- Hello and welcome to this week's edition of Adam Up
It is a bumper issue this week, I've got a LOT to share with you.
Firstly, the Hypnosis Weekly podcast is back,
we have another of our special "Heroes of Hypnosis" editions where I welcome back former guest and friend of the show Dr Fredric Mau who talks about a hero of his, Milton Erickson.
You may think you know Erickson, but I assure you that Fredric offers up a fresh and
differing perspective to the one that is typically portrayed on most training courses, go have a listen to that here:
Simple ABC Explanation of the Sociocognitive Model of Hypnosis |
Those who have read my
Science of Self-Hypnosis book or been on one of my science of self-hypnosis seminars will be aware that I tend to favour a sociocognitive model of hypnosis as a means of explaining and conceptualising hypnosis. It is simple, tends to be favoured by many academics, researchers and prominent authors, it empowers the individual and inherently creates self-efficacy and moves away from explaining hypnosis in terms of a conscious/unconscious mind or as an altered
state of consciousness (both of which lack evidence to support despite being so popular among front line hypnotherapists).
In class, at the beginning of our diploma course, I explain a wide number of models of hypnosis and also explain my preference (and positive bias) for the sociocognitive model of hypnosis. For those just starting out
in this field and for those who have perhaps trained previously and be taught just one singular way of explaining hypnosis, the sociocognitive model might seem like a challenge to explain in simple terms to clients.
The model comprises of a number of modulating factors the come together to heighten suggestibility and create hypnosis and hypnotic responding.
Those modulating factors (attitudes, expectations, role adoption, motivation etc) might take a while to explain and might be difficult to socialise the client to that model, especially if the client has preconceived notions of what hypnosis is or how they want it to be.
Therefore, it makes a lot of sense to import one of the ABC models used in the field of
cognitive behavioural therapy – Antecedents, Beliefs and Consequences to form a simple way to start sowing the seeds of how hypnosis works and how you can use it according to the sociocognitive perspective…
And I recorded a short
video all about that, I hope you enjoy it and find it useful…..
Using a Thought Form to Explain Cognitive Hypnotherapy |
In this video clip, I give a
broad and simplified version of how to import the fundamental principles and approaches of cognitive therapy (as per the originators Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis) into the hypnotherapists offerings and form the real basic foundations of cognitive hypnotherapy.
I do so using an outline of a thought form and in the video I explain
first of all how the thought form would be used by the client, and the purposes of it.
Then I explain how it is used by the client and explain how that overriding process also illustrates some key stages of cognitive hypnotherapy in terms of
moving from cognitive awareness, cognitive disputation and through to the ultimate aim of cognitive restructuring. I then show a few of the kinds of tools, skills and techniques that we have and that we learn to apply as hypnotherapists to carry out that process and journey towards cognitive restructuring
Excuse my handwriting and the blip in the middle
where the recording got lost as I had not turned the phone function of my phone off!! I’m such a pro!
Enjoy this video about cognitive hypnotherapy anyway.
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On the college blog this week, I also wrote about something very exciting
that I hope you'll be excited about too.
The festive season has arrived. With it being the 1st of December, it is now officially OK to talk publicly about Christmas, and yes it is the time of giving, and today I am giving you hypnotherapists the gift of education…..
You know what we’ve gone and done?
We have set things up on our online membership area, so that anyone can go and have 5 days completely free access to everything. That’s right, you can now go
and watch video footage of our
- hypnotherapy practitioner diploma course,
- our advanced hypnotherapy practitioner diploma course,
- our cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy certificate,
- our hypnotic coaching certification course,
- our hypnotherapist business development academy course,
- our science of self-hypnosis seminar,
- our rapid inductions and hypnotic phenomena for hypnotherapists seminar,
- our specialist lectures and additional materials galore – all for
free!
Go and have a read of this article at the college website for more detail and information on this offer:
My Top Ten Important Articles I Recommend All Hypnotherapists Read
Today! |
In
that article, I listed a number (ten, to be precise) articles that I have written in the last decade that I believe to be incredibly important. They give a sense of the vision I have for the field of professional hypnotherapy and they offer up a huge amount of resource for anyone interested in this field whether new to the field, or those of you that are seasoned professionals.
I decided to write about these articles a bit this week too.
I highlight these things articles often, but I wanted to write a brief
article that had them all in the same place.
If you want to get a good feel for this college and our ethos and what we stand for, then have a read of these articles. They demonstrate so much of what we believe is important for the hypnotherapy field to develop credibly and effectively.
If you are a hypnotherapist, then I highly recommend the investment of 10 minutes of your time to read these articles, they are ram-packed full of useful information even if you do not choose to study with me, they’ll benefit you greatly:
Individuality and celebrating our uniqueness |
So individuality is today’s theme and has always been a favourite
subject of mine. I remember when I watched the 1990 film Wild at Heart starring a young Nicholas Cage whose character Sailor had a beloved item of clothing that he often refers to in the film; “This is a snakeskin jacket and for me it’s a symbol of my individuality, and my belief in personal freedom.”
The quote made me fall in love with the
film. It also gave me confidence to believe in my own sense of individuality. This is a topic that I have fondly written about for the past 10 years and beyond and is close to my heart.
Have a read of these articles for some similar themes,
though today is more of a manifesto on individuality and uniqueness!
Read these two articles for more on this and for some fine examples of really getting comfortable being the fullest possible expression of your unique self:
“What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in
others.” ― Confucius
We all have unique skills and talents. Think about what you enjoy, are good at, what inspires you and what brings a smile to your face. Our passions are an indication of our skills and talents. Interestingly, when we admire and even envy someone, it’s just a sign that we have the same skills, often dormant, waiting to be
expressed. For example, if you admire inspirational speakers, you too can be one once you apply yourself, create the intention and follow diligently through with your actions.
Understanding what you are passionate about and expressing your unique gifts, leads you to your life purpose. You will be in sync with who you truly are, the authentic you and your
individuality.
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
How can you express your
individuality and uniqueness?
Go read the full article over at my website, I think you'll be pleased you did, it is my manifesto on how to develop professionally and personally as a result of your individuality. It'll enhance your business,
strengthen your relationships and create a more fulfilling life in many ways, enjoy:
Self-Hypnosis Online Store |
This week, my social media output has been filled with memes about hypnosis, photos from my life, loads of articles from our vaults
(including some really controversial ones from the past few years!!) and some other bits and pieces. You can follow and keep up to date here:
Additionally, if you are a student, graduate or friend of my college, then come & join our
Facebook group for hypnotherapists, it has some other wonderful discussion on there too:
For those of you interested in finding out a bit more about working or studying with me, here are the pages to go and do
that:
1. Would you like a satisfying and meaningful career as a hypnotherapist helping others? Are you a hypnotherapist looking for stimulating and career enhancing continued professional development and advanced studies?
We have a range of classroom based and home study courses offering the most comprehensive and highest quality education in the hypnotherapy and hypnosis fields:
The weekly podcast broadcast would not be possible without Tom Watson, who sponsors Adam Up and puts it all together each week.
If you need a website then do please pay him a visit here:
tmwmedia.co.uk
In line with this week's theme....
- Just remember, you are unique. Just like everybody else.
- You are one in a million, which means that
there are a thousand people in India just like you.
- Individuality; you laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at you because you're all the same.
Hahaha, love those.
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