MODULES

Foundation One

8-10 October 2010 (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Eligibility: All students

Booking Code: F1

A model of hypnosis (see CPD list above)

The nature of hypnosis / self-hypnosis

Preparing the client

Use of scripts / induction and deepening

Hypnotic relaxation techniques (The Special Place)

The experience of hypnosis

Misconceptions about hypnosis

The nature of suggestibility

Foundation Two

5-7 November 2010 (Fri, Sat & Sun) 

Eligibility: All students

Booking Code: F2

Reliving / future rehearsal techniques

Safe remembering techniques and ego state techniques

Hypnosis and forensic issues / memory retrieval issues

Basic techniques with children and families

Basic techniques for pain management

History and theories of hypnosis

Ideomotor signals

An overview of dissociative and ‘Hidden Observer’ techniques

Hypnosis in stress and anxiety management

8-9 January 2011 (Sat & Sun)

Eligibility: P, D, M, A

Booking Code: S1

Hypnotic anxiety control techniques

The use of hypnotic future rehearsal to consolidate coping strategies

Hypnosis and immune functioning

Hypnosis in performance anxiety and performance enhancement

Hypnosis for stuttering

Protocol for stress management training, using hypnosis as an adjunct to CBT

Hypnosis and the Arts

8-9 January 2011 (Sat & Sun)

Eligibility: A

Booking Code: S1A

Students attend S1 with the exception of 'Hypnosis and immune functioning / hypnosis and stuttering', during which time students attend specialist seminars focussing onthe use of hypnosis in the student's particular arts specialism.

Students completing F1 & F2 plus S1A will graduate with a Certificate (Level One) in 'Hypnosis in the Arts'.

Fundamentals of hypnosis for psychosomatic problems

5 February 2011 (Sat)

 Eligibility: P, M

Booking Code: S2A

Principles for designing hypnotic interventions

Hypnotic suggestion and the mind-body link

The use of imagery in the treatment of IBS and other psychosomatic problems

Working with groups

Hypnosis for stress symptoms and gastric disorders

6 February 2011 (Sun)

(students opting for S2B must also attend S2A)

 Eligibility: P, M

Booking Code: S2B

a) Hypnotic techniques for common symptoms of stress:

insomnia, headache, asthma, skin problems, hypertension

b) Hypnosis for gastric disorders:

IBS treatment protocols of gastric disorders

Hypnosis as an adjunct to CBT for symptom control

Hypnosis as an adjunct to anaesthesia in surgical settings

4 Feb 2011 (Fri)

Eligibility: D, M, P, R

Booking Code: S3

The use of hypnosis as an adjunct to anaesthesia in surgery

Hypnosis as the sole form of anaesthesia in surgery

Hypnosis in the treatment of common dental problems

5-6 February 2011 (Fri & Sat)

Eligibility: D

Booking Code: S4

Hypnosis for bleeding and salivation control

Hypnosis in the treatment of apthous ulcers and bruxism

Gagging and the use of hypnosis in desensitisation, denture intolerance

Psychological theory of phobia acquisition / hypnosis in the treatment of dental anxiety / phobia and needle phobia

Hypnosis in palliative care

26-27 February 2011 (Sat & Sun)

Eligibility: P, M

Booking Code: S5

Hypnotic techniques:

For long-term conditions / chronic illness

To augment symptom control

To help patients cope with psychosocial stress of illness

As an adjunct prior to and during surgery

In the management of nausea

To help patients cope with oncological surgery complications

Hypnosis for phobias

9 April 2011 (Sat)

Eligibility: P, M

Booking Code: S6

Hypnosis in the treatment of phobias

The use of hypnosis as an adjunct to systematic desensitisation

Psychological theory of phobia acquisition and treatment

Hypnosis in habit control

10 April 2011 (Sun)

Eligibility: P, D, M

Booking Code: S7

Hypnosis for:-

Smoking cessation and weight control

Thumb sucking, hair pulling, and in the treatment of nail biting

Consolidation of healthy habits

Hypnosis in chronic and acute pain management (adults and children)

7 May 2011 (Sat)

Eligibility: P, D, M, R

Booking Code: S8

Hypnosis in managing uncomfortable medical procedures

Hypnosis in accident and emergency setting

Rationale for selection of appropriate hypnotic techniques

Hypnosis applied to the Melzack and Wall ‘Gate Theory’ of pain

The use of hypnosis to control pain in oncology settings

Hypnosis and Speech Therapy

7-8 May 2011 (Sat & Sun)

Eligibility: P, S

Booking Code: S9

Hypnotic techniques to improve communication skills & safer swallowing management

The reduction of anxiety associated with speech & swallowing disorders

Enhancing self esteem and self confidence in communication & swallowing disorders

The use of metaphor in speech and language therapy

Hypnosis, pain management and  sedation in dental settings

8 May 2011 (Sun)

Eligibility: D

Booking Code: S10

The use of nitrous oxide with hypnosis

The use of intravenous sedation with hypnosis

(This module is taught in a dental surgery)

Hypnosis for PTSD and Depression

8 May 2011 (Sun)

Eligibility: P

Booking Code: S11

The treatment of PTSD using hypnotic imaginal exposure safe remembering and ego state techniques

Using hypnosis in resolution of trauma

Managing symptoms of PTSD using hypnotic techniques

False memory issues

Hypnosis as an adjunct to a phased treatment programme

Hypnosis in activity scheduling, future orientation and motivation

Hypnosis to facilitate change in attributional style

Hypnosis as a research tool

TBA

Eligibility: R

Booking Code: S12

Intrinsic and instrumental hypnosis research designs

'Trance' vs 'suggestion' in hypnosis research

Hypnosis in neuroimaging settings

Screening participants for hypnotic susceptibility

Creating scripts and experimental protocols tailored to the researcher's own interests

Designing and conducting a pilot project