Joann Abrahamsen
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Inductions, Inductions, Inductions
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In this engaging one-hour seminar, Joann Abrahamsen will demonstrate a wide range of induction methods, including instant, rapid, Ericksonian, confusion, and non-verbal inductions.
Through live demonstrations and discussion, participants will observe how different inductions can be adapted to various personality types and presenting issues.
You will learn the advantages and limitations of each approach, how to recognize and overcome client resistance, and how to create smooth transitions into deepening techniques. Joann will also demonstrate her own unique induction process—an integrated method designed to assess responsiveness, reduce resistance, and facilitate a seamless hypnotic experience.
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Whether you are new to hypnosis or a seasoned professional seeking fresh idea, this seminar will expand your hypnotic toolbox and increase your confidence in selecting and utilizing effective induction strategies. Come prepared to learn, observe, and discover new ways to enhance your hypnotic effectiveness.
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Bio
Joann Abrahamsen is a keynote speaker and a major presenter for many national and international hypnosis organizations. She is a board-certified consultant in hypnosis by both the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) and the International Certification Board of Coaches and Hypnotists (ICBCH). Joann was inducted into the NGH’s prestigious Order of Braid, recognizing a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication, and service. She was also inducted into the Hypnosis Hall of Fame in 1990.
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Joann has received numerous honors throughout her career, including the NGH Outstanding Achievement Award, the Charles Tebbetts Award for “Spreading the Light of Hypnosis,” the Association to Advance Ethical Hypnosis’ “Person of the Year”, and both the President’s Award and the Harry Arons Award from the AAEH. She has also been named “Best of Yonkers” for hypnosis services for three consecutive years.
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A respected educator and author, Joann teaches certification courses in hypnosis for both the NGH and ICBCH, and offers online and in-person hypnosis and behavior modification training. She also teaches hypnosis courses for adults at local high schools and colleges. Joann is certified in NLP and life coaching, bringing a comprehensive, client-centered approach to her work.
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Joann is a regular columnist for the Journal of Hypnotism and was featured on the cover of its March 2022 issue. She has written four books: Self-Hypnosis: Easy as 1, 2, 3, A Potpourri of Hypnotic Techniques, Weighing in on Hypnosis: Lifestyle and Habit Changes for Weight Loss Success, and The Rainbow After the Storm, Surviving and Thriving After a Cancer Diagnosis.
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In her online and in-person private practice, Abrahamsen has helped countless individuals achieve their goals by combining her award-winning hypnotic techniques with behavior modification.
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When she is not writing or teaching, Joann enjoys traveling—especially cruising—and spending time ballroom and line dancing with her husband, Robert Fried. They live in Westchester County, New York, with their beloved calico cat, Nutmeg.