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Ericksonian Hypnosis-Informed EMDR:
Integrating Strategic Language, Creativity, and Focused Attention
into EMDR Practice

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm Eastern Time

Live, in-person workshop
Address: Mt Carmel College of Nursing, 127 S Davis Ave, Columbus, OH, 43222

Facilitator: Kate C. Jiggins, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS

Continuing Education Credit:
5.5 Clock Hours of CEs (NBCC/ASWB); 6 EMDRIA Credits


Early Bird Registration Fee: $199 USD until May 20, 2026

Workshop Description
Many clinicians feel curious about hypnosis but are unsure how it fits within trauma therapy—or worry that it may conflict with the EMDR model. In reality, Ericksonian hypnosis and EMDR share many core principles, including attunement, utilization of client strengths, and the careful use of focused attention to support adaptive processing.

This workshop introduces clinicians to Ericksonian hypnosis and its practical integration with EMDR therapy in a way that is grounded, ethical, and immediately applicable to clinical work.

Participants will begin by exploring the history and foundations of hypnosis, including how Ericksonian hypnosis differs from traditional directive approaches. We will address common myths and misconceptions about hypnosis and introduce core Ericksonian principles such as utilization, indirect suggestion, attuned language, and the strategic use of imagery and metaphor.

The training then moves into the clinical application of hypnosis-informed strategies within the EMDR framework. Participants will explore how strategic language, creativity, imagery, and focused attention can be used to support EMDR therapy, with particular emphasis on preparation, stabilization, pacing, and ego strengthening, helping clinicians work more effectively with:

  • ambivalence and blocking patterns
  • protective responses and defenses
  • resourcing and containment
  • maintaining dual attention during trauma processing

Through demonstrations, guided exercises, and discussion, clinicians will learn how these principles can support client stabilization, engagement, and trauma processing. Participants will also have opportunities to practice skills in small groups, with guidance and support from the trainer as needed.

Intended Audience (CLICK TO EXPAND)

Master’s level social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and other licensed clinicians trained in EMDR.

Eligibility Requirements: Partial EMDR Training (CLICK TO EXPAND)

Participants must have completed at least part of an EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training. This includes clinicians who have completed the instructional portion of Basic Training and are still completing their required consultation hours. While clinicians who have completed the full EMDR Basic Training and have experience using EMDR with clients will likely benefit the most from this workshop, it is also appropriate for clinicians who are still completing consultation following their training. This workshop is not an EMDR Basic Training.

Course Interaction (CLICK TO EXPAND)

This live, in-person workshop is fully interactive. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, share insights, and actively engage in instructor-led dialogue throughout the training. The workshop incorporates didactic lecture, demonstrations, large-group discussion, and experiential practice groups to support learning and skill development. Didactic instruction provides foundational knowledge, while demonstrations and small-group practice in dyads or triads model clinical application and allow participants to apply new skills in a structured and supportive environment.

Level of Content: Intermediate

Workshop Learning Objectives (CLICK TO EXPAND)

Participants will be able to:
• Differentiate Ericksonian hypnosis from traditional/direct hypnosis models.
• Identify and evaluate common myths and misconceptions about hypnosis in clinical practice.
• Describe core principles of Ericksonian hypnosis, including utilization, tailoring interventions, and clinical attunement.
• Explain the rationale for integrating Ericksonian hypnosis with EMDR therapy to support client readiness, stabilization, and trauma processing.
• Demonstrate hypnotic techniques that support History Taking and Treatment Planning (Phase 1), Preparation (Phase 2), and Assessment (Phase 3) to enhance client readiness, stabilization, and engagement in EMDR therapy.
• Analyze ethical considerations when using hypnosis in clinical practice, including informed consent, client autonomy, and scope of practice.

Workshop Facilitator

Kate C. Jiggins, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS is a counselor, supervisor, educator, author, and speaker with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health. In her private practice, she specializes in integrative approaches combining EMDR, clinical hypnosis, and neuroscience-informed methods to support anxiety, grief, trauma, and recovery. She trains professionals in practical strategies that enhance healing, resilience, and compassionate care.

Program Content and Timeline
Friday, June 19, 2026; 9:30am-4:30pm Eastern Time

Mt Carmel College of Nursing,
127 S Davis Ave, Columbus, OH 43222

9:00 – 9:30 AM: Registration and Networking (Non-instructional time)

9:30 – 10:45 AM: History, Hypnosis, and Core Principles
Participants will explore the history and development of hypnosis, including the distinctions between traditional/direct hypnosis and Ericksonian approaches. This section introduces foundational Ericksonian principles and addresses common misconceptions about hypnosis in clinical practice.

10:45 – 11:00 AM: 15-minute Break

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM: Core Competencies in Practice
This segment focuses on the practical application of Ericksonian principles such as utilization, tailoring interventions, and clinical attunement. Participants will observe demonstrations of Ericksonian language patterns and begin practicing these approaches through brief experiential exercises.

12:15 – 1:15 PM: 60-minute Meal Break (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN)

1:15 – 2:30 PM: Integrating Ericksonian Hypnosis with EMDR
Participants will explore the clinical rationale for integrating Ericksonian hypnosis with EMDR therapy and how these approaches naturally complement one another within trauma treatment. Practical, adjunctive strategies for integrating these approaches within EMDR therapy will be demonstrated and discussed, with emphasis on preparation, stabilization, and clinical attunement. 

2:30 – 2:45 PM: 15-minute break

2:45 – 4:00 PM: Hypnosis-Informed EMDR in Practice
Clinicians will learn how hypnosis-informed strategies can support EMDR therapy, with particular emphasis on preparation, stabilization, and pacing. This includes the use of imagery for resourcing, containment strategies, dual attention, and strategic language patterns that support client engagement and readiness for trauma processing. Participants will practice these approaches through structured exercises and group discussion. 

4:00 – 4:30 PM: Ethics, Integration, and Closing
The workshop concludes with a discussion of ethical considerations in the use of hypnosis, including informed consent, client autonomy, and scope of practice. Participants will integrate their learning and have the opportunity for questions and discussion.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit Information

Course Completion Requirements
To earn CE credit, participants must attend the entire course live. Additionally, participants must complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed after online course evaluation is completed via Flexiquiz.

CE Credits Available
Participants will receive 5.5 hours of continuing education (CE) credit upon completing this program. Carefully look at the approvals/acceptances that have been secured for the training for which you are registering.

This workshop qualifies for 5.5 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state, and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Many states do not require specific approvals; several states require specific approvals; many accept national organization approvals or providers from other states. Save this workshop advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.

By registering for this course, you agree to check in to and be knowledgeable about the continuing education approvals that are required for members of your profession in your state. You may contact Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center with any questions PRIOR to the workshop. 

EMDRIA: 6 credits
Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center is an approved EC Provider (#24005) and this program (#24005-15) is approved for
6 EMDRIA Credits.

Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training. Participants must attend the entire workshop to be eligible for EMDRIA credits. No Partial Credit awarded. Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content in accordance with EMDRIA requirements.

NBCC: 5.5 CEs
Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7522. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

ASWB ACE: 5.5 CEs
Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center, #2113, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 07/23/2025 – 07/23/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 5.5 clinical continuing education credits.

New York does not accept ASWB ACE provider or course/conference approval.

What states accept ASWB ACE clock hours? LINK

CE Broker Registrations (CLICK TO EXPAND)
Please note: Only the states below use CE Broker to record/track CEs. This is not a full list of states that will accept/recognize this workshop as an eligible source to meet CE requirements.

Arizona: Accepted by & Registered with the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners.

Florida: Accepted by & Registered with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling.

Georgia: Accepted by & Registered with the Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists.

Kansas: Accepted by & Registered with the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board for Marriage and Family Therapists, Professional Counselors,Social workers, Masters Level Psychologists, and Psychologists.

Michigan: Accepted by & Registered with the Michigan Board of Social Work.

Mississippi: Accepted by & Registered with the Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors.

New Hampshire: Accepted by & Registered with the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice.

New Hampshire: Accepted by & Registered with the New Hampshire Board of Psychologists.

North Dakota: Accepted by & Registered with the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners.

Ohio: Accepted by & Registered with the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.

South Carolina: Accepted by & Registered with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

South Carolina: Accepted by & Registered with the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.

Tennessee: Accepted by & Registered with the Tennessee Board for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapists.

Tennessee: Accepted by & Registered with the Tennessee Board of Social Workers.

Texas: Accepted by & Registered with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Texas: Accepted by & Registered with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.

Texas: Accepted by & Registered with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Texas: Accepted by & Registered with the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners.

West Virginia: Accepted by & Registered with the West Virginia Board of Social Work

West Virginia: Accepted by & Registered with the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling.

Registration Information

Early Bird Registration Fee: $199 USD until May 20, 2026
No coupon code is needed
After May 20, the Standard Registration Fee is $250
IMPORTANT: This is an in-person workshop.
The venue address is Mt Carmel College of Nursing, 127 S Davis Ave, Columbus, OH 43222
Refreshments (water, tea, coffee) will be provided. Lunch is on your own.

Compassionate Access Adjustments
At Multiplicity of the Mind, we value accessibility and community care. We offer Compassionate Access Adjustments for clinicians who may need financial flexibility to attend. These fee adjustments reflect our belief that everyone deserves opportunities for learning and connection, regardless of financial circumstances.
If a reduced fee would make participation possible for you, please email us at info@multiplicityofthemind.com for a list of coupon codes for various discount amounts to use at checkout. While we’re unable to offer full scholarships at this time, we do our best to make participation accessible whenever possible. We’re also happy to arrange split payments via invoice if that makes it easier to register.

Registration Deadline: Please register by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Eastern Time.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
Full refund, minus $25 administration fee, until May 20, 2026. After that date, there are no refunds for cancellation. Cancellation and refund requests shall be submitted in writing to info@multiplicityofthemind.com.

Code of Conduct
By registering for and attending this workshop, you agree to adhere to our Code of Conduct for Workshops. Your participation signifies your commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive learning environment for all attendees.

Correspondence from Continuing Education Provider (CLICK TO EXPAND)

Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center will send correspondence about the training, including an email confirmation when the registration fee is received. An email with the Zoom link and other important information will be sent one week prior to the workshop, followed by another email with workshop materials 24 hours before the event. These emails will come from info@multiplicityofthemind.com.

If you are not receiving these emails, please check your Spam folder as correspondence from new organizations often ends up there. Once you receive your first correspondence, please save the email address to your address book. If you have not received a confirmation email or other correspondence from us within three days of the event, it is your responsibility to reach out to us at info@multiplicityofthemind.com.

Disability Related Accommodations and Services (CLICK TO EXPAND)

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990), Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center will make reasonable adjustments or modifications to practices, policies and procedures, and to provide auxiliary aids and services for our training participants with disabilities. It is the responsibility of participants who seek disability-related accommodations and services to submit their requests in a timely manner prior to the training, notwithstanding emergencies or unexpected events that require services. Participants may request services during the registration process. Some services may require further written medical verification that supports the medical reason for the request (e.g., a supporting letter from their medical provider). To start this process, participants can complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form and email it info@multiplicityofthemind.com.

Complaints and Grievances (CLICK TO EXPAND)

The goal at Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center is to provide an effective learning experience for all participants. Prior to a scheduled workshop, if you have a problem with registration-related issues, e.g., issues with the registration form, payment, website, promotional materials, emails, you are expected to email Katie Wine-Appleton (info@multiplicityofthemind.com), as soon as possible.

During a training event, the trainer responsible for conducting the training has Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center’s authority to address any concerns that arise during the actual training. Every effort will be made to address the concerns during the training to include changing practice partners, addressing staff issues, etc. If the trainer is unable to address the participant’s concerns, the complaints and grievances shall be presented in writing to Katie Wine-Appleton, LPCC-S, Founder, Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center.

During and after the workshop completion, complaints and grievances regarding course content, promotional or educational materials, facilitator’s behaviors, workshop site, facilities, technological resources, or any other course-related issues, shall be presented in writing to Katie Wine-Appleton, LPCC-S, Founder, Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center. Licensed Social Workers: Should social workers have a specific grievance, these grievances will be addressed by Helen Hill, LISW-S, the social work consultant for Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center.

Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center’s approach in resolving grievances is always from the perspective of what is in the fairest way to resolve the matter. All complaints and grievances are reviewed within 5 working days. Formal grievances are required to be written and emailed to info@multiplicityofthemind.com and will be responded to within 10 business days.
There are no known conflicts of interests for this workshop.

Contact Information for Questions and Assistance
Please contact Katie Wine-Appleton, Owner/CE Director for Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center, with questions, concerns, etc. She can be reached at info@multiplicityofthemind.com