Behind the Trance:
Watching Trauma Revealed in Real Time
October 23-24, 2026
Most continuing education on hypnoanalytic technique asks you to imagine how a real session might unfold. This conference doesn’t ask you to imagine it - you’ll watch it happen.
Across two live days on Zoom, you’ll follow a single client through an actual, complete course of clinical analytic hypnotherapy. It’s not a recording. It’s not role play. It’s not pre-planned. You’ll see live clinical work with a real person and therapist, working through real, raw material in real time.
2026 Conference Master Analyst:
Neal Willing, MA, LPC
Neal is a distinguished licensed professional counselor based Michigan, whose extensive expertise and leadership as the president of the American Academy of Clinical Hypnoanalysis (AACH) underscores his commitment to advancing the field of mental health counseling.
With a rich history of clinical hypnoanalysis practice since 1992, after completing a transformative residency under the esteemed Dr. Dan Selling, MD, Neal has not only honed his skills but has also inspired countless peers and clients with his profound understanding of this impactful therapeutic approach. His academic journey, marked by a Bachelor’s in General Studies and a Master of Arts in Community Agency Counseling from Siena University, reflects a dedication to lifelong learning and ethical practice that aligns seamlessly with AACH’s mission.
2026 Conference Schedule
Day 1
9:00-9:20: Welcome & Orientation
“What you’ll see this weekend”— How the live-client format works, confidentiality, and how to follow along.
9:20-9:45: Lecture
Triple Trauma Theory— the ISE, SPE, and SIE.
9:55-10:55: Live Session 1
Clinical intake & history. Full hour to properly administer.
10:55-11:05: Break
11:05-11:50: Live Session 2
Initial hypnosis session— induction, depth-testing, first trance experience.
11:50-12:00: Break
12:00-12:15: Debrief/Q&A: Discussion of sessions 1 and 2.
12:15-1:15: Lunch
1:15-1:35: Lecture
The word association exercise— purpose and administration.
1:35-1:45: Break
1:45-2:45: Live Session 3
WAE administration. Full hour to properly administer.
2:45-2:55: Break
2:55- 3:20: Lecture
Interpreting the WAE— the Transitive Method.
3:20-3:30: Break
3:30-4:10: Live Session 4
WAE interpretation & diagnostic formulation.
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Day 2
9:00-9:15: Recap and Q&A
Review Day 1 findings.
9:15-9:45: Lecture
9:45-9:55: Break
9:55-10:40: Live Session 5
Age regression— first regression, searching for the ISE.
10:40-10:50: Break
10:50-11:35: Live Session 6
Age regression— continued search/deepening.
11:35-11:45: Break
11:45-12:15: Lecture
Rank order of life’s priorities.
12:15-1:15: Lunch
1:15-2:00: Live Session 7
Age regression— ISE identification attempt.
2:00-2:10: Break
2:10-2:40: Decision Point Lecture
Branch A or Branch B, chosen live based on the outcome of Session 7.
2:40-2:50: Break
2:50-3:35: Live Session 8
Branch A: Progression protocol demonstration.
Branch B: Continued age regression.
3:35-3:45: Break
3:45-4:15: Live Session 9/Closing Discussion
Branch A: Closing treatment and final integration (live).
Branch B: Referral and multi-state licensure discussion (didactic).
4:15-4:30: Closing remarks.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The selection for the conference date registration is for both October 23rd and 24th. You will receive confirmation for both days after registration has been completed.
Lunch & Learn
The AACH values our platform. As professionals in this field, we created our monthly Lunch and Learn series in the summer of 2024 to introduce new topics and conversations from a member of our board to other curious, evolving professionals. A new topic is presented at each meeting, occurring on the third Friday of each month. These meetings are $25 per class and last one hour, starting at noon CT. Interested? Fill out the form below with your information and payment to Lunch and Learn with us.