. The work will be rigorous and enjoyable – it is hoped participants will explore new areas that challenge them. "The safety of sharing my clinical goofs was exhilarating." — PFTI Student 10 Wednesdays 7-9pm: January 7, 21, February 4, 18, March 4, 18, April 1, 15, 29, May 13   10 Fridays 10-12am January 9, 23, February 6, 20, March 13, 27, April 10, 24, May 8, 22   Fee: $800 ($40/hour) Limited to six participants SPRING/FALL 2009 60-HOUR INTERMEDIATE ERICKSONIAN WORKSHOP TRAINING FOR ASCH CERTIFICATION This ASCH-Certified training in Ericksonian hypnosis is a continuation of the Beginning Training. Participants will further develop the integration of the unique language, art and science of unconscious commmunication and healing. Emphasis will be on the development of distinctions in the use of language, of rhythm, of flexibility in attunement of minimal cues, and in therapist's awareness of his or her own non-verbal patterning. Content will focus on specific treatment areas and case materials. By the end of this course, it is expected students will be comfortable with formal hypnosis and be skillful in conversational hypnotic techniques. They also will have enhanced and deepened their approaches by developing an intense communication with their own unconscious. Each student will be expected to do a full demonstration and write a short paper on a case using their unique hypnotic skills. "As this course progressed and I was developing and using new skills, I noticed I was enjoying my work more and had more energy at the end of the day." — PFTI Student 4 Weekends and 1 evening (6-10 pm) Will start May 2/3 - other dates to be announced.   Fee: $2400 ($40/hour) 10% discount for advance registration and payment THE FOUR MASTERS VIDEO SERIES Four Sundays in Spring A series of one-day workshops that explore the pioneering styles of four great hypnotic innovators of the 20th Century. Ms. Parsons-Fein studied with and knew each of them and has assembled an outstanding archive of videotapes and materials. We will refine, refresh and deepen our therapeutic skills by watching, studying and practicing the approaches of Kay Thompson, DDS - Conversational Hypnosis; Virginia Satir - Family Hypnosis; Moshe Feldenkrais - Body Hypnosis; Milton H. Erickson, MD - Everyday Hypnosis. You can attend the workshops individually or at a reduced rate for the series. For details on each workshop, click here. "I was able to start using their techniques immediately, with surprising results." “I discovered miracles in their work I never knew were there – they were just names to me before. I even created one of my own.” “It was both enriching and uplifting. I loved being there.” — PFTI Students THE LANGUAGE OF PAIN - WEEKEND WORKSHOP ON PAIN CONTROL This weekend will focus on a variety of hypnotic techniques tailored to each individual patient's metaphor. It is based on Crasilneck's statement, "In proper perspective, hypnosis may not only relieve pain but may also help to maintain the dignity and well-being of the patient without dependence on large quantities of medication." We will look at chronic pain, acute pain and give at least fifteen techniques for working with pain hypnotically. Our goal is to increase the professional's ability to join with the patient's creative imagery and experience - not only to allevieate levels of discomfort but to give the patient a sense of control over the overwhelming sense of helplessness and dependency many have. We will draw from the work of many masters, including Kay Thompson, who said, "When everything that ought to be done should be done has be done, there's no longer any need for the pain." 1 weekend: September - dates to be announced. Fee: $560 ($40/hour)