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Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, 2009
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania (a suburb of Philadelphia)

Workshop Description:

This two-day 12-hour workshop will provide 1) an overview of important aspects of the theory and practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as it pertains to mind-body healing, and 2) the integration of Clinical Hypnosis with TCM energy work. It will be led by Max Muenke, MD, and Reinhild Draeger-Muenke, PsyD, LMFT who have combined their respective expertise in Medical Acupuncture and Clinical Hypnosis to create a unique hands-on learning experience to further mind-body healing.

According to TCM, specific physiological and emotional symptoms are related to impeded energy flow along the meridians and their associated organs. This workshop will allow participants to familiarize themselves with the energy flow along specific meridians, and with ways to activate this flow through stimulating important acupressure points along these channels of energy. Particular emphasis will be given to clinical applications including physical symptoms such as headaches, nausea and joint pain, among others; discomfort related to medical interventions such as pre/post surgery, dental work, labor and delivery; and emotional symptoms of anxiety and depression.

In order to enhance the effects of acupressure, we will teach the specific use of hypnosis in combination with acupressure. We have found that hypnotically facilitated absorption increases visualization of vital pressure points and the uninhibited flow of energy along the meridians, benefitting the overall goal of mind-body equilibrium and health. For that purpose, we have developed hypnotic scripts taylored to the individual meridians and their specific physical and emotional functions, which workshop participants are welcome to experience first-hand.

Participants will be encouraged to practice acupressure on themselves in order to increase their level of comfort with this modality. Furthermore, participants will have the opportunity to administer TCM-guided hypnosis in facilitator-subject pairs.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to name at least three principles of TCM acupressure and Clinical Hypnosis.
2. Participants will be able to accurately identify and apply at least five acupressure points and name their function in health maintenance.
3. Participants will be able to formulate hypnotic suggestions to enhance TCM energy work.
4. 4. Participants will be able to perform a naturalistic trance induction and deepening utilizing specific acupressure points.

Date: Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, 2009

12 Hours in total: 9 am – 6 pm on Saturday; 9 am – 2 pm on Sunday.

Continuing Education:

This workshop is approved for 12 hours of credit by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) and as such is applicable toward membership in ASCH, the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH), and toward ASCH certification requirements

Certificates of attendance will be distributed to participants following completion of the workshop. There will be no credit for partial attendance – Please be sure to sign in at both morning and afternoon sessions.

Place: 329 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Cost: $165.00 for professionals / $115.00 for students (please include letter of your department verifying current enrollment). Course materials, light refreshments and lunch included.

Eligibility: This workshop is for Health Care Professionals wo have completed a Master’s or Doctoral degree and are licensed by the state/province in which they practice, and students of a health care discipline enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral program.

Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 20 hours of ASCH-approved Clinical Hypnosis.

Registration: Submit registration early. Group is limited to 14 participants. Payment by check only.

Registration Form: Click here for registration form.

No refunds after April 30, 2009. Accepted registrations will be confirmed via email

Mail to:
Drs. Reinhild and Max Muenke
329 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Drs. Muenke recommend that you do not make travel arrangements prior to receiving a confirmation. Drs. Muenke are not responsible for travel-related costs.