Is This The Cause?
A therapist gains guidance from colleagues on LBR/LBW and how to effectively use the information gained from whether words/actions were accepted at the time or instead were reacted to as if true at some later point.
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I Still Need A Ladder
Therapist Mary Ratcliffe explains a technique she uses to enhance her questioning agility in treatment which also helps to identify any areas not as strong as others and so decide on her next most promising study area.
CPD – Continuing Professional Development
by David Lesser, First (more…)
Start With Trigger or ISE
Occasionally, a patient is so fixed on one particular event as being the cause of their suffering that it can create difficulties in treatment. This might be a trigger event, some trauma or the ISE (initial sensitising event). The following article is designed to help you to steer your treatment towards more useful, productive information.
Lift Visualisation Variation
A client’s anxiety-based symptom caused a therapist concern when intending to use the Lift visualisation technique. The concerns are explained along with the solution and replacement script.
Length of Recordings
What is the optimal length for recordings that patients use at home? What are the disadvantages of being too long or too short?
Facebook Notifications
The Support Forum for LCH therapists is a vibrant and invaluable resource, providing the opportunity to seek help, guidance, reassurance, opinions and support from fellow practitioners. Details of joining this Facebook Group and how to receive posts and participate in discussions.
Dealing With The Wobbles
When a therapist has a ‘crisis of confidence’ or feels a bit ‘wobbly’ about the treatment they are providing, it is good to know that this is neither uncommon nor insurmountable. This article explains what one therapist did and how the situation was effectively overcome.
Books by David Lesser
One therapist’s personal perspective on how and where the 1980’s works ‘Hypnotherapy Explained’ and ‘The Book of Hypnosis’ relate to the 21st century world of LCH theory and practice.
Reading from Scripts
I’m just starting out in practice and don’t yet have the experience or confidence to rely on my own words, is there any reason why I should not just read out scripts to my patients in order to induce relaxation or introduce particular techniques?
Conscious Interference
A patient refuses to relax or co-operate with Distraction Technique because of 'secrets'. What can I do?