The World Federation of Hypnotherapists
Incorporating the British Association of Therapeutical Hypnotists

Hypnotherapy Training Course: WFH Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy

 

Introduction

Welcome and thank you for choosing to train with John Brett and The World Federation of Hypnotherapists to achieve your Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy is such an exciting profession that brings as many challenges as it does rewards to those who practise. Hypnosis and its therapeutic applications can be a powerful tool to help bring about change and personal growth, not just for clients, but also for you as a potential therapist. Hypnotherapy ideally should be a tool for generative change—meaning those who seek hypnotherapy can learn skills and self-help techniques that continue to help them change and grow as necessary beyond the consulting room long after the therapeutic relationship has ended. This course will teach you the skills necessary to help clients (and yourself) to change the things they want to change, and also to teach clients a new life skill of self awareness, resourcefulness, and adaptability. I like to adopt a simple presupposition about clients who seek help: ‘You already have all the resources you need within you, or you can create them’. As a therapist, I feel that our job is to help guide a person to those resources, to assess their efficacy, and where necessary help them create new ones and integrate them into their life to bring about the changes they want. This course will teach you how to work with people in such a way, using an integrative approach. There are many fears and misunderstandings about the use of hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and these myths are totally undeserved. Hypnotherapy is an amazingly effective treatment method for a vast number of difficulties, both psychological and physical. It is not unusual for somebody to experience relief within only two or three sessions from a problem that may have persisted for years and may have been unresponsive to other treatments. When used in a complementary context to assist with healing after surgery or for pain control the results can be incredible. There is nothing magical about hypnosis, it is not in any way dangerous (you cannot get ‘stuck’, lose your mind, or be ‘possessed’ in any way) and the therapeutic application of it—hypnotherapy—has no harmful side effects. And you don’t have to have some special ‘gift’ to be able to use it, because almost anybody can learn it. This means that you could soon be helping others to overcome their emotional and psychological difficulties and helping them to find a life that they had never thought possible.

 

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What is Hypnosis?

In a nutshell hypnosis can be described as a naturally induced state of deep relaxation and concentration, which is very pleasant and enjoyable, where we become detached from everyday concerns, analytical and anxious thoughts. In hypnosis the conscious mind, the critical censor that we all have, is inhibited and you can speak directly to the subconscious mind without censorship.

 

What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is the application of therapy during hypnosis, to change or modify behaviour patterns that we wish to change, such as the compulsion to smoke, gamble, drink etc. It can help in the cure of phobias such as the fear of spiders/insects, fear of flying, fear of thunder and lightning, fear of injections etc. It can help with motivation, confidence building, reducing stress and can be very effective in pain control. Hypnotherapy deals with Psychosomatic problems—that is problems of the mind that are rooted in and controlled by the subconscious mind. Because hypnosis bypasses the conscious mind, you are able to let positive life-affirming suggestions for change be fed to the subconscious mind directly, to act upon and bring about change.

Clinical Hypnotherapy using hypnosis is a reliable technique for beneficial change which is centuries old and is recognised by many branches of conventional medicine as a valuable complementary addition to medication, to assist with healing, and to help combat pain. Like all therapies though, it does not work for everybody, but it can certainly do no harm. It’s not a panacea for all problems, though it is an effective drugs-free treatment method for a great many ailments where there are psychological factors involved.

 

Why train with the WFH?

The World Federation of Hypnotherapists has been training students since 1981. We are a long established professional organisation, a democratic not-for-profit organisation managed by a committee of professional hypnotherapists for professional hypnotherapists. The Committee comprises of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, the Sub-Committee consists of Publicity Officer and Social Secretary, so you can be assured that when you train with us you are supported by a team of professionals and not merely one or two individuals operating for profit.

 

Lifetime Support

This professional practitioner course is comprehensive enough for you to be able to go successfully and competently into private practice as soon as you are qualified, safe in the knowledge that you have the lifetime support of your trainer and The World Federation of Hypnotherapists. At any time should you need professional help or advice, I am here to answer your queries, as are the Management Committee of the WFH.

 

Course Content

 

Overview

I am an advocate of both demonstration and practice. I do not just lecture to students, though some of the classroom time will be used to learn theory. Your confidence will develop from not only understanding the processes involved, but also from witnessing the processes in action, and, most importantly, successful implementation yourself through practice. The course programme is modular, and spread over 11 weekends (22 days) of face to face study. 20 days will be with your trainer John Brett, then a final 2 days with WFH Chairman Richard Evans. In addition there is extensive home study, and the course covers all that you should need to know in order to start practising as soon as you are qualified. The course approach is integrative—drawing on cognitive, analytical, person centred, authoritarian (direct) and Ericksonian (indirect) models, and is designed to build your skills and knowledge base as you progress to the end of the course.

 

Entry Requirements

While the benefit of having previous related training and education is appreciated, no prior knowledge of hypnotherapy, counselling, or psychotherapy is assumed. The most important factors for admission to the course are: enthusiasm, commitment, and a professional outlook. Applicants must show evidence of their ability and willingness to undertake the necessary study and students are required to have sufficient emotional maturity to be able to cope with the course requirements. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate appropriate interest, enthusiasm and life experience and to show aptitude and potential for study both at home and on course weekends. Following application, you will be invited to an interview process which is designed to investigate these factors before being accepted on the course. Alternatively, if distance is a problem we can do this over the phone. You should also give the full name and addresses of two people—not members of your family—who can give a personal, educational, or work related reference to support your application.

Assessment

Assessment is completed in two ways. Firstly, you will be observed throughout the course, in terms of your involvement in the course, and in practical exercises. If it is felt that there are areas of concern, these will be discussed with you as soon as possible, and any additional assistance given. Secondly, you will be required to put together a portfolio of work to be submitted over the course of the year. The portfolio includes:
· A series of short question papers, mapped to the course content.
· Submitting a recorded induction (with or without music) suitable to give to clients for relaxation.
· Writing a series of scripts to show understanding of the different types of approach and language patterns.
· Submitting hypothetical case studies including describing treatment plans.
· Submitting a recorded session of at least 45 minutes (either a role-play, or full permission of the client must be obtained).
· Submission of real case studies—working with clients in a limited practice and producing case studies (insurance required).
· Keeping a journal to map your learning and your own internal changes/responses to the course material.

Additional Requirements

When your trainer believes you are ready, you will be given permission to start a limited practice with friends and relatives, under supervision, for the purpose of producing case studies. You will then be required to adhere to a code of ethics which will be supplied, and commit to working only with issues as specifically agreed with your tutor. Insurance cover is provided for UK based students as part of the course fee; foreign students will have to arrange their own insurance. Personal therapy: Due to the sensitive material that will be handled during the course, it is likely that your own issues will surface. These issues can be worked with during the course, but as the course is not regarded as therapy, students may need to work with these issues outside of the course hours as necessary. If students feel they need to refer to therapy at any point within the course, help can be provided with finding a qualified and competent therapist. Ongoing therapy however, is not a requirement of the course. Students are encouraged to meet regularly between the course weekends, wherever possible, to enhance practice and benefit from the exchange of information. Study groups can be set up for this purpose, and a forum exists on the internet for student access. Students are also encouraged to practice skills outside of the training weekends, where appropriate.

Your Qualification

Successful completion of the course and submission of the required course material, upon assessment, will lead to a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy—Dip.C.Hyp, with entitlement to use these letters after your name on stationery and advertisements. Upon successful completion of the course you will automatically be enrolled as a member of The World Federation of Hypnotherapists, with the entitlement to use the additional designations: MWFH, MBAThH, MSHA.
The WFH training course is externally accredited by one of the UK's largest accrediting organisations The Hypnotherapy Society, and professional membership is assured upon successful course completion.
The Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy offered by the World Federation of Hypnotherapists has been Assessed and Validated at Practitioner Level by The General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (UK). Graduates from this course are eligible for professional registration with The General Hypnotherapy Register (the GHSC’s Registering Agency) at full Practitioner status, together with the acquisition of the industry based award—The General Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice (GQHP).

Course Fees

The cost of the course is £2350 inclusive of text books.
In addition the course fee also includes: 1 year’s membership of the WFH upon graduation, and student insurance cover during the course for UK based students.

The course can be paid for in full or by instalments as follows:
Non-refundable deposit & admin fee of £250 with confirmation of acceptance to the course paid by credit/debit card.
Followed by 10 instalments of £210. Total: £2350. (instalments taken from a credit/debit card).
‘Early Bird’ discount of £250 valid until 14th January 2011, reducing course fee to £2100.

Paid for in full or by instalments as follows:
Non-refundable deposit & admin fee of £250 with confirmation of acceptance to the course paid by credit/debit card.
Followed by 10 instalments of £185. Total: £2100. (instalments taken from a credit/debit card).

You may also apply for a Career Development Loan (CDL) to pay for this course—please ask for details or visit your Bank.

Enrolment

To enrol please contact John Brett.
UK Tel: 01522 778519 or 07976 604541
Email: training@nlphypnosis.co.uk

Course Dates

The next course dates are: March 12th/13th 2011,     April 16th/17th,     May 14th/15th ,     June 25th/26th,     July 9th/10th ,     August 13th/14th ,     September 17th/18th ,     October 15th/16th,     November 12th/13th,     December 3rd/4th,     January 28th/29th 2012 (with Richard Evans)

Training Venue

The training venue is The Park Inn Birmingham West, Europa Avenue, West Bromwich, B70 6TU. The venue is easily accessible from all areas of the UK, situated by Junction 1 of the M5, close to M6 motorways, and with easy access from Birmingham New Street Rail Station & Birmingham International Airport. Full details of venue will be sent with confirmation of your place on the course. Training day times: 09.30—17.30. There are two ½ hour breaks and one hour for lunch each day.

 

 

About Your Trainer: John Brett

Dip.Hyp, Cert.E.Hyp, Cert.S.Dep, MWFH, MBAThH, MSHA, MHS, MCS (Acc.), SHS, MBBNLP, MAAMET

Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, National Council of Psychotherapists & Hypnotherapy Society Accredited Supervisor, Rehabilitation Specialist & Trainer John Brett is a practising Clinical Hypnotherapist based in Lincolnshire who works with people who have various psychological & emotional problems which affect their lives, and who wish to take positive action and change. He has a background in helping people who are bereaved, and is an accomplished Trainer and Speaker in the field of Spiritual & Self Development. Whilst hypnosis is not to be associated with anything mystical, it is through his work with people in the field of Spiritual & Self Development, and through personal experience, that he became interested in human potential, the power of the mind and hypnosis, eventually leading to training as a Hypnotherapist. He studied with the World Federation of Hypnotherapists & the British Association of Therapeutical Hypnotists, taking further study with the UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts & Sciences. He has a Diploma in Hypnotherapy, and is a Certified Ericksonian Hypnotherapist, and a Society of NLP Licensed NLP Practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming).

His Professional Qualifications & Memberships are:
· Diploma in Hypnotherapy
· Certificate in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy
· Licensed Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
· National Council of Psychotherapists Accredited Supervisor
· Hypnotherapy Society Accredited Supervisor
· EFT Practitioner (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
· Member of The World Federation of Hypnotherapists
· Member of The British Association of Therapeutical Hypnotists
· Member of The Society of Hypno-Analysts
· Member of The Hypnotherapy Society
· Accredited Member of The Counselling Society
· Member of The British Board of NLP
· Member of The Global Organisation of NLP
· Member of the Association for the Advancement of Meridian Energy Techniques
· Professional Member of The Vocational Rehabilitation Association

His own experience of hypnosis and hypnotherapy, which cemented his interest in the subject, came when he needed pain control for severe sunburn. After examination by a doctor (the extent of the burns covered his shoulders and upper back, and were too painful to be covered properly), who advised that there was nothing to do but continue to apply cooling after-sun lotion, take some Paracetamol, and wait for the burns to heal; he had a friend hypnotise him and give suggestions for controlling the pain. It was so effective, that as well as allowing him to go about his normal routine and cover the wounds without pain, the healing process was seemingly accelerated due to the mind not being focused on the pain. Upon return to his doctor 6 days later, he was surprised at the rate of healing which had occurred, as the tissue had almost completely regenerated and healed the wounds. That's when he realised that this was indeed a powerful, proactive tool for helping people.

His aim is to expel the many myths surrounding hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and to show you the simplicity of this natural state, and its numerous benefits for healthy living; teaching you to expel negative states, taking back control of your mind, and your life.

He currently runs a successful practice as a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Personal Development Coach, specialising in treating anxiety disorders, panic attacks and depression. He also works in the field of medical and vocational rehabilitation with traumatic injury and disability, and is the proprietor of The Rehabilitation Network, a nationwide provider of rehabilitation services to the insurance and medico-legal sector.

He has taught hypnosis and self-hypnosis courses for the last 6 years, where he ‘got the buzz’ and decided to combine his experience as a trainer and develop a professional course leading to a professional qualification to practice Hypnotherapy. After taking time to develop the course he wanted, the first professional training course was successfully delivered in 2008 at his own training school: The Empower Yourself Academy of Clinical Hypnosis. The course ran for 2 years, until he was approached by the World Federation of Hypnotherapists in 2010 and asked to become their Faculty Officer and deliver training on behalf of the WFH.

He continues to find time to maintain his professional development, studying and training regularly to keep his skills and knowledge base up to date. His work is constantly evolving as he develops and grows, and he believes that he learns as much from his students as they do from him. He invites you to join him on this journey, so that you can walk together a while and learn from each other.

 

 

 

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