Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 2007-2008

For the application form please email Dr Val Walters

Specialists will be offering a variety of topics on the use of hypnosis in clinical and experimental contexts as CPD courses. These courses provide Hypnosis UK students and former UCL Hypnosis Studies students with opportunities for further study. The Certificate and Diploma modules can also be attended as  revision / further study for CPD purposes.

The overall aims of the HUUK CPD programme are to:

  1. Provide Diploma / MSc graduates of the UCL Hypnosis Studies programmes with the opportunity to update their knowledge and extend their clinical skills.
  2. Provide Diploma graduates of the UCL Hypnosis Studies programmes with the opportunity to work towards the HUUK Advanced Diploma
  3. Provide Certificate graduates of the UCL Hypnosis Studies programmes with the opportunity to complete additional studies necessary to gain the HUUK Diploma qualification.
     

HUUK courses are taught within the ethical guidelines of the International Society of Hypnosis.  Students accepted on these courses undertake to abide by these guidelines in their application of hypnosis.

Please note that HUUK courses fulfil the following CPD specified by professional bodies’.
1. They have concise educational aims and objectives.

2. They have clear anticipated outcomes.

3. They have quality control (i.e. students are given the opportunity to evaluate the delivery and content of each module).

4. Students are given proof of attendance / participation (a course certificate stating hours attended). Students also receive feedback on written assignments and clinical competence; and receive proof of attendance of supervision hours completed.   

HUUK courses are taught in Association with the Department of Psychology, UCL, and in the case of ur CPD for dentists, with Eastman CPD. All qualifications are awarded solely and exclusively by HUUK


SECTION A

CPD courses / workshops described in Section A are open to:

  • Graduates of the UCL Hypnosis Studies Diploma / MSc programmes.

  • Graduates of the UCL Hypnosis Studies Certificate Programmes are restricted to selecting A6, A9, A10, from this section.

Update your knowledge on hypnosis research

Professor David Oakley & Dr Matthew Whalley

The tutors will summarise current trends in hypnosis research, give particular examples of hypnosis used as an experimental tool in pain research and describe how MRI scanners have been used in conjunction with hypnosis to research a range of psychological processes.
Sunday 13th January 2008, 10:00am-5:00pm
Fee: £120
Booking code: A3

Eriksonian hypnosis in clinical practice

Dr Wendy Gonsalkorale

Formerly lead therapist of the Manchester University Hospital service for IBS sufferers, Wendy Gonsalkorale has extensive experience of using clinical hypnosis. Wendy has a particular interest in Eriksonian techniques and her work has been greatly influenced by methods used by her colleague Dr Michael Yapko.

On day 1 participants will learn about the principles and basic methods of the Ericksonian approach (e.g. utilisation, seeding, formulation of indirect suggestions) and how these might applied in clinical practice. Day 2 will focus on more advanced techniques, e.g. story-telling, and confusion techniques. Evidence to support such techniques will be discussed. Case studies and practical sessions will be included on both days.
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th February 2008, 10:00am-5:00pm each day
Fee: £120
Booking codes: A4a (Day 1), A4b (Day 2)

Hypnosis in the treatment of eating disorders

Hypnosis and the treatment of sexual dysfunction

Ms Marcia-Degun-Mather

Psychologists and medics only

Marcia Degun Mather, Consultant Clinical Psychologist in private practice, has taught on the UCL Hypnosis Studies programme since its inception in 1993. She is author of the book ‘Hypnosis, dissociation and survivors of child abuse: Understanding and treatment’.

Marcia’s experience in using hypnosis to treat eating disorders and sexual dysfunction is unsurpassed. Both workshop presentations will include case presentations and practice issues and will also be of interest to those working with survivors of sexual abuse.  The workshop will address difficulties that arise when treating these clinical problems as well as offer an opportunity for participants to present their own cases and ideas.
Saturday 1st March 2008, 10.0am-5.00pm:  Hypnosis in the treatment of eating disorders
Booking code: A6
 
Saturday 10th May 2008, 10.00am-5.00pm:  Hypnosis and the treatment of sexual dysfunction
Booking code: A9
Fees: £120.00 each course (£165.00* if attended as a part of the UCL Certificate to HUUK Diploma  top-up) 

Maximising the benefits of using hypnosis in dentistry

Cath Potter

Cath Potter is currently a Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow at the University of Manchester Dental School (MSc course in the Control of Pain and Anxiety) and Senior Dental Officer for Salford PCT. She has previously worked in General Dental Practice, the CDS and the hospital dental service and has used hypnosis in all these settings for the benefit of her patients. She is a co-author of ‘Hypnosis and Communication in Dental Practice’, a book recently published by Quintessence.

In this course Cath reflects on her experience of using hypnosis in dentistry and illustrates ways in which she has maximised the benefits of using hypnotic techniques with patients. She will illustrate her talk with case studies - a focus being on treating challenging patients, and challenging clinical problems. 
Sunday 2nd March 2008, 10:00am-5:00pm
Fee: £120
Booking code: A5

Writing for journal publication

Dr Peter Naish

Editor of the book ‘What is Hypnosis?’ (Open University Press) and author of a considerable number of articles published peer reviewed journals, Peter Naish has a great deal of experience in writing for publication.

This one-day course is for clinicians who are considering writing up their case reports for journal publication. 

The course will include practical hints, advice on increasing chances of being accepted for publication, examples and general guidance.
Saturday 12th April 2008, 10:00am-5:00pm
Fee: £120
Booking code: A7

Hypnosis and positive psychology

Dr Nick Baylis

Nick Baylis is a well-being scientist and Co-Director of The Well-being Institute at the

University of Cambridge,  author of 'Learning from Wonderful Lives', and a former Times columnist. (www.NickBaylis.com)

In this half day course Nick will give an overview of ‘Positive Psychology and the Skills of Well-being’.  The focus of the talk will be on the potential of using hypnotic techniques to develop these skills. Examples from Nick’s practice will be given.
Sunday 13th April, 2008, 10:00am-1:00pm
Fee: £60
Booking code: A8

Pushing the boundaries of hypnosis: Hypnosis as an adjunct to anaesthesia and as the sole form of analgesia in surgical settings

Dr Mike Gow

Dr Gow appeared on ‘Hypnosurgery Live’ (More4, April 10th 2006) using hypnosis as the sole form of analgesia during implant surgery.  He is to be president of the Scottish BSMDH in March 2008- the youngest ever to be given this honour.

This workshop includes teaching participants the use of hypnosis techniques as an adjunct to anaesthesia, and as the sole form of analgesia in cases when the use of anaesthetics is contraindicated. Also covered on the course is selection and preparation of clients. 

This CPD workshop is also a new module on the HUUK Hypnosis Applied to Dentistry programme.

Whilst this course will be of particular interest to dentists, surgeons and anaesthetists, it is open to all health professionals and researchers
Sunday 11th May 2008, 10:00am-5:00pm
Fee: £120 (£165* if attended as a part of the UCL Certificate to HUUK Diploma top-up)
Booking code: A10/B12



 SECTION B

 

GRADUATE REVISION / UPDATING / DIPLOMA TO ADVANCED DIPLOMA TOP-UP / CERTIFICATE TO DIPLOMA TOP-UP.

 

Graduates of the UCL Diploma course will be able to attend the following Hypnosis Unit UK’s certificate / diploma modules as revision / further study.

 

Fees: £120.00 per day or £165.00 per day if attended as part of topping up the UCL HUUK Certificate to the HUUK Diploma (includes notes sent via the internet, additional £10.00 payable for applicants wishing to purchase hard copies of notes). 

 

Teaching will take place between 10.00am to 5.00pm.

 

P: Psychologists and other suitably qualified mental health professionals

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

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

 

Hypnosis in stress management

 

12-13 January  2008 (Sat & Sun)

P, D, M

Booking Code: B3

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

 

Hypnosis for psychosomatic problems

 

9-10 February 2008 (Sat & Sun)

 P, M

Booking Code: B4

Hypnotic techniques for insomnia
The use of hypnotic imagery in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
The use of hypnotic techniques for headache, asthma,  skin problems and hypertension.
Hypnotic suggestion and the mind - body link

 

 

Hypnosis in the treatment of common dental problems

 

9-10 February 2008 (Sat & Sun)

D

Booking Code:B5

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

 

1-2 March 2008 (Sat & Sun)

P, D, M

Booking Code: B6

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 acute pain management (adults and children)

 

12 April 2008 (Sat )

P, D, M

Booking Code:B7

The use of hypnosis in managing uncomfortable medical procedures.
Hypnosis in accident and emergency settings
Rationale for selection of appropriate hypnotic techniques for acute pain.
Hypnosis applied to the Melzack and Wall ‘Gate Theory’ of pain

 

 

Hypnosis in chronic pain management (adults and children)

 

13 April 2008 (Sun)

P, D, M

Booking Code:B8

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 for anxiety,  phobias and depression  

 

10 May 2008 (Sat)

P, M

Booking Code:B9

Hypnosis in the treatment of phobias
Psychological theory of phobia acquisition and treatment
Hypnosis in the treatment of depression

 

Hypnosis for PTSD  

 

11 May 2008 (Sun)

P

Booking Code:B10

The treatment of PTSD using hypnotic imaginal exposure safe remembering and ego state techniques
Managing symptoms of PTSD using hypnotic techniques.
False memory issues

 

Hypnosis, pain management and  sedation in dental settings

 

10 May 2008 (Sat)

D

Booking Code: B11

The use of nitrous oxide with hypnosis
The use of intravenous sedation with hypnosis

 

Hypnosis as an adjunct to anaesthesia in surgical settings

 

11 May 2008 (Sun)

D, M, P

Booking Code: B12 / A10

The use of hypnosis as an adjunct to  anaesthesia in surgery
Hypnosis as the sole form of anaesthesia in surgery