Comments for The UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy http://ukhypnosis.com Hypnotherapy training courses and workshops in the UK. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:45:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on James Braid’s Final Views on Hypnotism by Die Non-State-Theorien der Hypnose | hypnoseinfos http://ukhypnosis.com/2010/01/22/james-braids-final-views-on-hypnotism/comment-page-1/#comment-27888 Die Non-State-Theorien der Hypnose | hypnoseinfos Thu, 17 May 2012 21:45:29 +0000 http://ukhypnosis.com/?p=638#comment-27888 [...] Bereits Braid, der Begründer des Monoideismus – also der Lehre, dass Hypnose die Fokussierung ein einen singulären Gedanken bedeute – erkannte später, dass diese Theorie nicht stimmt und  Hypnotisierte tatsächlich an mehrere Dinge zugleich zu denken vermögen. (Siehe “James Braid’s Final Views on Hypnotism”.) [...] [...] Bereits Braid, der Begründer des Monoideismus – also der Lehre, dass Hypnose die Fokussierung ein einen singulären Gedanken bedeute – erkannte später, dass diese Theorie nicht stimmt und  Hypnotisierte tatsächlich an mehrere Dinge zugleich zu denken vermögen. (Siehe “James Braid’s Final Views on Hypnotism”.) [...]

]]> Comment on Training FAQ by UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy http://ukhypnosis.com/training-courses/training-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-27799 UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy Wed, 09 May 2012 09:52:46 +0000 http://ukhypnosis.com/?page_id=483#comment-27799 Hi Sue, There are several peer-reviewed hypnosis journals which publish regular research on hypnosis and reviews. The International Journal for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (IJCEH) is the one with the highest academic impact factor, so the most important one. You can search online there for evidence relating to various applications of hypnosis: <a href="http://www.ijceh.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ijceh.com/</a> If you also search PubMed, you'll find they have a MeSH category for hypnosis with about 11,000 citations from different journals, etc., containing research on hypnosis. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/" title="PubMed" rel="nofollow"></a> It would take a lot of space to cite all the studies available individually! However, the article below lists studies picked up in a recent review based on the criteria for Empirically Supported Treatments (ESTs) defined by the American Psychological Association's task force on the subject: <a href="http://www.hypnotherapists.org.uk/1349/review-of-evidence-based-hypnotherapy-may-2010-mega-research-snippet/" title="NCH Review Article on ESTs" rel="nofollow"></a> My latest book, The Practice of Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnosis, also discusses in more detail a number of clinical trials and research reviews of hypnosis, which might be useful. However, you'll also find discussions of clinical trials on hypnosis in most modern books by evidence-based practitioners such as Lynn & Kirsch's Essentials of Clinical Hypnosis: An Evidence-Based Approach (2006). Hope that helps, Donald Robertson Hi Sue,

There are several peer-reviewed hypnosis journals which publish regular research on hypnosis and reviews. The International Journal for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (IJCEH) is the one with the highest academic impact factor, so the most important one. You can search online there for evidence relating to various applications of hypnosis:

http://www.ijceh.com/

If you also search PubMed, you’ll find they have a MeSH category for hypnosis with about 11,000 citations from different journals, etc., containing research on hypnosis.

It would take a lot of space to cite all the studies available individually! However, the article below lists studies picked up in a recent review based on the criteria for Empirically Supported Treatments (ESTs) defined by the American Psychological Association’s task force on the subject:

My latest book, The Practice of Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnosis, also discusses in more detail a number of clinical trials and research reviews of hypnosis, which might be useful. However, you’ll also find discussions of clinical trials on hypnosis in most modern books by evidence-based practitioners such as Lynn & Kirsch’s Essentials of Clinical Hypnosis: An Evidence-Based Approach (2006).

Hope that helps,

Donald Robertson

]]> Comment on Training FAQ by Sue Roberts http://ukhypnosis.com/training-courses/training-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-27798 Sue Roberts Wed, 09 May 2012 05:34:55 +0000 http://ukhypnosis.com/?page_id=483#comment-27798 I found your site while researching Hypnotherapy. You make several references to 'Evidenced Based Hypnotherapy'. I am having difficulty finding credible 'Evidence' for hypnotherapy and wondered if you have actual references to the use of hypnotherapy that would meet current clinical requirements. There seem so few comparative studies I wondered if you could offer any references. Kind regards Sue Roberts I found your site while researching Hypnotherapy. You make several references to ‘Evidenced Based Hypnotherapy’. I am having difficulty finding credible ‘Evidence’ for hypnotherapy and wondered if you have actual references to the use of hypnotherapy that would meet current clinical requirements. There seem so few comparative studies I wondered if you could offer any references.

Kind regards

Sue Roberts

]]> Comment on Advanced Smoking Cessation Workshop for Therapists by UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy http://ukhypnosis.com/2011/08/27/advanced-smoking-cessation-workshop-for-therapists/comment-page-1/#comment-27781 UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy Tue, 08 May 2012 13:12:32 +0000 http://ukhypnosis.com/?p=2424#comment-27781 Hi Helen, Unfortunately, we don't have one scheduled at the moment as this subject has been integrated into the course content for our standard diploma training programme. Regards, Donald Robertson Hi Helen,

Unfortunately, we don’t have one scheduled at the moment as this subject has been integrated into the course content for our standard diploma training programme.

Regards,

Donald Robertson

]]> Comment on James Braid’s Final Views on Hypnotism by Das “übliche” Hypnose-Modell und seine Schwäche | hypnoseinfos http://ukhypnosis.com/2010/01/22/james-braids-final-views-on-hypnotism/comment-page-1/#comment-27759 Das “übliche” Hypnose-Modell und seine Schwäche | hypnoseinfos Sun, 06 May 2012 16:14:18 +0000 http://ukhypnosis.com/?p=638#comment-27759 [...] Und bereits James Braid, der Vater des “Monoideismus”, also der Lehre, dass Hypnose eine Konzenration auf eine einzige Idee darstellt, erkannte irgendwann, dass dieses Konzept falsch ist und Hypnotisierte ihre Aufmerksamkeit sehrwohl auf mehrere Dinge gleichzeitig verteilen können.  (Siehe “James Braid’s Final Views on Hypnotism”.) [...] [...] Und bereits James Braid, der Vater des “Monoideismus”, also der Lehre, dass Hypnose eine Konzenration auf eine einzige Idee darstellt, erkannte irgendwann, dass dieses Konzept falsch ist und Hypnotisierte ihre Aufmerksamkeit sehrwohl auf mehrere Dinge gleichzeitig verteilen können.  (Siehe “James Braid’s Final Views on Hypnotism”.) [...]

]]> Comment on Advanced Smoking Cessation Workshop for Therapists by Safer Smoke Supply http://ukhypnosis.com/2011/08/27/advanced-smoking-cessation-workshop-for-therapists/comment-page-1/#comment-27697 Safer Smoke Supply Thu, 03 May 2012 14:15:39 +0000 http://ukhypnosis.com/?p=2424#comment-27697 This seems like a very good option for individuals that have trouble quitting. Would be a great resource to have. This seems like a very good option for individuals that have trouble quitting. Would be a great resource to have.

]]> Comment on Advanced Smoking Cessation Workshop for Therapists by Helen http://ukhypnosis.com/2011/08/27/advanced-smoking-cessation-workshop-for-therapists/comment-page-1/#comment-27673 Helen Tue, 01 May 2012 21:44:32 +0000 http://ukhypnosis.com/?p=2424#comment-27673 Hello Please let me know when the next two day Adavanced smoking cessation masterclass for therapists will be. Also I will need information on the price and the venue. I am really interested in attending and look forward to hearing from you. Hello

Please let me know when the next two day Adavanced smoking cessation masterclass for therapists will be. Also I will need information on the price and the venue.

I am really interested in attending and look forward to hearing from you.

]]> Comment on Course Accreditation by UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy http://ukhypnosis.com/course-accreditation/comment-page-1/#comment-27651 UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:14:11 +0000 http://schemata.im/samplesite/?page_id=43#comment-27651 Hi Jan, In the hypnotherapy field there are several major independent bodies who accredit training and register therapists. Our course is accredited or, in some sense, recognised by the main organisations. Our students are normally able to register as practitioners with the main bodies in the field. The CNHC is an umbrella body for complementary therapy rather than psychological therapies like hypnotherapy. We don't actually support that organisation's aims and are not affiliated to it although our students may potentially become eligible for CNHC registration by registering as practitioners with one of the hypnotherapy bodies that are affiliated to it. CNHC has been heavily criticised in the media and by various commentators. We would recommend that students join one of the main <em>hypnotherapy </em>organisations, such as those mentioned on our site, which we would consider more important in terms of professional accreditation and ethical practice. There is no legislation that currently restricts the practice of hypnotherapy and all of these organisations function as <em>voluntary </em> professional bodies or regulators. Regards, Donald Robertson Hi Jan,

In the hypnotherapy field there are several major independent bodies who accredit training and register therapists. Our course is accredited or, in some sense, recognised by the main organisations. Our students are normally able to register as practitioners with the main bodies in the field. The CNHC is an umbrella body for complementary therapy rather than psychological therapies like hypnotherapy. We don’t actually support that organisation’s aims and are not affiliated to it although our students may potentially become eligible for CNHC registration by registering as practitioners with one of the hypnotherapy bodies that are affiliated to it. CNHC has been heavily criticised in the media and by various commentators. We would recommend that students join one of the main hypnotherapy organisations, such as those mentioned on our site, which we would consider more important in terms of professional accreditation and ethical practice. There is no legislation that currently restricts the practice of hypnotherapy and all of these organisations function as voluntary professional bodies or regulators.

Regards,

Donald Robertson

]]> Comment on Course Accreditation by Jan Davis http://ukhypnosis.com/course-accreditation/comment-page-1/#comment-27642 Jan Davis Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:38:00 +0000 http://schemata.im/samplesite/?page_id=43#comment-27642 Hi I cab see your training courses are approved and accredited by various bodies, but I'm not quite clear what this means in terms of professional practice. Please could you advise. Would your course lead to registration with a relevent approved body? The only example I know of is the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)as recommended by the Department of Health. Any advice or further information appreciated! Thanks Hi

I cab see your training courses are approved and accredited by various bodies, but I’m not quite clear what this means in terms of professional practice. Please could you advise. Would your course lead to registration with a relevent approved body? The only example I know of is the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)as recommended by the Department of Health. Any advice or further information appreciated!
Thanks

]]> Comment on Some Criticisms of Ericksonian Hypnosis by UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy http://ukhypnosis.com/2010/08/13/some-criticisms-of-ericksonian-hypnosis/comment-page-1/#comment-27541 UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:29:23 +0000 http://ukhypnosis.com/?p=1601#comment-27541 Thanks. Interesting comments. It's often claimed by "Ericksonians" that their approach is largely untestable and that conflicting data can therefore be discounted on that basis. However, that would arguably create an even bigger problem for the approach because it would mean that Ericksonians themselves have no way of knowing whether their strategies are effective or not compared to alternative methods, and whether they'd be better off doing something else with clients. Moreover, that information should normally be shared with clients as part of the process of obtaining informed consent. So there is a need to establish reasonably objective evidence for this and other therapeutic approaches. The dominant cognitive-behavioural theory of hypnosis is probably Kirsch's "response set" model, which differs from what you describe and does ascribe causal properties to hypnosis, as a set of cognitions or attitudes, which have been confirmed by many experiments. Likewise, if Erickson's approach isn't readily teachable that probably casts doubt on its value as well as the claims of the many people who call themselves "Ericksonian". That said, according to his contemporaries, Erickson himself would have been highly critical of much of what's taught under his name, usually by people who never met him, and often (in my experience) by people who have read few or perhaps none of his published writings. I remember once talkig to an "Ericksonian hypnosis" trainer who had never heard Erickson's voice on an audio recording or watched the videos of him. I think most people would agree that it's quite difficult to understand Erickson's writings without hearing or seeing what he was actually doing. Regards, Donald Robertson Thanks. Interesting comments. It’s often claimed by “Ericksonians” that their approach is largely untestable and that conflicting data can therefore be discounted on that basis. However, that would arguably create an even bigger problem for the approach because it would mean that Ericksonians themselves have no way of knowing whether their strategies are effective or not compared to alternative methods, and whether they’d be better off doing something else with clients. Moreover, that information should normally be shared with clients as part of the process of obtaining informed consent. So there is a need to establish reasonably objective evidence for this and other therapeutic approaches. The dominant cognitive-behavioural theory of hypnosis is probably Kirsch’s “response set” model, which differs from what you describe and does ascribe causal properties to hypnosis, as a set of cognitions or attitudes, which have been confirmed by many experiments. Likewise, if Erickson’s approach isn’t readily teachable that probably casts doubt on its value as well as the claims of the many people who call themselves “Ericksonian”. That said, according to his contemporaries, Erickson himself would have been highly critical of much of what’s taught under his name, usually by people who never met him, and often (in my experience) by people who have read few or perhaps none of his published writings. I remember once talkig to an “Ericksonian hypnosis” trainer who had never heard Erickson’s voice on an audio recording or watched the videos of him. I think most people would agree that it’s quite difficult to understand Erickson’s writings without hearing or seeing what he was actually doing.

Regards,

Donald Robertson

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