FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP PROGRAM

Educational Objectives

At the completion of the Fundamentals Workshop, learners should be better able to:

List the stages of hypnosis

Describe hypnosis as a process of therapeutic communication

Describe three pediatric hypnosis “invitation” methods

Demonstrate three appropriate “invitation” techniques

Describe methods for intensification of and re-alerting from hypnosis

Outline applications for pediatric hypnosis

Describe and demonstrate the use of hypnosis for pain control for procedures and for chronic, recurrent pain

Describe and demonstrate how to teach a child/parent the skill of self-hypnosis and how to practice it regularly

Describe and demonstrate a hypno-therapeutic approach for sleep onset insomnia/anxiety and for circadian rhythm disorders in teens

Outline a strategy for getting started using hypnosis in clinical practice

Using therapeutic language, design a hypnotic suggestion for children and teens with clinical anxiety

DAY 1
07.30	Registration
08.00	Introduction - Course Overview & Faculty Introductions
08.30	Hypnosis Definitions/Theories/Myths
09.25	Hypnosis Structure and Elements
10.15	Morning Tea
10.35	Hypnosis: The Many Right Ways
11.15	#1 Demo: Invitation, Special Place (Dissociation), Intensification, Multisensory Imagery
11.35	Overview: Format for Small Groups
11.45	Lunch
12.45	#1 Small Group Practice: Invitation, Special Place (Dissociation), Intensification, Multisensory Imagery, Reorient, Debrief
14.25	Afternoon Tea
14.45	Paediatric Hypnosis: Developmental Considerations
15.20	#2 Demo: Invitation, The Breath, Intensification, Muscle Relaxation
15.40	#2 Small Group Practice: Invitation, The Breath, Intensification, Muscle Relaxation, Reorient, Debrief
17.30	Networking/Social Hour

DAY 2
07.30	Arrival
08.00	Formulating Suggestions: Language & Utilisation / Communication Techniques
09.00	#3 Demo: Invitation, Magnet Fingers, Intensification, Utilisation, Give Suggestions
09.15	Morning Tea
09.35	#3 Small Group Practice: Invitation, Magnet Fingers, Intensification, Utilisation, Incorperate Language & Suggestions, Reorient, Debrief
10.55	#4 Demo: Explaining Hypnosis to Child & Parents with Video & Group Experience
11.45	Lunch
12.40	#4 Group Practice Panel: Process in Practice: Using Hypnosis in Clinic
13.30	Hypnosis as Self-Regulation for Anxiety
14.20	Choosing Goals & Targeted Suggestions for Hynosis for Anxiety & Pain
15.00	#5 Demo: Invitation & Intensification (Learners' Choice), Targeted Suggestions
15.15	Afternoon Tea
15.35	#5 Small Group Practice: Invitation & Intensification (Learners' Choice), Targeted Suggestions, Reorient, Debrief
17.00	End of Day

DAY 3
07.30	Arrival
08.00	Hypnosis: Metaphors to Alter Pain Sensations
09.00	#6 Demo: Magic Glove Technique
09.20	Morning Tea
09.35	#6 Small Group Practice: Magic Glove Technique
10.35	Self-Hypnosis (SH): Doing & Teaching
10.55	#7 Demo & Practice: Self-Hypnosis Large Group Experience
11.05	#8 Demo: Putting it all Together Efficiently
11.15	#8 Small Group Practice: Putting it all Together Efficiently
12.15	Lunch
13.20	Planning Hypnosis Goals & Suggestions: Self-Regulation for Sleep
14.10	Afternoon Tea
14.25	Breakout Groups: (Participant's Choice) 1. Anxiety 2. Pain 3. Primary Care 4. Chronic & Functional Conditions
15.35	Continued Learning & Resources beyond Monday: NPHTI, Ongoing Education & Organisations
16.00	Special Closure: All Faculty Group Hypnosis with Participants
17.30	End of Day

The workshop will only proceed with minimum numbers achieved.

Program is sample program only and subject to change.