Healing Trauma - sourcing
the foundations of Ericksonian Hypnosis
a 2 day intensive
with Dr Robert
McNeilly
Milton Erickson's
flexibility was legendary, and many experts have tried to
understand and codify his approach, leading to a
bewildering complexity of techniques and protocols which
can be daunting to a beginner, and a challenge to the most
experienced therapist. Erickson was adamant that we should
not try to copy him, and said that we couldn't, in any
case, even if we tried. Rather, he invited students to be
more like themselves, to find their own way, their own
style, their own voice.
In this 2 day intensive,
CET with the Milton H Erickson Institute of Hobart and the
Milton H Erickson Institute of Belo Horizonte offers a
unique opportunity to be immersed in the principles and
applications of one of the most rapidly growing treatment
models in contemporary psychotherapy. The scope of the
program is comprehensive, and presents the essential
elements in an elegantly accessible way.
The 2 day intensive is open to practitioners of all levels
of experience who are passionate about their work.
In this programme 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.
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.
simple
hypnosis has been understood as complex, special, even dangerous, requiring unique restrictions. In this programme we will explore simple, elegant and respectful ways of connecting clients with their own unique styles of experience.
learning
There will be a minimum of theory and explanations, focusing instead on demonstrations and recurrent practice so that participants will have sufficient skills to begin to use their learning in their clinical practice immediately.
a natural approach
Erickson spoke of the everyday trance as a natural experience that can be enhanced in a clinical situation. By utilising individual clients’ individual skills, a fail-safe method will be made obvious and readily useable.
solutions
Ericksonian hypnosis creates a wonderful context for a trusting therapeutic relationship, helping to restore self-trust in individual clients by reconnecting them with their natural resourcefulness.
hypnosis
When we begin with the principle that hypnosis is an experience that involves focus of attention and absorption in that experience, this natural ability can be readily accessed by clients and incorporated in any clinician’s practice.
2 day intensive
In this 2 day workshop, we will enjoy sharing learning:
creating a mood of connection to enhance rapport,
exploring natural links between everyday happenings and the process of inviting a client into the experience of hypnosis,
establishing easy and natural relationships between specific client resources and their solutions.
Dr Robert McNeilly
was in a suburban Melbourne general medical practice for 10 years, was inspired by his study with the late Milton Erickson in the late 70s and his human approach to therapy. He 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.
" .. Your clear and practical teaching of the solution oriented approach has enabled me to achieve more effective interventions with greater ease ..... the techniques are applicable in many different contexts..." Peter Thorneycroft, Psychologist.
"My work with hypnoses changed deeply after a small experience with Rob. I stopped using any scripts (which were important for my training) and started to trust my own ability. The results of these hypnoses interventions are impressive." Tiago Couto Bicalho, Psychologist graduated at the Catholic University of Minas Gerais. Ericksonian training at the institue of Belo Horizonte.
Dates: April 16 & 17, 2010
Venue:
Belo Horizonte Ericksonian Institute
Times: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Investment:
Registration [essential]:
Name
Address
phone
Contact:
Tiago Couto Bicalho 0011553188358748, tiagocoutobicalho@yahoo.com.br
Rob McNeilly, rob@cet.net.au, www.cet.net.au
Gabrielle Peacock, gabrielle@cet.net.au, www.cet.net.au
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