Integrating medical hypnosis into your healthcare practice – safe, effective, evidence-based
Currently the trainings in medical hypnosis for clinicians are not held in the English language. For live classes you can refer to the Dutch pages. We can proved translation equipment during class. Also you can enquirer for incompany training which we can do in the English language .
Training in medical hypnosis for clinicians is more than an additional skill. It is a well-researched method that can help reduce anxiety, pain and stress in patients in healthcare settings. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to use hypnosis purposefully and safely in your medical or paramedical field – without taking on a whole new profession.
The course is designed specifically for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, dentists, midwives, physical therapists and other health care providers who want to deepen their communication and also work on an unconscious level.
Learn how to use hypnosis for pain, anxiety and tension in adult patients. In this four-day course, you will practice practical techniques for pain management, pre- and post-operative care, and counseling for stressful medical procedures. You will go home with immediately applicable skills that you can integrate into your daily practice.
This course focuses specifically on supporting children through medical experiences, such as pricks, blood draws and treatments. You will learn playful and effective techniques to reassure children and increase their cooperation with healthcare providers. Safe, child-centered and directly applicable in the medical context.
In this one-day training, you will discover how powerful language and suggestion are in medical practice. You’ll learn how to use short phrases, tone and timing to lower anxiety and build trust with patients. Ideal for healthcare professionals who want to achieve maximum impact in short contact moments.
Medical hypnosis is the application of hypnosis within health care. Here you use targeted suggestions to positively influence mental and physical processes and support recovery. The method is evidence-based and seamlessly aligns with modern healthcare standards, making it a safe and effective adjunct for healthcare professionals.
Definition according to the American Psychological Association (APA)
“Hypnosis is a procedure in which a health professional or researcher suggests that a person experience changes in sensation, perception, thought or behavior. Hypnotic suggestions can lead to increased responsiveness to certain ideas or images.”
Explanation
Research by the OMNI Hypnosis Training Centre® in collaboration with the University of Zurich shows that medical hypnosis is associated with measurable changes in brain activity, breathing and neurochemistry. Advanced techniques such as fMRI, EEG and MRS were used for this purpose.
Research shows that medical hypnosis:
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Key findings
Medical hypnosis for healthcare professionals is increasingly being used to supplement routine care. It enhances patient comfort, promotes collaboration and can contribute to better treatment outcomes.
With medical hypnosis for healthcare professionals, you will learn to use hypnosis to supplement medical treatments. It does not replace regular care, but increases comfort, effectiveness and patient satisfaction. An increasing number of hospitals, primary care practices and treatment centers are using it.
Who is this training for?
The course is suitable for:
No prior knowledge of hypnosis is required.
What will you learn during medical hypnosis training for healthcare professionals?
During the Medical Hypnosis for Healthcare Professionals course, you will learn, among other things:
Yes. Research conducted by the University of Zurich and others, as well as systematic reviews, show that medical hypnosis can effectively contribute to pain reduction, anxiety reduction and better treatment experiences. The training programme is in line with these evidence-based insights.
Relaxation and mindfulness are general techniques, whereas medical hypnosis focuses on specific suggestions that influence mental and physical processes. This makes it directly applicable in medical contexts, for example in relation to surgical procedures or pain management.
Yes, medical hypnosis is safe when administered by trained healthcare professionals. It is a guided process in which the patient remains conscious and always in control.
No, the course is designed so that even healthcare professionals without experience in hypnosis can learn these techniques. You will be given practical tools that fit within your existing medical role.
No. Medical hypnosis is a supplement to regular care and not a replacement for medical treatments. It enhances patient comfort and cooperation within the existing treatment programme.
Medical hypnosis is based on cooperation. If a patient is not receptive, the method is less effective. During the training, you will learn how to build trust and provide the right explanations.
Many techniques are brief and can be incorporated into a consultation, treatment or preparation within a few minutes. This makes medical hypnosis practical for use in busy healthcare settings.
Yes, there are specific protocols for children and elderly people. During the training, you will learn how to tailor your approach to age, perception and medical situation.
You can apply most techniques immediately after completion. During the course, you will practise with practical situations so that you can get started with confidence.
Yes, studies show that hypnosis can contribute to shorter operating times and reduced medication use, resulting in lower healthcare costs per patient.
Yes, medical hypnosis can be used alongside anaesthesia or other interventions. It offers additional comfort and can reduce the need for medication.
During the training, we work with case studies on pain management, pre- and post-operative care, anxiety reduction, and psychosomatic complaints.
There is ample focus on practice. You will train both with fellow participants and in simulated medical situations, allowing you to experience and apply the techniques directly.
Yes, upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate. This demonstrates that you have been trained in medical hypnosis for healthcare professionals in accordance with international quality standards.
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