Medical Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
The Medical Diploma is an exciting combination of clinical hypnosis techniques for medical practitioners. It was originally developed by Professor V. M. Mathew and Michael Joseph founded their pioneering course in 1994 at the Maidstone Priority Care NHS Trust. Today, it is offered in London and Malaysia and made increasingly available through the LCCH e-portal of learning.
Clinical Hypnosis in Modern Medicine
The medical use of hypnosis has been endorsed by the UK and USA Medical Associations since the 1950s. In 1958, the Council on Mental Health of the American Medical Association recommended that instruction in clinical hypnosis be included in medical school curricula.
Today, hypnosis is gaining widespread acceptance as a safe, reliable, effective and comfortable adjunct to mainstream medical approaches, providing effective care for psychosomatic illness, pain management, depression and mood disorders.
In the modern climate of skyrocketing healthcare costs, clinical hypnosis is proving invaluable as an aid in speeding recovery from physical and mental problems and in the management of life-style illness and chronic conditions.
The inclusion of clinical hypnosis in medical practice brings innumerable benefits to patients, practitioners and healthcare provides.
Course Structure
Lectures
The course is taught across twelve lecture weekends spaced generally by about one month. Each weekend you are introduced to new conditions, new methods of working and new skills. The course is extremely practical, each technique is demonstrated and candidates are provided ample time to practise and discuss the responses.
Personal Tutors
Every student is assigned a personal tutor who is also in active clinical practice. Tutorials provide the student with a mentor who can assist the integration of clinical hypnosis into each candidate’s specific areas of specialization or practice. Sessions are carried out via Skype or at face-to-face meetings.
Who will benefit?
Medical doctors, dentists,
Specific allied healthcare professionals
Experienced healthcare practitioners whose qualifications are the equivalent of a degree may also apply.
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement is a pass in the Medical Certificate in Clinical Hypnosis.
Medical doctors or specific allied healthcare professionals who have existing knowledge of hypnosis may request an APEL into the Medical Diploma. APEL or Accreditation of Prior Experience or Learning will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Advanced Techniques of Hypnosis
• Students will be introduced to a extensive range of hypnosis techniques including:
• Specialized techniques for pain management and chronic pain
• Hypno-behavioural techniques for lifestyle illnesses, anxiety disorders, phobic responses, functional problems and stress management
• Hypno-analytical techniques for psychosomatic disorders, functional stress related problems and burnout
• Regression, dissociation techniques, pseudo-orientation, time distortion, glove anaesthesia, amnesia and memory substitution,
• Advanced direct and indirect suggestion, compound suggestions, use of metaphor, Ericksonian Hypnosis techniques, and NLP methodology,
• Therapeutic use of hallucination, symptom manipulation, IMR therapy,
• Gut-directed hypnosis – specific protocols for IBS, Crohn’s Disease and gut related symptoms
• Clinical communications designed to enhance rapport, compliance, and adherence
Clinical Studies
• Chronic Conditions and Pain management
• Anxiety Disorders – generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorders, anxiety and stress
• Lifestyle diseases – including obesity and smoking cessation
• Sleep disorders – insomnia, night terrors
• Management of symptoms and side-effects
• Functional Disorders – IBS, fatigue, fibromyalgia, dermatological conditions, menstrual irregularities
• Pediatrics hypnosis – nocturnal enuresis, separation anxiety, pain,
• Hypnodontics - bruxism
• Hypnosis and Childbirth
• Anxiety behaviours – public speak, nail biting, stuttering, performance anxiety,
• afe Ethical Practice - Recognition of contra-indications, abreaction, symptom manipulation
Psychotherapeutic Studies
• The major psychotherapy models are included to provide a theoretical framework for working with psychological problems and to provide a holistic approach to patient care.
• Behavioural Psychology - Locus of control and its implication in health management
• Behavioural and cognitive psychology and hypno-behavioural model
• Paradoxical Approaches
• Psychodynamic approaches and the hypno-anlaytical model including metaphorical communications; use of dreams and lucid dreaming, regression therapy and secondary gains.
• Counseling techniques including information-gathering skills, interpretation of body language and minimal cues; observation and calibration, creating rapport, case history taking specific to hypnotherapy, treatment planning, homework and discharge.
Integrative Medicine Approaches
Many patients are seeking an active role in their treatment. Integrative medicine approaches is suitable for patients who want to take responsibility for their well-being by addressing the effects of lifestyle, emotions, and social interactions on health.
• People with conditions such as:
• Fibromyalgia
• Peri-menopausal symptoms
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorders
• Chronic health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, and coronary artery disease
• Those looking for natural ways to optimally prepare for elective surgery
Integrative Psychotherapy
The World Health Organisation and other agencies caution that stress is reaching epidemic proportions within society. Integrative psychotherapy provides tools and skills for medical practitioners to assist patients cope with the impact of modern lifestyle on mental and physical health.
• Personalized treatments are developed to suit each person's lifestyle and strengthen self-awareness and resources for self-care.
• Patients who want to take responsibility for their well-being by addressing the effects on health of lifestyle, emotions, and social interactions
• Individuals who have not tolerated or responded optimally to traditional psychiatric treatments
• Individuals with depression, anxiety, peri-menopausal symptoms, and phobias
• Individuals with active suicidal or psychosis may require a more intensive level of psychiatric care.