New Virtual Event: Connecting Rhythms: Poetry and the Hypnotic Experience Date: April 27 at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. EST 1 ASCH CEU Credit Can poetic-hypnotic rhythms inspire a therapeutic language for desired outcomes? The therapeutic benefits of trance states have long been studied. Recent studies affirm poetry’s impact on the brain’s anticipatory resources to recognize rhythms, stories, and metaphors. This workshop highlights the use of the client’s voice in creating a language that manifests their therapeutic outcomes. Learning Objectives Identify ways poetry can be used in the hypnotic process Interpret studies of poetry’s impact on the brain Design an individualized poetic-hypnotic intervention
Carole Stokes-Brewer, Ph.D., LISW-S, LPCC-S is a psychotherapist and approved consultant in clinical hypnosis. She practices in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her background experiences include working in the field of mental health, addictions, personal development, and teaching. Whether she was working with children, couples, families, or adults, she had only one passion…to help those on their journey to find successful outcomes. She does it all through the thoughtful, intentional, and sometimes playful use of words. This led her on the journey to study the art of poetry and its benefits in healing outcomes for individuals’ therapeutic desires. She continues her work in writing therapeutic poetry.