Book Event - BSCAH - British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis

Northern Counties

3 Module Hypnosis Foundation Training for Health Professionals in Edinburgh

When: 26/01/2019

Location:

Edinburgh, 25 Nicholson Square.EH8 9BX

About the training:

Edinburgh, 25 Nicholson Square

Module 1: 26th & 27th January 2019
Module 2: 23rd &24th February 2019
Module 3: 23rd & 24th March 2019

Please book online below or use these forms if you prefer to not book online.

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The course has been very well received over previous years and sometimes fully booked before the early bird date.
Online booking and payment available below if application straightforward. If you prefer by email or postal or non standard payment a form is available. You are welcome to express interest to Grahame at grahamedsmith@doctors.org.uk
We include a wealth of information supporting the course content on a memory stick.

Early Bird price up to 12 December £460 for the full course of 3 modules. Normal price will be £495 EARLY BIRD date passed . Price still available for a few days but may be withdrawn at any time .
Some other discounts may be available – please see below

We follow the BSCAH Core curriculum (36 hours CPD) The course will be co-presented by Grahame Smith and Gillian Smith (no relation),
We usually have guest tutors for Module 3 according to professional mix and number of delegates

We intend the whole course to be an enjoyable opportunity to learn with and from other disciplines in a supportive non-threatening setting. Numbers are limited ensure this.
We are flexible according to needs.

2019 SATURDAY times are sign in from 09.15 for 09.45 start finishing at 5pm , SUNDAY sign in ready for 09.30 prompt start. Closing time on Sundays is usually negotiated with the group to allow for train times etc. (Tutors remain available to 5pm) Please click here to view the 2018 timetable NOTE that this is a sample only. 2019 programme appearing here shortly

The first module is designed to enable you to have:-

Basic practical understanding of the nature of hypnosis
A personal experience of hypnosis
Developed knowledge, skills, and experience with colleagues in the group in the art and craft of using hypnosis
Be aware of the possibilities offered with clinical hypnosis and scientific and clinical evidence for its application
Be aware of cautions, contraindications and ethical issues
Be ready and able to use straightforward imagery, relaxation, and general suggestions to help patients /clients/service users encountered in professional practice (with or without formal induction as appropriate).

We hope it will refresh your rapport with patients, enable you to offer enhanced non pharmacological interventions and increase you own sense of wellbeing. Gill, Grahame and Dan offer you support during, and indeed after, the course.

About the Tutors - Grahame Smith, Gillian Smith, Leslie Walker and Dan Round

Grahame Smith uses hypnosis and related techniques to help patients with a range of problems as seen by GPs. He has taught colleagues on many courses over the years, most recently for BSCAH on this course at The Retreat York and Queens Oncology Centre, Hull, also for RSM and Bournemoth University. He was a GP trainer and educational supervisor for new trainers, and was a prolific GP appraiser. His training includes the University of Sheffield Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis. He is Past President of BSCAH and an Assessor for BSCAH Accreditation. He is a Council member of the Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine Section of RSM. When in practice, Grahame had an interest in quality issues and organisational audit. His earlier career includes anaesthesia, part time occupational health, and work in Southern Africa.

Gillian Smith is a retired consultant psychiatrist who has worked in the NHS and the independent sector. She has been using hypnosis within her clinical practice since 1982, She has recently refreshed her knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for clinical hypnosis and co-presented this course in recent years. She has a personal interest in the application of mindfulness and in compassion focused therapy. She is currently based in Edinburgh where she is in independent hypnosis practice.

Leslie Walker is Emeritus Professor of Cancer Rehabilitation at the University of Hull (guest tutor for Module 3 subject to number of delegates and professional mix). He founded a unique Oncology Health Service which has won a number of awards, and the approach is known internationally as the "Hull model". Current research interests include the psychoneuroimmunology of cancer; psychosocial aspects of cancer screening, prevention of clinically significant distress, and Li Fraumeni syndrome. Professor Walker has given numerous Invited Lectures and Keynote Addresses throughout the world, and he has over 300 publications to his name.

Dan Round (probably taking part in Module 2) is a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist specialising in eating disorders, anxiety and mood disorders working at the Tuke Centre at the Retreat. Dan has a mental health nurse background and is interested in using hypnosis with CBT.

Discounts may be available to certain delegates for example: Colleagues associated with The Retreat or the Queens Centre for Oncology, Hull, and other institutions.,undergraduate students, low earning training grades, and exceptional cases. Enquire if you think a discount may be applicable (e.g. more than one applicant from a unit, existing BSCAH member, atttended recent BSCAH event).

Enquire:

You are welcome to express interest to Grahame at grahamedsmith@doctors.org.uk 01977 600 750 or Gill at gmsmith53@icloud.com 07834 033127
We are happy to supply any further information to help you decide that this course is for you. It is aimed at health professionals who need no prior knowledge of hypnosis, though some delegates may be coming as a 'refresher' Booking open, payment options include online , but if you think you are eligible for a discount please enquire .