Join us on April 24th for an informative presentation about using human cells as a metaphor for growth and change
A webinar with
Stella Nkenke, M.D.
The Cell as a Metaphor: Discovering Inner Resources in Therapeutic Hypnosis
presented by the
Central Texas Society
of Clinical Hypnosis
Friday, April 24th, 2026
1:00-3:00 PM Central US
The Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis is excited to present our second training event of 2026 with the webinar, "The Cell as a Metaphor: Discovering Inner Resources in Therapeutic Hypnosis." The presentation is by Viennese physician, Dr. Stella Nkenke. In this workshop, Stella will discuss how to use the physical cell as a guiding metaphor, exploring how clients can experience internal processes of resilience, self-regulation, and boundary formation in a direct and embodied way. Rather than relying on explanation alone, trance allows these capacities to be felt and utilized.
Membership in the Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis offers you complimentary access to this presentation and all quarterly 2026 events, along with unlimited access to the entire collection of on-demand videos in the CTSCH video library. We do our best to keep membership dues at a reasonable level, with only one price increase since 2008.
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Program Description
Each of us carries millions of cells that continuously regulate, repair, and sustain the body—without conscious effort. In therapeutic hypnosis, this natural self-organizing intelligence can be accessed through metaphor and inner imagery. Using the cell as a guiding metaphor, this workshop explores how clients can experience internal processes of resilience, self-regulation, and boundary formation in a direct and embodied way. Rather than relying on explanation alone, trance allows these capacities to be felt and utilized. Drawing on clinical work, including applications with an Olympic athlete, this presentation illustrates how such metaphors can support performance, stability, and recovery under pressure. Through case examples and practical demonstration, participants will see how hypnotic work can strengthen self-efficacy and help clients move through complex situations with greater confidence.
The Presenter
Dr. Stella Nkenke is a Vienna-based physician and President of the German Milton Erickson Society for Clinical Hypnosis, Vice Chair of the International Society of Hypnosis, and board member of the European Society of Hypnosis. In her private practice, she specializes in medical hypnosis with a focus on complex pain syndromes, particularly Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), and works extensively with musicians and elite athletes. She supported an American athlete during the 2026 Winter Olympic Games on the path to a gold medal and continues to work with high-performance performers, including golfers and dressage riders. Stella also serves as the scientific lead of the postgraduate program in medical hypnosis at the Medical University of Vienna.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to...
Describe how to elicit at least two client resources and one problem-maintaining pattern using a cell-based metaphor within guided assessment examples.
Identify the structure of a trance-based intervention by naming at least two techniques used within the cell metaphor, and describe how it facilitates client experiences of self-efficacy, resilience, or boundary awareness in clinical and high-performance contexts.
Identify and differentiate problem-maintaining patterns and explain one or two approaches for facilitating transitions to adaptive resource states using hypnotherapeutic language and imagery.
Event and Membership Payment Information
CTSCH MEMBERS: Current members can RSVP for this webinar by clicking here. CTSCH members have full access to all quarterly programs for 2026 and unlimited viewing access to the contents of the clinical video library.
NON-MEMBERS: Non-member licensed professionals can attend for $45 and $10 for graduate students. Those who choose a single-event ticket will also have access to the video recording once edited and posted. Send your RSVP and submit payment by clicking the link below, which takes you to the PayPal site where you can select your membership or single-event payment option. Both types of payment automatically registers you for this webinar. Payment can be completed with a PayPal account or credit/debit card.
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Continuing Education Credit
This program provides two (2) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Texas social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists. As a component society of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, the Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis is eligible to offer training that adheres to the 50% rule established by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
This program’s approval by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis for two hours of continuing education applicable toward membership or certification is currently pending.
Questions
Contact George Glaser or Anita Jung with questions about this program, how to register, how to join the Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis, or anything else that comes to mind.
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