The content delivery will focus initially on the definition of `Neuro-Linguistic' programming, in tern=ms of verbal and non-verbal communication- thoughts, feelings and actions as expressions of habitual programmes and amenable to change.
Historical and scientific perspectives of trance states- linking hypnosis and NLP
Milton model- the language of trance.
Theories- gestalt-psycho-synthesis and cognitive behaviour therapy.
Representational systems- visual images, feelings, kinaesthetic and auditory imagery.
Sub-modalities of the 5 senses- perceiving past experiences.
Sensory acuity; becoming aware of how we gather information non-verbally.
Behavioural flexibility- motivation, changing behaviour - toward new outcomes.
Memory coding: NLP model for memory coding, storage and change-association and disassociation. Traumatic memory resolution.
Visual/Kinaesthetic disassociation.
Rapport skills-enhancement and building therapeutic alliances.
The `well-Formed Outcome'- clear goal setting.
Instillation of hope and optimism.
State management and development- Anchoring for building the ideal state of consultation.
Metaposition / metamirror- tool for surgery consultation.
Concepts of time- archetypes for discovery of timelines as a therapeutic,visual and kinaesthetic.
Re-imprinting- trance work- with timeline and meta-positions for trauma resolution.

(contributes to meeting all LO's)

Additional assessment details:
This written assignment requires a critical reflection of the structure of your belief change during a consultation process with a patient, to explore how neuro-linguistic programming impacts upon your personal beliefs and that of your patient.

Students must keep a reflective diary throughout the module to enable them to successfully complete their assignment, to record their auditory, visual and kinaesthetic experiences during communication processes in practice. This reflective diary will further enhance reflection and critical analysis of their personal belief structure and communication processes during a consultation process; and must be submitted alongside the assignment - Pass/Fail

Both elements off assessment must be passed

Formative Assessment:
Students will be provided with the opportunity for formative feedback informally throughout the module and via tutorial support feedback.

The Learning strategy employed within this module is centred upon the interactive assessment strategies employed by other post-graduate modules, which means that the students will be involved in the learning process, in the form of action-based learning.

The general mode of delivery is through:

Contact Hours: (25)
10 hours Interactive Lectures
10 hours Group/Individual activities and/Reflection
5 hours-Feedback from activities

Independent Study Hours: (125)
25 hours Self analysis
50 hours Reading and Reflection
50 hours Writing assignment

It is highly desirable that the student will be working in a primary care/community setting.

Alladin,A. (2008) Hypnotherapy Explained, Oxford, Pub: Radcliffe Publishing
Andreas,S.Walker,L.McDermott,I. (2004) Changing with NLP: A casebook of Neuro-linguistic programming in Medical Practice. Pub: Radcliffe Medical Press
Bolstad, R (2002) Resolve, a New Model of Therapy. Carmarthen, Pub: Crown House Publishing

Library facilities
Access to computer and the internet
Tutorial support/Peer support
Utilising email facilities
Blackboard