Workshop 1: Hypnosis for Pain Management
This full-day intensive workshop will cover evidence-based hypnotic approaches to acute and chronic pain management. Participants will learn practical techniques for clinical application in both medical and psychological settings. The workshop combines didactic instruction with interactive demonstrations and supervised practice sessions.
Topics Covered
- Neurobiological mechanisms of hypnoanalgesia
- Clinical protocols for acute and chronic pain
- Hypnosis in post-operative pain management
- Cancer pain and palliative care applications
- Interactive demonstrations and practice sessions
Prof. Camillo Loriedo
Prof. Camillo Loriedo is one of Europe's most respected authorities in clinical hypnosis and systemic psychotherapy. A leading figure in the Italian and European hypnosis community, he has contributed extensively to the literature on hypnotherapy and its integration with systemic and strategic approaches. Prof. Loriedo has conducted workshops and lectures across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Prof. Mark Jensen
Prof. Mark Jensen is a Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington, Seattle. He is internationally recognized as a leading researcher in hypnosis for chronic pain, having published extensively on the neurological and psychological mechanisms underlying hypnotic analgesia. His work has shaped evidence-based clinical guidelines for pain hypnotherapy worldwide.
Workshop 2: Hypnosis in Dentistry
This workshop focuses on the application of clinical hypnosis in dental practice. Prof. Gow will demonstrate how hypnosis can transform the dental experience for anxious patients, reduce the need for pharmacological sedation, and improve clinical outcomes. Participants will gain practical skills they can begin applying in their dental practice immediately.
Topics Covered
- Managing dental anxiety with hypnosis
- Hypnotic analgesia for dental procedures
- Practical techniques for the dental setting
- Case demonstrations
Prof. Mike Gow
Prof. Mike Gow is one of the UK's foremost authorities on dental hypnosis. A practicing dental surgeon and clinical hypnotherapist, he has pioneered the use of hypnosis in dentistry for managing phobic patients, providing analgesia, and improving clinical outcomes. Prof. Gow teaches dental hypnosis internationally and has been instrumental in raising awareness of hypnosis as a valuable tool in modern dental practice.