Practitioner Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy

Module 1 – The history of hypnotherapy

• What is hypnosis and what isn’t it
• The basics of trance work
• Explaining trance to clients
• Presenting problems; where to start
• Initial interview / consultation
• Skilful use of questions and observation

Module 2 – The basic model of human experience, a Being of many minds

• Post hypnotic suggestion and the benefits approach
• Assessing your clients needs, the therapeutic alliance and agreeing a desired outcome
• Smoking cessation
• The role of the therapist
• The therapeutic environment and follow up guidelines

Module 3 – Introduction to Stress Management: The mind body organism, fight or flight response and its impact on modern humans

• Inductions and deepeners
• Anxiety stress and depression
• Standards and ethics in hypnotherapy

Module 4 – Introduction to psychology

• Communication and language
• Habits and behaviours
• Weight, body image and (not)looking after ourselves
• Complimentary therapy, integrated practice

Module 5 – Models and concepts in hypnotherapy

• Managing the clients experience
• Confidence and self esteem
• Maintaining personal professionalism

Module 6 – An introduction to NLP

• Ericksonian methods
• Confusion and artfully vague language
• Somatic disorders and the resolution of inner conflicts
• Relieving symptoms including pain
• Developing your practice; marketing and image

Module 7 – The map is not the territory

• Metaphors, storytelling and gestalt
• IBS
• Work with children and young people (and there carers)
• Managing your practice; insurance, accounts and options
• Equality and diversity

Module 8 – Energy psychology and its application in therapy

• Inner child healing
• Fears and phobias
• Managing your practice; treatment plans and record keeping

Module 9 – The psychology of disturbance. The psychology or trauma

• Analytical therapy including regression
• Victim / survivor issues
• Getting referrals

Module 10 – The work of Freud and The work of Jung

• Time line therapy and changing sub-modalities
• Substance abuse / misuse
• Binging and compulsive / obsessive behaviour
• When to say no / refer on or end a therapeutic relationship

Module 11 – Other therapeutic approaches

• Developing your own approach
• Developing your specialism’s
• Developing yourself as a professional

Module 12 – Portfolio building / tutorials

• Exam
• Portfolio building / tutorials

Recommended Reading List

General

• Human Givens, a new approach to emotional health and clear thinking by Joe Griffin and Ivan Tyrrell
• The Complete Idiots Guide to Hypnosis by Roberta Temes
• Hypnosis for beginners by William W. Hewitt

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• Influence (rev): The Psychology of Persuasion Robert B Cialdini. ISBN: 0688128165. A fascinating and insightful book about the authors discoveries on selling techniques

Ericksonian Suggestion Therapy

• Patterns of the hypnotic techniques of Milton H. Erickson, M.D. Vol.1 by Bandler R & Grinder J. Meta Publications 1975. Suggestions for using Ericksonian use of language in inductions.
• Ericksonian Approaches - A Comprehensive Manual by Battino R Ericksonian Approaches - A Comprehensive Manual by Battino R & South T. Neuyptology Press, 1997 Analysis of Ericksonian language and techniques.
• Hypnotic Realities - The Induction of Clinical Hypnosis and Forms of Indirect Suggestions by Erickson M, Rossi E. Hypnotic Realities - The Induction of Clinical Hypnosis and Forms of Indirect Suggestions by Erickson M, Rossi E. & Rossi S Irvington. 1976 Book 1 in series. Covers the basic Ericksonian model. Book include's audiocassette of Erickson himself doing two inductions.
• Hypnotherapy - An Exploratory Casebook by Erickson M., Hypnotherapy - An Exploratory Casebook by Erickson M., & Rossi E Irvington. 1980 Book 2 in series. Transcripts of many specific cases plus audiocassette of a session run by Erickson.

General Hypnotherapy

• Hypnotic Secrets by Paul McKenna, Peter Willis and Clare Staples. Boxtree Press, ISBN: 0752201921
• Precision Therapy: A Professional Manual of Fast and Effective Hypnoanalysis Techniques by Duncan McColl

Psychology

• Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology by Rita L. Atkinson, Richard C. Atkinson, Edward E. Smith, Daryl J. Bem, Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, Carolyn D. Smith

Language and Communication

• The Structure of Magic: A Book About Language and Therapy by Richard Bandler
• Trance-Formations: Neuro-Linguistic Programming and the Structure of Hypnosis by John Grinder, Richard Bandler

Client and Session Safety

• Hypnosis Complications: Prevention and Risk Management by Frank J. Mac Hovec ISBN: 0398052719

Assessment

Assessment will be by the following means:
 
One hour written paper (closed book);
One to one practical assessment with a member of the public and tutor;
Submission of 30 case studies
Completion of 12 written assignments
 
Students who are referred for any part of this assessment process are required to re sit the examination / assessment for only that module and not the whole course.

Supervision requirements during the training course

Most tutorial support will be given to students via email, but all students are entitled to request 2 face to face tutorials during the course in order to discuss specific issues. The tutor will set the time and date of these sessions and, whilst every attempt will be made to accommodate the needs of students who work or have dependent care issues, it will be the responsibility of the student to ensure they are able to attend tutorial meetings set at a reasonable time. Early in the course all students will be given the personal contact details for their Course Tutor for email support.

Supervision for students will be provided via a supervision group, which may include qualified therapists and former students. This will occur monthly, for one hour. The meeting will ensure that students fully understand that they are adequately supervised during the crucial early days of their practice, as is required by GHSC. Students will be issued with a programme of dates early in the course and attendance of at least 10 sessions is required to meet the course requirements. Again, while every attempt will be made to respond to the needs of students, we recognise that some students will find attending difficult and so. if they require, they may arrange instead a separate one-to-one supervision session. This may be either to confer on a difficult case, or because they cannot (for good reason) attend the group sessions. A separate charge will be made.

If a student would prefer to enter into a supervisions contract with a therapist who is suitably qualified and nearer to their home, then that will be acceptable as long as this external supervisor is prepared to provide reports and confirm that the student has attended the required number of sessions. The overall purpose of supervision is to discuss the procedures the student is using with their volunteer, and assess, on a regular, ongoing basis, the hypnotherapeutic skills of the student, and encourage the student to learn from this and develop the skills for reflective practice.

Supervision group sessions for qualified Clinical Hypnotherapists

We now run a small and friendly peer supervision group at which new and experienced Hypnotherapists can gain support and development in a supportive and welcoming environment. The group is open to all former students and other suitably qualified practitioners of Hypnotherapy (proof of qualification will be required) currently seeing clients on a fee paying basis. Current students of the Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy will participate to enhance their development of skills and reflective practice. A set of guidelines for the group and a list of dates along with the cost per session, is available upon request. In order for this group to meet the requirements of most professional bodies , a contract with the College must be signed, which will stipulate the intended number of sessions per year and the type of supervision provided. The cost is per session and the College will provide copies of the contract and the attendance register to any professional body that requests it for the purposes of validating supervision arrangements.

Code of Ethics
Please note that this is available in our Student Handbook at pages 6-8 or by clicking here
 

Complaints Procedure
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