named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
40-Hour Advanced Training and Supervision
An advanced certification program for graduates of the basic training, focusing on clinical integration, case supervision, and advanced techniques such as mental rehearsal, imaginal desensitization, and working with trauma.
60-Hour Basic Training in Hypnotherapy
A hybrid training program for licensed mental health professionals and graduate students covering foundational concepts of Ericksonian hypnotherapy, including inductions, pacing and leading, and clinical applications for anxiety, pain, and depression.
NYSEPH Library
A resource lending library offering video recordings of Ericksonian hypnotherapy sessions and demonstrations by prominent practitioners for member use, requiring a $100 deposit and active membership.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 4 activities
- Approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers and psychologistsDesignated by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education, offering CE credits to licensed social workers in New York and psychologists in all states except New York.
- Conducts continuing education seminars and experiential learning in hypnotherapyHosts monthly and Sunday experiential seminars for clinicians and students to learn, practice, and apply Ericksonian hypnotherapeutic techniques for specific clinical problems and populations. Also offers a 6-hour asynchronous online course for mental health professionals, providing continuing education credits.
- Delivers training programs in Ericksonian hypnotherapy for mental health professionalsOffers structured training programs, including a 60-hour foundational course and a 40-hour advanced program with supervision, leading to NYSEPH certification. Training covers clinical applications for anxiety, depression, pain, and habit control, and emphasizes ethical practice and professional standards.
- Educates the public and professionals on therapeutic applications of hypnosisProvides education on the use of hypnosis for pain management, habit cessation, phobias, and anxiety management, both through direct instruction and membership resources.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offers membership and resource access for hypnosis practitioners and studentsProvides annual membership for $75 (free for students) that includes access to a library of hypnosis and Ericksonian therapy video recordings, subject to deposit and borrowing rules.
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Healthcare Provider Directories and Clinical Support Services 1 activity
- Refers clients to trained hypnotherapy professionalsProvides referrals to healthcare professionals who have completed the NYSEPH training program, supporting client access to qualified practitioners.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides clinical hypnosis services integrated with psychotherapyUses hypnosis as a procedural adjunct in the treatment of psychological and medical conditions such as pain, depression, anxiety, stress, and habit control. Integrates hypnosis with Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reduce resistance and reinforce rational beliefs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$452
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$450100%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7K
Program expenses56%
Admin / overhead44%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash$13K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$13K
Liquid reserves21.4 mo
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -79.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 5
- A JORDAN WRIGHT — DIRECTOR OF
- BRIGITTE LIFSCHITZ — DIRECTOR OF
- CRAIG LOPRESTI — BOARD MEMBER
- JONATHAN KANEGSON — TRAINER
- JOSEPH HIRSCH — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Affiliated Workshops Partner — Collaborates with external training providers to offer additional hypnotherapy education opportunities.
- Albert Ellis Institute Partner — Professional training and affiliation in Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
- American Society for Clinical Hypnosis Network — Member organization of the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis, founded by Milton H. Erickson.
- American Society for Clinical Hypnosis Network — NYSEPH lists ASC as a linked professional organization, indicating affiliation or alignment with the national body.
- Dan Minuchin Partner — Colleague of NYSEPH and son of family therapy pioneer Dr. Salvatore Minuchin, whose work has influenced the society's practice.
- New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work Government — Recognizes NYSEPH as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers.
- Philadelphia family therapy clinic Partner — Collaborated with Jay Hayley at the Philadelphia family therapy clinic, where innovative family therapy models were developed and implemented.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Competency-Based Training with Long-Term Support 72 orgsmethodology: competency_based_trainingBy using a modular, competency-based training model with continuous supervision and support, the organization ensures deep integration of Ericksonian hypnosis skills into clinical practice, because mastery at each level enables effective and ethical application in real-world settings.shared approach: Integrated Training Model →
- Experiential Learning Through Direct Practice and Demonstration 72 orgsmethodology: experiential_learningBy combining hands-on workshops and recorded demonstrations of expert practitioners, the organization teaches Ericksonian techniques in a way that reinforces learning through observation and active rehearsal, because direct experience accelerates skill acquisition and clinical confidence.shared approach: Integrated Training Model →
- Hybrid and Self-Paced Learning for Professional Accessibility 50 orgsmethodology: hybrid_learning_modelBy offering a hybrid model combining self-study with live sessions and asynchronous options, the organization increases access for time-constrained professionals, because flexible delivery supports sustained engagement without compromising clinical rigor.shared approach: Hybrid Learning Model →
- Client-Centered, Collaborative Ericksonian Hypnosismethodology: ericksonian_hypnosisBy facilitating unconscious learning through guided internal focus and self-directed meaning-making, the organization uses hypnosis as a collaborative neurophysiological process, because this client-centered approach enhances engagement and therapeutic efficacy.
- Integration of Hypnosis with Cognitive Therapiesmethodology: cognitive_reframing_through_hypnosisBy embedding hypnosis within Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the organization enhances cognitive reframing and behavior change, because hypnosis deepens access to subconscious patterns and strengthens the impact of cognitive interventions.