Joann Abrahamsen
Conference Topic #1
A Potpourri of Hypnotic Techniques —Adding the WOW Factor to Your Practice
Do you want to captivate an audience? Add some zip to your lectures? Be remembered as an effective speaker who is invited back? Included are many demonstration techniques and interactive processes which you could incorporate into your pre-talks and include in your lectures demonstrations to make them informative and fun! I will also demonstrate an induction that I developed that induces hypnosis, tests & deepens the client in five minutes or less.
Conference Topic #2
Self-Hypnosis: Easy as 1, 2, 3 - 3 Minutes to Change Your Life
My method of self-hypnosis teaches you to formulate a suggestion, induce hypnosis, stay in hypnosis while giving yourself a suggestion, and emerge from hypnosis in just three minutes. This method is unique in that you give yourself a suggestion BEFORE going into hypnosis. With some other methods, you give yourself suggestions after you are in hypnosis. You are using your conscious critical mind to lighten the state. With this method, your conscious, critical mind is not engaged.
Conference Topic #3
Inductions, Inductions, Inductions!
A Potpourri of Induction Techniques Induction methods abound. Knowing many methods empowers you to pick and apply the precise technique for each client. Learn new induction skills. Improve those already possessed. Discover new variations. Increase your confidence level and practice many of the inductions demonstrated: instant, rapid, Ericksonian, confusion, non-verbal, etc. Learn and practice my own special induction technique that shows you how to detect and overcome resistance, test the client and deepen the hypnosis in one smooth process.
My Story
Joann Abrahamsen is an NGH and ICBCH board certified consultant in hypnosis. She was named the Association to Advance Ethical Hypnosis’ 1992 “Person of the Year”, and was recipient of both the President’s Award and the Harry Arons Award. In August 2009, Joann was inducted into the National Guild of Hypnotists, Order of Braid, recognizing a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication, and service. Joann has received the NGH Outstanding Achievement Award. and the Charles Tebbets award for “spreading the light of hypnosis.” Joann teaches courses in hypnosis and presents demonstrations for many organizations. In her private practice, Abrahamsen has helped many people achieve their goals by combining her award-winning hypnotic techniques with behavior modification. Joann has written two books, Self-Hypnosis, Easy as 1,2,3 and A Potpourri of Hypnotic Techniques and is a regular columnist for the Journal of Hypnotism. Joann enjoys traveling, especially cruising, line dancing and ballroom dancing. Joann lives in Westchester County, NY with her husband, Robert and their Calico cat, Nutmeg.