Foundation One

10-12 October 2008 (Fri, Sat & Sun)

P, D, M, R, Ph, O, C

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

7-9 November 2008 (Fri, Sat & Sun) 

P, D, M, R, Ph, O, C

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 management

10-11 January  2009 (Sat & Sun)

P, D, M, Ph, O, C

Booking Code: C1

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 for psychosomatic problems

7-8 February 2009 (Sat & Sun)

 P, M, Ph, O, C

Booking Code: C2

Day One (7th Feb):

Principles for designing hypnotic interventions
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

Day Two (8th Feb):

Either

C2a: Hypnosis for common symptoms of stress

Hypnotic techniques for:

Insomnia
Headache
Asthma
Skin problems
Hypertension

OR

C2b: Hypnosis for gastric disorder

8-12 session protocol
Hypnosis in the managment 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 in the treatment of common dental problems

7-8 February 2009 (Sat & Sun)

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Booking Code: C3

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

28 February (Sat)

P, D, M

Booking Code: C4

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 chronic and acute pain management (adults and children)

25 April 2009 (Sat)

P, D, M, Ph, O, C, R

Booking Code: C5

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 for  phobias  

9 May 2008 (Sat)

P, M

Booking Code: C6

Hypnosis in the treatment of phobias
The use of hypnosis as an adjunct to systematic desensitisation
Psychological theory of phobia acquisition and treatment

Hypnosis for PTSD  

10 May 2009 (Sun)

P

Booking Code: C7

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 as an adjunct to manual therapy

9 - 10 May (Sat & Sun)

Ph, O, C

Booking Code: C8

The use of hypnosis as an adjunct to  manual therapy
Practice issues and the use of hypnosis in manual therapy

Hypnosis, pain management and  sedation in dental settings

9 May 2009 (Sat)

D

Booking Code: C9

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

Hypnosis as an adjunct to anaesthesia in surgical settings

10 May 2009 (Sun)

D, M, P

Booking Code: C10

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

Hypnosis as a research tool

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Booking Code: C11

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