Winter weather in Exeter

The students drive through snow and ice , to attend this weekends lectures in Exeter, with the snow still falling, the students settle to studying regression.

Over the weekend the students will be studying obstetrics, and working with children.

All their hard work is starting now to see results and many of them have completed their case studies.

We welcome our visiting lecturer Richard Spencer-Nitche who managed to drive all the way down from Chiddingfold in Surrey, in some really wintry weather, his return visit to Exeter is most welcome.

Clinical Hypnosis helps with lifestyle change for those with IBS

Recent studies demonstrate the efficacy of Clinical Hypnotherapy for IBS.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder that for many individuals has become long term. It affects the digestive system and can cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea and constipation.

The symptoms of IBS can fluctuate, and there may be times when the symptoms are particularly problematic and other times when there are no symptoms at all.

There are several types of IBS, and depending on the presenting main symptom. It is known by a variety of other names, but it is worth noting that some of these names misrepresent the condition. Colitis, for example, is an inflammation of the colon and this symptom isn't found in people with IBS.

Although IBS poses no serious threat to health, it can have an adverse effect on a person's quality of life. The exact causes of IBS are at this time, unknown. 

IBS is one of the most common of the gastrointestinal conditions. It is estimated that approximatly 10-20% of the UK's population is affected by IBS at sometime, although this figure may be higher because many people with the condition do not report their symptoms to their GP. 

IBS is twice as common in women as it is in men. The condition normally develops in people who are between 20 and 30 years of age, but it can affect people of any age.
While there is no cure for IBS, the symptoms can be controlled with lifestyle changes and current research has demonstrated that Clinical Hypnotherapy can have a profound positive impact on the quality of life for many who present with it (Miller and Whorwell  2008).

Professional Training since 1984

 

Professional hypnotherapy training

The London College of Clinical Hypnosis (LCCH) was created specifically to provide intending practitioners of hypnosis and hypnotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy with the disciplines, skills and tuition necessary to practice both soundly and ethically.


It was founded in 1984 by Michael Joseph, the LCCH has helped gain wide recognition for the value of clinical hypnotherapy over a wide range of medical, psychological and somatic problems.

It is the aim of the college to provide comprehensive training facilities for future generations of students and practitioners and to engage in extensive empirical research in this field.

The symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of winter depression that affects an estimated 7% of the population (SAD Association. 2010).

Every winter many people suffer from the symptoms of SAD. The symptoms of SAD usually recur each winter, starting from anywhere between September to November and continuing on, until the spring, depending on the spring sunshine quality and quantity.

Recent research into how and why people respond to their changes in mood, has been helpful in increasing our understanding of effective rather than ineffective coping strategies. It has been shown that the sooner someone addresses their symptoms and takes action, the quicker results can be seen (Nash and Barnier 2008).

A GP will usually make a diagnosis after three or more consecutive winters of symptoms, which can include any number of the following:

Depression - Sleep Problems -  Lethargy - Overeating - Cognitive Function - Social Problems - Anxiety - Loss of Libido - Sudden Mood Changes in Spring.

It has been shown (SAD Association. 2010) that sufferers show signs of a weakened immune system during the winter, and are more vulnerable to infections and other illnesses, the SAD symptoms disappear in spring, either suddenly with a short period (e.g. four weeks) of hypomania or hyperactivity, or gradually, depending on the intensity of sunlight in the spring and early summer.

All of the above presenting symptoms can be managed, helped and radically alleviated, using the techniques taught in Clinical Hypnosis and Cognitive Behavioural Hypnosis.

Autumn and time to turn the clocks back

Exeter studies continue.

In the weak rays of warm sun this weekend in beautiful  Exeter city, our studies focused on time distortion, and the contracting and expanding of time and then on to therapy planning.

Above are some of our students working hard, or enjoying the wonderful relaxation that hypnotherapy can bring.

A very brief look at anxiety

A brief look at anxiety symptoms

Do you know someone who could benefit from a new way of dealing with an old problem? 

It is normal to experience worry or fear from time to time particularly before confronting something difficult or problematic like a driving test, a public performance, or when put on the spot in an interview situation. Feelings like these are accepted and expected.

Anxiety however is considered a problem, if the symptoms effect our ability to sleep or to go about our daily lives calmly. It is considered that anxiety occurs when the reaction to any situation is out of proportion compared with what might be normally be expected.

Anxiety, is a general term for several symptoms that cause nervousness, which can be described as a fear, apprehension, or worrying. It is the symptoms which can affect our emotions, our feelings and our behaviour, anxiety can be extremely upsetting, and have a serious impact on daily life.

Anxiety disorders can be classified into several more specific types. To find out more, and to discover how to manage the symptoms, find out about our courses at the LCCH teaching in London Exeter Birmingham Manchester Glasgow Leeds Portugal Malaysia Singapore. 
 

October - studying and researching stress

Autumn is here, Exeter is getting ready for that changes that the seasons bring.

With their focus on their studies, students this month are working with Stress, (in more ways than one) and the impact that stress has on society world wide.
Exeter students are starting to gather current research and to evaluate their understanding thier own skills, learning and understanding, and finding out how they can help not only themselves but others, to manage and to reduce the risks associated with high stress levels.

LCCH Exeter is also looking forward, to the start of the Spring Course's in 2011.

The staring place for any Clinical Hypnotherapists, who want to train well, is the Certificate in Personal Professional Development in Clinical Hypnotherapy.

It begins, as you would expect with the theories and understanding that go alongside Hypnosis, the nature of Hypnosis and is supported by research from around  the world.

For more information look at the LCCH website pages www.lcch.co.uk

The dates for the next Exeter CPPD course are as follows:

CPPD

                Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 March 2011

                Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 April 2011

                Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 May 2011

                Saturday 11 June 2011  Exam Sunday 12 June 2011

See the website for booking information.          

LCCH Exeter welcomes you.

Post Graduate Certificate Students this weekend October 2nd 2010 in Exeter, worked for the first time with their inner child, developed their skills and discovered the control room of their minds.

As they now look at doing their first case studies, their confidence and skill is growing. It is wonderful to see new students developing into New Professional Clinical Hypnotherapists.