Module 2: Hypno-Psychotherapy: The application of Clinical Hypnosis in Cognitive Behavior Therapy-580 hours
- Theoretical training 110 hours
- Journal Club 45 hours
- Presentation, Analysis of Case Studies & Practical Skills Training 25 hours
- Case study assignment II 25 hours
- Clinical practice 75 hours (distributed over three clients)
- Clinical supervision 35 hours
- Personal study 150 hours
- Reflective diary 10 hours
Entry Requirements
- BSc/BA in a metal health profession
- Prior training in CBT
- One reference letter by a clinical supervisor/employer/professor
- Interview
Note: The route to be registered as a Cognitive Behavior Hypno-Psychotherapist (all six modules) has the following entry requirements:
- BSc/BA in Psychology or Psychiatry or Psychological Counseling
- MSc in Psychology or Psychiatry or Psychological Counseling or certified training in a psychotherapeutic modality
- Prior clinical experience (at least 1 year of clinical experience)
- One reference letter by a clinical supervisor/employer/professor
- Interview
- Work license
Assessment:
- Case study II analysis and presentation (1500 word count)
- Clinical Supervision Evaluation
- Overall attendance (at least 80% of the courses need to be attended)
- Role plays and session simulation
The program will commence in September and last until June. The courses will be delivered in 7 Weekends (Saturday 10.00-18.30, 60’ break, Sunday 10.00-18.30, 60’ break) and 33 Fridays (17.00-22.00, 15’ break)
| Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology of attachment, affect and trauma | 5 hours |
| Memory and levels of consciousness: The role of unconscious processes in psychopathology | 5 hours |
| Models of CBT that are focused on emotions Case conceptualization III | 5 hours |
| The relationship between affect and imagination: Clinical Hypnosis, Imagery and Mindfullness | 5 hours |
| Theories of clinical hypnosis and integration of clinical hypnosis with Cognitive Behavior Therapy- Problem formulation in Cognitive Behavior Hypno-Psychotherapy | 5 hours Friday 16.30-21.30 |
| Assessment for Integrated Treatment and Psychoeducation II | 10 hours 2 Fridays 16.30-21.30 |
| Inductions and Self-Strengthening Techniques in Cognitive Behavior Hypnotherapy | 10 hours Friday 16.30-21.30 |
| Hypnotic Language and Developing Effective Therapeutic Scripts in Cognitive Behavior Hypnotherapy | 10 hours 2 Fridays 16.30-21.30 |
| Therapeutic Skills II | 10 hours 2 Fridays 16.30-21.30 |
| Cognitive and Behavioral Techniques With Clinical Hypnosis & Imagery | 10 hours |
| Special Conditioning Techniques in Clinical Hypnosis and Imagery | 10 hours 2 Fridays 16.30-21.30 |
| Ego State Therapy | 15 hours Saturday10.00-18.30 Sunday 10.00-18.30 |
| Symbolodrama-Guided Affective Imagery | 15 hours Saturday10.00-18.30 Sunday 10.00-18.30 |
| Hypno-Analysis & Age Regression Therapy | 15 hours Saturday10.00-18.30 Sunday 10.00-18.30 |
| Inner Child Healing Therapy | 10 hours Friday 16.30-21.30 |
| Somatic and Pain Relief Therapy With Imagery & Hypnosis | 15 hours Saturday10.00-18.30 Sunday 10.00-18.30 |
Journal Club
Mini groups will be conducted aimed at the discussion, critical analysis and treatment of specific diagnostic disorders through cognitive behavior therapy and hypnosis, as well as the presentation of a critical review of existing research findings. Meetings will be held on Fridays 17.00-22.00 (15’ break). The total duration of these groups is 55 hrs.
Topics |
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Hypnosis & Imagery in Emotional Disorders (5 hours) |
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Hypnosis & Imagery in Anxiety Disorders (5 hours) |
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Hypnosis & Imagery in Trauma & PTSD (5 hours) |
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Hypnosis & Imagery in Skin Problems (5 hours) |
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Hypnosis & Imagery in Sexual Problems (5 hours) |
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Hypnosis & Imagery in Personality Disorders (5 hours) |
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Hypnosis & Imagery in Chronic Insomnia (5 hours) |
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Hypnosis & Imagery in Migraine (5 hours) |
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Hypnosis & Imagery in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (5 hours) |
Presentation, Analysis of Case Studies & Practical Skills Training
This module consists of a) the presentation and analysis of diagnostically complicated case studies and b) experiential practice on certain cognitive-behavioral, hypnotherapeutic and other techniques. The total duration of this module is 25 hrs that will be covered on a weekly basis, every Friday 17.00-22.00, 15’ break.
Clinical Work & Supervision
The total duration of clinical work in Module 2 is 75 clinical hours and 35 hrs of clinical supervision (10 hrs of supervision need to be completed on an individual basis, 25 hrs can be completed on a group basis). The 75 hrs of clinical work will be distributed in 3 cases with at least two different diagnoses.