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News From Our Centres

October 2011

Greetings!

LCCH London is on the move!!!!

Autumn is finally here, and with autumn comes change. That change extends to the LCCH Offices in London. Yes, we are on the move. We have acquired a wonderful new training centre in the heart of London's university land, a stones throw from Birkbeck College. When we move in next month, we will be moving the majority of the London-based training to our new facilities. We will be letting each group know when their classes will be transferred and will be publishing our new address too. Keep an eye out on your emails. Of course, we will have plenty of pictures for the next LCCH News.

Waiting for new course dates?
These will be published as soon as we have moved.

Let Us Know What You Are Up To
If you are an LCCH student or graduate and have featured in the media, or are involved in an interesting project and would like people to know about it then send details to your local centre manager or to us at info@lcch.co.uk and we will publish it in an upcoming issue of the LCCH News.

With very best wishes,

The LCCH Team

In This Issue

Graduation Ceremony!

Technology Enhanced Psychotherapy Masterclass

Practice Building and Practice Management Masterclass

News from Exeter

Free Workshop

LCCH in the Media

Products by LCCH Lecturers

Book Review

Featured Article

LCCH Masterclasses Summer/Autumn 2011
Technology Enhanced Psychotherapy [2017] Birmingham 22nd October 2011 Practice Building and Practice Management [2019] Birmingham 5th November 2011 For more information and to book on line click here To download a booking form click here

Graduation Ceremony

If you are due to graduate this year, we recommend you keep your contact details up to date so that the University of West London can invite you to register for your ceremony. Please log in to MyRegistry to update your contact details using the 'my personal details' web page. If you have recently been awarded, or are due to be awarded a University of West London qualification, you will be notified by email or SMS when graduation registration is open.

Further details can be found by clicking here.

Technology Enhanced Psychotherapy Masterclass

This multi-modal Masterclass shows you how to bring therapy into the 21st Century and make effective use of the technology that you have available right now without spending a fortune.

You will learn how multimedia resources and virtual reality are used to help in the treatment of phobias and fears. You will see how software based EMDR can help you to focus on the therapy rather than your aching arm. You will get a feel for how software can help generate strong aversive and motivational states. You will see how software can help patients to visualise and then control their stress levels. You will hear how low frequency audio can help to generate deeply relaxed states. You will also understand more about how to use your computer as a mini recording studio. The masterclass makes extensive use of multimedia resources with multiple demonstrations.

The following will be demonstrated:

Traditional EMDR
Extended EMDR
Flooding
Gradual exposure
Guided NLP techniques eg Map Across
Guided TFT
2D and 3D Virtual Reality (Flying / Lifts / Supermarket)
Multimedia enhanced NLP anchoring
Biofeedback
Low frequency audio sound generators
Audacity audio recording software and more if time allows

About BILL FROST BSc(Hons), PDCHyp, NLP-MP, DBSCH

Bill Profile Bill migrated to hypnotherapy from the defense / information technology management sectors having trained with the LCCH. He has been involved in various hypnotherapy research projects including the development of a series of computer based NLP / EMDR tools to assist therapists. He practices in Central London and in High Wycombe and is a US trained NLP Master Practitioner. Bill also lectures in the UK and internationally for the LCCH.

Booking

Fee: £125

Click on one of the links below to book on line or click here to download a booking form.

Birmingham

October 22nd

Practice Building and Practice Management
Masterclass

If you are considering, or are new to self-employment, it can be a bit daunting. This masterclass/workshop will help you to identify and develop some good habits and strategies to establish and grow your clinical practice.

There are many ways of running your clinical practice, and this workshop focuses on the elements that are common to all models, assuming that you are looking to earn a living from a hypnotherapy practice.

George offers insight from his own experiences as well as considering alternatives which will help you to avoid many of the perils and pitfalls.

"I wish this class was running when I first qualified. It would have saved me a fortune." George Houguez

The Masterclass will cover the following:

Legal requirements

Tax and IR registration

Models of practice

Clinic based/room rental

Accessibility

Other users/therapists

Home

Dedicated space/Shared usage

Visiting

Safety

Control of variables and environment

Long term lease/rental

Financial commitment and environment

Goal Setting

Short Term

Long Term

Goals, Strategies and Plans

Pricing and Cashflow

Value and Price

Income streams and diversity

Forecasts, Budgets and Accounting

Basic Profit and loss forecasting spreadsheet

Refunds

Marketing

Practice Management

ABCs 'Paddy's Story'

Ts and Cs

Whether you like it or not you have them. Formalising them can help you maintain boundaries.

George's Ts and Cs as a Word Doc

No Shows

I know where you live!

Reminders by text or email

Record keeping

Financial and personal

Performance Monitoring

How well are you doing? What marketing is working for you, and which isn't? Who are your best clients?

Performance spread-sheet and results monitoring.

About George Houguez DHyp, PDCHyp, PDCBHyp. FBSCH

George Houzguez Following a successful career in engineering and manufacturing, George undertook hypnosis training with LCCH, before setting up his hypnotherapy practice in Rugby. George has been self-employed since 2004 and teaching with LCCH since 2006.

A variety of roles and responsibilities, including hands on, technical and managerial, have helped to develop a pragmatic and grounded approach to performance management and an understanding of the importance of process in a therapy practice.

Booking

Fee: £125

Click on one of the links below to book on line or click here to download a booking form.

Birmingham

November 5th

The LCCH Supports A Night For Jennifer Fundraising Event in London

West End gala concert A Night for Jennifer is being held at the Lyric theatre on Monday 31 October 2011 in aid of Jennifer, a support organisation for widowers and their children.

The evening, hosted by Big Brother's Big Mouth's Tom Allen, will feature performances from West End stars including Sabrina Aloueche (Les Miserable), Gina Beck (Phantom of the Opera), Newley Aucutt (Priscilla), Joseph Connor (Wicked), Chloe Hart (Hairspray), Jeremy Legat (Wicked), Stephen Oliver-Webb (Lend Me A Tenor), Sophia Ragavelas (Les Miserables), Kayleigh Stephenson (We Will Rock You), Zee Asha (Taboo) and Nathan Taylor (Les Miserables).

The Jennifer Trust was founded by father and son James and Graham Edgington following the death of mother and wife Jennifer in 1985. Graham was left as a single parent of a 16 month old baby whilst grieving and working full time. The pair appeared on the 2010 series of Britain's Got Talent, making it through to the live semi-finals. Jennifer hopes to support widowed fathers and the children affected by losing their mother.

The line-up for the evening will also include pop acts AJ, Celebrating the Carpenters, Vanity, singer/songwriter Chris Passey's songs being performed by Chloe Hart and Nadine Cox, Access All Arias (formed of Sarah Eyden, Sarah Ryan and West End stalwart Helen Hobson), new band WOMAN (We Will Rock You alumni Mazz Murray, Gina Murray and Emma Kershaw), newcomers Danny Lane and Charlotte Payne and Sister Mary McArthur.

Tickets for the evening are available from Nimax Theatres or in person at the Lyric Theatre.

A Night for Jennifer is produced by Chris Macklin with musical direction by Gary Jerry. It is directed by Dawn Kalani Cowle.

www.anightforjennifer.co.uk

News from Exeter

Exeter has had a very quiet start to the Autumn, but is now gearing up, for a busy time to come. We would like to congratulate all our CPPD students on the 1941 course, and look forward to meeting them all again when they join us once more on the next PgCert' course. The dates for all our courses will be set very soon.

News from the Support Group Meeting in October

support A great opportunity to share and be supported in your practice. This is peer group support for all who are trained by LCCH.

At the last meeting:

Strategies for handling clients with ulcerative colitis were discussed

Glove analgesia techniques were discussed in detail, with some really useful extra tips being shared.

Other methods of pain management were discussed.

The planned next meeting for December is to be rescheduled in recognition of the fact that most people tend to have loads of Christmas shopping to attend to. It will probably be moved to mid-January, and may be the first in Exeter . More to come on that in a later email.

I wish you all the very best and look forward to seeing you all soon.

For further information, contact me on 07737 940 445

Cary Charles

Coombe Lane Clinic in Axminster Devon

1 day workshop

Myth Magic & Mindfulness - The art of using the NOWwww

10am - 5pm

Sunday 6th November

Magician A light-hearted introduction to all things hypnosis, with a serious note.

For the those who know little or nothing and want to know more, and what to do next.

For more details and to book online www.takecontrolofyourlife.co.uk

A positive thought when things get tough

"Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive push. A smile. A world of optimism and hope. A 'you can do it' when things are tough"

Richard M. DeVos

News from Glasgow

Dear Friends,

Now that Autumn has arrived with all her colour and blustery wind here is a rundown on what we are offering over the next few months to warm the cockles of your heart!

We still have a few places left on our annual residential "DON'T JUST DO SOMETHING SIT THERE" which runs from Friday 28th - Sunday 30th October, so it's not too late to book. Remember its open to all so friends and family are welcome too. Call us on 0141 333 0878 for a booking form

You can download a leaflet for the Reiki Development day on Sunday 6th November by clicking here. This will be held at Angela's home which is an excellent opportunity to refresh and reconnect to your Reiki practice and add to your skills no matter what your current level. Also enclosed is the one day workshop on Saturday 3rd December "WINTER LIGHT" - a wonderful day of inner peace just for you, before the Christmas rush. A great way to invest in your emotional health before 2012. Download the booking form here.

Reiki 3 runs on 14th & 15th January 2012 and we have kept our Recession Reduced Fee of £250 for this (£100 off normal fee). Again, this is a tremendous way to start the year and push your Reiki practice to the highest level whether to be able to teach Reiki or just to be able to give attunements so that others can self Reiki.

Angela runs group clinical supervision for graduates and student hypnotherapist every 6-8wks on Wednesday evenings (6.30 - 8pm £25). An attendance of six sessions per year is required. Apply in writing if you are interested but please note that it is a first come basis and there are currently only 2 places available. Then it's a waiting list basis.

Graham Watts is at last running his promised Mindfulness training course from the clinic on Sunday Mornings (10.30-12.30 £10.00 per week) Mindfulness is the practice of being in the present moment with openness. You can learn to be happier, more creative, less stressed and more content. This is an 8 week course beginning 23rd October (runs most Sundays - ends 8th January). Contact Graham on:

gwatts@blackbury.orange.co.uk to note interest or call the Harvest Clinic on 0141 333 0878.

If you are interested in personal development Angela is offering life coaching (£75 for 3 sessions of 30min.) to help negotiate the tricky times and to set goals and re focus your life. Call clinic to book.

Hoping to see you at some point over the coming months and wishing you a warm and cosy Autumn and Winter.

With Many blessings from Angela, Graham, Morag, and Marian

Evelyn Aitken's Story

Evelyn Aitken Since the age of 11 years old, I have been fascinated by hypnosis. At the age of 11 I developed severe pains in my back and after months of seeing doctors and osteopaths nothing helped. It became the conclusion of doctors that I was imagining the pain or just attention seeking. This became a real problem for me and I began to believe that I had something more sinister and therefore was afraid to go to sleep at night through fear and worry. As a result my school work suffered terribly not only was I in severe pain but I was overtired and unable to concentrate on anything and was truly miserable.

My mother became very anxious and since all else had failed she took me to a hypnotist in Glasgow. The memory of the room is still clear in my mind today and 33 years on I can still hear his voice although I cannot remember his name. After two sessions, the pain had not gone but the fear was no longer there and to this day when I'm anxious I remember the words calm, confidence and courage flowing down my right hand.

Thirty three years later after many years of curiosity, I contacted the Harvest Clinic and enrolled in the certificate course and then on to the diploma course. Over the last two years I have learned so much not only how to hypnotise people but a much further insight into what makes us behave the way we do and indeed much more about myself. It is definitely a challenge but worth every moment.

Photos from Manchester

CPPD Group

Hand Levitation

Photos from Leeds

CPPD Group

Hand Levitation Leeds Style

Photos from London

PgCert Students Practicing a Technique
Notice the Clenched Fist!

PgCert students in a Discussion Group

Placement News

Ernest Bevin College

In a recent session at the college eight table tennis players participated. This session was more about preparation for competition and so we focussed on immediate preparation, challenging competition scenarios and triggers and anchoring for positive mental and physical boost.

Checks were made to ensure that players had been working on their goals and been practicing mental preparation techniques.

The session included:-

1. Extending "best day" performance into weekends games

2. Developing and allowing a balance between tension/relaxation and
alertness/focussed concentration

3. Play around the table, owning the table, coming forward to avoid
defensiveness.

4. Resetting self after being down for several points

5. Developing a "day before" and match day routine

6. Challenges during the game

7. One to one brief check with each player, answering questions and positive
encouragement

8. Ascertaining players current state of mind and emotional state from the Coach
to personalise interventions

9. Utilising skills during the game, "experiences yourself"

10.Avoiding distraction and being in the moment, not thinking about previous
point etc.

11. Helping team members to positively expect the unexpected

12. Work on post-match diary or log book to discuss with Coach

The session was well received and we worked with a former England number 1 Christian Thompson. We are awaiting the results of the first matches....

George Nahlis

Free Workshop in the Source use of The Alpha-Stim, Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES), in Your Hypnotherapy Practice

Richard Morley

The Alpha-Stim is a CES device that can transform your ability to help patients who are depressed, anxious or stressed (see reference below). This device delivers a precise microcurrent format that stimulates the Alpha State - such as is experienced in meditation or hypnosis. The Alpha-Stim has ten million users worldwide. It is routinely used by therapists in The US and Australia and is rapidly gaining market penetration in Europe. There is considerable independent research to show that it is three times more effective than many SSRI antidepressants with none of the side effects.

This Certificated training will give you all the information you need to begin using the device in your own practice and the opportunity to experience the effects yourself while watching the results on a biofeedback screen.