The Impatient Patient
How to ensure that any concerns about the period between requesting an appointment and the date of the actual consultation are viewed positively by the patient and increase their co-operation in the treatment itself.
General articles providing help on dealing with enquiries from the public, potential patients or other bodies.
How to ensure that any concerns about the period between requesting an appointment and the date of the actual consultation are viewed positively by the patient and increase their co-operation in the treatment itself.
Some therapists’ thoughts about offering free initial consultations.
Examples of ‘Compliment Slips’ used by LCH therapists in their practices.
If a person has stopped smoking but continues with NRT (nicotine replacement therapy) of one sort or another, should the Anti-smoking script be adapted or is LCH indicated?
Step by step guide to creating a page on Facebook to promote your practice.
Discussion on some angles to consider if you may need to blur the boundaries between professional and personal and mix with a patient outside of the therapeutic frame.
I know someone who I think would benefit from treatment, how should broach the subject so they make an appointment with me?
My patient often raises both ‘yes’ and ‘no’ fingers in response to some questions – why might it be, and how do I stop it?
The patient’s problem is made up of several different symptoms – how do I decide if I can treat the ‘label’ directly or if I need to break it down to its components and treat each individual symptom separately?
An advertising ‘offer’ that started many years ago, but is still ongoing – that of offering ‘a specially selected’ hypnotherapist the chance to advertise their practice on GP appointment cards, surgery handbooks and hospital calendars, notice boards etc. This is a selection of comments from therapists who have looked further into this opportunity.
Can self hypnosis be effective for expectant mums in coping with morning sickness? This discussion touches on the various theories surrounding this symptom and the dangers, pitfalls and possibilities it presents us, as therapists.
An enquiry is received from a pregnant woman enquiring about help for childbirth. Is Curative treatment appropriate? What alternatives or options are advisable?
A Journalist wishes to record the treatment session in order to write an article or feature about their experiences. Is this a good idea, is it helpful? (Response includes ‘Mechanic Analogy’)
If a companion or chaperone insists on being present throughout the consultation and treatment session, how is this best handled?
A potential patient has stopped smoking by using a nasal inhaler (nicotine replacement) – should I adapt the standard anti-smoking script for her or does she require full curative treatment?