Thursday, 2 February 2012

Jungian Analysis

Ontario Association of Jungian Analysts

223 St. Clair Ave. West, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1R3
Telephone: 416-961-9767; FAX: 416-961-6659
We are pleased to have established the first Canadian-based training programme in Jungian analysis, which began in Toronto in September 2000.
OAJA Training Programme, Application Procedures, and Application Form:

About the Analyst Training Programme


The ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF JUNGIAN ANALYSTS (OAJA) is a non-profit corporation devoted to furthering an understanding of analytical psychology as developed by C.G. Jung. OAJA was admitted to group membership in the International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP) at the Eleventh International Congress of the IAAP in 1989. Group membership authorizes OAJA to train acceptable candidates to become Jungian analysts, who subsequently are accredited by the IAAP.
Applications for admission to the programme in September 2012 will be accepted until January 1, 2012. Early application is advised.
The length of the OAJA training programme is a minimum of eight semesters, in two stages. Stage One (minimum four semesters) will offer instruction designed to prepare candidates for examinations prior to advancing to Stage Two. Stage Two (minimum four semesters) will provide for continuing instruction, client work, case supervision, and case colloquia.
Upon successful completion of the programme, a Diploma in Analytical Psychology will be awarded, certifying that the recipient is deemed capable of working as a Jungian analyst. After the graduate has submited an application for membership to the Ontario Association of Jungian Analysts and it has been approved, membership in the International Association for Analytical Psychology is conferred.
Overall, the training programme will be comprised of three major components:
  1. On-going personal analysis, the indispensable core of training, which supports the candidate's maturation and facilitates the individual's relationship with the psyche;
  2. The acquisition of a comprehensive body of theoretical and academic subject matter which is necessary to work effectively as a Jungian analyst;
  3. Supervision of the candidate's analytic and therapeutic work with clients.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Since only well-qualified applicants can be considered for admission, a careful screening and selection process is necessary. This will put particular emphasis on life-experience and personal qualities.
Pre-requisites for application:
  1. Analysis: At least 100 hours of personal Jungian analysis with an IAAP member by January 1, 2012, minimum 25 hours in the past year (exceptions considered, but first contact the Registrar for further information).
  2. Education: A graduate degree or equivalent.
  3. Age: 30 minimum (exceptional cases considered, contact the Registrar for further information). Note: Candidates in other IAAP training programmes cannot be considered at this time.
Applicants must send the following (with documents in quadruplicate) to the Registrar:
  1. Verification of analytic hours.
  2. Transcripts of education (1 original, 3 copies).
  3. Three sealed letters of reference (not from personal analyst or member of OAJA).
  4. A statement of life history, including applicant's interest in analytical psychology (max. 10 pages, double-spaced).
  5. Completed Application Form (see below, or available from OAJA office).
  6. Application fee of $250 (non-refundable).
Note: Applicants accepted as candidates will be required to have 150 hours of face-to-face analysis during Stage One before acceptance to Stage Two. All 150 hours must be with a member of OAJA. Submit applications before January 1, 2012, to:
Laurie Savlov, OAJA Registrar
153 Ranleigh Ave, Suite 301,
Toronto, On, M4N 1X2
416-903-2072 Email 

Monday, 28 November 2011

CSCH-(OD) WORKSHOPS JAN & MARCH 2012


CANADIAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL HYPNOSIS
(ONTARIO DIVISION)
Keep your calendar free for these 2012 workshops!
The Fundamentals of Hypnosis
a three-day Introductory workshop - January 20-21 and March 15
Medical accreditation info: 19.5 CFPC Mainpro-M1 or RCPS Section 1 credits
$675 - only $225 per day
three workshops on the Evolution of Ego State Therapy
with Claire Frederick M.D.
Part 1: History and Applications
a two day Intermediate workshop on Friday March 16 and Saturday March 17 $695
Part 2: Healing the Divided Self
a two day Advanced workshop on Friday June 8  and Saturday June 9 $695
Part 3 will be presented as part of the SCEH conference which will be held in Toronto in October 2012, co-sponsored by CSCH-OD
All workshops will be held in downtown Toronto. Student discount and CSCH / ASCH / SCEH members discounts may be available. These are non-member "early bird" rates shown above. There are eligibility requirements for each workshop. Brochures will be distributed through this mailing list as they are finalised. Registration for the Introductory workshop will open in early December.

http://www.hypnosisontario.com/

Wednesday, 26 October 2011

EYE MOVEMENTS in the HYPNOTIC STATE

Research Article

The Existence of a Hypnotic State Revealed by Eye Movements

Hypnosis has had a long and controversial history in psychology, psychiatry and neurology, but the basic nature of hypnotic phenomena still remains unclear. Different theoretical approaches disagree as to whether or not hypnosis may involve an altered mental state. So far, a hypnotic state has never been convincingly demonstrated, if the criteria for the state are that it involves some objectively measurable and replicable behavioural or physiological phenomena that cannot be faked or simulated by non-hypnotized control subjects. We present a detailed case study of a highly hypnotizable subject who reliably shows a range of changes in both automatic and volitional eye movements when given a hypnotic induction. These changes correspond well with the phenomenon referred to as the “trance stare” in the hypnosis literature. Our results show that this ‘trance stare’ is associated with large and objective changes in the optokinetic reflex, the pupillary reflex and programming a saccade to a single target. Control subjects could not imitate these changes voluntarily. For the majority of people, hypnotic induction brings about states resembling normal focused attention or mental imagery. Our data nevertheless highlight that in some cases hypnosis may involve a special state, which qualitatively differs from the normal state of consciousness.

Sakari Kallio1,2,3*, Jukka Hyönä3, Antti Revonsuo1,2,3, Pilleriin Sikka1,2,3, Lauri Nummenmaa4,5,6
1 School of Humanities and Informatics, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden, 2 Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Turku, Turku, Finland, 3 Department of Psychology, University of Turku, Turku, Finland, 4 Brain Research Unit, Low Temperature Laboratory, Aalto University School of Science, Espoo, Finland, 5 Department of Biomedical Engineering and Computational Science, Aalto University School of Science, Espoo, Finland, 6 Turku PET Centre, University of Turku, Turku, Finland

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Hypnosis has had a long and controversial history in psychology, psychiatry and neurology, but the basic nature of hypnotic phenomena still remains unclear. Different theoretical approaches disagree as to whether or not hypnosis may involve an altered mental state. So far, a hypnotic state has never been convincingly demonstrated, if the criteria for the state are that it involves some objectively measurable and replicable behavioural or physiological phenomena that cannot be faked or simulated by non-hypnotized control subjects. We present a detailed case study of a highly hypnotizable subject who reliably shows a range of changes in both automatic and volitional eye movements when given a hypnotic induction. These changes correspond well with the phenomenon referred to as the “trance stare” in the hypnosis literature. Our results show that this ‘trance stare’ is associated with large and objective changes in the optokinetic reflex, the pupillary reflex and programming a saccade to a single target. Control subjects could not imitate these changes voluntarily. For the majority of people, hypnotic induction brings about states resembling normal focused attention or mental imagery. Our data nevertheless highlight that in some cases hypnosis may involve a special state, which qualitatively differs from the normal state of consciousness.

Saturday, 17 September 2011

EXECUTIVE MEETING Wednesday SEPT. 21 : 1:30 -3:00 at OMA offices.

All OMA members are welcome to attend the Executive meeting and join the Section. Buffet lunch will be provided.
A.Franklin
Sec./Treas.

RSVP kimberley.horsley@oma.org

New Tariff Sub-committee Chair Dr.A.RIVLIN MD (Leningrad 1970) Thornhill,Ont.

Important new information: Canadian Society Clinical Hypnosis Jan. & March 2012 workshops in Toronto now approved for 19.5 hours RSPSC/CFPC Educational credits .Contact lynn.marshall@utoronto.ca.






Saturday, 9 July 2011

Dr.MAX SHAPIRO PhD

The Canadian Society of Clinical Hypnosis Ontario Division Mission Statement: To promote the use of hypnosis in clinical practice by regulated health professionals, according to the highest ethical principles, through education and training, collegial support, and liaison with other professional hypnosis societies. Advanced Techniques in Medical and Psychological Hypnosis June 3
The Albany Club of Toronto
91 King Street East
Toronto, Ontario
rd and 4th, 2011 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE: Drs. Heather Aubry, Annette Lorenz, Lynn Marshall & Sid Freedman COMPONENT SECTION:
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL HYPNOSIS
2 Max Shapiro, Ph.D. Max Shapiro, PhD received his BA from Yale College and his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Boston University. He has been appointed to the Faculty of Tufts University School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School, and has taught at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/MMHC (currently). Dr. Shapiro has been the Director of Education and Research for the New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis (NESCH) for 15 years. He conducts an office practice in Newton, MA, with a specialty in hypnosis to improve outcomes in psychotherapy, healthcare, athletics, academics, business, and the performing arts. Dr. Shapiro previously maintained a Mind-Body Medicine practice at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital, where he served as Chief of Psychology from 1981 to 1988. A popular, highly regarded teacher, Dr. Shapiro was awarded the 2009 Erika Fromm Award for Excellence in Teaching at the 2009 SCEH Annual Conference. Workshop Outline This workshop will showcase advanced techniques in both psychological and medical hypnosis. Focal areas will include: novel induction techniques, innovative uses of hypnosis, focal treatment of mind-body problems, and hypnotic treatment of trauma.
This will be a highly practical workshop with specific techniques, protocols and hypnotic scripts provided
for the topic areas discussed, and then rehearsed, with at least one third of the workshop time spent in interactive practice. The expectation is that participants will learn and then practice new approaches that can be immediately implemented at the conclusion of the workshop.
Objectives By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to:
1. Identify a hypnotic strategy to apply to the treatment of insomnia;
2. Identify benefits of hypnosis for surgery preparation;
3. Cite two examples of hypnotic techniques for treatment of trauma
4. Identify a new protocol for the treatment of pain