Working with cancer patients a workshop for hypnotherapists
One Day Cancer Workshop 2010
Sunday 28th February 2010 ~ Registration 9.30 for 10.00 ending approx 4.45pm Guardian Medical Centre, Guardian Street Warrington WA5 1UD
Speaker: Michael Mahoney
Working with Cancer Patients and the Benefits and uses of Hypnotherapy
The day will consist of:
1) An Introduction to the disease
2) Treatment options
3) Hypnotherapy and some uses in this area.
This Workshop looks at: What cancer is, causes of cancer, benign and malignant tumours, metastasis, staging and tumour classifications, treatments, the cancer journey, surgery, radiotherapy what it is and its side effects, chemotherapy, other treatment options, mitigation of causes, patient experience, survivorship, end of life issues.
We take a look at the immune system, recognising spirituality, and psychological impact, understanding bad news and its impact, lifestyle factors, integrating complementary therapy & clinical governance (basics contract with patients), basic terminology and more including Hypnotherapy scripts for relaxation, anticipatory nausea, pre / post surgery, pain control, emotional recovery, and end of life.
Attendees should leave this workshop with a better understanding of cancer and its impact on the patient and their loved ones, and some of the benefits and uses of hypnotherapy in this area. This will be a full and busy day; ideal to help those considering entering this rewarding field.
This workshop is designed for Lay Hypnotherapists in Practice.
Michael Mahoney is a Clinical Hypnotherapist being in professional practice since 1986. Widely known for his work in the gastroenterology field he also has extensive experience in the field of working with cancer patients, with particular interest in breast cancer and emotional recovery.
He has research and patient piloting experience working with breast cancer patients. He is the author of the widely acclaimed CD ‘An aid to Emotional Recovery after Breast Cancer’ for which he received an Innovation and Research Award in 2005.
This CD is used or recommended as an additional treatment option in over 110 NHS Hospitals, with information included in discharge packs from many breast cancer departments. Michael received his certificate in working with people with cancer from National Cancer ‘Czar’ Professor Mike Richards in 2005 accredited by the University of West England.
Michael holds membership of several primary care societies, his services are used by GP’s / NHS & Private Hospital Consultants throughout the North West of England, and beyond. He has Medical Research Project Experience funded and audited by the Medical Profession.
He is a trained Trainer of NHS HoNoS. He presents to Medical Forums on both Hypnosis and Stress Management which have been PGEA (GP Training) Accredited. He also has experience presenting to medical forums on the uses of hypnotherapy with IBS patients. He has worked as a consultant at a local hospital working alongside psychiatrists and other medical professionals. He also holds membership of several international education and research groups.
Michaels’ Practice -TimeLine Services: Are the administrators of the IBS Register & are established service providers to Regional NHS Occupational Health Departments, Corporate Organisations and local government. Providing care services to the carers such as Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Stress Management Workshops, outplacement services and more.
The cost for the day is £155.00. This includes coffee on arrival, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and plenty of handout information, including scripts to take home with you.
This is a new workshop. If you have been to one of Michaels workshops you will know he is generous with his knowledge and shares his 24 years in practice experiences willingly, in addition to his individual style of ensuring attendees get lots from the day, which can be used in your practice immediately.
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Just one extra client easily pays for this workshop.