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Module Title
Hypnotherapeutic Principles & Practice

Keywords
Hypnotherapy, clinical decision making, holistic person centred care

ReferenceHSM146
SCQF LevelSCQF 11
SCQF Points30
ECTS Points15
CreatedDecember 2014
ApprovedMarch 2015
Amended
Version No.1

Prerequisites for Module

In addition to an Honours degree, the applicant shall evidence that they have undertaken HSM144 Evidence Based Practice in Clinical Hypnotherapy or equivalent.

Corequisite Modules

None.

Precluded Modules

None.

Aims of Module

To enable the student to develop a critical understanding of key knowledge, principles and practice required in clinical hypnotherapy.

Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1. Critically discuss concepts of health and wellbeing and the potential role of hypnotherapy to enhance this for individuals.
2. Evaluate, critically, the factors involved in developing an environment and atmosphere conducive to client interactions.
3. Demonstrate critical understanding and application of core knowledge and skills required for ethical practice in clinical hypnotherapy.
4. Critically discuss and evaluate core methods utilised in clinical hypnotherapy.

Indicative Module Content

Concepts of health and well being, The therapeutic environment, Communication skills and active listening, Holistic client centred care, Principles of assessment and treatment, Principles of record keeping, Clinical decision making, Philosophy and principles underpinning hypnotherapy
Ethics and professionalism, Continuing professional development, Observation skills, Methodologies in hypnotherapy, Goal setting, Reflection


Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours

Distance Learning
Assessment
1
Discussion forums
20
Workshop/Tutorials
20
practical
60

Directed Study

 
Assessment
12
On-line
80

Private Study

 

107

Mode of Delivery

On-line tutorials/workshops via Blackboard Collaborate classroom with attendance block for practical elements

Assessment Plan

Learning Outcomes Assessed
Component 1 1,2,4
Component 2 3

Component 2 is a practical exam.

Component 1 is a coursework.

Indicative Bibliography

1.James, U. 2015. Clinical Hypnosis textbook: A guide for practical intervention. 3rd ed. Ilford, Sontheil Press.
2.Nash, M.R., Barnier, A.,J., eds (2008). The Oxford Handbook of Hypnosis: Theory, Research and Practice, Oxford University Press.
3.Yapko, M D (1989). Trancework: An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis. New York, Brunner/Mazel

Additional Notes

Practical elements will be addressed in a 2 week attendance block culminating in the practical assessment.


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