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LT October 2022 Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy

Welcome and Introduction

News and updates
Welcome (2:34)
Reading list
Learning outcomes
Registration with GHR (3:14)
Insurance
Client handouts
Course PDF
Course scripts
Diploma in Hypnotherapy Business Administration
AIM Programme handbook
Dates and Prospectus

Assignments

Overview
Reflexive essay
Business plan
Open book exam
Case studies
Zoom recording
Ongoing homework
Learning exercises
Student support

Module 1 - Introduction to Hypnotherapy

Learning outcomes
Introduction to Hypnotherapy (32:33)
Terms used in hypnotherapy
Conscious and unconscious mind
How does hypnotherapy work? (4:43)
State theory (4:38)
Non-state theory (4:26)
The experience of hypnosis
How to tell when someone is in a state of hypnosis (4:10)
Who can be hypnotised? (3:08)
Ideomotor signal (2:13)
Accessing, using and referencing academic texts
Learning exercise
Zoom recording (239:43)

Module 2 - Anatomy and physiology

Learning outcomes
Overview (45:51)
Brain hemispheres
Brainwave activity
Brain connectivity
Autonomic nervous system
The vagus nerve
Neurons and mind-body connection
Neural pathways
History of hypnotherapy
Learning exercise
Zoom recording (193:59)

Module 3 - Inductions and testing

Learning outcomes
Inductions overview (9:36)
Safe place (2:22)
Direct inductions
Indirect inductions
Naturalistic inductions
Confusion inductions
Physical inductions
Deepeners
Fractionation
Terminating trace state
Testing hypnotic state
Testing hypnotic susceptibililty
Convincers (1:48)
Learning exercise
Zoom recording (205:05)

Module 4 - Therapeutic relationship

Learning outcomes
Client rapport
Metacommunication
Utilisation
Active listening
Empathy, acceptance, congruence
Client therapist boundaries
Transference and counter transference
Client actions, reactions and interactions
Abreactions
Psychosis
Stress response
Implied and informed consent
Signposting clients
Evaluation and cooperation and utilising information
Client cooperation and participation and barriers to therapy
Confidentiality
Physical surroundings
Client resistance
Online therapy
Legal considerations & safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
Learning exercise
Zoom recording (274:35)

Module 5 - Therapeutic relationship

Learning outcomes
Pre session contact
Confidentiality
Fee structure
Number of sessions
Client intake form
Structuring your first session & utilising client history
Structuring subsequent sessions
Final session
Goal setting with SMART goals
Solution focused approach to goal setting (5:37)
Solution focused scaling
Solution focused questions (10:37)
Diagnostic trance
Post-hypnotic suggestion
Testing
Contraindications
Utilising client information
Homework assignment 1
Zoom recording (310:29)

Module 6 - Person centred and psychodynamic

Learning outcomes
Overview
Person centred framework
Combining person centred approach with hypnosis
Psychodynamic approach
Regression
False memory syndrome
Analytical hypnotherapy
Combining psychodynamic theory with hypnosis
Zoom recording (176:41)

Module 7 - CBT, anchoring and an integrated approach

Learning outcomes
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (27:55)
ABCDE interviewing (64:27)
NLP Anchoring
Combining CBT with hypnosis
Developing an integrated approach
Learning exercise
New Lecture

Module 8 - Indirect and Ericksonian hypnotherapy

Learning outcomes
Indirect versus direct hypnotherapy overview
Ericksonian hypnotherapy
Metaphor
Clean language (13:47)
Open language
Permissive language
Therapeutic storytelling
Milton model language
Homework assignment 2

Module 9 - Direct/ authoritarian

Learning outcomes
Direct/ authoritarian approach
Mechanistic approach
Positive suggestion
Self-help
Self-hypnosis
Zoom recording (105:33)

Module 10 NLP

Learning outcomes
NLP overview (7:03)
Modalities and sub modalities (19:55)
Associated and dissociated
Pseudo orientation
Parts therapy (20:02)
Meta and Milton Model (27:51)
Modelling (4:46)
Cause and effect
Learning exercise
Parts therapy video (29:32)
Zoom (218:03)

Module 11 Mindfulness

Learning outcomes
Mindfulness overview
Neurology and mindfulness
Therapeutic application
Mindfulness and hypnotherapy (14:16)
PowerPoint (23:32)
Zoom (137:30)

Module 12 - Weight loss

Learning outcomes
Complexity of weight loss issues
Managing client expectations
Problem with weight loss goals
Solution focused approach
Lifestyle
Developing a weight loss programme
Protocol
Research findings
PowerPoints (66:50)
Zoom (131:05)

Module 13 Smoking cessation

Learning outcomes
Overview
Managing client expectations
Creating a package
Protocol
Adapting to vaping
Smoking cessation aids
Marketing
Research
PowerPoint (53:39)

Module 13 - Addictions (other than smoking)

Learning outcomes
Overview
Neuroscience of addiction
Why people become addicted
Types of client and when to signpost
Managing client expectations
Initial consultation
How can hypnotherapy help?
Protocol
Research
PowerPoint (38:12)
Zoom (230:43)

Module 14 - Anxiety

Learning outcomes
Anxiety overview
Categorisation of anxiety
Neuroscience of anxiety (19:49)
Fight, flight or freeze
Causes of anxiety
Initial consultation
Information and signposting
Educating your client
Managing client expectations
How hypnotherapy can help
Hypnotherapy protocol
Research findings
PowerPoints (82:39)
Zoom (159:04)

Module 15 - Phobia

Learning outcomes
What is a phobia?
Causes of phobias
Protocol
PowerPoint (41:18)

Module 17 - Depression

Learning outcomes
Depression overview
Categories of depression
Causes of depression
Treatment options
How hypnotherapy can help
Education
Client intake and initial consultation
Practical considerations
Signposting clients and ethical issues
Managing client expectations
Protocol
Research findings
Zoom (197:00)

Module 18 - Chronic pain

Learning outcome
Chronic pain overview
Physiology of chronic pain
Psychology of chronic pain
Maladaptive responses
Holistic approach
Initial consultation
Managing client expectations
How hypnotherapy can help
Protocol
PowerPoint (47:22)
Research findings
Zoom (200:54)

Module 19 - Business

Learning outcomes
USP
Packaging your business
Insurance
Fees
Where to operate your business from
Hypnotherapy Directories
Social media
Google ads
Blogs and website
Start-up support
Radio, television and printed media
Local advertising
Presentations and group lectures
Group work
Referrals
Other income streams
Data protection
Supervision and CPD
Making recordings

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