Workshops offer an opportunity for learning valuable skills which help to prevent unwanted stress responses and tackle stressful events. Depending on requirement, half day, one day or two day workshops can be delivered. I prefer to work in groups of up to six people.

Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH) for emotional health & well being
This is a weekend (two day) workshop
Dates for 2010
MAY 29th/30th
JUNE 26th/27th
SEPTEMBER 25th/26th
OCTOBER date to be announced
NOVEMBER date to be announced

The main focus of this introductory workshop will be to teach the fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Clinical Hypnotherapy. In particular we will consider one form of CBT called Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). The workshop is designed so that participants (6 maximum) can consider their own emotional thoughts, feelings, behaviours and symptoms and how these can be improved by what is learnt during the two day workshop. The underpinning philosophy of both therapies emphasise a self help approach. When CBT is combined with clinical hypnosis it becomes a powerful and effective treatment for many conditions. We will look at unhealthy and healthy negative emotions, why one is static and the other more fluid and flexible and how we can move from unhealthy to healthy before change ensues. The principal idea of CBT is that it is possible to choose the types of emotions we have - we can influence how we feel. Time will be spent discussing the uses of self hypnosis which will also be taught and practiced during the weekend.

Please note this workshop is suitable for those:

  • with a general interest or curiosity in CBT and Clinical Hypnotherapy
  • who would like to know more about the CBT philosophy of emotional well being
  • who may be interested in individual cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy sessions
  • who may like to receive further formal training

Stress Management Skills
This workshop explains the problems and the solutions. Skills and strategies taught, include:

  • self hypnosis, to help participants develop states of deep relaxation
  • new perspectives are developed to recognise and change unhelpful thinking patterns and create more favourable responses to stress
  • setting anchors which can be triggered to ease negative feelings, as required
  • exploring positive intentions and resources for problem solving

Tackling Unwanted Habits and Relapses
Understanding why we relapse and how to prevent it is crucial in breaking the pattern of harmful habits. In the majority of cases emphasis is put on replacing existing habits with preferred behaviour. This workshop looks at:

  • how to identify triggers and cues responsible for relapse
  • what to do to manage those triggers
  • managing relapse
  • the role of stress in relapse
  • strategies to prevent and alleviate stress
  • brain altering strategies

Auditing & Managing Work-Related Stress
This workshop is suitable for small to medium sized organisations. Training is designed for managers with responsibility for others, to comply with The Health & Safety Executive’s (HSE) Management Standards for tackling work-related stress. It teaches how to measure, analyse, report on, and manage work-related stress. In particular the six areas of concern within the workplace for all employees, which can be examined and assessed are:

  • Control
  • Change
  • Demands
  • Role
  • Relationships
  • Support