The Use of Hypnosis in the Treatment of PTSD
Presenters: Carolyn Daitch, PhD & Kaloyan Tanev, MD
Overview
PTSD is a mind-body problem. As a mind-body treatment, hypnosis may be particularly well suited for supporting individuals with PTSD. Hypnosis can help patients access states of calm, downregulate emotional reactivity, and facilitate the modification of maladaptive beliefs. When integrated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches, hypnosis may enhance treatment effectiveness.
This workshop presents specific hypnotic interventions for PTSD and matches these approaches to the symptom clusters they address. Participants will learn hypnotic techniques aimed at decreasing reexperiencing symptoms, emotional reactivity, dissociation, negative beliefs, negative emotions, hypervigilance, and insomnia.
Participants will also explore how incorporating hypnosis into CBT-based PTSD treatment protocols may strengthen therapeutic outcomes.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Apply one hypnotic technique for the treatment of flashbacks.
- Apply one hypnotic technique for the treatment of emotional reactivity to trauma reminders.
- Apply one hypnotic technique that utilizes cognitive restructuring within the context of hypnotherapy.
About the Presenters
Carolyn Daitch, PhD
Dr. Daitch is the Director of the Center for the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She is the author of The Road to Calm Workbook, Anxious in Love, Anxiety Disorders: The Go-To Guide for Clients and Therapists, and Affect Regulation Toolbox.
Visit Dr. Daitch’s website
Kaloyan Tanev, MD
Dr. Tanev is Director of Clinical Neuropsychiatry Research at Massachusetts General Hospital. His clinical and research interests include neuropsychiatry, traumatic brain injury, sleep disturbances, and neuropsychiatric disorders. He also works with the MGH Home Base Program, which serves veterans, service members, and their families.
Related Publication: Hypnosis Applications to the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Date: September 27, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–1:10 p.m. EST
Cost: $45 for Non-Members; included in NESCH Membership for members in good standing.
At least 30 days’ notice is required for a full refund. There is a $30 cancellation fee for cancellations after August 28, 2026.
Continuing Education
CE and CME fees are an additional $30. Credits have been applied for; approvals will be posted upon receipt.
This program has been approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Standards of Training Committee to be used toward Membership and Certification requirements.
The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-Education and Research Foundation (ASCH-ERF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-Education and Research Foundation (ASCH-ERF) designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (886386995-7390) for 3 continuing education contact hours.
This course is approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and, as such, is an approved continuing education course pursuant to Florida Administrative Code Rule 64B4-6.002.
The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Education & Research Foundation is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider.
The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Education & Research Foundation is a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
Approval term: October 1, 2024–September 30, 2027
Provider ID: 217022
Research References
Gray, R. M., Budden-Potts, D., Schwall, R. J., & Bourke, F. F. (2021). An open-label, randomized controlled trial of the reconsolidation of traumatic memories protocol (RTM) in military women. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 13(6), 641–651. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0000986
Tanev, K. S., & Daitch, C. (2025). Hypnosis applications to the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 67(3), 262–274. https://doi.org/10.1080/00029157.2025.2459173
Zeig, J. K., & Tanev, K. S. (2020). Evocative Communication and Hypnosis. Sleep and Hypnosis. https://doi.org/10.37133/Sleep.Hypn.2019.21.0203
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