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About Us
The Hypnotism Society of Pennsylvania is comprised of three chapters, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Bucks County.
Pittsburgh ChapterNGH   


The Society Officers are:

Dan Winwood, President    412-999-3909   pahypnotist@yahoo.com
Bob Sedgewick, Vice President         #########    email here
Ed Reich, Secretary       ###########  
email here

Meeting Location:
Ross-West View EMS Building Conference Room
2nd Floor - 5420 Perry Highway (at Center)
Pittsburgh, PA  15229





A Big Thank You to our Recent Speakers!


June - John Weir taught how to deal with resistance! John Weir


May - FREE Smoking Cessation Demonstration!  Public was invited and encouraged to attend!!!
April - Lois Reich Lois  Reiki and Hypnosis

March - Mark Kerr Mark- Open Induction Night

February - Elaine Budner , Test Anxiety 
     Tips for Parents of Children with Testing Anxiety
     Self Hypnosis for Test Anxiety

January - Bill DuffyBill
World Hypnotism Day, Addictions

December - Ed Reich
Ethics of Hypnotism


November:  Mark Kerr     Mark Kerr
The topic will be informal discussion and demonstrations of different styles and techniques used for hypnosis.  Anyone interested will have the opportunity to either experience hypnosis first hand and or demonstrate inductions or any other hypnosis related item. Everyone is encouraged to attend and participate. Bring a friend that would like to experience total relaxation!


October:  Rosa G. Thomson, MA, CHt  Rosa Thomson, MA
                 Michael Weir
Emotional Archaeology:  The Case of Diabetes

Part II:   Emotional Archaeology: the case of Diabetes   
Rosa & Michael give hands on demonstrations about effective techniques and exercises for managing stress.



June:  Dr. John F. Duffy
Dr. John F. Duffy counsels in private practice and with Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh providing individual, couple, and family therapy. He has specialized expertise in the areas of marital conflict, inter/intra-personal issues, and addictions. He also teaches counseling and psychology as an adjunct professor at the university level. In addition, his background includes over 15 years experience in the biological sciences working in the pharmaceutical industry.


Dr. Duffy has a PhD from Duquesne University in counseling, counselor education, and counselor supervision and also has a master's degree from Chatham University in counseling psychology. Plus, he has a pretty great father.



May:  Rosa Thomson, MA
Rosa is a Medicine Woman whose entire culture has formed her into a natural hypnotist.  Rosa shared some practical uses of the process of regression/progression as a tool for finding and resolving past trauma or energy blocks in a tradition to assist people in creating a new reality.  Rosa gave a wonderful demonstration of Regression



Become A Member
Membership Requirements - Dues

Hypnotist - One engaged in the practice, study or trained in hypnotism
Dues:  $15 per year

Associate Member -  One interested in hypnotism, friends or general public.
Dues: $10 per year  (Note that for a second member of family residing at the same address, dues are half price: $5 per year)

Hypnotist in Perpetuity (HIP) - A hypnotist or associate member that would desire a lifetime membership in the Pittsburgh Chapter can make a one time payment of $100.  Note that if your lessons in hypnosis were through Norbert Bakas, he will pay $25 and you pay only $75.

Registered Hypnotist - A hypnotist with two years membership and practice may, upon application, meet with the Registry Board of Review and, if deemed qualified, be certified as a Registered Hypnotist.
Contact Secretary for application and fees.

Licensed Professional Hypnotist - A Registered Hypnotist with four years membership and practice may apply to the Hypnotism Society of Pennsylvania to become a licensed Professional Hypnotist. 
Contact Secretary for application and fees.

Website Listing Available - Place your information on the Find a Hypnotist page for the annual fee of $100.

All dues are to be sent to:  Norbert W. Bakas
                                           216 Bellevue Road
                                           Pittsburgh, PA  15229

The Hypno-Messenger

New issues of "The Hypno-Messenger", the official newsletter of The Hypnotism Society of Pennsylvania, are published and mailed to subscribers quarterly.  The newsletter is edited by Norbert W. Bakas, PhD.  Contact him with any information you think would benefit the Society.

Order your one-year subscription today for just $3.00!  Make checks payable to The Hypnotism Society of Pennsylvania and mail to:
                                         
                                         The Hypnotism Society of Pennsylvania
                                          Attention:  Norbert Bakas
                                          216 Bellevue Road
                                          Pittsburgh, PA  15229-4055

Philadelphia Chapter

Normally meets second Friday each month at Snockey's, 1020 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia.  If you live in the area and would like to attend these educational meetings, please call President Richard Sunday at 215-824-4055.

Bucks County Chapter

Meets at the Southampton Friends Meeting House, Gravel Hill Road and Street Road.  7:30 pm.  If you live in the area and are interested in joining with this Chapter, please contact President Frances Ficke at 215-947-4868.



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