John Cross Clinics presents a weekend workshop on

STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR THERAPISTS AND PATIENTS USING ACUPRESSURE AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

Date:  25-26 October 2008

Times: 0930-1700 both days

Place: Foxwood, Ullinish near Struan, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Accommodation available on site - Telephone Jo Fox on 01470-572331 or email: treefox@hotmail.com  See Scotland-info.co.uk/foxwood

Cost: £175 to include refreshments, lunch and handouts on both days. £25 deposit (made payable to John Cross Clinics) will secure a place.

Workshop Providers: John R. Cross FCSP, Dr.Ac. MRSH and Denise A. Ghalebi DACH, MNCH(Acc), H.G. Dip

This novel and pioneering workshop will combine the 'hands on' approach of acupressure and reflextherapy with effective psychotherapeutic techniques in stress management of both the therapist and patient/client. Please note that this workshop is NOT on EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)

Saturday - therapist stress. John will introduce Hara breathing: Hara and Heart chakra breathing; Principles of chakras and acupressure; Using the major and minor chakras in stress release; How to help with insomnia, anxiety, lethargy, indigestion and other stress related conditions. Denise will cover Visualisation and Meditation techniques; The psychological effects of stress; Thought patterns; Thought stopping techniques; Ultradian rhythyms; 'Psychic Hygiene' and the Human Givens approach focusing on ensuring inherent psychological needs are met.

Sunday -patient/client stress. John will show how to deal with patient stress and anxiety; The relationship of internal organs to stress related conditions and their treatment; The use of GB 14 and SI 19 in assessment and treatment; Delegates needs. Denise will discuss effective ways of using positive language and words; How to deal with patient's emotional problems; A solution focused approach to patient's goals; The Human Givens approach focused on their needs being met.

We look forward to seeing you there - why not combine it with an autumn vacation