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Title
Endometriosis meets Hypnosis: Treating Chronic Pain in Women with Endometriosis
By Bernhard Trenkle, Kaltrina Gashi, and Viviane Ehret
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
17:00 - 20:00 CET
Abstract
Endometriosis is a chronic, systemic disease affecting approximately 1 in every ten women. Despite its comparable prevalence to Type 2 Diabetes, endometriosis remains less recognized. It is characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, causing various vegetative symptoms. One common symptom experienced by the majority of women with endometriosis is chronic pain. Hypnosis has shown scientific evidence in effectively treating chronic pain. However, there is currently a lack of systematic studies on the use of hypnosis specifically for treating chronic pain in women with endometriosis. In this workshop, we will present preliminary results of a chronic pain manual tailored to address the treatment of chronic pain in women with endometriosis. The manual is based on scientific evidence on the treatment of chronic pain, decades of clinical experience, and personal efficacy of the techniques.
Learning objectives
- Understand the prevalence and systemic nature of endometriosis as a chronic disease.
- Identify the primary symptoms and treatment of endometriosis, chronic pain, and its impact on affected individuals.
- Explore the scientific evidence supporting the use of hypnosis as a treatment for chronic pain.
- Gain insight into the tailored chronic pain manual for women with endometriosis.
- Learn about the evidence-based, clinical, and practical foundations of the techniques included in the chronic pain manual.
Short CV
Bernhard Trenkle, Dipl. Psych., Dipl.Wi.-Ing., is a past president of the International Society of Hypnosis, Past President of Milton Erickson Gesellschaft M.E.G., and founding director of Milton Erickson Institute Rottweil.
As a Keynote speaker and faculty member, he has contributed to many of the International Hypnosis Congresses. Since 1980, he has organized many congresses and workshops attended by more than 40,000 people. He regularly teaches Hypnotherapy in Europe, South Africa, and China (via Beijing University and DCAP). He is also the author of the Handbook of Psychotherapy and the International Handbook of Hypnosis, a bestselling joke book, and the editor of the German Version of Milton Erickson's Collected Papers.
He has been an awardee of many invaluable awards in psychotherapy and hypnosis, including, but not restricted to, the Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal, the John and Helen Watkins Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2018, the Lifetime Achievement Award of Chinese Hypnosis Association in 2017, Nezindlovu Award Milton Erickson Institute South Africa MEISA for advancing hypnosis on the African Continent in 2016, Milton Erickson Award (M.E.G.) in 2012, Pierre Janet Award for Clinical Excellence ISH 2012, and Lifetime Achievement Award of the Milton Erickson Foundation in 1999.
Kaltrina Gashi is an MD and a PhD student at Saarland University specializing in translational science. She is focused on uncovering the biochemical mechanisms of endometriosis. Holding a degree in Psychology, she brings research experience in chronic pain. Recipient of numerous scholarships and awards, including the Young Investigator Award from the German Milton Erickson Society, she is dedicated to bridging basic science and clinical practice to enhance patient well-being and clinical outcomes.
Viviane Ehret studied psychology at the University of Tübingen, Germany. She was trained in systemic therapy and hypnotherapy, where she developed a focus on pain control techniques as well as mind-body healing approaches. Her work as a yoga teacher further enabled her to understand psychosomatic connections better. One of her main areas of interest is the development of a hypnotherapeutic treatment manual for endometriosis and the treatment of chronic pain.
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Will the Webinar be recorded?
Yes, the link to re-watch the session will be shared to all people who registered for the meeting.
How long will the recording be available?
After sharing the link, the recording will be available for at least 30days to re-watch the session.
When will the room be opened?
The room will be opened 15min prior to the workshop. (4.45pm)
