Our Conferences .... 
The HEA meets three times each year (March, July and November) for our regular conferences.  These meetings begin with a hospitality suite on Friday evening and include a number of excellent presentations on Saturday and Sunday.  A brief business meeting is also held on Saturday.  Many of our members get together for dinner in the evenings and, at our November meeting we have an annual awards banquet. Meetings are open to members and friends, so be sure to join us at the next conference.

You CAN register for the March conference online HERE

You can also make your room reservation if you'll be staying at the hotel (Holiday Inn Orlando Airport) by calling them for reservations at 1-866-253-2182 ... mention the HEA and get the group rate of $89.00.  (To guarantee this rate you must register by Feb 24th, 2010)

March Conference 2010
March 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th 2010
Holiday Inn - Orlando International Airport
5750 TG Lee Blvd
Orlando, FL  32822

Hotel Reservations 1-866-253-2182
Front Desk 1-407-851-6400
www.orlando-international-airport.hiselect.com

Location
We have enjoyed this venue for several conferences now, and it seems to be our new home.  The hotel in just off of Semoran Blvd (SR 436) and just north of the Beachline (528 Tollway) by the Orlando Airport.  For a map .... look here.    We have secured a group room rate of $89  Be sure to mention the group (Hypnosis Education Association) when you make reservations and book your reservation early to get this special rate.  For room reservations and more information, contact the hotel directly at 1-866-253-2182.  (This toll free number is direct to the hotel)

Conference Registration
You can register at the door, online, or by mail in advance.  To register by mail, let us know if you are a member or a non member and send your name and address along with your registration fee to the treasurer (Susan Mair) at , 7900 Dunstable Circle, Orlando, FL 32817 ... if you're attending the banquet be sure to include the banquet fees and your menu choices (make checks payable to Hypnosis Education Association).  To register online, go to the registration page.   Questions?  Call Susan at 407-678-0047 

Fees
Member               - Mailed in or on-line - $35  (at the door $45)
Non-Member       - Mailed in or on-line - $45  (at the door $55)

New!  Register for the Conference online
Click here to go to the registration page

Here are all the details of the Conference

Schedule of Events and Presentations

Friday Evening Hospitality - 6:30 - 10:00PM  Join us for networking and refreshments on Friday evening in our hospitality room at the hotel.  A great chance to meet and greet old and new friends in the hypnosis community.    Buddy Todd always does such a fine job of putting together some special snacks and beverages, so be sure to let him know how much you appreciate what he does for us.  

Presenters and Presentations - Our weekend lineup includes some great presentations to inspire and enhance your work in hypnosis and hypnotherapy.  Here's the lineup of excitement that awaits you at the conference.

- Saturday - 

10:00 AM   - Opening  -  HEA President Patricia Scott

10:10 AM - 11:45 AM  - Michael Watson - Client Centered Hypnosis

Michael Watson - An international trainer and consultant, Michael has been practicing hypnotherapy for over 25 years. He is a past president of the Hypnosis Education Association and a certified trainer of hypnosis and NLP. Known for his lighthearted and caring style, his trainings are as enjoyable as they are practical. Michael’s developmental work in Generative Hypnosis is "cutting edge" and offers a new skill set to hypnotists in contemporary practice. Michael is a Master Practitioner and Trainer of NLP, a certified Hypnotherapy trainer and an authorized trainer of Core Transformation.  He is the IACT "Educator of the Year" for 2009.  Visit Michael's website at www.phoenix-services.org.

12:00 - 1:00PM  - Marla and Bill Abraham - Hypnosis: A Pathway to Forgiveness 

Every hypnotist can benefit by being able to offer their clients and themselves the release from pain that is the result of forgiveness. The techniques that will be demonstrated will be a valuable addition to your practice. Please refer to the article on Forgiveness in this month’s Hypnotes.  *(Hypnotes will be posted online shortly)

William & Marla Abraham have been married for 44 years, and are the founders of Wellington Hypnosis Center. They have spoken and presented workshops both nationally and internationally for over 36 years on hypnosis, meditation, visualization and deep relaxation and energy techniques to balance and enhance body, mind and spirit. Past life and spiritual journeys are an exciting part of their practice. They have facilitated A Course In Miracles study groups since 1976. They are ordained Interfaith Ministers and Directors of Interfaith Pathways, a non-denominational ministry. They both hold Master Degrees in Education and are certified hypnotists and members of the National Guild of Hypnotists, International Association of Counselors and Therapists, and Hypnosis Education Association.  www.wellingtonhypnosis.com

1:00 - 2:30 PM - Lunch Break

2:30 - 4:00 PM  - Okka Holthuis – The Day the Earth Stood Still:  Healing Teams to the Rescue

For most people the world really does seem to come to a crashing halt when they receive a life threatening diagnosis. Whether cancer, some other process or trauma, a patients' life becomes office visits, therapies and surgeries, while riding physical and emotional roller coasters amid the remains of 'normal' daily life. The overwhelm is incredible and Okka Holthuis has transformed her personal journey into programs to assist others.

Join Okka and:

• Deconstruct the Diagnosis
• Meet the Healing Teams
• Access Power in Adversity

Okka Holthuis - Doctor of Natural Medicine and Certified Hypnosis Instructor is founder and director of Rainbow Healing Center for Energy Medicine of West Palm Beach, Florida and the Center for Energy-Medicine out of Norden, Germany. She is one of the founding directors of the Transformation-All-Stars Team and Vice President of the Hypnosis Education Association.

Okka has studied and practiced widely in Europe and the United States. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, the focus of her work is to assist those diagnosed with a similar challenge, as well as to teach other practitioners of the Healing Arts the effective tools she has discovered in her journey.

Okka also continues to teach her own energy-based healing technique LuxMani and other topics related to the field of Energy Medicine throughout the United States and Europe.

Visit Okka's web site: www.rainbowhealingcenter.com

 4:15 PM - HEA Board Meeting - (Visitors welcome to observe)

 - Sunday - 

10:00 AM - 11:45 AM - Ronald P. DeVasto - Working with "Hard to Regress" Clients.

When working with the therapeutic application of hypnosis, regression is often a wonderful tool to help your client understand the condition that seems to be disrupting their life and how it applies to the present.

Often times because of your clients religious orientation it would not be advisable to mention Past-Life Regression, so how does one apply the tool and still help to maintain the client's religious integrity?  How does the therapist use the tool for the greatest possible result?

Dr. Ronald P. De Vasto is a clinical hypnotist practicing in Winter Park, Florida since 1980 and specializing in regression therapy. He majored in psychology at Seminole Community College and Rollins College, both in central Florida. He than went on to receive extensive training in the field of clinical hypnosis. In February 1995 Ron completed a doctorate in clinical hypnotherapy.

Dr. De Vasto has practiced as a licensed hypnotist and trainer of hypnosis. Traveling nation wide as a lecturer, seminar and work shop leader for many years. In 1994 Dr. De Vasto was elected to the board of directors for The International Association for Regression Research and Therapies. He served for eight years on the board and is responsible for IARRT’s presence on the world wide web.  He also developed the hypnotist training program for IARRT.  He is active in promoting the use of clinical hypnosis and regression therapy across the country and in Canada. In 1999 Dr. De Vasto joined the staff at Seminole Community College as an educator and teacher.

12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM - Jim Thornton – Using Sleep Audios  (with Binaural and Bilateral Sounds) to Improve Your Client's Life

Our society has created an opportunity for us to be relevant and profitable as hypnotists. Approximately half of Americans have trouble sleeping at least every third night. Hypnosis audios with binaural and bilateral sounds are a cost-effective way for you to help your clients to sleep. In addition to the sleep benefit, the positive suggestions that clients receive have a dramatic impact on their lives. Jim will give an overview of how he developed his sleep audios, the impact that they have had on his clients, and the steps for developing your own audios.

Jim Thornton holds certifications as a Behaviors Coach (CBC) from CMT Mentors , a hypnotist (CH) from the National Guild of Hypnotists, and as a Master NLP Practitioner from NLP University in Santa Cruz, California.

1:00 - 2:30 PM - Lunch Break 

2:30 - 4:00 PM - Roundtable Discussion: "Crossing Boundaries" 
             facilitated by JoAnn Jones

One of the most important issues a hypnotist deals with is "Boundaries". This discussion will explore both the boundaries of the hypnotist and those of the client, and what to do when those boundaries are crossed. Bring your relevant experiences, expertise, opinions and questions to this important discussion and take away some new ideas and perspectives to add to your knowledge base.

4:00 PM - Conference Closing - Patti Scott, HEA President

Register online! - Go to the Registration Page

We look forward to seeing you there ....