ABOUT THE TRAINING:
This course is aimed at teaching the basics of clinical hypnosis that health professionals can integrate into their existing clinical work.
Please note that Module 1 must be completed before progressing to Module 2
This course will be delivered using self directed study plus face to zoom sessions online.
Timetable:
Morning session: 9.30am -12.30pm (Sat) 10.00am – 12.30pm (Sun)
Afternoon session: 1.30pm – 4.00pm
What is covered in the course?
Module 2
Aim: to enhance students’ skills, knowledge and safe application of hypnosis
Learning Outcomes: By the end of Module 2 the student should be able to:
- set up and use ideomotor signalling
- use a classic reframe for habit disorders and addictions
- treat a phobia or negative event with hypnotic imagery
- use hypnotic techniques to resolve past trauma
- evaluate and audit their hypnotic interventions
NB: Students should only treat with hypnosis those conditions that they are qualified to treat without hypnosis
How will the course be delivered?
You will be given guided access to curated online resources (available for three months) which cover all aspects of the Core Curriculum for Module 2.
There will be experiential learning and practice in breakout rooms in groups of three or four, supervised by an experienced hypnosis practitioner.
This course is made up of self directed study and organised face to zoom sessions and breakout rooms.
All tutors are Healthcare professionals with experience of integrating clincial hypnosis within their area of specialism.
Progression
You can also progress to Module 3
As a safe-guard for clients / patients, we will only train health care professionals who are eligible for membership of BSCAH.
If in any doubt please send your CV to natoffice@bscah.co.uk
Please note that the closing date for this event is: Tuesday 19th March
Cancellation policy: Full refund if cancelled up to 4 weeks prior to event; 50% refund if cancelled 2-4 weeks before the event, no refund if cancelled after this time.
There is a minimum number requirement for this training, and if this has not been reached by two weeks prior to the training, then BSCAH reserves the right to cancel with full refunds given.
Enquire: natoffice@bscah.co.uk
Lead trainer: awilliamson@bscah.co.uk
Possible tutors you may meet on our courses
Ann Williamson
Ann was a GP for more than thirty two years and trained in hypnosis, NLP, brief solution-oriented therapy and other approaches since the late nineties. She has been a trainer for the British Society of Clinical & Academic Hypnosis for many years and has run numerous workshops on brief psychological interventions and stress management both in the UK and abroad. She has written several books and is a Reiki Master Trainer and has an interest in creativity and exploring one’s emotions through the arts.
Gillian Smith
Dr Gill Smith is a retired consultant psychiatrist who has worked in the NHS and the independent sector. She has been using hypnosis within her clinical practice since 1982 and is involved with training in Northern Counties. She has a personal interest in the application of mindfulness and in Compassion Focused Therapy. She is currently based in Edinburgh where she is working for the Marie Curie hospice as a hypnotherapist. Since lockdown, she has been doing virtual hypnotherapy sessions with most referrals coming from Marie Curie and Maggie’s Centre.
Jean Rogerson
Jean is a retired theatre and outpatient manager, still working in a breast clinic.
‘I’m passionate about introducing hypnosis into mainstream clinical practice and to this end I have been invited to speak and run workshops on hypnosis at various health conferences and hospital trusts. I have been a visiting lecturer at various universities as well as currently an associate lecturer on the BSCAH/BCU course.’
Jenny Page
Jenny obtained her BChD at Leeds Dental Institute in 1995. She is now a partner in a private general dental surgery with her husband in Pershore, Worcestershire.
Jenny started her hypnosis training with BSMDH in 2003 with the Midlands Branch foundation training, followed by the BSCAH Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis and Stress Management from Stafford University in 2012. She has been on the Midlands Branch committee for many years, helping at training sessions and as Branch Hon Treasurer.
She became a full tutor for the BCU course in 2021. Jenny uses hypnosis in the dental surgery for nervous patients and also works with a local secondary school providing anti-anxiety sessions for 11-18 year olds (and staff).
David Kraft
A UKCP registered psychotherapist, and social psychologist, David Kraft PhD runs two successful practices—one in Harley Street and the other in Enfield Town. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles in the academic literature and is actively involved in research. David is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and President of the Section of Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine. In addition, he is an accredited member of BSCAH where he acts as Honorary Secretary for the London Branch. David has also been involved with BSCAH at National level, and he has been busily teaching healthcare professionals on the Foundation Training courses for a number of years.
Colin Jones
Colin is a Senior Lecturer in advanced clinical practice in the Faculty Of Health at Liverpool John Moores University. With a clinical background in intensive care nursing, he has held numerous positions in the UK and overseas. He has a PhD in health psychology and is especially interested in narrative therapies across a range of clinical contexts. In addition to his academic work, Colin works two days per week at his local NHS Trust in Post Anaesthetic Care and High Dependency Units.
Samantha Crone
Samantha graduated from St Bartholomew’s and The Royal London Hospital School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1997, subsequently gaining Membership to the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons in 2002. She has worked in general, cosmetic, hospital and special care dental practice and surgery. Samantha is also a dento-alveolar surgeon with the Surrey Dento-Alveolar Referral Service and in recent years has been involved in training and mentoring post-graduate dentists. Samantha trained in clinical hypnosis in her final year of dental school in 1996 and with The British Society of Medical and Dental Hypnosis London branch and has successfully used hypnosis techniques throughout her career in dentistry. She has found hypnosis particularly useful in the treatment of anxious patients, those struggling with pronounced gag reflexes, needle phobias and dental phobias. She is now an active member of BSCAH.