Pre & Post Conference Courses

May 13 & 17, 2020Three-day Conference

May 14-16, 2020

American Council ofHypnotist Examiners

Presents

HypnoConnect 20/20 Hypnotherapy Conference

LocationQueen Mary, Long Beach, California

Three-day Conference Includes

• Three Days of Special Presentations by recognized experts sharing their experience and speaking on awide variety of hypnotherapy applications for allexperience levels. Register for the full conference orregister for one day (your choice on registration) .

• Access to Elective Workshops. Low-cost, resultsoriented three hour workshops on a variety ofsubjects, each designed to improve your professionaland business skills. See page 11 for pricing.

• Free Admission to the Exhibitors Area, offeringthe best in hypnotherapy and self-improvementbooks, DVDs and other related products.

• Thursday evening. Special screening of two films.• Friday evening. Social hour & Hypnosis Stage

Show• Saturday Evening Dinner and Dancing. The

banquet will be followed by music and dancing.Admittance is included in your full conferenceregistration. Extra tickets for banquet and dancingmay be purchased for $65.

• Continuing Education Credit. Thirty hours (30)CE credit from the ACHE for full conferenceattendance. Certificate awarded.

• Speakers and topics subject to change withoutnotice.

Please Note: Audio and video recording is not

permitted at conference presentations and workshops.

One-day Pre/Post-conference Courses Pre~• Pain Management & Release• Group Processes: Good Business, Great Fun!Post~• Analytical Hypnotherapy• Transpersonal Hypnotherapy

Accommodations - Queen Mary1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802;(877) 342-0738

A block of deluxe rooms has been reserved for May 13-17, 2020. The special room rate of $139/149 per nightwill be available until April 13, 2020, or until the groupblock is sold-out, whichever comes first. Book fromcomputer https://bit.ly/2ngoIS1 OR call (877) 342-0742with code: ACHE (full name)

• Coffee shop on site• Free Wifi in sleeping rooms• Spa & Fitness Center• Charming boutiques and shops• 100% non-smoking hotel• Shuttle to local restaurants

Shuttle Services • www.supershuttle.com. 800-258-3826• Shuttletolax.com • Uber, Lyft, taxi

Pre-Conference Courses: May 139:30 am - 5:30 pm • Cost: $175 (Int)Pain Management & Release, Martin CastorPetersonIn this one-day class learn how the body and brain copewith pain. Through over 20 years of working with painclients Martin’s ideas and insights will fast track youinto a simplified, but powerful way of managing painand in other cases, release the pain! Your brain hasnumerous other ways to communicate discomfort.Learn sophisticated but straightforward techniques thatwill allow you to work with most cases of pain, eitheracute or chronic. Learn how the brain works, why itdoes what it does and how that affects the body. Thistechnique bypasses the programming the body has andestablishes new ways of communicating. This courseis entertaining, scientific and hands-on. Includesdemonstrations and step-by-step instructions.Martin is an ACHE approved school/instructor. Ownerof The Hypno Academy based in Denmark, Europe andLas Vegas, NV. Received an ACHE Award forOutstanding Professional Presentation 2018.International celebrity performer with shows in morethan 17 countries.

9:30 am - 5:30 pm • Cost: $175 (Beg/Int)Group Hypnosis: Good Business, Great Fun!,Gaye GibsonJoin this experienced hypnotherapist for a day ofexploring and experiencing the many, variedapproaches to group hypnosis. Appropriate for thosejust starting their hypnotherapy practice, or veteranhypnotherapists, hear how groups can help get yourname out there and/or inject new energy into an

established practice. Come away with outlines andscripts that will allow you to implement a grouphypnosis program upon your return home. This daypromises to be one loaded with helpful information anda lot of fun. You will learn the principles of groupprocess, concepts to consider to provide safe and happyexperiences, a variety of themes appropriate for grouphypnosis, ideas for promoting your practice throughgroup hypnosis programs and pricing considerations.Gaye Gibson, an instructor at Randal Churchill'shypnotherapy school, has been in private practicesince 1996. She has been a frequent presenter at theconference and is a member of the ACHE Board ofDirectors.

Pre-Conference Event - May 14, 7:00 pmA special screening of two films featuring hypnosis. Theevening will open with a rarely seen classic film shortfeaturing Ormond McGill in his prime, followed by theclassic “Sherlock Holmes and The Lady in Green.” Thisspecial evening event will be co-hosted by ACHEExecutive Director Dr. John Butler and ACHE Presidentand film historian Michael Mezmer. In addition toscreening the films, both Michael and Dr. Butler willreminisce on their memories of Ormond. Anotherhighlight of the event is Michael will discuss thehypnosis techniques featured in the Holmes film. Allconference attendees and their guests are invited toattend this unique evening of hypnosis fun and learning.“Sherlock Holmes and The Lady in Green” will be awonderful way to kick off your HypnoConnect 20/20adventure on the legendary Queen Mary.

Conference: Thursday, May 14Presentation - 9:30 am - 10:20 am (Beg)How to Brand Yourself as a Professional, MartinCastor PetersonMost people don’t know how to brand themselves andaim for the wrong things. Learn a self-identificationprocess to help you build a clear brand. You’re not yourname or your title so who are you really and what is itthat you want to accomplish? Experience severalprocesses to help you learn who you are and discover new goals. You might be surprised at who you are andhow powerful you can become. It feels fantastic andwill simplify your life in many ways. You will receive

a blueprint of the most powerful internet tools availabletoday along with tips and ideas on making fast videosand audios that make an impression. See bio above

Workshop - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Cost $35* (Int)No More Quitting - Stomp on Smoking, LizaBoubariAfter several weeks or even months being good andresisting the urge to smoke, one day they slip. Onestressed moment, a bad day or whatever the trigger, allthat effort to quit smoking is wasted. All good intentions,cravings, plans made, or affirmations, only to fall right

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back into the habit of smoking again. Stopping smokingis a two-part challenge. The first part is to deal with thewithdrawal symptoms from the physical addiction tonicotine. The second part, which may be much harderfor many people, is dealing with the psychologicaltriggers for smoking. Help clients gently move fromtheir current habitual state to complete freedom fromcigarettes and to overcome urges and remain calm.Liza earned her Clinical Hypnotherapy Certificationfrom the HTI in 1996. A motivational speaker, author,she is also a Certified Stress Management, ActionCoach, Domestic Abuse Consultant, and recentlyearned her Certification in Anger Management.

Workshop - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Cost $35 * (Adv)Keys to Making Your First, Best and LastingImpression, Keith O’NeillStarting and growing a successful Hypnotherapypractice can be challenging, and requires a commitmentof time, energy and focus. How you use that time,energy and focus, as well as the impression you makewhile networking through social media, advertising intraditional media or in-person will have a profoundeffect on your success. In this interactive, and funworkshop you will learn strategies on how to present thebest version of yourself to attract and maintain clientsand how to breakdown false myths about Hypnotherapythat may keep you from earning the trust of potentialclients. Learn how to create a 20 to 30-minutepresentation from start to finish that you can present toservice clubs or Corporate Lunch and Learns to gainclients.Keith O'Neill has a successful Hypnotherapy practice inNewport Beach, Ca and has presented to corporationsthroughout the country for over 25 years. His clientsinclude Bank of America, MTV, Marriott Hotels andBlack and Decker.

Presentation - 10:30 am - 11:20 am (Int)Emotional Clearing – Finding the Window Within,Patricia Reynolds SorbyeMany troubling concerns contain powerful emotionalcomponents that must be addressed for real change tohappen: mental blocks, fears, stresses, anxiousness,poor self-esteem, reactivity, anger, and more.Suggestions alone may not be enough with long-term,deep-seated emotional issues that have tripped the clientup – sometimes for decades. Good news is what casts

the shadow of strong emotion shifts neatly with acreative blend of hypnotic techniques.This training helps a client who's suffered from an oldstory for a very long time. Learn simple, effectiveelements that can lead to a lighter, clearer and morefocused life for the client. My hope is that this helps tocultivate dependable success for you and your client in avery rewarding aspect of our work.Patricia Reynolds Sorbye is a Certified ClinicalHypnotherapist, with 15 years in private practice inOakland, California. In collaborative work with clients– she’s conducted thousands of sessions of emotionalclearing, internal restructuring, energy and resiliencestrengthening and resource support.

Presentation - 11:30 am - 12:20 pm (Int)Unleashing the Power of Metaphors, Roger C.DentThe right metaphors can generate powerful images in theminds of clients and give you amazing results with eachsession. Are you using metaphors and analogies withclients, though finding that you aren't getting theresponse you expect? Do you rely on scripts to generateideas and structure your sessions? In this briefpresentation, you will learn how clients often give youclues that guide your session to success, whenopen-ended imagery may be more effective than specificimages, and certain "go-to" metaphors that always get apositive response. Learn methods to determine whichmetaphors will elicit the best response from your client.Roger Cooper Dent is a certified clinical hypnotherapistand member of the American Council of HypnotistExaminers since 2010. He has published multiplearticles on the use of metaphors and guided imagery inhypnosis.

Workshop - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - $35* (Int)Building Blocks to Effective Scripts & Metaphors,Linda BennettThis workshop is about creating effective subconscious/unconscious hypnotic communication. While directsuggestions can be very effective there are manyexamples where the indirect, metaphorical suggestionscan have a greater and lasting impact. Learn to buildeffective metaphors to facilitate client success. When wecommunicate with clients they will then take what theyhear and interpret in terms of their own personalexperience. Typically they will create an image in their

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mind that helps them to interpret what has been said andthen apply it to their current situation. Participate inexercises to building your metaphorical skills and helpyou to create effective scripts that will guide your clientto the success they are seeking.Linda Bennett has received numerous awards over theyears for her work as a hypnotherapy educator. Sheinspires individuals to embrace the high standards ofprofessionalism and to educate others on the lifechanging opportunities offered through hypnotherapy.

Workshop - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - $35* (Int)Stuck In Resistance? Motivate Yourself!, JoanCourtney Idling in park? Can't muster the energy to get yourbusiness going? Narrative mired in the negative? Wanta change? This workshop's for you! You will learn theroot causes of resistance; how they impact your businessand daily life; quick methods to improve self talk;specific tried and true techniques to get (and stay)unstuck; processes to continue to stay motivated forbusiness and life. This practical, hands-on workshop isdesigned to be used the minute you return to your office.Come join in the fun of learning about yourself. Yourbusiness and your life will thank you for it!Joan Courtney has been a hypnotherapist and NLPpractitioner for over 30 years. She specializes in PTSDand trauma, and enjoys sharing her passion formotivation and unstuck living.

Presentation - 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm (Int)How to Pass Professional Exams, KatherineZimmermanProspective clients who need to pass a professionalexam to launch their careers are often stopped cold by

test anxiety, affecting both their study efforts andpassing the exam. Clients using this approach pass theBar Exam with a 91% success rate, even those whohave failed the it three or four times. You will also learnways to adapt this approach to passing other types ofprofessional exams. It’s another avenue that attractsclients. In three to five sessions clients clear out pastnegative experiences, receive positive suggestions andmake simple lifestyle changes to ensure success. Youwill receive a detailed outline on how to help someonepass the Bar Exam including information for workingwith small groups. Bio on page 5

Presentation - 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm (Beg/Int)Hypnosis and the Neurobiology of Kindness, GayeGibsonComing from a background in nursing and psychology,Gaye Gibson wants to share with you some of herexcitement about what science has to say about humanemotions like kindness, compassion, and empathy andtheir effects on the brain. Learn how—and why positiveemotions change our brains and what we can do ashypnotherapists to capitalize on this knowledge topromote personal and interpersonal harmony. Bio on page 2

Presentation - 4:00 pm - 4:50 pmPanel of Experts: Fertility, Conception, Pregnancy& BirthBring your questions!

No need to miss a talk ~ After the conference you can buy the audio recording!

Conference: Friday, May 158:30 am - ACHE Members’ MeetingPresident’s address by Michael Mezmer; ExecutiveDirector’s by Dr. John Butler

Workshop - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Cost $35* (Beg)All Important First Steps: Navigating the EarlySessions, Katherine ZimmermanEvery new hypnotherapist wonders what to include inthe first few sessions. Is age regression good on thefirst session? Parts therapy? Or do we clear the fieldwith a basic, less threatening technique? It can be

daunting to wonder, “Where do I start and where do wego from there?” Clients will pick up that lack ofcertainty so we need to feel confident. It’s helpful tohave a list of content free, non-threatening processesthat facilitate change. In this workshop you will learn afew excellent field-tested processes for a first sessionand how to choose the next step. Learn how to identifyand build on the subtle changes they report.Katherine Zimmerman is the Director of the CaliforniaHypnotherapy Academy, an internationally-knownauthor and speaker. Since 1989, she has taught classes,

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and given presentations on hypnotherapy atprofessional conferences. Former guest lecturer atHTI.

Workshop - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Cost $35* (Int)Hypnotherapy for Fast, Profound Trauma Relief,Judith Simon PragerThis workshop will illuminate the amazing value ofadding the latest psychosensory techniques to yourhypnosis practice. Both The Emotional FreedomTechniques and the new neuro-centered HaveningTechniques®, which seems to free the amygdala fromholding the emotions of trauma, incorporate touch andthe body for quicker, more profound healing thancould be provided by more conventional cognitivetherapies. Combined with hypnosis techniques, theyare extremely effective. I have worked with andcontributed to a book by the Peaceful Heart Networkin Sweden, which uses their version of tapping (TTT)in war-torn parts of Africa and for those seeking refugein Greece from the fighting in Syria. Other mind/bodytechniques will also be introduced, mentioned, ordemonstrated.Judith Simon Prager, PhD, is an international lectureron Verbal First Aid™, author and consultant to majorhospitals, and an award-winning instructor in theUCLA X Writers' Program.

Presentation - 9:30 am - 10:20 am (Adv)Hypnotherapy for Athletic Enhancement, KeithO’NeillSuccessful athletes must be disciplined and dedicatedto doing what's necessary to stay in top physicalcondition. However, the best and most successfulathletes understand it's vital to be mentally prepared.Their mental preparation or lack thereof is thedifference between mediocrity and greatness. KeithO'Neill is an athlete, coach and has worked withprofessional, and Division 1 athletes in many differentathletic endeavors to stay motivated, focused andovercome emotional and mental issues that keep themfrom excelling in their respective sport. Thisinteractive presentation will give you information andstrategies on how to work with athletes, how toconnect with potential clients and expand yourpractice. Bio on page 3

Presentation - 10:30 am - 11:20 pm (Int)Polyvagal Theory and Hypnosis, Timothy TrujilloPolyvagal Theory has revolutionized behavioral science.It has also provided keen insight into the mechanisms ofhypnosis and its phenomena. While polyvagal theoryhas been applied principally in pathology or disorder, itcan also be understood as a holistic functional system.Through hypnosis it can be used to harmonize theautonomic system and support change. Learn thefundamentals of Polyvagal Theory and methods to helpsupport vagal toning, increase heart rate variability,reduce inflammation and pain, and support longevity.Bio on page 9.

Presentation - 11:30 am - 12:20 pm (Beg)Smoking Cessation – Breaking up WithCigarettes! Sherry GilbertSmoking is still the leading cause of preventable diseaseand death in the United States, accounting for more than480,000 deaths every year. Here is an opportunity foryou to be a part of the solution - and grow your practice!Smokers develop a strong (unhealthy!) relationship withtheir cigarettes (dip, vape pen). They believe thatsmoking is how they manage their stress and cope withtheir day. For them to successfully become free ofnicotine, we must address these issues. Let me showyou how! If you need more scripts, more skills or justmore confidence, this is for you! (Adapted from a 6Week Smoking Cessation program.)Sherry Gilbert has been a hypnotherapist since 2001 &is a faculty member for the Southwest Institute ofHealing Arts. Sherry has a degree in Holistic Healthand earned the title of 2016 Hypnotist of the Year fromthe IMDHA

Workshop - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Cost $35* (Adv)Hypnotherapy for Empaths & Highly SensitivePeople, Stephanie JaegerThis workshop is designed to teach you how to identifyif your client is an Empath or Highly Sensitive and howbest to work with them. It will teach you how to identifywhat type of Empath you are working with and the bestcourse of action to take to assist them. Many of ourclients are unrealized Empaths, struggling with some ofthe anxieties and problems associated with being thisgift; teaching them how to harness these abilities withinthemselves will help them make great strides in theirown growth.

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World renowned, Stephanie Jaeger works withindividuals and groups to identify and modify negativebehavioral patterns. She is a hypnotherapist, Empath,workshop presenter, minister and counselor.

Workshop - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Cost $35* (Int)Hypnosis Conquers Pain, Sharon WaxkirschWe are in the throes of a global opioid crisis. One ofthe most underused approaches to pain and painmanagement is hypnotherapy and as hypnotherapistswe have the opportunity to help many people tocombat their addiction to pain medication and toreduce the level of pain sensation. There need to bealternatives to drug-based therapies to increase theoptions for effective treatments available to patientsand healthcare professionals and managers. The coreof a hypnotherapeutic practice formerly would havebeen a smoking cessation program. Currently paincontrol and treatment for addiction to pain medicationhave arguably become more pressing issues for manyclients.Trained with Dr John Butler and Gil Boyne, Sharonhas her own ACHE approved training school based inthe MidWest and teaches internationally to medicaland dental practitioners as well as providingsupervision to hypnotherapists.

Presentation - 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm (Int)Sleep Through the Night – You Deserve It, HelenBoland All animals naturally sleep when they are tired andmost mammals naturally sleep at night. Access thebody's natural and innate ability and desire to restthrough journeys that center around teaching yourclient to listen to natural rhythms while teaching selfhypnosis. Learn to create ceremony and rituals ofself-care to listen to and honor their body's base needs. Help clients learn to create a safe environmentphysically and images to sleep.Helen Boland, CHT, a mom, an educator; author andfounder and director of Peace in Process is an ACHE

certified traveling certification program created tosupport our growing community: Boland School ofHypnotherapy.

Presentation - 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm (Adv)Losing Weight for a Lifetime, Keli RaymondWeight loss was a personal struggle for me so I cometo this subject with personal knowledge and experiencehaving lost 70 pounds and kept it off. In thispresentation you will learn tried and true techniques touse with your client, that work. Clients will be able tolose the weight and maintain the loss for the rest of theirlong and happy lives. Includes an integrated process ofhypnotherapy and spirituality that allows you to addresssubconscious beliefs and blocks that have kept themfrom their goals. Connecting them spiritually enablesthem to experience a deeper, mindful level,reconnecting them to their life purpose, propelling themforward in a new and better way. Includes parts work,regression and spirit guide work.Keli is a Master Hypnotic Coach, Clinical andTranspersonal Hypnotherapist and instructor. Her workhas been featured on the TLC hit television show, “I AmJazz,” working with Jazz Jennings for weight loss inpreparation for gender confirmation surgery.

Panel of Experts- 4:00 pm - 4:50 pmTheory of Public PresentationsBring your questions!

Friday Night Celebration! 7:00 pmNetwork, relax, and be entertained. New attendees willbe introduced, and you will have a chance to minglewith and get to know your A.C.H.E. Board members.Capping off the celebration will be a performance byPresident Michael Mezmer of his award winning“TranceNosis” Comedy Hypnosis Show. Don’t missthis very special event!

Conference: Saturday, May 16Presentation - 9:30 am - 10:20 am (Int)Therapeutic Kinesiology (Muscle Testing), MarlaBruckerTherapeutic Kinesiology (Muscle Testing) is anamazing tool that can be used to read the body’s energy

system as well as what’s going one at the subconsciouslevel. Muscle Testing (MT) is a precise measure of aneurological response in the body. It is a means ofcommunication, but not the communication itself. MTassists the clinician to see what’s really going on at an

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unconscious level. It is a very effective for uncoveringessential information for planning a therapeutic strategyno matter what modality is used. Learn a uniquetechnique: Uncovering Core Beliefs which helps tobreak down specific mental patterns and habits gettingthem to the source of their presenting issue allowingyou to "talk to the body" directly. As a motivational trainer, and peak performancecoach, Marla has inspired thousands worldwide torealize their hidden potential. Marla is a RegisteredHypnotic Anesthesiologist, NLP practitioner, and is acertified seminar leader with the American SeminarLeaders Association.

Workshop - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Cost: $35* (Int)Transformation Coaching for Weight Control &Life Style Management, Kym MaehlLife Coaching is an empowering way to help clientsachieve desired changes in thought and behavior. Whencombined with hypnosis, this modality becomesexponentially more effective. This modality helps to putclients on the fast track to positive growth and change,while engaging the therapist in an exciting role as acounselor, educator, motivator and coach. Workingfrom a mind-body-spirit perspective, TransformationCoaching gives clients the information, tools andencouragement needed to achieve a more empoweredway of being. Learn the tools to get you and yourclients motivated to make the changes that will bringthe whole self of mind, body & spirit into balance forlasting change using guided imagery, movingmeditation, affirmations, tapping and more as wecontrol what we can and transform the rest!Kym Maehl is a Counselor and Life Coach with 30years of experience assisting clients with deeptransformation. She’s an author and educator withadvanced degrees and training in Holistic Ministries,Counseling and Educational Psychology, andbreathwork.

Workshop - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Cost: $35* (Int)Effective Techniques for Fears, Phobias andAnxiety, Heather Solarie Incorporate into your tool kit effective techniques forassisting your clients in moving out of fear, phobias andanxiety and moving into higher level states ofconsciousness. Understand what creates the ongoing orreoccurring experience of these debilitating emotional

states and what to do to eliminate them. You will learnwhat creates these debilitating states and what keepsthem alive as well as how to effectively dismantle them.Techniques will be presented to identify trauma, reversetrauma, bring the client into the present moment, anchorresourceful states, create new patterns of behavior andcontinually reinforce those patterns of behavior. Thisworkshop format will consist of lecture, demonstrationand audience participation. Heather Solarie trained with Sondra Ray, AlexanderLowen and Gil Boyne. She’s a licensed massagetherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, rebirther and NLPpractitioner. She’s taught at University of Hawaii, MauiCommunity College, Hypnotherapy Academy ofAmerica and now teaches independently.

Presentation - 10:30 am - 11:20 am (Int)Hypnosis for High Blood Pressure, Eva M. ClarkExpand your practice by learning what one in threepeople need – support in managing their high bloodpressure. The results of several recent randomizedcontrolled research studies show that hypnosis can beeffective in reducing blood pressure in the short term,middle and long term. This presentation will help youunderstand how the mind effects our blood pressure andthe key factors to address with hypnosis to support yourclients with HBP. Learn how the mind affects thesympathetic nervous system and our blood pressure andthe key psychosocial factors to address with clients thathave HBP. Discover 15 ways of using hypnosis withHBP.Eva M. Clark, medical hypnotherapist and trainer,directs MINDbasedHealing, a nonprofit that providesleadership in the development and application of mindbased practices to effectively treat the psychosocialfactors behind chronic disease.

Presentation - 11:30 am - 12:20 pm (Beg)Learn How to Hypnotize Yourself and Others,Diane EdwardsI know you’re all great Hypnotherapists but do youknow how to hypnotize yourself? Learn from a 30 yearseasoned professional who will reveal to you TheSecrets of Self-Hypnosis — Every Step of the Way. Inthis unique presentation Diane Edwards will reveal toyou the secrets of how to hypnotize yourself. You willbe given instructions on how get to the heart ofwhatever issue you are working on, so you can get the

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results you want to achieve. Learn how to createeffective scripts for yourself; how to teach others tocreate their own scripts; how to plan these sessions; thebest words to use for maximum impact and conceptsyou should NEVER use.

Diane Edwards is owner and operator of the San DiegoHypnosis Clinic. A leading authority in all areas ofhypnosis since 1989, Diane has offered unique,innovative group programs all over the country and hasbeen featured on many radio and television programs.

Lunch - 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Workshop - 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Cost $35* (Adv)

Transformation Through Emotional ClearingRegression, Randal Churchill

Hypnotic regression often provides an opportunity forpowerful therapy. Some therapists limit the possibilitiesfor healing by a standard procedure of emotionallydetaching the client during regression. However,openness to the subconscious emotions, whenappropriate, can frequently offer greater potential formore profound transformation. Processes such as theaffect bridge and Gestalt can facilitate access to theemotions during the process of more comprehensivework. This workshop includes a live demonstration andan overview of methods of working with regression,emphasizing Churchill's 15 Steps in Emotional ClearingRegression. The use of ideomotor methods will beexplored, including as a means of guidance. The subjectof recovered memories will be addressed, includingissues of responsibilities of the therapist and how toavoid influencing memories.

Randal Churchill is past ACHE President. He isfounder of Hypnotherapy Training Institute, one of theoriginal licensed hypnotherapy schools (1978). He isauthor of several award-winning texts.

Workshop - 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Cost $35* (Int)

Transforming Your Hypnotherapy Businessthrough Technology!, Michael Mezmer, IliaWillison

Get ready to transform and upgrade your hypnotherapybusiness through cutting edge technology and take it to

a new level. Discover how to utilize the modern toolsyou already use including iPhones, Internet, Instagram,Facebook, websites, and more. Learn how to takeeffective selfies and photos, that will make you looklike a star. Learn to create and edit professional qualityvideos on your phone. The workshop will be presentedin “Tag Team” style by two experts, from two differentgenerations and viewpoints. Learn the best times to poststories on Facebook and how to gain interest in yoursocial media posts for maximum impact. Learn toutilize Google Classroom and Google Drive. It’s a gamechanger for your hypnotherapy business and a majorboost to your career.

Michael Mezmer studied under Gil Boyne, and is anACHE Clinical Hypnotherapist. He holds a degree inpsychology, consults with the Unger Medical Group inRancho Cucamonga, and is considered one of theworld’s top stage hypnotists.

lia Willison is a professional educator who receiveda Master of Arts in education with a focus on learningand technology from Azusa Pacific University. She is amember of the National Society of Leadership andSuccess and an expert in modern technologies.

Presentation - 2:00 - 2:50 pm (Int)

Integrating EFT & Hypnosis for Stress Relief,Rebekka Putnam

Did you know there are two types of stress? Eustress(positive stress) and distress (negative stress). Eustresshappens when faced with a surmountable challenge, butonce overcome it increases confidence and motivationabout life. Distress, however, is psychologically andemotionally draining, harmful to our health and leads toexhaustion. Learn how the practice of EFT (tapping)combined with hypnosis releases negative emotionalpatterns and alters brain function and structure so yourclients experience more peace of mind and an upliftedattitude toward daily life.

Rebekka has helped hundreds of people beat theiraddictions, fears, and anxieties while redirecting themto the life they really enjoy. She has over 20 years oftherapeutic training, and has been in private practicefor 15 years.

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Presentation - 3:00 - 3:50 pm (Adv)

Integrating All the Techniques and Strategies intoYour Practice, Scott Sandland

At conferences you learn a variety of amazingtechniques, strategies, and approaches. But when youget back to your office you realize that some of thetechniques don't work for you. In fact, some of the mostinteresting techniques from your favorite instructorsdon't work for you, even though you know other peopleget great results with them. WHY? Scott Sandland hashosted a dozen hypnosis conference and gone to 50more. Maybe more importantly, he's a clinician with 20years in private practice. Learn how you can understandthe underlying processes in a wide variety of techniquesand see how voice, style, and choreography can makeall the difference in congruently incorporating a widervariety of approaches into your work.

Scott Sandland is dedicated to the advancement of the

profession of hypnotherapy and to the education ofhypnotists everywhere and has created the largest free

resource in the history of hypnosis. He has beenpublished in multiple peer reviewed journals.

Presentation - 4:00 - 4:50 pm

Open Mic

7:00 pm - 12:00 am

Saturday Evening Gala

As the grand finale to your HypnoConnect 20/20experience enjoy an elegant plated dinner on the“Queen.” Awards will follow dinner, and then dancethe night away with the incredible “Time Warp” band.This will be an unforgettable night filled with fun, food,and friends. Admittance is included in your fullconference registration. Extra tickets to the Gala may bepurchased for $65.

Post-conference: May 17

9:30 am - 5:30 pm • Cost: $175 (Adv)

Advanced Analytical Hypnotherapy, Dr. JohnButler

Advanced Analytical Hypnotherapy is one of the mostpowerful and effective therapy methods in existence. Itis intense, absorbing, dramatic and works at profoundlevels of the inner self. It combines powerfullymethods of trance, bodymind, direct elicitation ofemotions, inner voicework, Gestalt dialogue, ageregression, integrative reconstruction and reinforcementprogramming. It enables clients who are “stuck” and/orwho find problems recurring even when addressed byother therapeutic methods, to truly move forward. Dr.Butler has practiced and taught AnalyticalHypnotherapy for over three decades. In this class, Dr.Butler teaches, by demonstrating, in a clear andstructured format, the skills and principles of AdvancedAnalytical Hypnotherapy.

Dr. John Butler is a highly regarded therapist for over40 years, and teaches in London, England andinternationally. He co-taught in many masterclasseswith Gil Boyne who pioneered Advanced AnalyticalHypnotherapy in his “Transforming Therapy”.

9:30 am - 5:30 pm • Cost: $175 (Int)

Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, Timothy Trujillo

Transpersonal therapies help clients explore anddevelop consciousness beyond the individual persona.Hypnotherapy is a transpersonal therapy, allowing theindividual to experience a sense of “self beyond theself”. Additionally, hypnotic metaphors and journeysallow a framework for experiential programming tosupport the expanded self. The hypnotherapist may alsoemploy other methods such as gestalt dialogue,dreamwork, regression, artificial reincarnation,divination, shamanism, ritual, and ceremony. Beyondliberating us from a fixed ego, through reintegration ofthese generated sensibilities, the events add greaterdimension to the persona, allowing the emergence of amore dimensional or faceted self. Timothy teaches themagic of hypnotic transpersonal methods, demonstratestheir effectiveness through live casework, and discussestheir adaptation for a variety of therapeutic objectives.

Timothy L Trujillo has integrated Hypnotherapy, Reiki,Acupuncture, and Essential Oils into a comprehensiveholistic care model focused on education and self-care.Founder of First Medicines.

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Included with registration – Panel of Experts

Thursday, May 14, 4:00 pm

Fertility, Conception, Pregnancy & Birth

Friday, May 15, 4:00 pm

Theory of Public Presentations

Saturday, May 16, 4:00 pm

Open Mic

Be sure to attend these conference events!

Thursday, May 14, 7:00 pm

A special screening of two films featuring hypnosis.

Friday, May 15, 8:30 am

Member’s Meeting

Friday, May 15, 7:00 pm

Social hour & Comedy Hypnosis Show

Saturday, May 15, 7:00 - 12:00 am

Banquet, Awards, Live Music, Dancing

No need to miss a talk ~ After the conference

you can buy the audio recording!

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American Council of

Hypnotist Examiners

HypnoConnect 20/20 Hypnotherapy ConferenceQueen Mary, Long Beach, CA

Registration Form

To register, complete the form below and mail with your check payable to ACHE. Send to: ACHE ConferenceRegistration, 7183 Navajo Rd., Ste. E, San Diego, CA 92119

Or you may register online at https://hypnotistexaminers.org or call 619-280-7200 with credit card information

Name __________________________________________________________ Phone_____________________________________

Mailing address _____________________________________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________________________ State/Province______________________ Zip code ________________

Country_______________________________________Email address __________________________________________________

Member Status

Check the box indicating your current status

� I am a student member

� I am currently a member

� I am not a member/membership lapsed

Pre-Conference May 13, 2020*

� Group Processes - $175

� Pain Management & Release - $175

Post-Conference May 17, 2020*

� Analytical Hypnotherapy - $175

� Transpersonal Hypnotherapy - $175

Current Members - Full Conference Registration*

Membership must be current to qualify for these prices.Registration is not complete until full payment isreceived.

� All three days $325; $375 after 12/20/19

Not a Member - Full Conference Registration*

� All three days $375; $425 after 12/20/19

*At the door registration: Add $25. At the doorprices go into effect 5/11/20 at Noon

One Day Only

Banquet included with full conference registrationonly. Register for one day only. At the door: Add$20*

� Friday - 9:30 am - 5:30 pm - $175

� Saturday - 9:30 am - 5:30 pm - $175

� Sunday - 9:30 am - 5:00 pm - $175

Workshop Tickets

Minimum of 1 or 3- day registration required forpurchase. May be purchased in advance or at theregistration desk. Tickets are non-refundable.

� One 3-hour ticket - $35

� Four 3- hour tickets - $125

Totals

Total for Pre/Post conf Courses $_______________

Total for Conference $_______________

Total for Workshops $_______________

Total Amount Enclosed $_______________

Refunds

The registration fee, less a $55 processing charge, will berefunded if your notice of cancellation is received inwriting prior to April 21, 2020. No refunds after that date.

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American Council of

Hypnotist Examiners 7183 Navajo Rd., Ste. E, San Diego, CA 92119

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Bookstore closes Saturday at 4:00 pm Conference closes Saturday at 5:00 pm

American Council of Hypnotist Examiners HypnoConnect 20/20 Hypnotherapy Conference

Details Inside – Register Today!

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