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SCEH FOCUS Number 4 Volume 58 2016IN MEMORIAMEmily Carota Orne1938-2016By David F. Dinges1John F. Kihlstrom2Kevin M. McConkey31Universityof Pennsylvania School of Medicineof California, Berkeley3University of New South Wales2UniversityEmily Orne, John Mohl and his lovely wife Megan andEmily’s caregiver Michael McCulloughPermission to publishgranted from the IJCEH.Emily Carota Orne, wife of the late Martin T. Orneand his companion in research for almost 40 years,passed away on August 1, 2016, from amyotrophiclateral sclerosis.Emily Orne was born in Boston on September 7,1938, to Ruth Farrell Carota and Emil Carota. Asan undergraduate at Bennington College, she did afield work term at the Massachusetts MentalHealth Center, which brought her into contact withMartin, who was Senior Research Psychiatristthere, and Director of the Studies in HypnosisProject. After graduation in 1959, she did graduatework in psychology at Brandeis University, whereshe was taught by Abraham Maslow, Ulric Neisser,and Walter Toman.Emily and Martin were married in 1962, andworked together for the next 38 years. In 1964, theOrne laboratory, known as the Unit forExperimental Psychiatry, moved to the Institute ofPennsylvania Hospital and the University ofPennsylvania School of Medicine, in Philadelphia,where she was a Research Associate of Psychologyin Psychiatry. Martin died in 2000, and Emilyretired in 2014.Emily’s most salient contribution to hypnosisresearch was to develop, with Ronald E. Shor, theHarvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility.(Shor had been a student of Maslow’s at Brandeis,and had joined Orne’s lab.) An adaptation forgroup administration of Weitzenhoffer andHilgard’s Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale,Form A, the Harvard Scale can be administered byaudio recording to even very large groups, withreliable selfscoring by objective behavioralcriteria. The Harvard Scale introduced substantialeconomies into the assessment of hypnotizability,and made it possible for investigators of evenlimited resources to become involved in hypnosisresearch. By any standard, it has been the mostfrequently employed measure of hypnotizability by Page 5 of 18

SCEH FOCUS Number 4 Volume 58 2016researchers worldwide, having been cited almost1500 times (according to Google Scholar) andtranslated into many languages.Emily was particularly concerned with the forensicuse of hypnosis, and was a leading figure in thedebate over the hypnotic recovery of memories ofchild sexual abuse and other traumas. She coauthored influential studies that warned of thedangers that the suggestive nature of hypnosisposed for the accuracy of memory, and cautionedthat any memory “recovered” through hypnosisshould be independently confirmed. She was alsointerested in the medical applications of hypnosis,and published a number of studies on the use ofhypnosis in pain relief and stress management inchildren with sickle-cell disease. Through all ofher research, Emily insisted, as Martin did, that theeffects of hypnosis were “real”, in the sense thatthey were subjectively compelling, even as thesubject’s interpretation of contextual demandcharacteristics shaped his or her response to thehypnotist’s suggestions.The research program at the Unit was very broad,and Emily was also involved in a wide variety ofstudies outside of hypnosis, including the effects ofsleep and naps on attention and humanperformance, the psychophysiological detection ofdeception. Whatever the topic, she devoted herselfto the research completely. She had an excellenteye for viewing experimental situations “from thesubject’s point of view”. When new studies werebeing discussed, planned, and pilotted, Emily, asMartin did, ensured that the investigators couldarticulate the conceptual and methodologicalalignment of those studies, would anticipate thepossible empirical outcomes (not just the desiredone) and consider alternative explanations forthose outcomes, and would bring the investigatorsback to understanding the perspectives of thesubjects in the study. And after the study wascompleted and being written up, regardless ofwhether Emily was an author, she was a tirelesseditor of the Unit’s publications. Draft after draftwould pass through her hands, returned to itsauthor(s) liberally splashed with red ink, until thefinal version was as good – clear, concise, andconvincing -- as it could possibly be beforesubmission. And when the paper came back fromeditorial review, she would repeat the process allover again. She lavished the same talent on articlessubmitted to the International Journal of Clinicaland Experimental Hypnosis during Martin’s termas Editor-in-Chief (1961-1992), a period in whichthe Journal rose to pre-eminence not only as avenue for hypnosis research, but also as anexemplar of strong contemporary thinking inpsychology and psychiatry. In recognition of hercontributions to the field of hypnosis, she wasawarded the Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal fromthe International Society of Hypnosis.Over the years many people worked with Emilyand Martin at the Unit for ExperimentalPsychiatry, some for short periods of time andsome had a long association; and that associationwas highly influential for many. Whatever theperiod of time together, whatever career followed,and wherever in the world they went, Emily’sdirect and indirect influence persisted in variousways. In addition to a continuing interest in thecareers of many of those people, as evident inletters and emails about a publication she read or acareer move she heard about, Emily also expressedkeen interest in the personal activities, familymembers and loved ones, and happiness of thosewhose careers she had helped to shape.Emily Carota Orne is survived by her son Frank T.Orne, and her daughter Tracy M. Orne, her brotherNoel Farrell Carota, her sisters-in-law, LindsayStradley Carota and Susie Orne, and their families,and by her caregiver Michael McCullough.Posters for the SCEH 67th AnnualWorkshops &Scientific Programare being accepted on a rolling basis:SUBMIT YOURPOSTER NOW!http://www.sceh.us/scientific-posters-2016 Page 6 of 18

SCEH FOCUS Number 4 Volume 58 2016Getting to KnowEmily OrneBy John Mohl, PhDMy series of interactions with Emily began in 2013through email correspondences, in which I soughtto obtain IRB-mandated permission to use theHarvard Scale in my dissertation research. She didgrant permission, but she also insisted that wemeet. Since we both lived in Philadelphia, sheinvited my wife and me to dinner not far fromwhere she lived. What I thought was going to be aseries of instructions and cautionary notes turnedout to be a fascinating conversation aboutexperimental hypnosis. She told stories andexplained ideas that captivated my wife, who is nota psychologist. Moreover, she was genuinelyinterested in my views and approach to hypnosis,as well as the progress of my dissertation. Eventhough she had just retired from her researchinstitute, her interest in SCEH and hypnosisresearch remained unabated. We met for dinner asecond time along with my two young children,whom she insisted she meet and, showing that herrole as a grandmother extended to others, to whomshe each gave a gift. She was always willing toanswer questions or discuss broad topics, be it inperson or through email, which I enjoyed readingas even the simplest of messages read like wellwritten prose.I learned of her declining health last fall. Shedescribed briefly her diagnosis, prognosis, andhow she wished she could still sing to hergranddaughter (ALS robbed her of that pleasure).But, she continued, "enough about me" and thenshe went on to ask a research-related question.Learning that I had recently moved, she quipped:“I don’t envy your move. Martin always saidGoethe missed in his stages of Hell: moving”. Iwas amazed by her dedication, and amusedbecause, in spite of her illness, she did not envyme!Emily was a major part of the Philadelphia groupduring the Golden Age of hypnosis research. Herimpact and legacy lives on through the people thatshe mentored and trained, as well as herdevelopment of one of the most widely used scalesin hypnosis experiments today. I am grateful tohave met and befriended Emily.scientific and clinical domains of hypnosis andmeditation. Putting together this collection hasbeen a labor of love, and a real SCEH endeavourfrom beginning to end. We began pursuing thistheme in a symposium at the SCEH meeting thattook place in Toronto back in 2012. Following onthe enthusiastic responses we received, we inviteda group of leading researchers and practitioners tomore deeply explore the interface of hypnosis andmeditation in book format.Hypnosis andMeditation:Towards anIntegrativeScience ofConsciousPlanesOxford UniversityPress(2016)It gives us great pleasure to announce the releaseof our recent edited volume. This book lays thefoundation for a sorely lacking bridge between theWe were amazed at the scope and quality ofcontributions we received from luminaries in thefield—including from many venerated as well asup-and-coming faces of SCEH. Our volume bringssocial and cultural perspectives into dialogue withadvances in cognitive, neurological, and clinical Page 7 of 18

SCEH FOCUS Number 4 Volume 58 2016science. Collectively, the diverse chapters pave theroad to a more unified understanding of howattention and suggestion control states ofconsciousness and promote healing. We're reallythrilled about how this book turned out and hopeyou will find it to be a valuable resource in yourresearch and practice.For more information please see:https://razlab.org/booksThe Artistry of Milton H.Erickson, MDWe are now distributing,The Artistry of Milton H Erickson,a film made in 1975 by Herbert Lustig MD.It is the best production video of Milton Erickson in existence,having been filmed in the television -streamAlso from the Milton H Erickson FoundationAvailable books include:1. Hypnotic Induction and 2. Psychoaerobics authored by Jeffrey K. Zeig, PhD16 volumes of Milton Erickson's writing is available in the collectors edition.The Brief Therapy Conferencewill be held in December in San DiegoAn intensive training programwill take place in Phoenix in OctoberFor information www.Erickson-foundation.org Page 8 of 18

SCEH FOCUS Number 4 Volume 58 2016U.S. National Pediatric HypnosisTraining Institute:NPHTI Will Travel!At which developmental stage is it appropriate touse hypnotic phenomena and techniques such asage progression? Psychological metaphors?Abstract concepts? Hypothetical possibilities? A“mind’s eye”? Etc.If your hypnosis training is circumscribed to adultsyet you work hypnotically with teens and children,it is likely that such interventions may miss themark and could result in iatrogenic treatmentfailures. The U.S. National Pediatric HypnosisTraining Institute (www.NPHTI.org), a non-profitorganization, offers a series of pediatric-specifichypnosis skills workshops that can bridge this gapand broaden your skill-set.In addition to former SCEH President, KarenOlness, MD, and Dan Kohen, MD, both renownedpioneers in pediatric hypnosis, NPHTI’s facultyinclude other international experts in the field ofpediatric hypnosis, i.e. Drs. Leora Kuttner,Laurence Sugarman, Howard Hall, and PamelaKaiser. NPHTI’s 30 seasoned, multi-disciplinaryfaculty, with advanced training in small groupfacilitation of hypnosis skills development, arecommitted to creating safe and supportivesupervision while rotating through carefullyclustered small groups who remain together overthe intensive 3-day training.Over 500 pediatric clinicians from around theglobe have taken NHPTI workshops in the past sixyears; their evaluations rank the training as veryhigh quality. NPHTI’s curriculum is based onresearch highlighting methods that maximize adultand small group learning and memory. NPHTI’sconcurrent, four-level workshops feature extensiveexperiential (small group) learning, faculty videos,large group exercises, and evidence-based pediatricclinical applications. Dynamic state-of-the-artpresentations include visual design elements shownto augment adult memory.In addition to the upcoming annual pediatrichypnosis training in Minneapolis (October 6-8,2016), NPHTI provides regional workshops atother venues in the US and internationally. NPHTIcan also travel to your institution with a subset ofour faculty to do onsite trainings. If interested,contact co-founders/co-directors, Pamela Kaiser,PhD, CPNP (drpkaiser@gmail.com) and DanKohen, MD, FAAP, ABMH (dpkohen@umn.edu).SCEH Launches Mentorship Program to PromoteResearch-driven Careers in the Field of HypnosisThe Society is devoted not only to accommodatingaccomplished clinical and experimentalresearchers, but also to fostering the nextgeneration of scientists in our field.In order to boost the professional growth of earlycareer professionals engaged in research within thesociety, SCEH is proud to present its newlydeveloped Mentorship Program.This members only program will connect earlycareer professionals looking for guidance withsenior members of the Society intent on supportingnew talent. The Mentor-Mentee pairs will be Page 9 of 18

SCEH FOCUS Number 4 Volume 58 2016matched based on their research interests, needsand expertise.The SCEH website will feature a list of availableMentors, linked to an online profile, allowingMentees to select a preferred Mentor. Please notethis list will be expanded and updated as we rollout this new initiative and add programparticipants.Program OutlineMatching Mentors and MenteesParticipating in the SCEH Mentorship Program isvoluntary for both Mentors and Mentees. Menteessubmit applications online via an online form onthe SCEH website. Mentees should be aware theymay not be accepted by their preferred Mentor.SCEH then sends the Mentees application to therequested Mentor. Each Mentor decides if theywish to consider mentoring a particular applicant.ASCH-ApprovedBasic WorkshopDetails on What is Provided in the MentorshipThe details of the mentorship is to be negotiatedbetween the Mentor and Mentee. The mentorshipcould take the form of a single phone call, orregular in-person meetings. Mentorship can berelated to clinical or experimental research, ordevelopment of teaching skills.Eligibility Criteria for Mentors: current and full member in SCEH able to commit at least 3 hours a year foreach menteeEligibility Criteria for Mentees: current member of SCEH (student or fullmember)able to commit at least 3 hours a year to theprogramMembers Invited to ParticipateFull Members are urged to become SCEH Mentors.Full and Student Members are eligible to apply tobecome SCEH Mentees.To participate, members are invited to complete theappropriate online form noted below. Member login is required.Nov 4 - 6, 2016Clinical Hypnosis Education andTraining ProgramsHampton InnBurlington/Colchester, VermontFor more ivationhypnosis.comAfter your form has been submitted, the SCEHMentorship Committee will follow up with you.A list of Mentors can be found here. (Check backfor updates as we roll out the program.)SCEH Mentor FormMaureen Turner, LCMHC, RNBC, LCSW andLinda Thomson, APRN, PhDSCEH Mentee FormQuestions?Please contact Dr. Zoltan Kekecs viaemail: kekecs.zoltan@gmail.comWe look forward to growing this exciting newmembers only program and hope you will considerparticipating. Page 10 of 18

SCEH FOCUS Number 4 Volume 58 2016Effect of Team Training on Improving MRI StudyCompletion Rates and No-show RatesElvira V. Lang, MD, FSIR, FSCEHFounder & President of Comfort Talk A recently published paper with 97,000 patientvisits!from 11.2% to 8.7%) and incompletion rates(combined decreases from 2.3% to 1.4%).PURPOSE:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a high-costimaging modality, and an optimized encounterideally provides high-quality care, patientsatisfaction, and capacity utilization. Our purposewas to assess the effectiveness of team trainingand its impact on patient show-up and completionrates for their MRI examinations.CONCLUSION:Our preliminary results suggest training of theimaging team can improve the no-show andincompletion rates of the MRI service, positivelyaffecting throughput and utilization. Team trainingcan be readily implemented and may help addressthe needs of the current cost-conscious andconsumer sensitive healthcare environment.MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 97,712 patient visits from three tertiaryacademic medical centers over 1-year intervalswere evaluated, totalling 49,733 visits at baselineand 47,979 after training. Each center's MRI teamreceived team training skill training includingadvanced communication and team trainingtechniques training. This training included onsiteinstruction including case simulation withscenarios requiring appropriate behavioral andcommunicative interventions. Orientation andtraining also utilized customized online tools andproctoring. The study completion rate and patientshow-up rate during consecutive year-longintervals before and after team training werecompared to assess its effectiveness. Two-sidedchi-square tests for proportions using were appliedat a 0.05 significance level.Norbash, A., Yucel, K., Yuh, W., Doros, G., Ajam,A., Lang, E., Mayr, N. (2016). Effect of teamtraining on improving MRI study completion ratesand no-show rates: Improving MRI StudyCompletion Rates. Journal of MagneticResonance Imaging.http://doi.org/10.1002/jmri.25219Florida Society ofClinical HypnosisIntermediate/Advance WorkshopClinical Hypnosis and Ego State TherapyWith an Emphasis on Trauma-Relatedand Dissociative DisordersRESULTS:Despite differing no-show rates (5-22.2%) andstudy incompletion rates (0.7-3.7%) at the threeacademic centers, the combined patients' datashowed significant (P 0.0001) improvement inthe patients' no-show rates (combined decreases Page 11 of 18 Presented byWendy Lemke, MSOctober 22-23, 2016For more ntFall2016.html

SCEH FOCUS Number 4 Volume 58 2016Graduate Student Life:Finding a Map for the EvidenceBased Practice of HypnosisBy Kim Hickman, MSCPDoctoral clinical psychology student at Baylor UniversityI have always loved maps. They provide directionand an outline for what has already been explored. Ientered the PsyD program at Baylor Universitylooking for my map. Working in the Mind-BodyMedicine Research Laboratory under the mentorshipof Dr. Gary Elkins, I started my journey with atheoretical interest in hypnosis as a complementaryand alternative medicine; however, I longed for adirection in which to point my academic career.I began my first year of my graduate studies byworking on a research project investigating thepsychometric properties of a measure ofhypnotizability developed at Baylor University. I hadthe opportunity to learn how to administer and scorethe Elkins Hypnotizability Scale (EHS) and theStanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale: Form C.Training to administer hypnotizability measuresprovided me with an introduction to hypnoticinductions, hypnotic phenomena, and anunderstanding of how to identify individuals whomay benefit the most from hypnotic interventions,skills I p

Boston Dedham and we will have most of our workshop program, and much of the scientific meeting at William James College. The registration desk and Opening Session on October 6 (Thursday evening) will be at the Hilton Boston Dedham hotel. Our opening keynote speakers are Dr. Nick Covino, who will speak on the Role of Hypnosis in Light of