Intensive Training Online - Module 2 - March 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:
- Dan Short, PhD | Lilian Borges, MA, LPC | Consuelo Casula, Dipl. Psych | Shawn Criswell
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 20 hours
- License:
- Not Applicable
Tags: Upcoming Intensive
Description
✨ Module 2 – Ericksonian Hypnotics
March 6 – April 24, 2026 | Fridays, 9:00 – 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Building on the foundational skills of Module 1, this advanced module explores the art and science of Ericksonian hypnosis. Known for its creativity, flexibility, and indirect methods, Ericksonian hypnotherapy offers a powerful set of tools for tailoring interventions to each client’s unique needs.
Through eight dynamic sessions, participants will learn to:
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Apply the ARE format for effective hypnotic communication
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Master the core competencies essential for Ericksonian practice
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Tailor interventions to individual clients
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Use pattern interruption to create therapeutic openings
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Employ indirection, anecdotes, and metaphors to bypass resistance
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Practice utilization to transform client responses into therapeutic resources
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Integrate strategic approaches for deeper therapeutic impact
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Develop comprehensive treatment plans rooted in Ericksonian principles
Live Class Schedule
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Mar 6, 2026 – ARE Format — Lilian Borges, MA
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Mar 13, 2026 – Core Competencies — Dan Short, Ph.D.
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Mar 20, 2026 – Tailoring — Lilian Borges, MA
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Mar 27, 2026 – Pattern Interruption — Dan Short, Ph.D.
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Apr 3, 2026 – Indirection, Anecdotes, and Metaphor — Consuelo Casula
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Apr 10, 2026 – Utilization — Lilian Borges, MA
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Apr 17, 2026 – Strategic Hypnosis — Shawn Criswell
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Apr 24, 2026 – Treatment Planning — Lilian Borges, MA
By the end of this module, you will be able to integrate Ericksonian techniques into your practice with creativity and confidence, expanding your therapeutic toolkit with methods that inspire lasting change.
Credits
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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.
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Faculty
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.
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.
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.