Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO HYPNOSIS: UNDERPINNING THEORY AND PRINCIPLES
XCPD60449
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 25
Independent Study Hours: 125
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will develop the student's understanding of the history and theoretical underpinnings of hypnosis and the application of hypnosis to clinical practice.
The indicative content will include:
Historical background of hypnosis
Basic concepts and theoretical underpinnings of hypnosis
Levels of hypnosis and uses to clinical practice
Self hypnosis for stress, relaxation and self-improvement
Management of stress and anxiety
Introduction to rapport, pacing and leading
Phenomena of hypnosis and management of abreaction
Introduction to anchors
The indicative content will include:
Historical background of hypnosis
Basic concepts and theoretical underpinnings of hypnosis
Levels of hypnosis and uses to clinical practice
Self hypnosis for stress, relaxation and self-improvement
Management of stress and anxiety
Introduction to rapport, pacing and leading
Phenomena of hypnosis and management of abreaction
Introduction to anchors
Module Additional Assessment Details
Within the assignment, the student must demonstrate an understanding and awareness of the theoretical background, history and uses of hypnosis by critically analysing relevant theory and concepts to support practical application. (Learning outcomes 1,2 3 and 4)
Formative Assessment:
Students will be provided with the opportunity for formative feedback informally throughout the module and through individual tutorial support and feedback including study group processes, use of personal log book or reflective diary.
Formative Assessment:
Students will be provided with the opportunity for formative feedback informally throughout the module and through individual tutorial support and feedback including study group processes, use of personal log book or reflective diary.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours:
20% Interactive Lectures
20% Group/Individual activities/reflection
10% Feedback from activities
Independent Learning:
10% Self Analysis
20% Reading and Reflection
20% Writing Assignment
20% Interactive Lectures
20% Group/Individual activities/reflection
10% Feedback from activities
Independent Learning:
10% Self Analysis
20% Reading and Reflection
20% Writing Assignment
Module Resources
Library and Information Services
Internet
PC and printer
CD-ROM and databases for electronic literature searching
Course materials
Internet
PC and printer
CD-ROM and databases for electronic literature searching
Course materials
Module Texts
Spiegel, H.E & Spiegel, D (2004) Trance & Treatment: clinical use of hypnosis, American Psychiatric Press Inc. ISBN:10-1585621900
Heap, M, Kottiyattil, A (2002) Hartland's Medical and Dental Hypnosis, Churchill Livingstone.
ISBN: 0-443-07217-5
Elman, D (1999) Hypnotherapy, New Jersey, Westwood Publishing Company Limited, ISBN:10-0930298047
James, T, Flores, L, Schober, J (1999), Hypnosis: A comprehensive guide, UK, Crown House Publishing. ISBN:10-1899836454
Heap, M, Kottiyattil, A (2002) Hartland's Medical and Dental Hypnosis, Churchill Livingstone.
ISBN: 0-443-07217-5
Elman, D (1999) Hypnotherapy, New Jersey, Westwood Publishing Company Limited, ISBN:10-0930298047
James, T, Flores, L, Schober, J (1999), Hypnosis: A comprehensive guide, UK, Crown House Publishing. ISBN:10-1899836454
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students should be recognised members, or are working towards appropriate clinical professional membership, so that they can become members of the BSCAH (British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis).