Intensive Training Online - Module 1 - January 2026
Credit Available - See Credits tab below.
Total Credits: 20 A.C.C.M.E., 20 A.M.A., 20 A.P.A., 20 A.S.W.B., 20 B.R.N., 20 CA B.B.S., 20 Florida L.C.S.W., L.M.F.T., L.M.H.C., 20 N.B.C.C., 20 New York L.C.S.W. and L.M.S.W., 20 New York L.M.F.T., 20 New York L.M.H.C., 20 New York Psychologists
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- Categories:
- Intensives
- Faculty:
- Lilian Borges, MA, LPC | Roxanna Erickson Klein, RN, PhD, LPC, LCDC | Dan Short, PhD | Robert Staffin, PsyD, ABPH | Consuelo Casula, Dipl. Psych
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 20 hours
- License:
- Not Applicable
Tags: Upcoming Intensive
Description
✨ Module 1 – Hypnosis Basics
January 9 – February 27, 2026 | Fridays, 9:00 – 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Step into the world of hypnosis with this engaging 8-week module designed to give you both a strong theoretical foundation and practical tools you can immediately apply. Guided by internationally recognized experts, you’ll not only learn the core principles of hypnosis but also experience how to bring these methods to life in your own practice.
Over the course of eight sessions, you will discover how to:
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Harness the power of hypnotic suggestion
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Use imagery and imagination to deepen trance experiences
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Lead clients through effective inductions
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Understand the phenomenology of hypnosis
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Build rapport and attunement for powerful therapeutic outcomes
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Conduct your first hypnotherapy session ethically and effectively
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Master the language of hypnosis
Live Class Schedule
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Jan 9, 2026 – Introduction to Hypnosis — Lilian Borges, MA
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Jan 16, 2026 – Hypnotic Suggestion — Consuelo Casula
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Jan 23, 2026 – Experiential Induction — Robert Staffin
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Jan 30, 2026 – Imagery and Imagination — Dan Short, Ph.D.
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Feb 6, 2026 – Phenomenology of Hypnosis — Dan Short, Ph.D.
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Feb 13, 2026 – First Hypnotherapy Session and Ethics — Roxanna Erickson
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Feb 20, 2026 – Building Rapport / Attunement — Robert Staffin
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Feb 27, 2026 – The Language of Hypnosis — Lilian Borges, MA
By the end of this module, you’ll walk away with the confidence and skills to begin integrating hypnosis into your professional work—and the foundation needed to advance into deeper levels of study.
Credits
The Milton H. Erickson Foundation, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Milton H. Erickson Foundation, Inc., designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
20 credits available.
The Milton H. Erickson Foundation, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Milton H. Erickson Foundation, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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Faculty
Lilian Borges, MA, LPC Related Seminars and Products
The Milton Erickson Foundation
Lilian Borges, MA, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor with more than 18 years of experience doing and teaching psychotherapy, Ericksonian hypnosis and brief therapy. She is an invited teacher at the Milton Erickson Foundation for their extensive hypnosis training programs. Lilian has been conducting seminars in the United States and internationally about couples therapy, and Ericksonian therapy.
Roxanna Erickson Klein, RN, PhD, LPC, LCDC Related Seminars and Products
Roxanna Erickson Klein, RN, PhD, is a registered nurse for more than 40 years, Roxanna has a passion for the interface for psychological and physical medicine. She has special training in the treatment of recovery from chemical dependency and is currently working on a license in counseling.
Dan Short, PhD Related Seminars and Products
Dan Short, Ph.D, is internationally recognized for his work in Ericksonian hypnosis and short-term therapy. He devotes most of his time to a private practice in Scottsdale, AZ, while also writing and teaching to professional audiences around the globe. His training is diverse, having graduated with a Masters in Counseling from the University of North Texas in 1993, a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst; followed by an internship at an APA accredited program in Houston Texas.
Robert Staffin, PsyD, ABPH Related Seminars and Products
Robert Staffin is a clinical psychologist licensed in New Jersey and New York. He received his doctorate from Yeshiva University’s Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in 1990. He works with children and adults in the context of individual, couples and family therapy. He has worked in hospitals and clinics as well as privately in both group and individual settings.
Consuelo Casula, Dipl. Psych Related Seminars and Products
Consuelo Casula, Lic Psych, is a psychologist and a psychotherapist with a private practice in Milan, Italy, and a trainer for hypnosis and psychotherapy. She is in the Board of Directors of SII, President-Elect of ESH and Secretary/treasurer of ISH. She writes books on communication skills, leading groups, creating metaphors, resilience, and women's development.