The LCCH is currently in the process of taking applications

from ex-students who have completed their training to

practitioner level, who wish to forge closer links with the

College by becoming `LCCH Associates'. Applications are

The LCCH is pleased to announce that it is now a Royal

requested from those particularly with medical, nursing, training

College of Nursing approved professional course. The course

or psychology backgrounds, although enthusiasm is more

is now deemed to be of use for Nurses at all levels. Nurses who

important than background.

have completed their training in the last three years will need to

contact Amanda.Wilson@lcch.co.uk for details on how to

The Associates will be able to use their title when lecturing for

apply for the RCN certification.

their own special interest groups. This closer link allows the

individual the support of the LCCH whilst validating their

background and training. Those who are already in this role

have found that the title and support has helped in establishing

their credibility, whilst the support from the LCCH has helped

them not to `constantly re-invent the wheel'.

Those interested, please email a current CV with details of

specific areas of interest they have - medical, dental, nursing,

psychology or others. Email: ursula.james@lcch.co.uk

The six-weekend format of the Practitioner Diploma has now

been running successfully for some time. The course includes

advanced hypnotic techniques and other psychotherapeutic

approaches, as well as providing protocols for the treatment of

a variety of complex conditions. Many students who sat the

original four-weekend Practitioner format have approached us

with regard to running "top-up" courses covering the new

Masterclasses have always formed an essential part of the

material found in the six-weekend Practitioner Diploma. We are

LCCH's  commitment  to  the  Continuing  Professional

happy to announce that in 2004 we will begin running such

Development of its students. We are delighted Dr Yapko

courses. They will be presented in a two-weekend format and

accepted an invitation from CSCT Events (the LCCH are co-

will include:

sponsors) to present two one-day Masterclasses at Imperial

College on February 14-15, 2004. Details on page 22.

Cardiovascular hypnosis

Anger management

Stress management

Working with survivors of sexual abuse

Working with physical abuse, emotional abuse, and

rape

Lectures and one-day workshops are the best way of getting

Working with substance abusers

private practise, as well as getting known in more established

specialist areas. As a result of this, and enquiries from ex-

Working with the hearing impaired

students who would like to continue their links with the LCCH

after completing their training, we have now established the

For further details and an application form please contact the

new role of LCCH Associate.

London office: 020-7402 9037