Inner Child Connection
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Curriculum Vitae
Funda Kahn, DDS, CHI, CCP
Education
Continued Post-Doctoral studies in Psychology
Residency, University of Marmara, Istanbul, Turkey......................................................................................................1987
Specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Marmara, Istanbul, Turkey.................................................................................1983
Department of Dentistry
Experience
Certified Coach Practitioner, Private Practice, Northbrook, Illinois...................................................................2016-Present
Advanced EFT Practitioner, Private Practice, Northbrook, Illinois......................................................................2007-Present
Clinical Hypnotherapy Instructor, Private Practice, Northbrook, Illinois............................................................2007-Present
Medical and Clinical Hypnotherapist, Private Practice, Northbrook, Illinois.......................................................2006-Present
Performance Enhancement Coach, NKF Championships, Houston, Texas.......................................................................2008
Consultant, Fruitful Yield, Highland Park, Illinois................................................................................................2001-2002
Surgeon, Implantologist, Private Practice, Chicago, Illinois..................................................................................1988-2015
Research Assistant, University of Marmara, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey.........................1987
Freelance Oral Surgeon, Various Clinics, Istanbul, Turkey....................................................................................1986-1988
Dentist, University of Marmara, Dental Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey...............................................................................1983-1987
Instructor, University of Marmara, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey..............................1983-1986
Certifications & continued educAtion
HYPNOSIS
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Electronic Hypnosis Certification by Larry Garret, CHI....................................................................................................2019
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Medical Hypnotherapy Certification by Julie Griffin.......................................................................................................2010
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Medical Complementary Hypnosis Certification by Scott Giles........................................................................................2009
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Hypnotherapy Instructor Certification by National Guild of Hypnotists, Don Mottin, CHI.......................................................2009
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Mastery Technique of Hypnosis Workshop, National Guild of Hypnotists...........................................................................2008
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Pediatric Hypnosis Certification, The Alternative Practitioner Academy.............................................................................2007
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Medical Hypnotherapy Specialist Certification by Melissa Roth, CHI................................................................................2007
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Client-Centered Parts Therapy Certification, Alliance Self-Empowerment Inc....................................................................2006
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Neuro-Subliminal Communication Certification, Leidecker Institute.................................................................................2006
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
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Advanced Accredited EFT Practitioner by EFT International....2015
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EFT Level I-II-III Certification, Gwyneth Moss, MA..............2011
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EFT Level I-II Certification by Dawson Church, PhD, Toronto....................................................................2010
ENERGY WORK
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Conscious Breathwork Certification by Jaques Theron.........2022
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Level II Reiki Practitioner Certification by Dorie Bowlin, RMT...........................................................................2018
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Advanced Ancestral Clearing Certification by John Newton...2015
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Theta Healing Certification by Theta Healing Institute of Knowledge.................................................................2013
OTHER
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SOMA+IQ Breathwork Certification by Stephen Jagger, University of Texas, Austin............................................2024
Holographic Memory Resolution (HMR) Practitioner Certification by Brent Baum, CADC.................................2021
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Coach Practitioner Certification by Certified Coaches Federation..................................................................2016
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Stress Management Specialist Certification by Ruth
Schneider...................................................................2013
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Huna Philosophy & Blueprints of Mind by Arche International, Rosita Rodriquez, PhD...........................................2009-2013
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BodyTalk Access Training by International BodyTalk Association................................................................2008
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Osseointegration (Implantology) Certificate, The Brånemark Clinic, Goethebourg, Sweden.........................................1986
Conferences & presentations
Kahn F: Scientific Explanation of Hypnosis. Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2024.
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Kahn F: Powering the Hypnogogic and Hypnopompic States of Mind. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2023.
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Kahn F: Empowering the Gatekeeper (Workshop). Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2022.
Kahn F: EFT with TELSI Method (Workshop). Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2019.
Kahn F: How to Apply TELSI/EFT with Patients (Workshop). University of Marmara Private Dental Conference, Istanbul, Turkey. 2019.
Kahn F: TELSI Method for Absolute EFT (Workshop). Hypno Thoughts Live Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada. 2019.
Kahn F: Working with Deep Trauma Through TELSI Method. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2017.
Kahn F, Lipkis E: How Hypnosis Can Benefit Your Health. Glenbrook Hospital Private Lectureship, Glenbrook, Illinois. 2017.
Kahn F: How to Treat OCD/PTSD Through Inner Child/Ego Connection with Hypnosis and EFT. American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, Glendale, California. 2016.
Kahn F: The Body Keeps Score. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2016.
Kahn F: Tap Into Empowerment with Emotional Freedom Technique. International Scientific Congress of Turkish Prosthodontics & Implantology Conference, Antalya, Turkey. 2015.
Kahn F, Dooley B: Addressing Peter Pan Syndrome with Parts Therapy. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2015.
Kahn F: Parts Therapy Through the Subconscious and Ego. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2014.
Kahn F: Parts Therapy Through Inner Child, Ego Connection. American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, Pasadena, California. 2014.
Kahn F: Introduction to Hypnosis, Self-Hypnosis, and EFT. Chicago Public Library Lectureships, Chicago, Illinois. 2013-2015.
Kahn F: Does My “Inner Child” Have the Answers? Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2013.
Kahn F: Connect With Your Subconscious and “Inner Child” Using EFT Under Hypnosis (Workshop). Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2012.
Kahn F: Why EFT Fails & Tips for Successful EFT Practice. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2012.
Kahn F: When EFT Doesn’t Work. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2011.
Kahn F: Creating a New Paradigm for Transitioning to a Natural Hypnotic State (Online). Hypnosummit Conference. 2010.
Kahn F: Hypnosis and EFT – A Winning Combo. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2009.
Kahn F: How to Integrate EFT During Hypnosis. Mid-America Hypnosis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2008.
Professional Memberships
Association for comprehensive energy psychology
International medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association
National federation of Hypnotists
National Guild of Hypnotists
Certificate of Liability Insurance: Darwin National Assurance Company, American Professional Agency, Inc. Amityville, New York