MODULES

The programme consists of compulsory core modules and a choice of specialist modules. During the compulsory modules a conceptual model is introduced that is central to all subsequent teaching on the course. Specialist modules address a number of clinical problems relating to psychological therapy, dentistry and medicine.

Some of the specialist modules are restricted to particular professionals. Students should ensure that they select the appropriate modules / programme.

The following eligibility codes used in the tables that follow:

P: Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and other suitably qualified mental health professionals

D: Dentists, dental therapists and suitably qualified dental nurses / dental hygienists

M: Medical doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths and other suitably qualified medical professionals

R: Researchers

A: Those working in the Arts

 

Foundation One

9-11 October 2009 (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

6-8 November 2009 (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

9-10 January  2010 (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

9-10 January  2010 (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

6 February 2010 (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

3-session protocol for IBS

 

Hypnosis for stress symptoms and gastric disorders

7 February 2010 (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

8-12 session protocol

Hypnosis in the management of various symptoms of gastric disorders

Hypnosis to enhance coping with symptoms

Hypnosis as an adjunct to CBT for symptom control

Working with groups

 

Hypnosis as an adjunct to anaesthesia in surgical settings

5 Feb 2010 (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

6-7 February 2010 (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 habit control

27 February 2010 (Sat)

Eligibility: P, D, M

Booking Code: S5

Hypnosis for:-

Smoking cessation and weight control

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

Management of stuttering

Consolidation of healthy habits

 

Hypnosis in palliative care

27-28 Feb 2010 (Sat & Sun)

Eligibility: P, M

Booking Code: S5b

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 complication

 

Hypnosis for fears and phobias

24 April 2010 (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 chronic and acute pain management (adults and children)

8 May 2010 (Sat)

Eligibility: P, D, M, R

Booking Code: S7

Hypnosis in managing uncomfortable medical procedures

Hypnosis in accident and emergency setting

Rationale for selection of appropriate hypnotic techniques for chronic pain.

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

The use of hypnosis to control pain in oncology settings

 

Hypnosis, pain management and  sedation in dental settings

9 May 2010 (Sun)

Eligibility: D

Booking Code: S8

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

10 May 2009 (Sun)

Eligibility: P

Booking Code: S9

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

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Eligibility: R

Booking Code: S10

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