The Therapycast: Recent Episodes
Peter Mabbutt
News, views, reviews and interviews about all things therapy, hypnotherapy and beyond. You can contact us at peter@petermabbutt.net or visit our website at www.petermabbutt.net
In this episode, Peter Mabbutt and Charles Caruana discuss the role hypnotherapy has in treating addiction. They also explore bereavement, end of life and ADHD – the relevance of this to addiction is explained in the podcast.
They also give an overview of the Addictive Behaviours and Psychological Pain course that they run as part of the LSCCH-LCCH Asia Group.
For more information:
https://www.lscch.co.uk/addictive-behaviours
or
https://www.lcchasia.com/specialist-psychotherapy-programmes
In this show, Peter Mabbutt talks to Dr Daniel Radesca about hypnotherapy and its use in palliative care. They also explore hypnotherapy from a South American perspective.
Conference
Your Mind Matters: Revolutionising Healthcare 11th and 12th June 2022
https://www.lscch.co.uk/event-details/your-mind-matters-revolutionising-healthcare
Music
This Dream I Had by Pierce Murphy
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/the-joke-isnt-funny-but-it-goes-like-this/this-dream-i-had/
In the latest show, Peter Mabbutt talks to comedienne and counsellor Sheila McMahon. They explore how she brings humour into therapy and therapy into humour, her own journey with mental health issues, balancing her comedy persona with her counselling persona, people’s attitudes towards death and dying before existentially moving on to talk about the Oscars. Sheila’s YouTube channel can be found at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SheilasYouTubeChannel
And her website can be found at:
https://www.mindmanagementforyou.com/
Music
Free to be Me by Sheila McMahon – sung live for the show
In the latest show Peter Mabbutt talks to Richard Hill and Matt Dalitz about their new book The Practioner's Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy. You may pick up that Peter likes the book alot...
You can get the book from the Norton site:
https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324016182
You can listen to The Science of Psychotherapy podcast:
https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.com/ Music M33 Project with a track called FolkPorts https://freemusicarchive.org/music/m33-project/single/folkports
In the latest Therapycast Peter Mabbutt talks to Jonathan Kattenberg about his unique approach to therapy that involves hill and mountain walking combined with psychotherapy.
You can contact Jonathan at
contact@lifewealthcoaching.com contact@walkingwithmybear.com Music Maarten Shellekens with a track called The Little Match Girl, featuring Enlia https://freemusicarchive.org/music/maarten-schellekens/ballads/the-little-match-girl-ft-enlia
In the latest Therapycast Peter Mabbutt talks to Caroline Dyson about her work with children within the school environment using hypnotherapy, EMDR and a wide range of other therapeutic approaches. We also share her skill as an accomplished musician as her band Carrick plays us out with the track God Knows Why from their forthcoming second album Ghosts in the Lens.
To view Carrick’s demo video follow this link: https://youtu.be/99OzZq_AdtU
In the latest Therapycast Peter Mabbutt talks to John-Paul Higgerson about his personal journey managing the autoimmune disease, myositis.
To contact John Paul you can email johnpaulhiggerson@gmail.com
You can call him on 07961 668 953
You can visit We Help People at https://wehelppeople.life/
To find out more about myositis, visit: https://www.myositis.org.uk/
Music
Christmas Losers by Greg Atkinson
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Greg_Atkinson/Christmas_Losers
In the latest Therapycast Peter Mabbutt brings you an unashamedly blatant plug for our next conference that is being held on the 20th and 21st of November 2021 by letting some of the speakers introduce themselves and the subject of their individual talks.
Conference
Living and Thriving in the New Normal 20th and 21st November 2021
For more information do visit www.lscch.co.uk/lscch-events
Music
Calendar by One Man Book
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/one-man-book/ghosts-echoes/calendar
In the latest Therapycast, Dr Thema Majid and Peter Mabbutt interview Marine Havell about her journey with long COVID. We hear from Dr Noelia Leite about grieving for the elderly and Dr Deva Mohamed, President of the Asia Pacific Society of Clinical Communications and Hypnosis, and Peter Mabbutt bring the June conference to a close with their musings on its success and its future.
Conference
Living and Thriving in the New Normal 20th and 21st November 2021
For more information do visit www.lscch.co.uk/lscch-events
Music
Aoi Sakana (Blue Fish) by Sachiko Kanenobu
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sachiko_Kanenobu/Live_at_WFMU_for_Surface_Noise_with_Joe_McGasko_5142018/Sachiko_Kanenobu_-_04_-_Blue_Fish_2
In this episode of the Therapycast we bring you an interesting mix that goes from the humorous with Bill Frost’s now legendary talk on the perils and pitfalls, and of course the joys of working online using services such as Zoom or Teams, to the serious subject of empathy as Gavin Emmerson talks about the importance of encouraging greater empathy and compassion in adapting to the pandemic and beyond.
Conference
Living and Thriving in the New Normal 20th and 21st November 2021
For more information do visit www.lscch.co.uk/lscch-events
Music
Nada Tem Alguna Coisa by Bando do Venta
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/banda-do-vento/banda-do-vento-volume-1/nada-tem-alguma-coisa
In this episode of the Therapycast, by Dr Yaz Headley addresses an often overlooked aspect of the pandemic, and that’s sex during the time of COVID. Following this, Kalpalatha Thiyagarajan shares a fascinating case study demonstrating how she helped an OCD client cope with the COVID pandemic.
Conference
Living and Thriving in the New Normal 20th and 21st November 2021
For more information do visit www.lscch.co.uk/lscch-events
Music
Distance by Edoy
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Edoy/single/distance-1
In this episode we have moving testimonials from Datin Dr Sri Latha Balakrishnan who presents a talk entitled Looking After the Frontliners: Preventing Stress and Burnout, and a talk from Dr Ahmad Kabil called Looking After the Frontliners: a Role for Clinical Hypnosis. We finish the show exploring the effect that the pandemic has had on a very vulnerable area of the global population as Caroline Dyson shares her experience of working with children in the era of COVID.
Conference
Living and Thriving in the New Normal 20th and 21st November 2021.
For more information visit www.lscch.co.uk/lscch-events
Music
Keep Walking by Bumy Goldson
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/bumy-goldson/parlor/keep-walking
In episode 3.13 we continue to bring audio from our June 2021 conference where Sheila Menon and Peter Mabbutt introduce the LSCCH Therapy Centre, how it can become part of a career path for budding newbie hypnotherapists, whilst highlighting a commitment to social responsibility with free therapy for frontline responders during and beyond the pandemic.
For more information about our next conference Living and Thriving in the new normal held on the 20th and 21st November 2021 visit www.lscch.co.uk/lscch-events
Music
The Day by Bus Window
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/bus-window/flying-high/the-day
In episode 3.12 we begin a prelude to our next conference being held on the 20th and 21st November 2021 by revisiting our June 2021 conference. Over the next six episodes we bring you the audio recordings of that conference to whet your appetite for the next. In this show we have a talk by Michelle Hague who explores COVID 19, mood, food and working online in Lockdown. We also have Dato Dr Chong Chee Keong, Deputy Director General of Health in Malaysia, with his keynote speech The Impact of COVID on Mental Healthcare: a Ministry of Health Perspective
For more information about our next conference Living and Thriving in the new normal visit www.lscch.co.uk/lscch-events
Music
Blood by Anthem of Rain
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/anthem-of-rain/freedom/blood
In episode 3.11 Peter Mabbutt once again talks to author and therapist Rubin Battino. They explore diverse subjects ranging from why clients don’t or won’t change to the enigmatic sounding Yenta syndrome.
Books
Transforming Negative Self-talk by Steve Andreas – Published by WW Norton and Company
Expectation: The Very Brief Therapy Book by Rubin Battino - published by Crown House
Music
Adaptation by Anthem of Rain
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/anthem-of-rain/freedom/adaptation
In episode 3.10 Peter Mabbutt talks to Lynda Hudson, author of Scripts & Strategies in Hypnotherapy with Children, and More Scripts and Strategies in Hypnotherapy, about working with children and the effects that the COVID pandemic has had on their wellbeing and education. There is also a reminder about the upcoming Your Mind Matters International Virtual Conference being held on the 5th and 6th June 2021.
Books
Scripts & Strategies in Hypnotherapy with Children - published by Crown House
More Scripts and Strategies in Hypnotherapy - published by Crown House
Conference link
https://www.lscch.co.uk/event-details/international-conference-your-mind-matters
Music
Midwinter, Midwinter by One Man Book
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/one-man-book/ghosts-echoes/08-midwinter-midwinter
In episode 3.9 the podcast Gods were willing and once again Peter Mabbutt has the pleasure of talking to Dr James Cowart, this time about the modern myths surrounding mental health. James' book The ABCS of Coping with Anxiety: Using CBT to Manage Stress and Anxiety is available from Crown House Publishing.
Music
Illumination by Siddhartha Corsus
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Siddhartha/the-truth-within/illumination-1
In episode 3.8 Peter Mabbutt welcomes back onto the show Dr James Cowart where they discuss the psychological impact of the COVID pandemic whilst briefly straying into the realm of conspiracy theories, antivaxers, and alien abduction!
James' book The ABCS of Coping with Anxiety: Using CBT to Manage Stress and Anxiety is available from Crown House Publishing.
Music
Journey Through the Future by Robert Farmer
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Robert_Farmer/a-fiery-flying-roll-1996/journey-through-the-future-1
In episode 3.7 Peter Mabbutt talks to prolific author and therapist Rubin Battino. They discuss Rubin’s concept of secret therapy and brief therapy with Rubin sharing some of the techniques and approaches he uses.
The books referred to are:
Ericksonian Approaches: A Comprehensive Manual - Crown House Publishing
Expectation: The Very Brief Therapy Book - Crown House Publishing
Metaphoria: Metaphor and Guided Imagery for Psychotherapy and Healing - Crown House Publishing
Guided Imagery and Hypnosis: Using Guided Imagery and Hypnosis in Brief Therapy and Palliative – Routledge
Music
Night and Day by Derek Clegg
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Derek_Clegg/5f882871d2395/night-and-day-1
In episode 3.6 Peter Mabbutt talks to Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapists Raagi Ravi about her work with treating addiction, how she has combined a variety of therapies to create an effective holistic approach that applies to both her clients and their families. They explore the psychosocial aspects of addiction and recovery before heading into the ubiquitous realm of COVID and the impact that has had on substance abuse.
Music
Winds of Change by Siddhartha Corsus
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Siddhartha/mystic-gate-songs-for-the-hidden-peak
In episode 3.5 Peter Mabbutt talks to author Richard Hill about the book he wrote with Ernest Rossi - The Practitioner's Guide to Mirroring Hands: A Client-Responsive Therapy That Facilitates Natural Problem-Solving and Mind-Body Healing. They explore Richard's friendship with Ernest Rossi, the Mirroring Hands approach, what makes a good therapy session, along with ultradian rhythms before disappearing down the rabbit hole of Quantum Field theory.
Richard Hill
https://www.richardhill.com.au/
Music
Mirror by Robin Mitchell
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Robin_Mitchell/Dust_1619/Robin_Mitchell_-_Dust_-_05_Mirror
Crown House Publishing
https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/publications/the-practitioners-guide-to-mirroring-hands
In episode 3.4 Peter Mabbutt discusses EMDR with Dr Alan Soh and Dr Sumithra Premadasa, sharing their experience of using it when treating trauma and other conditions. And yes, COVID does get a mention as well.
Music
Running Waters by Jason Shaw
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/RUNNING_WATERS______________2-46
Useful links
www.lscch.co.uk
www.lcch.asia
www.bsch.org.uk
In episode 3.3 Peter Mabbutt and Dr Thema explore depression. We look at the different types of depression and and consider the reality of it for the person experiencing the condition and for those who are close to them.
Music
El Camino del Alce (The Way of the Moose) by Silva de Alegria
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Silva_de_Alegria/Primavera_en_la_Guerra_del_Sonido/Silva_de_Alegra_-_Primavera_en_la_Guerra_del_Sonido_-_03_El_Camino_del_Alce
Useful links
www.lscch.co.uk
www.lcch.asia
www.bsch.org.uk
In episode 3.2 CBT comes under scrutiny as Michelle Hague, Dr Alan Soh and Peter Mabbutt discuss its role in therapy today, and look its future as part of the more spiritual 4th wave cognitive behavioural therapies.
Music
Hachiko (The Faithful Dog) by The Kyoto Collective
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Kyoto_Connection/Wake_Up_1957/09_Hachiko_The_Faithtful_Dog
We return to the airwaves after a years hiatus with podcast series 3 number 1. In this show we introduce Dr Thema Majid who explores with Peter what he has been up to since the last episode was published, and unsurprisingly we touch on the subject of COVID and its impact on medicine and the therapy community.
Music
These Days by Robin Grey
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Robin_Grey
In today's show, Peter Mabbutt talks to therapist and author Adrian Muxlow who has developed a programme to help those living with diabetes called the Hypno-fast Programme. He’s also published the programme in his book The Hypno-fast Programme: The Easy Way to Beat Type 2 Diabetes, and we discuss how this came about through his own journey with diabetes.
Adrians book is available from Amazon by clicking here
Music
Silent Ships by November Polaroid
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/November_Polaroid/st_1185/November_Polaroid_-_6_am_-_02_Silent_Ships_1455
In this show Peter Mabbutt talks to author and psychologist Dr James Cowart about his book ABCS of Coping with Anxiety: Using CBT to Manage Stress and Anxiety.
Dr Cowart’s book is available from:
https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/publications/the-abcs-of-coping-with-anxiety
Music
El Sonido de la Vida by Mexican singer songwriter Silva de Alegria
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Silva_de_Alegria/Primavera_en_la_Guerra_del_Sonido/Silva_de_Alegra_-_Primavera_en_la_Guerra_del_Sonido_-_09_El_Sonido_de_la_Vida_1023
In today’s show we have an interview with Mark Leahy where we talk about the psychological impact that paramedics experience as a result of their profession.
Contact mark on
Tel: 07824 554418
mark@hypnotherapyUK.clinic
www.hypnotherapyUK.clinic
Music
The Way I Feel from the album Good Graces by Chicago-based singer songwriter Derek Clegg
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Derek_Clegg/Good_Graces/Derek_Clegg_-_Good_Graces_-_01_The_Way_I_Feel_1495
In this podcast I explore some of the latest ideas regarding depression and share a fellow podcasters experience of living with and being treated for depression.
Music
A Strong Will is Needed by Derek Clegg
http://freemusicarchive.org/search/?quicksearch=a+strong+will+is+needed
DumTeeDum Podcast
Dum Tee Dum can be found on iTunes:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dumteedum-a-show-about-the-bbcs-the-archers/id858767884
Their website is www.dumteedum.com
Detecting risk of depression
Halldorsdottir, T., Piechaczek, C., Soares de Matos, A. P., Czamara, D., Pehl, V., Wagenbuechler, P., ... & Greimel, E. (2019). Polygenic Risk: Predicting Depression Outcomes in Clinical and Epidemiological Cohorts of Youths. American Journal of Psychiatry, appi-ajp.
Brain Insulin Resistance and Depression
- Bădescu S, Tătaru C, Kobylinska L, et al.The association between diabetes mellitus and depression. J Med Life. 2016;9(2):120-125.
- Hamer J, Testani D, Mansur R, Lee Y, Subramaniapillai M, McIntyre R.Brain insulin resistance: a treatment target for cognitive impairment and anhedonia in depression. Exp Neurol. 2019;315:1-8.
- Lyra e Silva NM, Lam MP, Soares CN, Munoz DP, Milev R, De Felice FG.Insulin resistance as a shared pathogenic mechanism between depression and type 2 diabetes. Front Psychiatry. 2019;10:57.
- Arnold SE, Arvanitakis Z, Macauley-Rambach SL.Brain insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes and alzheimer disease: concepts and conundrums. Nat Rev Neurol. 2018;14(3):168-181.
- Sripetchwandee J, Chattipakorn N, Chattipakorn SC.Links between obesity-induced brain insulin resistance, brain mitochondrial dysfunction, and dementia. Front Endocrin (Lausanne).2018;9:496.
- Kullmann S, Heni M, Hallschmid M, Fritsche A, Preissl H, Häring HU.Brain insulin resistance at the crossroads of metabolic and cognitive disorders in humans. Physiol Rev. 2016;96(4):1169-1209.
- Singh MK, Leslie SM, Packer MM.Brain and behavioral correlates of insulin resistance in youth with depression and obesity. Horm Behav. 2019;108:73-83.
Meta Analysis for Depression and Hypnosis
Milling, L. S., Valentine, K. E., McCarley, H. S., & LoStimolo, L. M. (2018). A Meta-Analysis of Hypnotic Interventions for Depression Symptoms: High Hopes for Hypnosis?. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 61(3), 227-243.
Mixing the world of finance with hypnotherapy, can it be done? Find out in this episode of The Therapycast where I interview financial planner, wealth and investment coach and hypnotherapist Jonathan Kattenberg.
You can contact Jonathan by visiting www.lifewealthcoaching.comor sending an email to contact@lifewealthcoaching.com
Music
Snowflakes by Teesside singer songwriter Gregg Atkinson
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Greg_Atkinson/~/Snowflakes_1790
Living with bipolar disorder is the theme for this podcast. In an interview with Hani Elena Haris we explore what it’s like to live and practice as a therapist with the disorder.
Hani can be contacted at elenaharis@hotmail.com
Music
Roadtrip by Checkie Brown from their album Staubkeller Live
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Checkie_Brown_1005/Staubkeller_Live/Roadtrip_CB_021
Under the spotlight in today’s show are hypnosis and psychogenic amnesia; research into hypnosis, mindfulness and their role in pain management; and a panel discussion on gambling addiction.
Music
Beacon by Ayla Nereo –from her album By the Light of the Dark Moon
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ayla_Nereo/By_the_Light_of_the_Dark_Moon/Ayla_Nereo_-_By_the_Light_of_the_Dar
In this episode, Peter Mabbutt is interviewed by Pia Granjon Lecerf where they discuss the weight we place on the use of words in hypnotherapy and how silence and intent may be more therapeutic.
To contact Pia:
Tel: 07535 435 131
Email: contact@hypnosisbeyondborders.com
Web: https://www.hypnotherapy4women.com
To contact LCCH International:
Tel: +44 (0) 203 603 8535
Email: info@lcchinternational.co.uk
Music
"In the Silence" by Okam featuring Remeya Kingston
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/OKAM/Alpha_-_The_Confliction/05_okam_-_in_the_silence__feat__remeya_kingston
The second part of Peter Mabbutt's interview with Chris O'Hanlon exploring his journey with HIV, and his campaign ‘HIV – Let’s End Stigma’. You can help by visiting and donating to his Go Fund Me page: https://www.gofundme.com/hiv-lets-end-stigma
To contact LCCH International:
Tel: +44 (0) 203 603 8535
Email: info@lcchinternational.co.uk
Web: www.lcchinternational.co.uk
Music
Siesta by Javier Suarez
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta
In this show we explore the stigma surrounding being diagnosed HIV positive in part one of an interview with Chris O’Hanlon. You can support Chris’s campaign ‘HIV – Let’s End Stigma’ by visiting and donating to his Go Fund Me campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/hiv-lets-end-stigma
To contact LCCH International:
Tel: +44 (0) 203 603 8535
Email: info@lcchinternational.co.uk
Web: www.lcchinternational.co.uk
Music
Emmeline by Simon Waldram
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Simon_Waldram/Resenah_single/Simon_Waldram_-_Resenah_-feat_Emzae-_single_-_03_Emmeline
In the first show of 2018 Peter Mabbutt explores natural ways to increase serotonin levels, how hypnosis can help brain injured patients, neuroplasticity, and understanding the reality of bipolar disorder.
To contact LCCH International:
Tel: +44 (0) 203 603 8535
Email: info@lcchinternational.co.uk
Web: www.lcchinternational.co.uk
Research on hypnosis and improved brain function in brain injury:
Lindeløv, J. K., Overgaard, R., & Overgaard, M. (2017). Improving working memory performance in brain-injured patients using hypnotic suggestion. Brain, 140(4), 1100-1106.
Neuroplasticity references:
Adlaf EW et al (2017). Adult-born neurons modify excitatory synaptic transmission to existing neurons. Elife, 6.
American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis Volume 57, 2015 - Issue 3
Music
Trail by Nobara Hayakawa:
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nobara_Hayakawa/Trail_EP/Nobara_Hayakawa_-_Trail_EP_-_Trail
In this podcast we talk about stopping smoking with Andrew Mclean and the effects of hypnotherapy on improving cognitive deficits seen in brain injured patients. The studies referred to are:
Fromm, E., Sawyer, J., & Rosenthal, V. (1964). Hypnotic simulation of organic brain damage. The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 69(5), 482.
Lindeløv, J. K., Overgaard, R., & Overgaard, M. (2017). Improving working memory performance in brain-injured patients using hypnotic suggestion. Brain: a journal of neurology.
You can listen to Time 107.5 on your radio by tuning to 107.5 FM or online at http://www.time1075.net
In today’s show Peter Mabbutt talks about turmeric whilst Sheila Menon and Dr Alan Soh discuss integrative medicine
Turmeric References
Andrade, C. (2014). A critical examination of studies on curcumin for depression. The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 75(10), 1110-1112.
Lopresti, A. L., & Drummond, P. D. (2017). Efficacy of curcumin, and a saffron/curcumin combination for the treatment of major depression: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 207, 188-196.
BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka.
You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my
In today’s show and as we head towards the end of 2016 we look at internet trolls, what makes them tick, and we have a humorous look at the true consequences of receiving the gifts given in the carol The Twelve days of Christmas.
Internet troll references:
Bishop, J. (2013). The effect of de-individuation of the Internet Troller on Criminal Procedure implementation: An interview with a Hater. International Journal of Cyber Criminology, 7(1), 28.
Buckels, E. E., Trapnell, P. D., & Paulhus, D. L. (2014). Trolls just want to have fun. Personality and individual Differences, 67, 97-102.
Maltby, J., Day, L., Hatcher, R. M., Tazzyman, S., Flowe, H. D., Palmer, E. J., Frosch, C., O’Reilly, M., Jones, C., Buckley, C., Knieps, M., & Cutts, K. (2015). Implicit theories of online trolling: Evidence that attention‐seeking conceptions are associated with increased psychological resilience. British Journal of Psychology.
Nevin, A.d. (2015). Cyber-Psychopathy: Examining the Relationship between Dark E-Personality and Online Misconduct. Online thesis
The Twelve Days of Psychotherapy:
http://hypnotherapy-training-london.blogspot.co.uk
Music:
The Twelve Days of Christmas by Debra Hill Music:
https://soundcloud.com/debra-hill
The Twelve Days of Christmas by The Good Tidings:
https://soundcloud.com/goodtidings
In today's show we look at vaping as a means of delivering narcotics, the BMA's stance on vaping, anger awareness, and anger at Christmas.
In today's show we once again head down to Southeast Asia where Sheila Menon talks about a decade of hypnosis in Malaysia in an interview first broadcast on BFM 89.9
BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka.
You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my
In today's show we head down to Malaysia where Sheila Menon talks about weight control in an interview first broadcast on BFM 89.9
BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka.
You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my
In today’s show we stay sober for October, explore the public’s perception of hypnotherapy based on stage hypnosis, and look at research showing hypnotherapy can reduce fatigue experienced by radiotherapy breast cancer patients, and how hypnotherapy can be used to ease a little reported condition: the discomfort of hot flushes experienced by men.
Go Sober for October:
www.gosober.org.uk
Radiotherapy fatigue research:
Montgomery GH, David D, Kangas M, Green S, Sucala,M, Bovbjerg DH. Hallquist MN and Schnur JB. 2014) Randomized controlled trial of a cognitive-behavioral therapy plus hypnosis intervention to control fatigue in patients undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer Journal of Clinical Oncology 32(6): 557-563
Hot flushes in men research:
Elkins GR, Kendrick C and Koep L (2014) Hypnotic Relaxation Therapy for Treatment of Hot Flashes Following Prostate Cancer Surgery: A Case Study International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis 62(3): 251-259
In today's show we explore the therapeutic benefits of sighing, explore e-cigarettes as a gateway drug to tobacco use, and look at research that shows nicotine poisoning is on the rise in children.
The sighing research:
Vlemincx, E., Van Diest, I., & Van den Bergh, O. (2016). A sigh of relief or a sigh to relieve: The psychological and physiological relief effect of deep breaths. Physiology & Behavior, 165, 127-135.
The e-cigarette as a gateway drug research:
Barrington-Trimis, J. L., Urman, R., Berhane, K., Unger, J. B., Cruz, T. B., Pentz, M. A., Samet JM, Leventhal AM & McConnell, R. (2016). E-Cigarettes and Future Cigarette Use. Pediatrics, 138(1), e20160379.
The nicotine poisoning research:
Etzel, R. A., Wilson, K. M., Balk, S. J., Farber, H. J., Groner, J. A., & Moore, J. E. (2015). Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems. Pediatrics, 136(5), 1018-1026.
In todays show, we have part 2 of Peter Mabbutt's chat with LCCH Southwest's Centre Manager Michelle Hague about running, health, well-being, and how to help her raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Michelle is raising money for Cancer Research UK by running in their Race for Life on the 17th July 2016. To help Michelle, you can donate via:
www.justgiving.com/michellehague
You can text a donation to 70070
Text the message YTIG84£ putting the amount you want to donate immediately after the £
In todays show, Peter Mabbutt talks to LCCH Southwest's Centre Manager Michelle Hague about her personal journey with health and well-being, and how she has accomplished this through the medium of running.
Michelle is raising money for Cancer Research UK by running in their Race for Life on the 17th July 2016. To help Michelle, you can donate via:
www.justgiving.com/michellehague
You can text a donation to 70070
Text the message YTIG84£ putting the amount you want to donate immediately after the £
In today's show we dive face first into the therapeutic benefits of eating chocolate, we look at what LSD can tell us about the brain and trance, and explore the joys of having a strong vagus nerve.
Harry Potter Theme by Flute Cafe
Chocolate references
Crichton, G. E., Elias, M. F., & Alkerwi, A. A. (2016). Chocolate intake is associated with better cognitive function: The Maine-Syracuse Longitudinal Study. Appetite, 100, 126-132.
Field, D. T., Williams, C. M., & Butler, L. T. (2011). Consumption of cocoa flavanols results in an acute improvement in visual and cognitive functions. Physiology & behavior, 103(3), 255-260.
Mastroiacovo, D., Kwik-Uribe, C., Grassi, D., Necozione, S., Raffaele, A., Pistacchio, L., ... & Ferri, C. (2015). Cocoa flavanol consumption improves cognitive function, blood pressure control, and metabolic profile in elderly subjects: the Cocoa, Cognition, and Aging (CoCoA) Study—a randomized controlled trial. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 101(3), 538-548.
Smit, H. J., Gaffan, E. A., & Rogers, P. J. (2004). Methylxanthines are the psycho-pharmacologically active constituents of chocolate. Psychopharmacology, 176(3-4), 412-419.
LSD references
Carhart-Harris, R. L., Kaelen, M., Whalley, M. G., Bolstridge, M., Feilding, A., & Nutt, D. J. (2015). LSD enhances suggestibility in healthy volunteers. Psychopharmacology, 232(4), 785-794.
Carhart-Harris, R. L., Muthukumaraswamy, S., Roseman, L., Kaelen, M., Droog, W., Murphy, K., ... & Leech, R. (2016). Neural correlates of the LSD experience revealed by multimodal neuroimaging. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 201518377
Vagus nerve references
Forsythe, P., Bienenstock, J., & Kunze, W. A. (2014). Vagal pathways for microbiome-brain-gut axis communication. Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 817, 115.-33.
Kok, B. E., Coffey, K. A., Cohn, M. A., Catalino, L. I., Vacharkulksemsuk, T., Algoe, S. B., ... & Fredrickson, B. L. (2013). How positive emotions build physical health perceived positive social connections account for the upward spiral between positive emotions and vagal tone. Psychological science, 24(7), 1123-1132.
Kok, B. E., & Fredrickson, B. L. (2010). Upward spirals of the heart: Autonomic flexibility, as indexed by vagal tone, reciprocally and prospectively predicts positive emotions and social connectedness. Biological psychology, 85(3), 432-436.
In today's sojourn into the world of therapy we explore why complaining is bad for you, how anxiety is hard wired into the brain and look at yet more worrying potential side effects of vaping.
The anxiety research Laufer O, Israeli D and Paz R (2016) Behavioral and Neural Mechanisms of Overgeneralization in Anxiety Current Biology In Press
The e-cigarette research Allen JG, Flanigan SS, LeBlanc M, Vallarino J, MacNaughton P, Stewart J H Christiani DC (2016) Flavoring Chemicals in E-Cigarettes: Diacetyl, 2, 3-Pentanedione, and Acetoin in a Sample of 51 Products, Including Fruit-, Candy-, and Cocktail-Flavored E-Cigarettes Environmental Health Perspectives In Press
In this episode, depression, inflammation, sleep and mindfulness all come under the spotlight.
The sleep research:
Westermann J, Lange T, Textor J and Born J (2015) System consolidation during sleep - a common principle underlying psychological and immunological memory formation Trends in Neurosciences 38(10): 585-597
Cordi MJ, Schlarb AA and Rasch B (2014) Deepening sleep by hypnotic suggestion Sleep 37(6): 1143-1152
Professor Millers depression and cytokine research:
Raison, C. L., Rutherford, R. E., Woolwine, B. J., Shuo, C., Schettler, P., Drake, D. F., Haroon E and Miller A H (2013) A randomized controlled trial of the tumor necrosis factor antagonist infliximab for treatment-resistant depression: the role of baseline inflammatory biomarkers JAMA Psychiatry 70(1): 31-41
Two reviews of the role of cytokines in depression can be read here:
Köhler O, Benros ME, Nordentoft M, Farkouh ME, Iyengar RL, Mors O and Krogh J (2014) Effect of anti-inflammatory treatment on depression, depressive symptoms, and adverse effects: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials JAMA Psychiatry 71(12): 1381-1391
Mills NT, Scott JG, Wray NR, Cohen‐Woods S and Baune BT (2013) Research review: the role of cytokines in depression in adolescents: a systematic review Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry 54(8) 816-835
The MBCT and depression research:
Kuyken W, Hayes R, Barrett B, Byng R, Dalgleish T, Kessler D, Lewis G, Watkins E, Brejcha C, Cardy J, Causley A, Cowderoy S, Evans A, Gradinger F, Kaur S, Lanham P, Morant, N, Richard J, Shah P, Sutton H, Vicary R, Weaver A, Wilks J, Williams M, Taylor RS and Byford S (2015) Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy compared with maintenance antidepressant treatment in the prevention of depressive relapse or recurrence (PREVENT): a randomised controlled trial The Lancet 386(9988): 63-73
In todays show, the media's interest in brain surgery under hypnosis is highlighted. We also explore the UK Governments new recommended drinking levels before looking at the link between alcohol and stress on weight.
Papers referred to in the show:
Hypnosedation and brain surgery
Zemmoura, I., Fournier, E., El-Hage, W., Jolly, V., Destrieux, C., & Velut, S. (2016). Hypnosis for Awake Surgery of Low-grade Gliomas: Description of the Method and Psychological Assessment. Neurosurgery, 78(1), 53-61.
Betatropin, stress and weight gain
Zhang, Y., Li, S., Donelan, W., Xie, C., Wang, H., Wu, Q., ... & Yang, L. J. (2016). Angiopoietin-like protein 8 (betatrophin) is a stress-response protein that down-regulates expression of adipocyte triglyceride lipase. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids, 1861(2), 130-137.
In the first show of 2016, Peter Mabbutt explores giving up alcohol for Dry January, and Dr Alan Soh talks about his career in hypnosurgery.
Referred to in the show:
Alcohol is measured in units, and currently the UK Department of Health guidelines indicate that the safe weekly levels of consumption are:
• 2-3 units a day for women
• 3-4 units a day for men
Dependent on the percentage of alcohol contained within each drink:
1 pint of beer / lager = 2-3 units
1 125ml glass of wine = 1-2 units
1/6th gill glass of spirit = 1 unit
1 pint of cider = 2-3 units
1 glass of sherry / port = 1 unit
The Dry January website is: http://www.dryjanuary.org.uk/
The UCL study:
Mehta G, Macdonald S, Maurice JB, Al-Khatib SH, Piao S, Rosselli M,Nair D, Jalan R, Sumpter C, Khera-Butler T, Cronberg A and Moore K (2015) 113 Short Term Abstinence from Alcohol Improves Insulin Resistance and Fatty Liver Phenotype in Moderate Drinkers Hepatology 62(S1): 265A-268A
The New Scientist study:
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22129502.600-our-liver-vacation-is-a-dry-january-really-worth-it/?full=true#.UtbqqLSKY45
BFM 89.9
BFM 89.9 is Malaysia's only independent radio station, focused on business news and current affairs. BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka.
You can visit BFM 89.9’s website and listen in at www.bfm.my
In todays show, Peter Mabbutt explores the reality of emotional abuse, its portrayal in the BBC's The Archers and in the media. Peter also explores how the law stands in regard to emotional abuse in the UK, Portugal, Malaysia and Singapore (countries in which the LCCH trains).
A comprehensive list of support groups for those affected by abuse in the UK (men, women, children, gay, lesbian) can be found here:
http://thisisabuse.direct.gov.uk/need-help
In Malaysia, men and women can contact:
http://www.wao.org.my/Do+You+Need+Help_62_62_1.htm
In Singapore, men and women can contact:
http://www.aware.org.sg/dealing-with-family-violence
In Portugal, men and women can contact:
http://www.apav.pt
In todays show Peter Mabbutt talks to Andy Cast from Holding Hands for Equality about equality and diversity. You can contact Holding Hands for Equality via one of the following routes:
Website - www.hh4e.org
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hands4equality
Twitter - www.twitter.com/hands4equality
Email - info@hh4e.org
If you would like top participate in the photography competition then visit:
www.hh4e.org/click4equality2016
In todays show, Caroline Dyson talks about her Hypnotherapy in Schools Programme that is being embraced by local authorities in the UK.
Caroline can be contacted at:
http://www.hypnotherapyinschools.co.uk
Telephone: 0121 – 240 0694
Telephone: 07779 101789
Email: info@hypnotherapyinschools.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hypnoinschools
Twitter: @hypnoinschools
Principal of LCCH Scotland, Angela Trainer, interviews world renowned Michael Yapko about psychosomatic medicine, depression and elephants...!
Sheila Menon talks to Noelia Leite about the differences between hypnotherapy in Malaysia and the USA, the role epigenetics has on psychological and physical health, and why Noelia has not embraced eating the dreaded durian fruit.
In Podcast 31 Peter Mabbutt talks to Anne Holve, who shares her journey with confidence.
You can contact Anne by visiting her website: www.anchorhypnotherapy.co.uk or by calling her on 020 7692 1818
In Podcast 30 we tackle the difficult subject of suicide. The LCCH’s Angela Trainer talks to Anne Rowan, founder of Chris's House: Centre for Help Respite Intervention Surrounding Suicide about the work they undertake in Scotland.
Chris's House on FaceBook
https://www.facebook.com/Chriss-House-387877624740201/timeline/
Angela Trainer can be contacted via the Harvest Clinic Website
http://www.harvestclinic.co.uk/
Love and relationships come under the spotlight in todays show as Peter Mabbutt talks to relationship expert Beth Sullivan about her work.
Beth can be contacted at:
www.lovementor.com
elizabethsullivan@lovemento.com
In this episode, we once again focus on hypnosis and childbirth as LCCH Asia’s Sheila Menon talks to Zuhrah Beevi about her PhD research.
The reference for Zuhrah’s paper is:
Beevi Z, Low WY and Hassan J (2015) Successful Treatment of Ptyalism Gravidarum With Concomitant Hyperemesis Using Hypnosis American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis 58(2): 215-223
Hypnosis, poetry and mindfulness are all covered in todays podcast as we talk to Maggie Elmore about her upcoming performance of Plurabelles: A Portrait of the Woman in Joyce.
To book visit www.thekph.com/events
This episode features part two of a two-part interview with Anne Holve who shares with us her personal journey with cancer.
You can contact Anne by visiting her website:
www.anchorhypnotherapy.co.uk
or by calling her on:
020 7692 1818
This episode features part one of a two-part interview with Anne Holve who shares with us her personal journey with cancer.
A shorter than usual podcast that looks at the insidious nature of e-cigarette advertising and reviews the recent Evidence Based Practice in Clinical Hypnotherapy Conference that was held in May this year (2015) in central London.
With apologies for the late arrival of this podcast (work got in the way), we bring you a review of the Inaugural Conference on Clinical Hypnotherapy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
A patient's description of her flying phobia and hypnosis and childbirth Malaysian style all come under the spotlight in this episode.
Matt Krouwell talks about the Evidence-based Conference in Clinical Hypnotherapy held on the 30th and 31st of May 2015. Then Peter Mabbutt looks at the social effects of Internet addiction before examining the growing debate that surrounds the American Psychological Association’s new definition of hypnosis.
To find out more about the conference and to book a ticket:
http://www.hypnosisconference.co.uk/mkc/home
The new APA definition of hypnosis is explored in this paper:
Elkins, G. R., Barabasz, A. F., Council, J. R., & Spiegel, D. (2015). Advancing Research and Practice: The Revised APA Division 30 Definition of Hypnosis. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 63(1), 1-9.
To catch up on the on-going debate surrounding the APA new definition read the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis vol 57, no 4, 2015
Hypnotic dogs, The Archers and fertility all come under the spotlight in todays show.
The unhelpful image of hypnosis in the media, emotional abuse in BBC Radio 4's The Archers, and fertility are all discussed discussed in this episode.
BFM 89.9, Malaysia's only independent radio station, focused on business news and current affairs. BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka. You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my
In this episode Peter Mabbutt highlights the growing obesity trends in 10 year olds and we have an update from Southeast Asia from Sheila Menon, Dr Alan Soh and KH Koh
The study on obesity referred to is:
Black JA, Park MH, Gregson J, Falconer CL, White B, Kessel AS, Sxena S, Viner RM and Kinra SJ (2015) Child obesity cut-offs as derived from parental perceptions: cross-sectional questionnaire. British Journal of General Practice 65(633): e234-e239
A little device called the Alpha Stim is discussed in today’s show when Peter Mabbutt chats to hypnotherapist Richard Morley about its potential role in hypnotherapy and therapy in general.
The Microcurrent sites can be found here:
www.alpha-stim.co.uk
www.alpha-stim.com
For a bibliography of research into the Alpha-Stim:
http://www.alpha-stim.com/healthcare-professionals/research-and-reviews/
Richard can be contacted at:
0044 (0) 7973 227 492
www.hypnonlp.co.uk
In todays podcast Peter Mabbutt demonstrates an inability to speak Cantonese, has another small rant about e-cigarettes before Sheila Menon discusses the Chinese New Year and hypnotic happenings in Southeast Asia with TY Ko.
The PLOS ONE article on e-cigarettes and immunity can be found here:
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0116861
Details for the Malaysian conference on the 22nd and 23rd May 2015 can be found here:
http://www.hypnosis-malaysia.com/imcch.htm
Details for the London conference on the 30th and 31st May 2015 can be found here:
http://www.hypnosisconference.co.uk
The Lunch Club Webinar is on Thursday 12th March at 1.00pm UK time, 21.00 Malaysia/Singapore time. It will last about an hour and will be entitled Psychoneuroimmunology: a Contemporary Overview.
To find out more or to book go to:
http://www.lcch.co.uk/webinars/pni_overview.htm
Music:
Gongxi, Gonxi
Gongxi Ni Facai
In this show we have a 3 minute mindful meditation from Michelle Hague, e-cigarettes get a bashing from Peter Mabbutt, and Sheila Menon talks smoking cessation. We also have a review of Rubin Battino’s book Metaphoria.
For the FDA study on e-cigarettes:
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm173146.htm
You can read the Telegraph report on e-cigarettes here:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-health/11058158/E-cigarette-WHO-ban-I-thought-vaping-was-safe.html
The paper highlighting the potential for nicotine to be carcinogenic can be found here:
http://www.impactjournals.com/oncotarget/index.php?journal=oncotarget&page=article&op=view&path[]=2033&path[]=3019
Crown House Publishing can be found at www.crownhouse.co.uk
You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my
"White Lotus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In the first show of 2015 Peter Mabbutt waxes lyrical about New Year Resolutions and Michael Joseph explores goal setting for business and personal life with BFM 89.9, Malaysia's only independent radio station, focused on business news and current affairs.
BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka.
You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my
In todays show we celebrate the festive season in an unusual style by exploring the use of hypnosis in surgery with Doctor Alan Soh, Medical Director of LCCH Asia, and Sheila Menon, Principal of LCCH Asia.
To find out more about Doctor Alan’s presentation on hypnosurgery at the Inaugural Malaysian Conference on Clinical Hypnotherapy being held in Kuala Lumpur on the 22nd and 23rd May 2015 you can visit http://www.hypnosis-malaysia.com/imcch.htm
To find out about the Evidence Based Practice in Clinical Hypnotherapy Conference being held in London on the 30th and 31st May 2015 you can visit http://www.hypnosisconference.co.uk
The incidental music used in this podcast are:
“We Wish you a Merry Christmas” (by United States Marine Band)
“Deck the Halls” (by R.Tists for Christmas)
“We Three Kings” (by R.Tists for Christmas)
“Auld Lang Syne” (Navada Van der Veer)
and are available under Creative Commons licence as free downloads from:
http://freemusicarchive.org
The research mentioned is:
Rainville P, Duncan GH, Price DD, Carrier B and Bushnell MC (1997) Pain affect encoded in human anterior cingulate but not somatosensory cortex Science 277(5328): 968-971
Ginandes CS and Rosenthal DI (1999) Using hypnosis to accelerate the healing of bone fractures: a randomized controlled pilot study Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine 5(2): 67-75
Ginandes C, Brooks P, Sando W, Jones C and Aker J (2003) Can medical hypnosis accelerate post-surgical wound healing? Results of a clinical trial American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis 45(4): 333-351
In todays show we explore the myth surrounding the number 13 and have a chat with Sheila Menon, Principal of LCCH Asia, about how hypnotherapy is viewed in Malaysia and Singapore.
To find out more about the Inaugural Malaysian Conference on Clinical Hypnotherapy being held in Kuala Lumpur on the 22nd and 23rd May 2015 you can visit http://www.hypnosis-malaysia.com/imcch.htm
For more about the Evidence Based Practice in Clinical Hypnotherapy Conference being held in London on the 30th and 31st May 2015 you can visit http://www.hypnosisconference.co.uk
Malaysian Rainbow is from the album Colours of Rhythm by A.P.U. and is available under Creative Commons licence as a free download from:
https://www.jamendo.com/en/artist/336608/a.p.u.
In todays show we explore the popular virtual gastric band technique with Robert Finlayson.
Obesity statistics from the Health and Social Care Information Centre can be found by visiting:
http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB13648
In todays show we offer a tribute to our much loved colleague Dr Anna Zohrabian who passed away a few months ago.
Rest in peace dear Anna xxx
The music used in this podcast:
"Wet Riffs" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
"Facile" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
"Water Lily" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Todays show brings you part two of Peter Mabbutt’s conversation with hypnotherapy and childbirth expert, Sonia Richards. Sonia gives an overview of the approach she uses with childbirth before we explore the mother-baby link, focussing on the effects of maternal stress on the baby. We also discuss how naturalised language patterns regarding birth can be detrimental to the mother’s experience before exploring the reality behind the concept of pain free childbirth.
During the show Sonia makes reference to the Royal College of Midwives publication ‘Evidence Based Guidelines for Midwifery-Led Care in Labour’. It can be found as a free download on the internet by following this link:
https://www.rcm.org.uk/sites/default/files/Supporting%20Women%20in%20Labour_1.pdf
Today’s show is the first of a two-part interview with Sonia Richards where she and Peter Mabbutt explore the role of hypnotherapy in childbirth and look at the naissance of Hypnobirthing in the UK. They explore the rise in the use of Caesarean section and why our current litigatious climate is possibly driving this. Peter and Sonia also delve into the natural birth vs medicalised birth debate and highlight the role of oxytocin and the effect that medicalised birth has on bonding and the risk of autism.
The often overlooked link between traumatic birth and PTSD and vicarious PTSD in the non-birth parent is explored, before Sonia and Peter turn their attention on the Duchess of Cambridge’s use of hypnotherapy in childbirth, and how this has stimulated a welcome trend in celebrities opting for more natural approaches to birth.
Part two of this conversation will be broadcast in the next show.
In today's show Peter Mabbutt talks to Priya Ekanayaka about the psychology of comics and comicbook characters and the relevance they have to therapy.
In today’s podcast Peter Mabbutt talks to Mike Bryant about his work at the London School Economics, hypnotherapy services for Universities and the genesis of the book Hypnotherapy for Dummies.
Our roving reporter attends the Evidence Based Practice in Clinical Hypnotherapy conference held in central London on May 31st and June 1st 2014 where he interviews delegates and speakers.
A conversation with Kate Beaven-Marks about the research she has undertaken for her Professional Doctorate, her role overseeing the Masters component of the LCCH Postgraduate Programme, and how she is using hypnotherapy on the wards of a major London Hospital.
In todays show Sheila Menon, Principal of LCCH Asia, discusses with her colleagues the effect that the MH370 air disaster has had on the Malaysian population.
In todays show we get you to consider your liver, get Mindful with Maggie Elmore and appraise some phone and tablet apps relevant to therapists
In this show Matt Krouwel talks about the upcoming Evidence Based Hypnotherapy Conference, we give some tips for building self-confidence and Peter Mabbutt discusses 4 journal articles of relevance to hypnotherapy and psychotherapy.
References for the papers mentioned in todays show:
Bukhtoyarov, Oleg V., and Denis M. Samarin. "Psycho-immunological rehabilitation of advanced cancer patients with psychogenic medical history." International Journal 5, no. 11 (2013): 489-502.
Lucchetti, Giancarlo, Luizete dos Santos Camargo, Alessandra LG Lucchetti, Gary E. Schwartz, and Fabio Nasri. "Rare Medical Conditions and Suggestive Past-Life Memories: A Case Report and Literature Review." EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing 9, no. 6 (2013): 372-376.
Vladimir Zelinka, Yann Cojan, and Martin Desseilles. "Hypnosis, Attachment, and Oxytocin: An Integrative Perspective 1." International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis 62.1 (2014): 29-49.
Adachi, Tomonori, Haruo Fujino, Aya Nakae, Takashi Mashimo, and Jun Sasaki1. "A Meta-Analysis of Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Problems: A Comparison Between Hypnosis, Standard Care, and Other Psychological Interventions." International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis 62, no. 1 (2014): 1-28.
In this first episode of the LCCH Podcast we give a concise history of the LCCH, have an interview with Feisal Umar that includes his work using hypnotherapy in an oncology unit, review the book Therapy With Tough Clients by George Gafner and give a few fat fighting tips for therapists and clients alike.