Learn from the Master...Michael Yapko is coming to the ASCH Conference July 2010! This unprecedented world class event brings together 13 professional associations and is a must do for all serious students of the human condition, and those who want to learn from the very best in the field!!!!!

Michael Yapko leads 16 local and Internationally acclaimed speakers

Post Conference Workshop 5th & 6th July 2010
Novotel Hotel Darling Harbour Sydney Australia: 

Michael has also agreed to offer a 2 day Workshop "Designing and Delivering Hypnotic Interventions for Depression and Anxiety"

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Australian Hypnotherapy Conference Dr Michael Yapko - Keynote Speaker

Dr. Michael Yapko  Michael is internationally recognised for his work in advancing clinical hypnosis and outcome-focused psychotherapy, routinely teaching to professional audiences all over the world.  He has presented in 30 countries across six continents, and his workshops are well known for being practical as well as enjoyable. He is the author of ten books and editor of three others, as well as numerous book chapters and articles on the subjects of hypnosis and the use of strategic psychotherapies, and his Trancework is widely used as the “classic text”. Awards: The Milton H. Erickson Award of Scientific Excellence for Writing in Hypnosis, 2003 Pierre Janet Award for Clinical Excellence from the International Society of Hypnosis, a lifetime achievement award, and the Milton H. Erickson Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Psychotherapy.

Dr Rob McNeilly Solution Oriented Approaches

Dr Robert McNeilly Dr. Robert McNeilly was in a suburban Melbourne general medical practice for 10 years, was inspired by the late Milton Erickson’s human approach to therapy, has created his own interpretation of dealing in a respectful, dignified way with human dilemmas that affect individuals, couples and families. He founded the CET in l988 to introduce Ericksonian Hypnosis and the Solution Oriented Approach to hypnosis, counselling and coaching in Australia. For more than 20 years, the contribution he brings in his teaching style, writing and unique approaches to learning and therapy allow for a ready application into everyday living are recognised locally, nationally and internationally.   He is co-author, with Jenny Brown, of "Healing With Words", "Healing the Whole Person" was published by Wiley, and Crown House have published a series of DVD demonstrations of counselling and hypnosis. Students comment on his easy, respectful manner and his elegant ability to make complex issues approachable while retaining their essence.  ‘ Rob McNeilly studied with Milton H. Erickson M.D. ... is one of the most knowledgeable practitioners of Ericksonian methods in Australia. His teaching is clear, entertaining and edifying.’ Jeffrey K. Zeig, Ph.D. Board of Directors, The Milton H. Erickson Foundation, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona. “Rob McNeilly worked with Milton Erickson, has been an invited presenter at International Ericksonian Congresses, and is a passionate and skilful teacher of the Solution Oriented Approach. I know him and his work, and value his personal and professional contributions."                    Bill O’Hanlon M.S. ‘A highly skilled presenter whose unique perspectives and playful demeanour make for a  delightful learning experience.’ Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D. I had the rare privilege of learning with Erickson and experienced first hand some of his vast complexity. I have made my own translation, simplifying some of the complexity to create a solid foundation and have the continuing joy of being part of a growing number of people who are developing their own complexities and style. In this workshop we will explore beautifully simple methods of inviting anyone into the experience of hypnosis and to connect with their unique resources in a dependably reliable way, generate ways of softening rigidities that keep problems stuck, and unique flexibilities in experience that hypnosis can contribute, in a mood of respectful lightness and safety so that whatever our levels of experience, we can find our own individual version of this method and apply it to our work readily and immediately. Each topic will be discussed, then demonstrated with a participant. Participants will then practice in pairs so they can make their own translation of the method, followed by discussion so we can share the learning with each other.

Richard Hill The Neuroscience of Hypnotherapy

Richard Hill Richard is among the growing band of practitioners and speakers who examine the way therapy affects the brain and mind. There has been an avalanche of information about the brain and mind over the past two decades that enables us to understand what actually goes on inside the skull and then what happens throughout the body during therapy. As a member of the esteemed Ernest Rossi's International Psychosocial Genomics Research Group, Richard is able to present cutting edge information about the neurobiology of hypnotherapy.  In response to the new call for a multi-disciplined approach he is also a member of the Global Association for Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies, the NeuroLeadership Institute, The Creative Skills Training Council and is convenor of the MindScience Institute that seeks to draw together modern developments in neuroscientific studies that benefit our understanding and practice of the therapeutic arts. Understanding what happens in the mind, brain and body when we do what we do allows for deeper understanding, greater confidence and the possibility of developing new ideas and perspectives. Learn about the ongoing work of Ernest Rossi from one of his direct associates. See a demonstration of the Rossi Mirror Hand technique and gain an insight into the processes that facilitate the benefits felt by your clients.

Dr Lindsay Duncan Private Subconscious Healing Clinical Demonstration

Dr Lindsay Duncan Dr. Lindsay Duncan runs a private practice in Sydney and is a Registered Psychologist. He is the former Editor of the Australian Journal of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis and the author of Gremlins of the Mind, considered by many to be the best book written on Hypnotherapy in this country. He is a board member of the Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists and the Foundation President of ASTA, the Australasian Subconscious-mind Therapists’ Association Registered Psychologist Registered PSH Therapist Clinical Hypnotherapist Approved Counsellor - Victims Compensation Tribunal Member of APS (Australian Psychological Society) Member of ASCH (Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists) Member/Foundation President of ASTA (Australasian Subconscious-mind Therapists' Association)

Philip Armstrong Real Ethical Dilemma's in Practice: "A Funny thing happened on the way to supervision"

Philip Armstrong  Philip will discuss various ethical challenges and situations that he has found himself in particularly in the early days of his 15 years of private practice. Some funny some not so but all real and all very human. Many of his real life experiences as a Private Practitioner challenged him as a person and professional as well as his Supervisor in an era when Supervision was rarely formal and not  a mandatory requirement of registration. Since those times Philip has specialised in the area of Professional/Clinical supervision and is known as a trail blazer in this area and has influenced the profession to adopt it as a mandatory requirement of Practice for counsellors. There are still many areas of grey in Supervision which lead to incongruence’s with Codes of Practice as we struggle as professionals with ethics  in a world that does not stand still long enough for us to reflect understanding before the evolutionary process of life puts us into a new spin. Philip is a leader in his profession and was responsible for developing standards for Supervisors in counselling as well as developing the first ever Professional Register for Supervisors in Australia. He is a co-writer of the first ever accredited Cert IV in Supervision course for counsellors and is a co-author of “Practice of Clinical Supervision” which came out in late 2009 and was published Australian Academic Press. Philip is the CEO of the Australian Counselling Association and an Associate Fellow of the Australian College of Health Service Executives and a co-founder of the ACA College of Counselling Hypnotherapists.

Keith Banfield "How to attract new clients... when you hate wasting money!

Keith Banfield Many hypnotherapists are great at helping people with problems in their lives but often struggle to find enough fee-paying clients to really make their practise successful and give them the lifestyle they want. If you would like to know how to attract more new clients, more often and without spending a fortune then you will love Keith’s idea-packed talk, “How to attract new clients ….when you hate wasting money!” Keith Banfield is an International Professional speaker and the Managing Director of training company, Plus Results. He worked as a hypnotherapist for 12 years in the UK before emigrating to Australia 6 years ago. Over 38,000 people have enjoyed his hypnotic audio programmes and through his radio broadcasts, speaking and other media has helped hundreds of thousands of others. His passion is understanding how people think, what makes them buy and more specifically what makes them want to buy from you? Please Bring a pen and plenty of paper and don’t be too surprised how many great new ideas you get from Keith that you can take away and apply in your business.

Anne Clarke & Lyndall Briggs Live Blood Analysis & Hypnotherapy Due to popular demand

Anne Clarke & Lyndall Briggs Several years ago at a ASCH workshop attendees were thrilled to see for themselves the results of Hypnotherapy on the blood using "blood analysis" to measure the success of treatments and noting the changes in the blood samples over a period of time.  By popular demand, this subject is back! Are you interested in seeing for yourself the impact that Hypnotherapy can have on the body?   If the answer to this question is "Yes" then you will be most interested in this informative qualitative study which will:     •    Give a complete, detailed description of what has occurred     •    Present the data as pictures of the blood that are easy to understand     •    Receive a copy of the guided visualisation, so that you can repeat this for yourself Rich qualitative date is more time consuming to collect and less likely to be generalised, so you will be shown the specifics on how each of the individuals responded.     •    Gain confidence that what you are doing works!     •    Be able to tell clients that you have personally seen the studies!     •    Feel inspired to do research and case studies yourself! The ASCH is delighted to present Lyndall Briggs (Hypnotherapist) and Anne Clarke (Naturopath) who together will show how “Guided Visualisations” targeting Improving the Immune System affect the blood of 10 candidates over a one month period. Lyndall has written a short article on the immune system and a recorded a 25 minute guided visualisation for “Improving Immune System” which will be given to 10 candidates.  They will read the article and listen to the guided visualisation over a one month period. During this time, Anne will take blood samples before they receive the article and MP3 file, at intervals during the month, and at the end of the month, and will analysis these results using Live Blood Analysis.  Anne will then explain to us what this means in the human body.

Gordon Young AHA! Creating Significant Emotional Events (SEE) in Therapy Clinical Demonstration

Gordon Young, the ASCH President Director and Lead Trainer of the AICH. As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, facilitator and published author, Gordon has pursued his craft both in Australia and in the USA. He has trained with, and liaises with many of the giants of the field.  He is the current Vice President of the Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists, the former Chair of the Australian Board of Neuro Linguistic Programming, the Editor of the Australian Journal of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis, an appointed supervisor for the Australian Counselling Association and the ASCH, a Member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Member of the British Institute of Hypnotherapy (BIH). Whilst studying at the Milton Erickson Foundation in Phnix Arizona a "Blinding Flash of the Obvious" came to him. Problems often erupt out of a significant emotional event (SEE). They create largely unconscious and often unwanted change in the human psyche. The first premise of this approach is that although the client will often apparently come looking for information, what clients really come for is a unique experience that they cannot easily replicate outside of the therapeutic context. Therapists and clients, no matter what approach they take, relish that “AHA” moment that so often accompanies a new insight or resolution. For many therapists what leads to these “Aha” moments is not predictable or easily understood. We often trip over them and then enjoy the satisfaction without ever fully knowing how we got there. As a result, these moments do not occur as often as many of us would like. Gordon will demonstrate methods of creating SEEs

Brian Magrath "If distress wins, we all lose, if distress is beaten, we win all"

"Taking Life Seriously" Brian Magrath is a director of the International Institute of Psychosomatic Medicine, and Vice-President of the A.S.C.H. His major interests lie in preventive therapies, where modalities have been developed for averting the effects of distress, and thus tending to prevent the onset of psychosomatic disorders. A principal motto of the IIPM is "The future of medicine is anything you can imagine". Brian has produced several research studies, which aim to promote the use of psychosomatic therapies in place of chemical interventions, by showing causes. He has also edited a book on the subject of distress and stress, entitled "On Not Knowing What To Do", in which he maintains that "If distress wins, we all lose - if distress is beaten, we win all". The IIPM organises the Seehealth™ groups, who meet to learn, use and maintain wellness, using the modalities presented. Brian’s topic will be "Taking Life Seriously", in which he will present ideas that have relevance to everyone’s life, and will promote considerable thought and perspective on the lives we choose to lead.

Dr Peter Stroud Using Visual Analogs In Therapy

Dr Peter Stroud Often there is no visual component in a Hypnotherapists treatment plan and a percentage of the population are visual, this missing element may be the key to gaining greater insights, accelerating clients progress and drastically improving their results.  This is a how to workshop.  If you would like to know how to, then this interactive workshop will be of interest to you.  Learn how to: add a visual component to therapy increase the success of therapy be able to use comparative imagery for monitoring progress Peter is a Clincial Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist who has worked as a teacher and lecturer in a variety of educational settings and as a counsellor in health and educational organisations for a period of over twenty five years.    His passion is to assist people regain health through his commitment of life long learning and positive lifestyles. Please bring a pen and paper as this is an interactive workshop where you will gain practical tools on how to apply this understanding to the very next client you see!

Belinda Hulstrom Psychotherapy is the Treatment of Stress

Belinda Hulstrom - Counselling Hypnotherapist DHP, DPD, MAPHP, MAACHP, QMACA, ALCSA Belinda Hulstrom lives and works in Williamstown just outside the Melbourne CBD where she practises as a counselling hypnotherapist and personal development coach. She holds a  Masters degree and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from Oxford University and much of her professional life has been spent in education, in the UK, in France and in Australia. She held a number of different teaching, curriculum development and mentoring and counselling roles in adult and secondary education before deciding to change direction and study for her Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy with Terence Watts in the UK. She went on to complete a Diploma in Personal Development, which had more of a bias towards the coaching side of counselling and also a Diploma in Nutrition. Belinda is the current President of the Australian Association of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy; a board member of the Council of Clinical Hypnotherapists; a Clinical Supervisor for the Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy in the UK and a CCH qualified Clinical Supervisor in Australia.  She is also a member of the Australian Life Coaching Society and the Australian Counselling Association and is a tutor for the Essex Institute of Clinical Hypnosis. Belinda has had a long-standing interest in how people process and respond to their environment and has developed a particular focus on stress management within her practice.

Merv  Edmunds "Enough is enough - new insights into addictive behaviour"

Merv Edmunds At last, your chance to understand the biology of addictive behaviour, and get new insights to raise your success with people seemingly unable to say "enough is enough".  Addictions - whether behaviours like gambling, shopping, online activities, or substances abuse - all have a common origin.  They are the results of a natural biological process being hijacked by powerful expectations.  Sounds too simple?  Well, it is time for accurate explainations of human behaviour based on 'givens' from biology, physics, sociology, neuroscience - all the more profound because of their simplicity. Be prepared for the WOW experience, for these revolutionary ideas will change your thinking and ramp your practice to new levels of effectiveness. Merv uses the approach in private practice, runs introductory seminars across Australia, and provides training for therapists wishing to add to their professional skill-set. Merv has presented at many conferences here and overseas.

Dr Gabrielle Peacock Using Hypnosis with Families

Dr Gabrielle Peacock Dr Gabrielle Peacock has a background in General Practice that organically evolved a counselling focus. She began learning from Rob McNeilly in 2000 and was inspired to pursue learning and teaching his approach, initially in his programmes and then as a kind of Sorcerers Apprentice to Rob, learning to teach and teaching to learn. She has developed a deep appreciation of the value of experiential learning, and a fascination for facilitating learning in others. Her interest in Family therapy grew out of the enjoyment she experienced in working with families in general practice. She brings to this work her experience in solution oriented conversations that reconnect family members, articulate concerns and uncover family strengths and resources that assists their being together in a more satisfying and sustaining way. She founded CET Hobart in 2003 and left general practice to focus on teaching and growing a Solution Oriented learning community in Tasmania.

And special guest Fairy Sparkle

Fairy Sparkle Fairy Sparkle works with children and their families in the field of pallative care in some of Australia's most well known hospitals Fairy will talk to us on here use of hypnotherapy techniques, working with the children's timelines, working with the families to come to term with their children's decisions to "leave" and for the families to go on to lead more fulfilling lives.  Working with Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney Childrens Hospital, John Hunter Hospital, the Australian Fund Raising Institute, Fairy has created "Fairy Gardens" in hospitals for children to enjoy.     She's a fairy on a misson...  Conference Only   Conference + Yapko Workshop  Valid until April 30th 2010 ASCH Member   $497   ASCH Member   $1292    Add $100 for Priority seating for the workshop    (includes sit down lunch on both days) Endorsing Member  $537   Endorsing Member  $1332    Add $100 for Priority seating for the workshop    (includes sit down lunch on both days) General Admission  $547   General Admission     $1342   Add $100 for Priority seating for the workshop    (includes sit down lunch on both days) To register please complete the Conference Registration Form (34 KB) Payment plans are availalbe. All payments must be completed by 3rd June 2010.