IC01 Short Course 21 - The Ericksonian Molecule: Past, Present and Future - James Rini, EdD
The Erickson molecule represents Erickson's underlying method of producing therapeutic
change. This molecule is important because it depicts the process Erickson used to effectively
access unconscious resources, bypass conscious resistance and link reorganized cognitive
processes to future contingencies. Today's high tech/information rich culture is prompting the
need for quicker, more effective methods of helping those in need.
IC01 Short Course 18 - The Client's Inner Guide as Mentor and Co-Therapist - Noelle Poncelet, PhD
Life-threatening addictions and diseases often open clients to welcome an inner guide in their
lives. Clinical cases reveal this guide as companion, parent, mentor and co-therapist and
illustrates the impact of their reparative relationship on clients' healing and recovery. Addressed
in this course are induction, anchoring and post-hypnotic methods. A hypnotic encounter/
reunion with such a guide will be demonstrated.
IC01 Short Course 05 - The Red Queen and Psychotherapy's Missing Voice - Robert J. Brem, MA, MC
This short course explores the notion of the Red Queen hypothesis - - as a critique of modern
"hyperculture" and its impact on social structure and in turn, its impact upon "healthy" social and
personal life. The presentation starts with a multidisciplinary theoretical overview and then looks
at the dynamics of social induction of people into cooperating via their behaviors with a way of
being that is not always healthy for them in psychological and biological terms. There will be open
discussion and options for practitioners to play beyond traditional milieus of psychotherapy.
The various aspects that contribute to low self-esteem in young women having a difficult relationship with their partner are helped with two Ericksonian techniques - - metaphors and symbolization. These aspects include healing emotional wounds, remaining at peace with their partner, learning to love themselves, working with social beliefs, limiting ideas and cultural prejudices and being responsible for their own well-being.
IC01 Short Course 40 - Ericksonian Approaches to Weight Loss and Non-Smoking: Strategies to Enhance the "Psychology of Permanent Habit Control" - Brian Grodner, PhD
Therapists sometimes say, "It's the journey that matters, not the destination." But, only therapists say that - not clients. Clients typically want results, and so it is largely up to the clinician to structure an effective intervention. In this workshop, we will consider the fundamentals of designing and delivering goal-oriented hypnosis sessions.
IC01 Short Course 07 - The Use of Ericksonian Hypnosis in the Treatment of Borderlines and Addictions - IIana H. Oren, PhD
Borderline personality is an underlying character structure, marked by a fragmented sense of
identity and maladaptive patterns of perceiving, behaving and relating to others. The Borderline is
stuck in "yes, but!" or "I hate you! Don't leave me!" stance. In order to get the habitually
oppositional patient to respond, the therapist needs to structure the therapeutic messages in a
way that they are not easily recognized on a conscious level. Ericksonian hypnosis paves the
way.
IC01 Short Course 22 - Dorothy Meets the Wizard: An Allegory for a Psychodynamic Approach - Ana Rita Almeida, MSc, Agostino Almeida, MA and Peter Hawkins, PhD
The Wizard of Oz is a story that is part of almost everyone's childhood. This tale can be seen as
a metaphor for a psychodynamic approach. To illustrate this, a live demonstration will be used.
In it we will address some psychodynamic concepts within a hypnotic situation. To conclude,
some time will be devoted to discuss the issues raised.