| This is an exciting and developing profession and I am delighted that you might be interested in training with us. Our aim is to help you to take your place as a fully qualified and supported professional, enabled to gain fulfilment from this important work. We pride ourselves on our ongoing commitment to our students and graduates and to the profession as a whole. If, at any time, you wish to ask questions or seek advise, please do not hesitate to contact me. I set out below all the requirements, which must be met in order for you to satisfactorily complete the Diploma and associated specialist certifications and obtain your certification to set up in practice. All requirements are set so that we can be sure that anybody who qualifies with us is fir for practice. I very much hope that the details presented in this prospectus gives you the information you seek and that I shall soon be able to welcome you in person to the school. I am now considering applications for this Diploma in Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis (weekend modules option) beginning on September 30/October 1, 2006 and receiving expressions of interest for the next intensive 12 day residential option, which is supplemented by guided home study and ongoing tutuor support. As limited spaces are available please register your interest as soon as possible. The School of Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis in Wales and the West Midlands is a satellite of The UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts and Sciences, incorporating the Washington School of Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis founded in 1996 by Dr Shaun Brookhouse and Sue Washington. Dr Brookhouse, the Academy’s Principal has approved David Collingwood-Bell, an experienced clinician and teacher, as the training director for the Diploma and allied programmes in these areas. A SCHOOL WITH HIGH STANDARDS The mission of The Washington School, and thus the Schools of Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis, is to be a Centre of Excellence for the training of Clinical Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguisitics and is one of the most highly regarded institutions of clinical hypnotism for therapeutic purposes. It is internationally accredited with all courses delivered by tutors who are both qualified as teachers and clinicians. The Washington School and its satellites are actively involved in the hypnotherapy profession on both a national and international level, supporting efforts into the standardisation of hypnotherapy training standards and professional ethics and practice through involvement in key hypnotherapy bodies in both the UK and US. The School is a Training Member of the UK Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organisations (UKCHO), and is accredited by - the National Council for Hypnotherapy (UK)
- the National Guild of Hypnotists (USA)
- the National Federation of NLP (USA)
- NCFE (UK)
In year 2000, the School incorporated the Core Curricula of the National Guild of Hypnotists and of UKCHO into our internationally recognised Diploma in Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis. Alongside the Washington’s School Diploma you will also receive the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma, which is a National Vocational Award at Level 4, giving graduates 2 internationally recognised credentials following successful completion of the training. NLP Practitioner Certification is also included and you will be entitled to use DipCAH, HPD and PNLP after your name. As from August, 2006, if you successfully pass optional tests, you can also receive Specialist Certificates in Smoking Cessation, Treating Anxiety and as a Practitioner of Ericksonian Hypnotherapy. So it is possible to achieve 6 Certificates with this programme, meaning that you will be able to start up immediately with all the skills and knowledge that you need to build a successful practice. THE WASHINGTON SCHOOL TUTOR FOR WALES AND THE WEST MIDLANDS.
David Collingwood Bell
Cert.Ed, DipCAH, DipEHyp, CH, BCH, CI, MPNLP, MNCH(Reg), Member of The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group. David has achieved the following qualifications related to hypnotherapy: - Diploma in Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis from The UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts and Sciences
- Diploma in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy from The UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts and Sciences
- Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma of The National Council for Hypnotherapy and NCFE
- Certified Hypnotherapist from the National Guild of Hypnotists
- Board Certified Hypnotherapist of the National Guild of Hypnotists
- Licensed Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming from the Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
- Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming from The UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts and Sciences
- Certified Practitioner of HypnoBirthing® from the Institute of HypnoBirthing.
- Certified Instructor of the National Guild of Hypnotists.
Following military service and teacher training, David became an educator for 20 years, ending this employed phase of his life as the Vice Principal of an In-Service Teacher Training College. During the last 12 years of his work in education, from actively promoting courses in personal growth and development, he developed a strong interest in client-centred therapy. He became a trained counsellor, with a special interest in cognitive behavioural approaches, and for a number of years had responsibility for training counsellors. He first ‘learned’ hypnosis and its application in therapeutic work whilst training in the Heimler Social Functioning Approach in the late ‘70’s and this was reinforced in his exposure to NLP later on. It was not until 25 years later, however, that he took the training leading to his setting up in full time practice as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. In the intervening years David ran a company specializing in the training of trainers and managers from all sectors of commerce, education and industry, in which he was actively involved in helping managers to achieve the qualifications of the then Institute of Managers. He now runs a busy hypnotherapy practice in the border areas of Wrexham, Shrewsbury and Chester as well as bringing his experience as teacher, trainer and clinician to bear on the training and development of hypnotherapists. David is a professional member in good standing of - The National Council for Hypnotherapy
- The National Guild of Hypnotists
He is also an Affiliate of The Institute of HypnoBirthing and is the National Council for Hypnotherapy's Specialist Adviser for the Treatment of Tinnitus. THE DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL AND ADVANCED HYPNOSIS (Dip.CAH) THE COURSE
Our Diploma Course consists of either 11 weekend modules within one year or an intensive 12 day residential experience, both of which options are complemented by guided and supported home study and practical tuition in a small study group, incorporating approximately 450 hours altogether. Clinical Hypnotherapy is both a theoretical and practical based study. We believe that it is very important for a student to not only know the information taught, but also to be able to use this information in a practical way. To this end, a large proportion of the course is dedicated to skill practice sessions. In addition to the 'classroom' attendance, students will be required to submit a portfolio showing evidence of having met the learning outcomes of the national standards. This portfolio will include a learning journal, case studies representing different presenting issues and techniques, a CD or audiotape of a first session with a client, a statement of personal and professional philosophy and answers to questions set throughout the course. Our Diploma is recognised by several national and international professional associations and the course meets the requirements for the externally accredited Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma awarded jointly by the National Council for Hypnotherapy and the NCFE Awarding Body. This is a vocational award, based on National Occupational Standards, which you will also receive upon successful completion of this course. As the DipCAH covers the core curriculum of the National Guild of Hypnotists, it leads to Certified Hypnotherapist status with that internationally recognised professional body. Upon successful completion of the course you are eligible to use the letters DipCAH, HPD, and PNLP after your name. As the relevant content is covered during the course, students who are willing to take extra optional examinations also have the opportunity to achieve specialist certifications as NLP Practitioner, i8n Working with Anxiety, as a Practitioner of Ericksonian Hypnotherapy and in Smoking Cessation. THE COURSE MODULES, VENUES AND DATES WEEKEND MODULES OPTION
The modules, each covering 2 days, are taught within a period of one year. These have been arranged to take place on Saturdays and Sundays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. THE NEXT WEEKEND MODULES OPTION FOR THE 2006/2007 DIPLOMA PROGRAMME will take place in Wrexham Wellness, The Complementary Health Centre, Charles Street, Wrexham. The dates for this next course are: 30 September/1 October' 28/29 October; 25/26 November; 16/17 December; 20/21 January 2007; 17/18 February; 17/18 March; 21/22 April; 19/20 May; 16/17 June; 21/22 July. 12 DAY INTENSIVE BLOCK OPTION COMPLEMENTED BY GUIDED HOME STUDY  The dates for the next opportunities to attend this 12 day intensive learning experience will be posted in the near future. As well as our 'home' base at Burton Manor College (see below) we have also been requested to deliver the couse in Dubai and in York, England. If you are interested in any of these opportunities please let us know as soon as possible. This course will be complemented by guided home study and continuing tutor contact, and provides a superb way of gaining one's externally accredited hypnotherapy qualifications within a much shorter timescale than is normally the case, without losing any quality whatsoever. 
Burton Manor College is situated in a beautiful rural village location only 8 miles from the City of Chester, famous for its roman remains and medieval buildings, 14 miles from the City of Liverpool and with easy access from both Manchester and Liverpool airports and the motorway system. It is also within comfortable travelling distance from the coastal and mountain scenery of Snowdonia in North Wales.  Burton Manor is one of the country's leading short stay residential colleges and provides a stimulating learning environment. For details of the college please visit www.burtonmanor.com.
THE DIPLOMA SYLLABUS The following topics are covered in the Dip. (CAH) syllabus | Abeactions Anchoring Anxiety Basics of NLP Behavioural assessment Blackboard induction Clinical applications of hypnosis Contraindications Core conditions Dangers of hypnosis Depth testing Direct language usage Eating disorders Ego strengthening Elman Ethics Erickson Erickson's early learning set Eye patterns False memory syndrome Favourable and unfavourable influences Fractionalisation Free floating regression Glove anaesthesia Goal (future) orientation Heirarchy of ideas History of hypnotism How to hypnotise Humanistic principles Hypermnesia and hyperaesthesia Hypnotic phenomena Hypnosis in dentistry IBS Indirect language usage Ideo-motor responses Keys to an achievable outcome Language patterns Listening skills Manipulation of distractions. Marketing Meta model Metaphor | Migraine Milton model Misconceptions Pain Parts integration Performance enhancement Phobias Post hypnotic suggestions Potential problems with therapeutic process Practice management Process Pseudo orientation in time Rapport Recognition and classification of subjects Reflective practice Regression Representational systems Resistance Self-hypnosis Sensory acuity Script design Six step reframe Smoking cessation Stammering Strategies: NLP Stress reduction Submodalities Substitute words for hypnosis Suggestibility Suggestion Swish Systematic desensitisation Tasking The unconscious/conscious mind The therapeutic relationship Time line regression Trance depth Transference Treatment design Use of the voice Utilisation Weight control What is hypnosis | As this course is constantly updated, this list only represents a sample of what is covered. Other cutting edge techniques will be taught in order to keep the student at the forefront of hypnosis for therapeutic changework. ELIGIBILITY Our admissions process has led to our reputation as a leading academic institution in the field of Clinical Hypnosis. Hypnotherapy is a profession that incorporates a significant responsibility to those seeking our services. As such, we do not simply accept all who apply to take part in the course. We feel that it is of the utmost importance that anyone who undertakes this course must:
1. be of suitable character to take on a career of working with vulnerable people 2. be sufficiently mature to be able to listen to traumatic material without being unduly affected personally 3. have sufficient background and experience to be able to meet the academic demands of the course. All applicants will be interviewed to determine their suitability for this programme and enthusiasm, commitment and professional outlook are important factors that are investigated during the interview process..
COURSE FEE The course fee, including DipCAH, HPD and NLP Practitioner certification fees, is £1750.00 for the weekend modules option. For the intensive 12 day residential option the fee varies according to venue as it includes meals and accommodation. As a guide, however, the fee for the last course was £2,750.00. A deposit OF NO LESS THAN 10% will be required upon enrolment, with the balance payable on the first day of the course for the weekend modules option and by a fixed date before the start of the residential course option. However, for the weekend modules option, it may be possible to pay the balance by 10 monthly instalments at 0% interest. If you require a special arrangement, please contact for a confidential discussion. The Washington School is approved for Career Development Loans. Our fee includes all tuition and certification, (also accommodation and meals for the residential option), but students should be aware that additional expenditure will need to be incurred for books and any supervision extra to the training sessions and home study.
COURSE MATERIALS As the course proceeds students will build up a practically useful manual of handouts and other materials. Each student receives a comprehensive handbook, which can be viewed and downloaded by clicking here.
 (Acrobat PDF viewer required). ASSESSMENT Assessment is two fold. Firstly, you will be observed throughout the course in terms of your involvement and in the practical exercises and skill practice sessions. Secondly, you will be required to put together a portfolio of work to demonstrate your achievement of the learning outcomes of the national standards. There is no examination as such, as the emphasis is on skill development and practice, but a statement of personal and professional philosophy, details of case studies and answers to set questions will be incorporated into your portfolio. CONTINING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CLINICAL SUPERVISION Although the Diploma is a full practitioner qualification, we believe that both CPD and clinical supervision is vital for the hypnotherapy practitoner and for the profession as a whole. With this aim we are proud to be able to offer ongoing CPD training opportunities and also both group and individual clinical supervision. APPLICATION FORM If you would like further information or an application form please ring 0044 (0)1978 769178 or send David an e-mail by clicking here | 
