This talk will cover the role of clinical hypnosis in the treatment of disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs) or functional gastrointestinal disorders. We will discuss the basics regarding what clinical hypnosis is and how it works and its application to treating DGBIs such as IBS and functional abdominal pain. Finally, we will review the relevant research.

After completing this introductory-level program, participants will be able to: 

• Identify common DGBIs
• Explain the model for brain-gut interaction
• Describe the behavioral treatments for DGBIs and their mechanism of action

This program meets APA’s continuing education standard 1.1: Program content focuses on application of psychological assessment and/or intervention methods that have overall consistent and credible empirical support in the contemporary peer reviewed scientific literature beyond those publications and other types of communications devoted primarily to the promotion of the approach.

This program meets APA’s continuing education goal 1: Program is relevant to psychological practice, education, and/or science.

General Admission: $30

TCSPP Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $25

Students: $15

(Please email [email protected] for coupon code)

Refund Policy: 100% of tuition is refundable up to 48 hours before the program. Within 48 hours of the program, tuition is nonrefundable

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Palsson OS, Ballou S. Hypnosis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for the Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2020 Jun 3;22(7):31. doi: 10.1007/s11894-020-00769-z. PMID: 32495233. 

Palsson OS. Hypnosis Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders: A Comprehensive Review of the Empirical Evidence. Am J Clin Hypn. 2015 Oct;58(2):134-58. doi: 10.1080/00029157.2015.1039114. PMID: 26264539.

Target Audience: Clinicians and Mental Health Therapists

Psychologists: This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.5 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods. 

Counselors/Clinical Counselors: This program, when attended in its entirety, is available 1.5 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for counselors and clinical counselors. License Number: 197.000159

Social Workers: This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.5 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for social workers. License Number: 159.001036

MFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs: Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If you are licensed outside of California please check with your local licensing agency to determine if they will accept these CEUs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to offer continuing education programming for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an accredited or approved postsecondary institution that meets the requirements set forth in Sections 4980.54(f)(1), 4989.34, 4996.22(d)(1), or 4999.76(d) of the Code.

Participation Certificate. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is able to provide students and other participants who simply wish to have documentation of their attendance at the program a participation certificate.

Non Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable. 

*Participants must attend 100% of the program in order to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.

If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to [email protected]. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.

Ali Navidi, PsyD Licensed Clinical Psychologist > Founder/Director, GI Psychology

Dr. Navidi is a licensed clinical psychologist and one of the founders of GI Psychology, a private practice focused on helping patients with GI disorders and chronic pain. Dr. Navidi oversees training and outreach at the practice. He is also one of the founders and past president of the Northern Virginia Society of Clinical Hypnosis. 

Dr. Navidi has given talks about GI disorders and chronic pain to organizations around the country such as UNC School of Medicine, George Mason University, Georgetown University, INOVA, various podcasts, television and Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Dr. Navidi’s work has been featured in the Washington Post and the practice has started a pilot program with Georgetown University Hospital to help patients with GI disorders.