Background to Hypnotherapy and SFH | Hypnosis | Neuroscience | Trance | EEG | Stress | Sleep | Exercises

During this Module you will be introduced to hypnotherapy and learn what it is and what it can help with.

You will learn all about solution focused hypnotherapy, how it developed & about its founder, David Newton. You’ll start to understand how the brain creates the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger. We’ll show you a presentation using an EEG machine, that shows what happens when the brain is in a trance state. You’ll experience trance yourself and practice it on other students.

There will be a few practical exercises to get your brain working and help you understand what your clients will experience. This Module will give you the materials and confidence to begin practicing on volunteers when you get home.

This second Module will see your knowledge of neuroscience increase and help you to understand more about why we do, what we do.

You’ll be introduced to the format of a typical solution focused hypnotherapy session. You’ll learn how to explain how the brain works to your clients. Understanding what information you’ll need from your clients, so that you help them effectively, will be an area that we focus on in this module. An introduction to GDPR requirements will ensure that you keep your client’s information safe.

You’ll get involved in some more practical exercises and practice giving and receiving trance with your fellow students. You’ll enjoy hearing about the experiences of your fellow students with their clients and they will enjoy hearing all about yours.

In Module 3, you’ll learn more about Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and how it underpins the psychological element of how we work.

You’ll practice using scaling and the miracle question to help your volunteers make plans, so they can take small steps towards their goal. You’ll understand the importance of metaphors in all that we do and learn how to create your own in a group exercise. You’ll listen to one of David Newton’s case studies to help you structure your session effectively. From this you’ll start to understand how a typical client makes progress.

One more exercise this month will help you see how to personalise your explanation of the brain for your volunteers. As usual you will be sharing your experiences of working with clients with the group and hearing about those of your fellow students.

Mental health is the theme for this Module, understanding what it is and how you can help people with theirs. This module also sees the introduction of the portfolio for the ‘Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma’ (HPD). We will give you guidance on how to complete it and the type of case studies you’ll need to evidence it.

You will be introduced to free/cheap marketing this month, to help you find the volunteers you’ll need for your case studies. Some students will be carrying out their first practical assessment this month. This too will be potentially helpful as evidence for the portfolio.

As usual you will be hearing about the experiences of working with clients, from your fellow students and sharing your experiences too. We’ll spend a little more time focusing on the Miracle Question and you’ll see a demonstration of a typical hypnotherapy session.

In this Module, we focus almost exclusively on phobias.

You will learn the difference between a simple and complex phobia and the different way of dealing with each. PTSD is a form of extreme phobia, and we will talk about how best to help people with this condition too. Our approach for simple phobias uses an adaptation of the NLP Rewind technique combined with a Reframe. The Rewind & Reframe techniques will each be explained, then demonstrated. You will practice both the Rewind and Reframe on other students.

We will learn about your experiences with clients this month and a few more students will be carrying out their first practical assessment. Two other NLP techniques that you’ll learn about this month are the Anchoring and Swish techniques. Swish is great for people who have an interview, exam or test coming up, while Anchoring is helpful to change a client’s mood in unexpected situations.

In Module 6 we learn all about the different behavioural styles that people display and how you can build rapport with your clients.

You will learn how to help people to stop smoking or vaping in just one session. An introduction to working with children and safeguarding are also topics that we cover in module 6. Our second marketing session looks at websites and what should be included in yours, when you’re ready to make a start.

A few more students will complete their first practical assessments this Module and we will continue to find out about your experiences with clients. As usual there will be an exercise for you to do, that will help build confidence in your new skills.

During Module 7, you will learn all about the neuroscience of obesity and how you will be able to help clients to lose weight. You will receive the latest research into hypnotherapy and how it has been shown to help with various conditions including some physical illnesses. Placebo is an interesting topic and we’ll focus on how it works and how it can help clients. How we can help clients with persistent pain is another area that we’ll focus on this month.

GDPR is something that was introduced briefly in module 2, now you’ll learn more about what you need to do to ensure compliance with current guidelines. There will be an additional opportunity to experience trance while practicing the miracle question on each other. The final students completing their first practical assessments will be completed.

As usual we will also enjoy hearing about the progress of your clients. After this Module you’ll be able to charge half price with your clients with permission from your tutor.

In the eighth Module you will learn how to help clients who want to improve their performance. Whether this is in sports, acting, singing, driving, or any other area. You’ll learn about OCD and how to help clients who suffer from it. You’ll gain an understanding of the analytical techniques developed by Freud and understand how other hypnotherapists use them. 

You’ll be given information on how to apply the latest research in your therapy sessions with clients. This will help them to understand how best to support their recovery. We will learn all about your experiences with clients but in a new format this module, as we get closer to qualification. You’ll get the opportunity to tell us about a case study you’re proud of. Together, we’ll look at one of David Newton’s case studies and learn how to forecast their recovery based on essential information. It will help you to see how far you’ve come in the learning process.

As usual there are practical exercises for you to get involved with.

In Module 9, our third marketing session of the course will help you to know which types of paid-for advertising to best promote your new business. You will be reminded about what goes on in the brain while a client is in trance, with a recap on the EEG presentation. You will get the chance to talk about one of your successful case studies. Our feedback session will be in the same format as last month, as you learn how supervision sessions will run once you’ve qualified. You’ll look at liaising with other professionals, to help you get the best support for your clients. 

Understanding the potential for progression after qualification, is important for many students. We’ll explain the requirements of continuous professional development that apply after qualification and details of the Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma (AHD). You’ll gain an understanding of analytical techniques developed by Freud, so that you’ll understand how other hypnotherapists use them. In Module 9 you’ll again have the opportunity to practice the miracle question and enjoy a lovely trance session.

Graduation is the theme of this Module, making sure that you have everything you need to qualify with confidence. You’ll hear from one of last year’s graduates who will come in to talk to you about their first year in practice. They will focus on what they did right and what they wish they’d done differently. They will also answer any questions you may have, as you prepare to build your own business.

We will hear all about the final few case studies from the last students. Giving presentations, is something that successful therapists are asked to do from time to time. Working in small groups, you will prepare yourself for giving talks to local organisations, while practicing your knowledge at the same time. There will be some last-minute accounts pointers to ensure you know where to go for more detailed information. You’ll get some clarity on what letters you can add after your name once qualified.

We’ll finish off with an interesting listening exercise, before the presentation of the diplomas. Glasses of bubbly will help us all to celebrate your success, along with a tasty buffet to send you on your way!