Becoming an Intuitive Wizard: An Intuitive and Integrative Approach to Social Work Practice

This workshop introduces the ACE schema, Accept, Cultivate and Explore the development and utilization of the wise guidance of the non-conscious mind, defined as intuition. Participants examine how intuitive insights match the values of social work practice, facilitate effective interventions, and empower achievement of psychosocial goals. The relevance of individual and cultural diversity will be addressed. 

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Bette Freedson, LCSW, is a clinical social worker practicing in Southern Maine. A highly regarded speaker and teacher, Bette is the author of two books, Soul Mothers" Wisdom: Seven Insights for the Single Mother, and Other Realms, Other Ways: A Clinician's Guide to the Magick of Intuition. She is also a contributing author to ERICKSONIAN THERAPY NOW: The Master Class with Jeffrey K. Zeig, PhD.   An approved consultant of The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH), Bette incorporates hypnosis methodology along with the wisdom of the non-conscious mind into her writing, her teaching and her clinical practice. With early roots in public education, Bette is mindful of connecting presented material with each unique audience. She engages participants through techniques that support, encourage, and reinforce experiences for both professional and personal growth.

A frequent faculty member and moderator for conferences and intensive training programs of the Milton H. Erickson Foundation, Bette has also conducted independent workshops for a variety of venues including The Sweetser Training Institute, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis, New Jersey Society of Clinical Hypnosis, AdCare of Maine, and The Hypnotic Idea Exchange (HIE) of the North Carolina Society of Clinical Hypnosis. She also co-presented a weekend program at Kripalu entitled "A Woman's Sacred Journey." Bette Freedson served for two years as a contributing member of the NASW specialty practice section on Children, Adolescents and Young Adults. (CAYA). Currently she serves on the board of the North Carolina Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Bette Freedson lives and practices in Southern Maine.