Advancing Clinical Hypnosis Education Since 1956
The New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis brings healthcare professionals together to learn, practice, and advance the responsible use of clinical hypnosis through education, professional community, and lifelong learning.
A New England Tradition of Clinical Learning
The story of the New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis begins in 1956, when a group of healthcare professionals came together to deepen the study and responsible clinical use of hypnosis. NESCH's inaugural workshop featured Milton H. Erickson, MD, whose work helped influence generations of clinicians.
From that beginning, NESCH developed as a regional home for serious learning, thoughtful practice, and professional exchange. Its history reflects a long-standing belief that clinical hypnosis is most valuable when grounded in sound healthcare training, practiced ethically, and adapted to the individual needs of patients.
Learning Across Healthcare Disciplines
For generations, NESCH has brought together professionals from medicine, psychology, social work, dentistry, nursing, counseling, and other healthcare disciplines.
Members bring different perspectives and clinical experiences, while sharing a commitment to ethical practice, patient-centered care, professional growth, and the responsible use of clinical hypnosis.
Learning That Moves Into Clinical Practice
Education remains at the heart of NESCH. Introductory, intermediate, and advanced training helps clinicians develop practical skills progressively while exploring the theory, evidence, ethics, and clinical application of hypnosis.
Workshops, webinars, quarterly programs, and other professional learning opportunities help clinicians continue developing long after their first formal hypnosis training.
Clinical Learning Is More Than Lecture
NESCH education creates opportunities for clinicians to observe clinical demonstrations, practice skills, discuss cases, ask questions, and learn through interaction with experienced faculty and professional peers.
Skills practice and consultation opportunities help clinicians move from understanding hypnosis conceptually to integrating it thoughtfully and responsibly into professional practice.
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Supporting Growth at Every Stage
NESCH supports healthcare professionals from their first clinical hypnosis training through advanced education, consultation, and continued professional development.
Foundational Training
Develop core clinical hypnosis knowledge and practical skills through introductory education designed for healthcare professionals.
Advanced Learning
Deepen clinical knowledge through intermediate and advanced workshops, webinars, and specialty programs.
Practice & Consultation
Continue developing confidence through skills practice, consultation, professional discussion, and peer learning.
A Component Society of ASCH
NESCH is a component society of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH), connecting our regional professional community with broader educational traditions and professional standards in clinical hypnosis.
At the same time, NESCH retains the collegial character of a New England professional society—one where clinicians can ask questions, exchange experience, build relationships, and continue learning throughout their careers.
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Today, NESCH continues the work that began in 1956 by connecting the history of clinical hypnosis with the needs of contemporary healthcare.
Through professional education and community, the Society helps clinicians expand therapeutic skills, strengthen patient care, and contribute to thoughtful, evidence-informed clinical practice throughout New England and beyond.