Welcome to NCSCH
If you've visited our site in the past, you'll notice a different look. That's because we are updating our administrative side and making a more user-friendly experience for you!
Among our changes is an easier-to-use membership area. Though you may have been a member in the past, we need you to register at this site before becoming a member or renewing your membership.
Please bear with us as we are working out bugs as they arise. Please use the contact form to advise us of any issues that you may experience with creating an account, managing your membership, or registering for our Conference which you can read about below.
Annual Conference Announcements
The NC Society of Clinical Hypnosis is hosting its 2025 Annual Conference, titled "Into the Mystical: Creating Psychedelic-Like Experience Utilizing Hypnosis," on February 8-9, 2025. This two-day virtual event will explore the use of hypnosis to help elicit mystical, unconscious, and psychedelic-like experiences, and, to enhance psychedelic therapies. The conference features leading experts in the field, including Dr. Cameron Alldredge, Dr. David Patterson, Dr. Randy Buzan, and Dr. Ciara Christensen, who will present on different aspects of hypnosis and applications in these areas.
Participants who attend and participate in the full conference will receive 12 hours of Continuing Education credits. Credits have been approved by the North Carolina Psychological Association (NCPA) and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH).
HIE Announcements
Our last HIE was on January 13th, a special event featuring David Patterson, Ph.D., Ciara Christensen, Ph.D., and Cameron Alldredge, Ph.D. They explored the fascinating intersection of hypnosis and psychedelic-like experiences, and how hypnosis can help elicit the mystical and unconscious. They also discussed how hypnosis can enhance psychedelic therapies. Those who registered will receive a follow-up recording of the event.
January’s special HIE event introduced the Annual NCSCH Conference, February 8 & 9, 2025, featuring the topic, "Into the Mystical: Creating Psychedelic-Like Experience Utilizing Hypnosis." Proceeds from the February conference will go towards supporting and improving future HIE events.
Please note that this Annual NCSCH Conference will take the place of the February HIE. THE NEXT HIE WILL BE ON MARCH 10TH, 7:30 PM ET. STAY TUNED FOR THE REGISTRATION LINK AND DETAILS ABOUT THE MARCH HIE PROGRAM. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!
Who We Are
NCSCH has long been recognized as the premier organization for training in clinical hypnosis, for the quality of our education and training, as well as for the high caliber of professionals who comprise the membership of the organization. However, we also enjoy high membership retention because of our openness, friendliness, and support for the novice as well as the highly skilled and experienced clinician.
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The HIE is a collaborative effort of the North Carolina, Northern Virginia, Eastern Society, and New Jersey components of ASCH.
Annual Conference
“It is really, really encouraging for me to see such established and well known people as yourselves who have such a big, big heart and are willing to make it shown in such a setting as this!”
Simon
Member
“I am so glad that I attended this awesome learning opportunity. I always gain a great deal from these conferences and this exchange. Thank you for envisioning it, Dana and setting it up with John!”
Christie
HIE Attendee
“I feel uplifted and honored to be part of this learning and sharing cohort. Not honoring my ego, my proud self, but to share the presence, the co-presencing of being hypnotic together, continuing to deepen the agency that embeds and empowers new learning.”
Eric
Member
Benefits of Membership
Access
Training sessions for Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced certification for clinical hypnosis are scheduled throughout the year. These trainings, taught by experienced clinicians, certify clinicians for expertise in the field of hypnosis.
Opportunity
Membership provides opportunities leadership and teaching responsibilities, as well as eligibility for membership in, and certification by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and membership in the International Society of Hyposis.
Networking
NCSCH maintains an online directory enabling consumers to access information regarding clinicians trained in hypnosis. The online directory includes live links to email and website information for enrolled members.
Reduced Fees
Admission fees to our nationally recognized annual conferences is reduced for members. NCSCH offers two-day clinical conferences featuring many of the national leaders in clinical hypnosis. CEUs are included along with opportunities to network with professional peers from around the country.
We welcome qualified professionals to our collegial society.
"This is the best professional organization I have ever belonged to in my 32 years in practice."
-Jean Olson, LCSW(retired)
Become a Member
Annual Membership
80$Every year- Access to Training and Networking
- Discounted Annual Conference Fees
- Listing in the NCSCH Directory
Student Affiliate Membership
40$Every yearValid for 2 years- Access to Training and Licensure Pathways
- Discounted Annual Conference Fees
- Access to a Large Professional Network
Annual membership will renew automatically until canceled or rescinded. Student membership will renew automatically until canceled, rescinded, or member is no longer eligible for student membership level. Eligibility is evaluated every two years during re-application.
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Please feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or suggestions. Consider joining our organization to expand your experience with clinical hypnosis.