With New Year’s Resolutions facing us, the timing is perfect for World Hypnotism Day. Learn how to beat the Resolution Blues and succeed at your goals.
Did you know that hypnosis could be used to lower Cholesterol, Blood Pressure & PSA Levels, Weight Loss, Steer Yourself Out of a Rut, for Pre and Post Surgery to Enhance Recovery, Diminish and Manager Chronic Pain the Drug-free way and more?
People can find out more about Hypnosis free of charge at World Hypnotism Day January 15, 2011 at the Authentic Living Wellness Center, Troy, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Over 13 speakers will discuss how Hypnosis can help you be well, stay well and live well. Vendors will showcase books and products. There will also be raffles.
Although hypnosis cannot repair broken bones, cuts and other physical injuries, it can be of considerable help for phobias and fears.
World-renowned hypnotist Anna H. Spencer, PhD, Founder of the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Associations and Infinity Institute International will explain: What is Hypnosis, How does it Work and who benefits?
The Purpose of World Hypnotism Day is to: Increase Acceptance of Hypnosis as a Sound, Effective Approach for Medical and Psychological Conditions and Problems As Well as for Personal Growth and Fostering of Well-being.
THEME:
Hypnosis is the Key to Physical Health and to Well-Being of Mind and Spirit
“Learn How Hypnosis Can Help You Be Well, Stay Well, Live Well”
Hypnosis is the Key to Integrative Care, Complementary Medicine and Overall Balance in Living.
TOPICS and SPEAKERS (Changes in Speakers and in Times May Change)
1.What is Hypnosis, How Does It Work and Who Benefits?
By: Anna Spencer, Ph.D., Founder of the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association R and the Infinity Institute International, Inc-School of Hypnosis.
2.How Hypnosis Combined with other Mind-Body Techniques Creates the Ultimate Integrative Wellness and Healing Approach
By: Robert A. Levine, Ph.D., CHt, DirectorCenter for Integrative Wellness Research, Henry Ford Health Systems
3. Pre and Post-Surgery Hypnosis Enhances the Success and Recovery of Surgery
By: Dr. Mujtaba Zahoor, Naturopath, ND, NMD
4. Lower Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, PSA levels and More through Hypnosis
By: Dr. Mujtaba Zahoor, Naturopath, ND,. NMD
5. Weight Loss with Hypnosis
By: Kim Manning, Ph.D., Owner Focused Solutions, International Speaker, Trainer, Founder and President of the Academy of Continued Hypnosis Education-International
6. Learn to Live Stress Free with Hypnosis
By: Hena Hussain, CHt, Ph.D., President MI Association Counselors and Hypnotherapists and Owner of Balance4Life Hypnotherapy
7. Steer Yourself Out of a Rut: How to Create the Change You Desire
By: Denise Jacob, RN, PhD, and CHt.
8. Linking the Mind and Body Together--Hypnosis in Medicine
By: Kim Manning, Ph.D., International Speaker and Accredited Trainer with the National Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists
9. Using the Effective Communication System to Have Love Blossom and Create Win-wins for Everyone in ALL Relationships
By: Charlene S. Levine, CHt, Owner Future Visions Fulfilled
10.Hypnosis Can Help You Kick Tobacco and Other Habits and Addictions
By: James Duncan, President and Executive Director Infinity Institute International, Inc.
11.From Darkness to Light—Overcoming Trauma with Hypnosis
By: Gordon Boyd, Ph.D., Founder and Director of Trance Access
12. Come on Get Happy:Learn How to Create A Happier You and Learn How to Create a Healthier You
By: Mary M. Vallei, BA., CCHt, OwnerHypnotherapyCenter for Positive Change and Quiet the Mind Retreats, AND Christine Allyson, Certified Life Coach, Speaker and Author
13.Diminish and Manage Chronic Pain the Drug-free Way
By: Joshua Johnston, CHt, Hypnotherapy and NLP Practitioner
Prehistory
The roots of hypnotism can arguably be traced in many philosophical, religious, or therapeutic traditions in different countries and eras, e.g., Christian mysticism, Oriental meditation, and Western philosophies such as Stoicism and Pythagoreanism. James Braid considered Indian yogic meditation to be an important precursor of his approach, possibly sharing more in common with hypnotism than did Mesmerism, its immediate predecessor.
Franz Anton Mesmer (1734 – 1815)
Mesmer drew upon theories regarding healing by magnetism, going back to Paracelsus, to develop his concept of “animal magnetism”, the main precursor of hypnotism. However, Mesmer himself never hypnotised anyone but believed he healed by channelling a kind of supernatural “magnetism” into his patients’ bodies which seemed capable of inducing an “emotional crisis.” His theory and practices were adopted and modified by many followers. After Mesmer moved to France, his methods became the object of several investigations by scientific committees which pronounced against his theory of animal magnetism, concluding instead that the effects were due to belief and imagination.
Armand-Marie-Jacques de Chastenet, Marquis de Puységur (1751 – 1825)Mesmer’s follower, the Marquis de Puységur, began attempts to induce a state called “artificial somnambulism” in his patients instead of emotional crises. Although he still conceived of this as a kind of supernatural process, the induction of sleep-like state prefigured the later methods of hypnotism.
John Elliotson (1791 – 1868)
By far the most influential English Mesmerist, Elliotson, a professor of medicine at the University of London, was also an aggressive opponent of Braid and hypnotism. Elliotson founded and edited the Mesmeric journal The Zoist became embroiled in fierce debate with Thomas Wakely, editor of the Lancet, who accused him of being a charlatan after a series of experiments using his main demonstration subjects, the Okey sisters, failed to support his claims regarding animal magnetism.
James Braid (1795 – 1860)
Braid was a passionate critic of Mesmerism which he saw as a pseudoscientific and supernatural theory. He modified the techniques of the Mesmerists and coined the terms “hypnotism” and “hypnotic therapeutics” to describe his approach, which worked through focused attention and suggestion rather than postulating any mysterious force such as animal magnetism. Braid is therefore normally considered to be the pioneer of hypnotism as opposed to Mesmerism.
Ambroise-Auguste Liébeault (1823 – 1904)
Liébeault emphasised the psychological power of suggestion and combined elements of Braid’s hypnotism with later Mesmerism. He founded the influential NancySchool of hypnotism along with Bernheim.
Jean-Martin Charcot (1825 – 1893)Charcot, sometimes referred to as the father of modern neurology, focused on the notion of hypnotism as a physiological state found in pathological conditions (hysteria). His ideas were more influenced by Mesmerism and Braid’s early writings than by the later Braid. His “ParisSchool” became embroiled in a fierce debate with the Nancy School of Bernheim, which Bernheim ultimately won. Charcot’s views on hypnotism have been widely dismissed as incorrect.
Hippolyte Bernheim (1840 – 1919)
Bernheim became a follower of Liébeault whose methods he adopted and developed in several books. Bernheim added great credibility to the psychological model of hypnotism and revived interest in Braid’s legacy in contrast to Mesmerism.
Ivan P. Pavlov (1849 – 1936)
The Nobel Prize winning physiologist, Pavlov’s experiments on conditioned reflexes in animals concluded with a theory of human psychopathology and psychotherapy, based on a physiological model of hypnotism. Pavlov’s views were not particularly influential in the West but, along with the hypnotherapy taught by Bekhterev, became the basis of Soviet psychotherapy for several decades.
Sigmund Freud (1856 – 1939)
Freud briefly attended lectures by both Charcot and Bernheim and translated some of Bernheim’s writings on hypnotism from French into German. His first book Studies on Hysteria (1895), co-authored with Josef Breuer, popularised the concept of hypnotic regression therapy, although Freud subsequently abandoned hypnotism in favour of his own “psychoanalytic” method.
Emile Coué (1857 – 1926)
Coué worked briefly as an assistant in Liébeault’s hypnotic clinic before gradually developing his own contrasting theory of “Conscious Autosuggestion.” After Liébeault’s death, he announced the founding of the NewNancySchool which placed greater emphasis upon self-help by training clients in the use of autosuggestion, he abandoned any claim to induce a sleep-like state or trance. Coué became something of a celebrity and toured Europe and America giving seminars on his self-help method.
Pierre Janet (1859 – 1947)
Janet was a French psychiatrist and philosopher of mind who trained with Charcot. He is held in high regard today as a pioneer of psychotherapy. Janet coined the term “subconscious” and emphasised the concept of psychological dissociation. His method of psychotherapy centred on the use of hypnotism and his views greatly influenced later psychotherapists.
Clark L. Hull (1884 – 1952) Hull was president of the American Psychological Association and one of the most influential figures in behavioural psychology. Early in his career, his research team carried out a systematic programme of laboratory research on hypnotism published in Hypnosis & Suggestibility (1933) which is widely-regarded as the first major scientific text on hypnosis. His work inspired subsequent psychological researchers to investigate hypnosis.
Milton Erickson (1901 – 1980)
Erickson is generally considered by practising hypnotherapists to be the most influential hypnotist of the 20th century, although his impact upon scientific research on hypnosis has been less significant. He is credited with developing the use of “indirect” suggestion in hypnotherapy to a much greater extent than earlier authors and thereby founding a distinct (“Ericksonian”) tradition within the field of hypnotherapy.
Ernest Hilgard (1904 – 2001)
Hilgard was an eminent psychologist, professor at StanfordUniversity, who developed the Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scales along with his colleague Weitzenhoffer. Hilgard developed the “neo-dissociationist” theory of hypnosis and was an authority on hypnotic pain control.
André Weitzenhoffer (1921 – 2004)
Weitzenhoffer worked on hypnosis research with Ernest Hilgard and published many studies and the influential textbook The Practice of Hypnotism. Weitzenhoffer considered Bernheim to be the true father of modern hypnotherapy and was a critic of Ericksonian and cognitive-behavioural approaches to hypnotism.
Theodore Sarbin (1911 – 2005)
Sarbin, known as “Mr. Role Theory”, developed one of the earliest hypnotic susceptibility scales (the Friedlander-Sarbin Scale) and carried out scientific research on hypnosis from the 1930s. He was one of the earliest pioneer of the nonstate theory of hypnosis which he interpreted using the social psychological concept of role-taking. Sarbin’s research on hypnosis greatly inspired later “cognitive-behavioural” theories of hypnosis.
Martin T. Orne (1927 – 2000)
Professor of psychiatry and psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, Orne’s influential research on social “demand characteristics” and hypnosis drew upon elements of both state and nonstate perspective on hypnosis. Orne was a pioneer of research into false memory and warned against the risk of hypnosis distorting recall, especially when used in police investigations. He was for several decades editor of the most important journal in the field, The International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis.
Theodore X. Barber (1927 – 2005)
Barber was one of the most prolific researchers in the field of hypnosis. He developed a nonstate approach, influenced by Sarbin, called the “cognitive-behavioural” theory of hypnosis. Barber and his colleagues produced a large body of scientific evidence in favour of their view that hypnosis was not a “special state” or trance but rather the result of ordinary psychological processes involving cognition and behaviour such as imagination, motivation, and expectation.
Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP)
In the 1970s, a controversial theory of inter-personal influence and self-help called neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) was developed by Richard Bandler, John Grinder, and their associates. Bandler and Grinder claimed that their theory and practice modelled the skills of various individuals including Milton Erickson, although this has been disputed by authorities such as Weitzenhoffer. NLP itself is not usually considered a branch of hypnotism, although many hypnotherapists employ NLP. However, NLP has failed to find much support in the research literature following a series of systematic reviews in the 1980s which cast doubt on some of its central claims and controversy still surrounds certain aspects of the approach.
Nicholas P. Spanos (1942 – 1994)
Spanos was another prolific researcher who carried on the nonstate tradition of Sarbin and Barber and developed methods of “hypnotic skills training” which aimed to increase subjects’ responsiveness to hypnotism by training them according to established socio-cognitive principles, such as role-modelling and trial-and-error learning, etc. His protocol, developed at CarletonUniversity where he was a professor of psychology, is known as the Carleton Skills Training Programme (CSTP).
World Hypnotism Day, typically on January 4th, was established to help educate the general public of the truth and benefits the timeless and natural process of hypnotism has to offer anyone. Movies and books of fiction have warped the perception of hypnosis, which is why World Hypnotism Day is a necessity in order for more people to understand the truth and use this natural, expedient and effective process for personal change.
On World Hypnotism Day, and days before and after January 4th, hypnotism professionals around the world combine their efforts presenting free and low cost events in their area to promote hypnotism and help the general public become more aware of hypnosis and the benefits it offers any individual desiring personal change.
Sponsored by: MichiganAssociation of Counselors & Hypnotherapists
Saturday, January 15, 2011 -
This Event is FREE - Open to the Public.
Location: The AuthenticLivingCenter, 1640 Axtell Road, Troy, MI48084, For complete information Call: (248) 852-9223
This World Hypnotism Day event is an all-day program focusing on the uses and benefits of hypnosis. You will learn many ways that hypnosis can enhance your life and improve your health.
Discover simple techniques to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, reduce pain, recover more quickly from surgery, overcome trauma and better understand the workings of the brain and the mind. Create happiness and peace in your life and SO MUCH MORE!
Contact Mary Vallei for details and schedule information. Cell # 970-443-7788
Featuring many renowned speakers:
▪ Dr. Anna Spencer, PhD, Founder of the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association®and Infinity Institute International Inc.
▪ Robert Levine, PhD, Director of Research for Henry Ford Integrative Medicine
▪ James Duncan President and Director Infinity Institute International, Inc. –School of Hypnosis
▪ Dr. Mujtaba Zahoor, NMD, Naturopath
▪ And many more…
Meet Vendors and Exhibitors including Hypnotherapists, Psychologists, Massage Therapists, Energy Healers, and more…
Receive a free gift bag for attending and register to win raffle gifts.
For complete information Contact the Center: (248) 852-9223
Anna H. Spencer, Ph.D. is the Founder of the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association®. It was an outgrowth of her state licensed hypnosis training school, Infinity Institute International, Inc.
Dr. Spencer is an educator, author, radio and TV personality, an international speaker and Certified Hypnotherapist. She has been selected for inclusion in Who's Who of America and of the World. Her master's degree in education came from MarygroveCollege where she taught as an Adjunct Professor of Business.
Dr. Spencer was inducted into the International Hypnosis Hall of Fame in 1995. She received the prestigious Dave Elman Award as Instructor of the Year in 1996. The Presidents Award 2000 was presented to Dr. Anne by the International Association of Counselors & Therapists. The Award of Excellence for Health Care was awarded to her by the International Hypnosis Federation in 2002. In 2006 Dr. Spencer received the celebrated IACT Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in developing Complimentary Care Courses and Programs. The National Guild of Hypnotists honored her with their highest award The Order of the Braid at their annual convention in Boston, MA.
At the 2006 IMDHA Conference Dr.Anna was presented with the HEZEKIAH AWARD for her 20 years of service. It reads: In recognition of your outstanding accomplishments and exemplary performance in the advancement of the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association®.
Since 1980 she has been devoting her life to helping people change their lives through the power of the subconscious mind. Dr. Spencer's vision is a door marked HYPNOTHERAPIST in every health care facility worldwide - staffed by Certified Hypnotherapists. Complimentary Care is now embracing hypnosis as a valid modality and in part because of her vision and the Hypnotherapists who embraced it with her.
Dr. Spencer brings her years of valuable marketing experience into the classroom as well. By the time students finish her three courses in hypnosis they understand how to use hypnosis and how to operate a successful hypnotherapy practice.
Infinity Institute has a Hypnosis and Holistic Living Store on the site. It includes, the newsletter called Subconsciously Speaking, Dr. Anna’s books, CD's and DVD's as well as products by other experts from around the world. In addition the Annual Hypnosis Educational Conference recordings are available from 2001 through 2006. These recording done by the Best of the Best are one-of-a-kind and found exclusively on this web site.
Educators from around the world are teaching the 120-hour hypnosis curriculum that Anna H. Spencer, PhD developed. These educational facilities are highlighted on the web site, “Hypnosis Training Worldwide”.
Spencer’s professional memberships include: American Board of Hypnotherapy; AmericanPacificUniversity; British National Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists, International Association of Counselors and Therapists, International Hypnosis Federation, International Hypnosis Hall of Fame Guild, National Guild of Hypnotists, and the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association®.
The Infinity Institute educational experience offers students the opportunity to learn hypnosis, hypnotherapy and therapeutic touch academically and experientially. Students participate in exercises designed to enhance personal and professional growth as well as learn how to positively impact the lives of others.
Dr. Spencer is the first woman to have an international hypnosis organization specializing in medical and dental modalities as well as general issues. In addition she was the first woman to have an international state licensed post secondary school to teach hypnosis as an occupation. For this and all of her contributions to the art and science of Hypnosis she has been dubbed Legendary in her own time.
The Infinity Institute motto reads: Your Potential is Infinite…
Access Director, Gordon Boyd has been studying therapeutic trance for more than Four Decades. He took a year of clinical training in psychotherapy at EasternStateHospital as part of his Master of Divinity degree in counseling and has completed his Ph.D. in Behavioral Sciences. He taught classes in psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy and philosophy at Great LakesCollege and BakerCollege from 1994 to 2009 and has recently written the curriculum for Cognitive Behavior Therapy for the entire Baker College System. He has been teaching therapeutic trance to various professionals including medical doctors, clergy members, and counselors since 1992 and has been featured as a presenter to professional hypnosis conferences in Santa Anna, Chicago, Atlanta, and New Orleans on such topics as "Hypnosis and Multilevel Consciousness", "The Pastoral Use of Hypnotherapy in A Case of Major Organ Systemic Lupus and Bone Cancer", and "My Favorite Ericksonian Paradigms". Gordon is also an ordained United Methodist clergyperson serving has "Minister of Pastoral Care" at FranklinUnitedMethodistChurch. In 2005 he became an approved school with the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association. He enjoys organic vegetable gardening and is currently studying herbal, naturopathic healing traditions, and Chinese Traditional Medicine. He is married to Elena and has a grown daughter living and teaching physics in Chicago, Ph.D.,
Certified Hypnotherapist Christine Allyson is a Life Coach, Speaker and Author.
Her book “So You Want to Make a Change?” is a synthesis of her favorite tools and techniques from over 25 years experience as an Interpersonal Skills Trainer, Process Change Consultant combined with her favorite spiritual principles. Using all of these tools, as a Life Coach she facilitates her clients in attaining their goals and intentions by teaching them how to shift from the dominant focus of reacting from fear and replace it with proactively moving toward a love of growth and evolution.
Charlene Levine is a stress and pain elimination specialist, certified mind-body connection expert, and master of communication. Over the last 10 years, she has combined her degree in communication with transformational technology to help people rapidly harness their personal power and apply it to eliminate “mis-communication stress”. All blocks to harnessing personal power and achieving the results we want are hidden from our view in the “inner mind.” In seminars offered through her company, Future Visions Fulfilled, LLC, Charlene goes beyond having you reduce your stress and pain to actually eliminating it. Her expertise in the mind-body connection has you revealing formerly hidden blocks in your “inner mind” that have been restricting your ability to eliminate stress and pain. Once the blocks have been removed from your “inner mind,” you are then free to apply “the seven steps of effective communication” to eliminate “mis-communication stress” which will instantly cause improvements in your relationships. In addition, you will learn about a stress and pain elimination technique called Effective Muscle Release that you can use anytime to eliminate musculature pain or postural distortion from your body.With Charlene and her team, you accelerate change and get the results you want fast!
Dr. Levine received his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from GeorgeWashingtonUniversity in 1982 and has spent over 30 years in basic research on Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, psychiatric illness, and aging. Dr. Levine is also a gifted practitioner of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities including, mind-body therapy, acupuncture, soft tissue therapy, movement education, and holistic nutrition.
After conducting research for 9 years at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), he joined the Dept. of Psychiatry at Wayne State University IN 1985. In 1993, he became the Director of the Gossett Neurology Labs at Henry Ford Health System (HFHS). Dr. Levine lectures internationally and is recognized for his seminal research. His has received numerous federal grants, edited 5 books, and published over 80 scientific articles.
In 1995, Dr. Levine resolved his own severe chronic pain condition using CAM after conventional care was ineffective. He then expanded his research to provide clinical assessments of CAM effectiveness. He organized the first randomized, controlled CAM clinical trial at HFHS, producing a reduction of severe migraine headache symptoms. In a surgical first that achieved national media coverage, only acupuncture and hypnosis (that he provided) were used in place of general and spinal anesthesia for an ACL reconstructive knee surgery.
As the Director of the HenryFordCenter for Integrative Wellness, Dr. Levine has more recently been using integrative wellness approaches with large groups of employees from Chrysler, HFHS, and Dow Chemical for stress and pain elimination and health optimization. These programs have produced dramatic, positive health benefits while being very cost effective for employers. Dr. Levine received one of the Detroit Crain’s Healthcare Heroes 2008 awards for his first Chrysler group program, “We’ve Got Your Back”, and the program received the HFHS Focus on People 2007 and HFHS Quality and Safety Expo 2007 awards. His team also received the HFHS Quality and Safety Expo 2008 and 2009 awards for the 2nd and 3rd generation group programs offered at Chrysler HFHS, and Dow Chemical. Since 2007, 18 group programs have been attended by over 1,100 people; over 80% of participants experienced pain relief, and over 40% of all chronic pain conditions were eliminated! Group programs are currently being offered to other corporations, faith-based organizations, and patients.
Dr. Levine is a dynamic speaker on holistic health and healing, and has received national media coverage for his innovative programs. He is the co-host of the weekly show, “Wellness Action Report” at WNZK Radio, Southfield, MI. He is also a wellness consultant to Future Visions Fulfilled, LLC and Corporate Wellness Resources, LLC. He is committed to reducing the burden of high healthcare costs on corporations, governments, patients, and community organizations by improving health and reducing utilization
James Duncan is the President and Executive Director of Infinity Institute International, Inc. A state licensed school of hypnosis and holistic education in Royal Oak, MI. He is a a Life Diplomat of the IMDHA, James Duncan’s personal experience with Hypnosis goes back over 30 years. He states, “I always strive to know that I gently help people to truly help themselves.”
His clientele consists predominantly of people with medical concerns but he also works extensively with those seeking well-being in life and to enhance performance in many diverse fields. He is a guest lecturer & Hypnotherapist for organizations such as Gilda’s Club, Karmanos Cancer Institute and The National Marfan Foundation Support Groups. He works with religious groups, performers, law enforcement, wellness practitioners & business people in finding better ways of living successfully through hypnosis. He is a well respected practitioner receiving referrals from physicians, psychiatrists, counselors, ministers, clients and hypnosis colleagues alike and is the hypnotherapist of choice for many hypnotherapists and psychology professionals for their own personal hypnosis work, earning him the nickname, “The Therapist’s Hypnotherapist”
As a Certified Medical Hypnotherapist, Mr. Duncan is qualified to induce general anesthetic for major surgery in place of standard chemical anesthetic as well as rapid inductions of 30 seconds or less in emergency rooms and urgent care situations.
Mr. Duncan holds certification in the advanced techniques of Forensic Hypnosis and is qualified internationally to aid law enforcement investigations with witnesses & victims as well as participate as an expert witness in court actions.
As a member of the Board of Directors of the International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Association and former Director of IMDHA’s Mentoring Program, Jim is an international consultant and mentor. He was named a Life Fellow of IMDHA in 2006 and IMDHA Member of the Year in 2004. He is a certified member of The International Association of Counselors and Therapists.
James Duncan regularly helps clients across the USA and internationally. He is a much sought after lecturer to medical professionals and hospitals and has been requested to lecture as far away as India. He is an author and regular contributor to many publications and is the former Editor of Subconsciously Speaking, The original IMDHA newsletter. He is a regular for Unlimited Human, the official newsletter of IACT/IMDHA. Jim was recently named to the Editorial Board of Therapy Times and is one of the expert practitioner bloggers at http://www.therapytimes.com/. He is an educational Affiliate for AlphaUniversity.
Although his teaching and lecture schedule limit his availability, James Duncan still makes time when possible to see private clients and may be contacted for sessions through his website at http://www.infinityinst.com/
Joshua Johnston is a certified hypnotherapist with the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT) and the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association (IMDHA) who works from his home office in Auburn Hills, MI. With training in Parts Therapy, age regression and medical hypnosis, as well as experience with neurolinguistic programming (NLP), he helps people stop smoking, control their weight and appetite, improve their sports game, enjoy relief from pain and recover from surgery faster and easier.
Initially motivated by helping a friend, Joshua has studied hypnosis both formally and informally for over 15 years, combining his love of language with compassion and a desire to heal. He holds a BA from the University of Washington, Seattle, in Linguistics and is available for speaking engagements and private sessions through his website at http://www.firegoldhypnosis.com/ .
Hena Husain CHt, PhD achieved her Bachelors in Psychology from SimonFrasierUniversity in Vancouver B.C., Canada. She gained her doctorate in Behavioral Science from Alpha University, Louisiana.
Hena is a multi- disciplinary therapist with certifications in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Emotional Freedom Technique, Reiki and Medical Hypnotherapy. Hena is in high demand by men and women who seek practical solutions to overcoming the emotional and subconscious barriers that stand between them and their goals.
Hena is also in demand as a lecturer, seminar leader and keynote speaker as she is a highly motivational speaker who knows how to captivate her audience and direct them to change.
Dr. Zahoor is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who holds certifications in Medical Hypnotherapy and Nutritional Consulting. He is board certified as an Alternative Medical and Holistic Health Practitioner. Dr. Zahoor specializes in hypnotherapy, Total Body Modification (T. B. M.), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), allergy elimination, homeopathic consulting, nutrition/diet, and several other modalities. Dr. Zahoor did his undergraduate work at WayneStateUniversity before attending NaturopathicSchool in Arkansas.
Mary is the owner and primary hypnotherapist of the HypnotherapyCenter for Positive Change. Mary works with adults and children, and has an active multi-state practice in Colorado, Michigan, New Mexico, and Washington. Mary provides individual client hypnotherapy; training in elements of hypnotherapy to physicians and their staff; conducts prevention and wellness seminars to corporations and small businesses; guides teen athletes in performance improvement and goal achievement. She also is co-founder of The Quiet the Mind Retreats TM.
The Retreats are held at resort and retreat locations throughout the West and Southwestern United Sates two times a year.
Mary M. Vallei is a graduate of the Colorado School of Counseling Hypnotherapy in Longmont, Colorado, a CO State accredited school and an IMDHA and ACHE approved school. Mary is a member of the IMDHA, IACT, and the ACHE, and the Colorado Association of Psychotherapists.
Before founding the HypnotherapyCenter for Positive Change, Mary worked with numerous non-profit organizations training Boards of Directors and Executive Directors in the art of nonprofit management. She also served as executive director of several large nonprofits that provide health and counseling services.
Neuroscience is showing us that each time we chose a thought, emotion, or behavior that is more in accordance with our desires we begin to create and then deepen desirable new pathways in our brains.Learn how hypnosis can help you take advantage of this exciting discovery to create the life you want!
Denise Jacob, RN, PhD, CHt has bachelors and doctoral degrees in nursing from the University of Michigan and hypnosis certification from the International Medical and Dental Hypnosis Association.She has worked in a variety of nursing roles including critical care, home care, and hospice. Her in-depth study of the latest developments in both conventional and alternative medicine provide her the expertise to help clients develop a truly integrative approach to life, health and healing.She uses hypnosis, healing touch, holistic nutrition and health counseling in her private practice and is a frequent speaker on topics related to integrative health care..
The Purpose of World Hypnotism Day is to: Increase Acceptance of Hypnosis as a Sound, Effective Approach for Medical and Psychological Conditions and Problems As Well as for Personal Growth and Fostering of Well-being.
THEME:
Hypnosis is the Key to Physical Health and to Well-Being of Mind and Spirit
“Learn How Hypnosis Can Help You Be Well, Stay Well, Live Well”
Hypnosis is the Key to Integrative Care, Complementary Medicine and Overall Balance in Living.
TOPICS and SPEAKERS (Changes in Speakers and Times May Change)
OPENING SPEAKER:Dr. Anna Spencer, PhD 10:00 am
1.What is Hypnosis: Debunking Myths and Developing Understand of the Workings and Benefits of Hypnosis
By: Dr. Anne Spencer, PhD; Founder of the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association and the InfinityInstituteSchool of Hypnosis.
2.What is Integrative Care and How Does Hypnosis Make it Possible
By:Dr. Robert Levine, PhD 11:00 am
3.Relationships---Learn to Communicate and Create Better Interactions with Family, Friends, at Work, With Yourself
By: Charlene Levine11:00 am
4. Lower Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, PSA levels and More through Hypnosis
By: Dr. Zahoor
5. 13. Weight Loss with Hypnosis
By Dr. Kim Manning, PhD
6. Learn to Live Stress Free with Hypnosis
By: Hena Hussain, CHt., PhD, President MI Association Counselors and Hypnotherapists and Owner of Balance4Life Hypnotherapy
7. Steer Yourself Out of a Rut: How to Create the Change You Desire
By: Dr. Denise Jacob, RN, PhD
8. Linking the Mind and Body Together--Hypnosis in Medicine
By: Dr. Kim Manning, PhD, International Speaker and Accredited Trainer
9. Pre and Post-Surgery Hypnosis Enhances the Success and Recovery of Surgery
By: Dr. Mujtaba Zahoor, Naturopath, ND, NMD
10.Hypnosis can Help You Kick Tobacco and Other Habits and Addictions
By: James Duncan, President and Executive Director Infinity Institute International, Inc.
11.From Darkness to Light—Overcoming Trauma with Hypnosis
By: Gordon Boyd, PhD
12. Come on Get Happy:Learn How to Create A Happier You and Learn How to Create a Healthier You
By: Mary M. Vallei, CCHt, BA; OwnerHypnotherapyCenter for Positive Change AND Christine Allyson, Certified Life Coach, Speaker and Author…………..
13. Diminish and Manage Chronic Pain the Drug-free Way
