Welcome,
Introduction
In this introductory module, Paul gives an overview of the agenda and topics covered
Module 1 – The Market
In this module, we’ll be covering the types of problems and issues, types of clients age and gender and typical referral history of paediatric clients
Module 2 – Media Trends
In this module, we’ll cover the trend towards mental health being the poor relation in health related issues and the increasing emphasis towards children. We’ll also discuss the media bias against hypnosis, and how our new regulatory framework hasn’t filtered through to the press yet
Module 3 – Ethical Framework
In this module, we’ll discuss the Disclosure and Barring Service certification scheme and the role of the Professional Standards Authority
Module 4 – Code of Conduct
In this module, we look at the rules set out by the major associations and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
Module 5 – Therapist’s Concerns
In this module, we talk about how dealing with children means a lot more thinking on your feet, and the differences between dealing with adults and children
Module 6 – Indicators
In this module, we’ll discuss when is appropriate to use hypnotherapy to treat children and when is it not
Module 7 – Communication
In this module, we discuss the most important issue around communication, which is understanding how to make sure that your child client understands what you are saying
Module 8 – Child Development Theory
In this module, we take a brief look at the major figures in the development of child psychology and the major schools of thought
Module 9 – Parents
In this module, we discuss the role of parents, and the need to “sell” the idea of hypnotherapy to them
Module 10 – Special Children’s Questions
In this module, we cover the questions that work especially well with children
Module 11 – Caveats
In this module, we cover “the musts” when dealing with children and show you how to avoid over-stepping your boundaries of professional competence
Module 12 – Psychosomatic Problems
in this module, we give you an insight into the breadth, scope and influence of psychosomatic issues, the symptoms and treatment within the medical profession
Module 13 – The Setup
In this module, we show you how to “setup” your client for a successful outcome
Module 14 – Therapist Decisions
In this module, we show you how to devise a treatment plan, depending on whether the issue is psychodynamic, behavioural or psychosomatic
Module 15 – Children’s Issues Part I
In the next 5 modules, we’re going to give you a brief review in “how to” work with children, presenting over 40 different issues and introducing annotated scripts that can be adapted, modified and presented to children for a speedy resolution
Module 16 – Children’s Issues Part II
Part II of our brief review in “how to” work with children
Module 17 – Children’s Issues Part III
Part III of our brief review in “how to” work with children
Module 18 – Children’s Issues Part IV
Part IV of our brief review in “how to” work with children
Module 19 – Children’s Issues Part V
Part V of our brief review in “how to” work with children
Certification Exam
Suitably qualified Hypnotherapists can complete this optional certification exam for approval and listing in our register. You need a minimum of 28/35 points to pass (80%). You need to complete whole exam in one sitting, so please set aside up to an hour.