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Find out more about The Psychological Illusion Model training including:
Learn how to 'De-Hypnotise' your clients and help them more effectively with issues such as anxiety, depression chronic pain and trauma by helping them see through the psychological illusion it is based upon.
Jørgen Rasmussen shares his methods of effective therapeutic change and how to become a more effective agent of change and in this workshop you will:
Drawing on over 25 years of therapeutic practice, Jørgen Rasmussen shares his approach to therapeutic change and his experiences working with difficult or ‘impossible’ clients. This has resulted in him simplifying his approach and going back to the first principles of change. This has led him to develop what he terms the ‘psychological illusion model’ of change work. He also shares his discovery about how many therapists can become more effective by getting out of their own way.
Stop people from 'hypnotising' themselves into problems!
It could be argued that hypnosis is about getting someone to fully absorb themselves into an imagined story…
HOWEVER
Surely, one could argue they were falling for some very unhelpful "self-hypnosis"?
What if there was a way to pull back the curtain for people and help them discover deep insights about the way they have been hypnotising themselves?
What if you could ruin the illusion of their self-hypnosis in such a way that they no longer got absorbed into any of these unhelpful stories?
Jørgen's Psychological Illusion Model provides a way of doing this……
Jørgen believes that almost all psychological suffering is the result of people falling for some simple psychological illusions and misunderstandings.
“This is my conclusion after twenty seven years of full time practice, eight of them running an ‘impossibles practice’ where I would work with people who had not succeeded in various form of therapy, and did so with a no change no pay policy.”
Imagine walking in the desert, suddenly you see a snake in front of you. Immediately, your heart begins to pound, your palms get sweaty, the mouth gets dry, and you have catastrophic thinking about being bitten. Imagine that you able to stop and take a closer look….and when you do so , you realise that there is no snake….its JUST A ROPE.
The moment you see that the snake is a rope its game over, you have seen through a psychological illusion. All the physiological responses subside just from seeing through the psychological illusion.
Jørgen believes what people call mental illness such as depression anxiety, phobias, compulsions, PTSD and trauma etc. are mostly just variations of seeing a snake where there really is just a rope.
The psychological illusion model of hypnosis and change work is an elegant and systematic way of using thought experiments, hypnotic phenomena, games and stories to help people penetrate the illusions that are behind their unnecessary suffering.
The model has been developed through twenty years of client work plus intense explorations of various schools of hypnosis, classic and new code NLP, rational emotive behaviour therapy, developmental psychology, the three principles and both progressive and direct paths of meditation.
Jørgen is convinced that:
"Working in this way is the easiest, fastest and most generative way I have found to work with most clients most of the time".
In the workshop Jørgen will also describe another aspect of therapeutic work that is extremely important yet often gets overlooked in much formal therapeutic training. This is the therapists’ own mindset and beliefs. Jørgen believes that many therapists and coaches are often doing a second job that the client isn’t paying them to do.
From extensive experience as a therapist and a mentor to other therapists, Jørgen believes that many therapists ‘get in their own way’ and as well as focussing on the client, it’s as if they take on a second job of maintaining their own self image, and worrying about their own insecurities and beliefs. This takes up essential ‘bandwidth’ and can make a therapist anxious and preoccupied. Jørgen will teach how you can overcome this obstacle and reduce these tendencies and stay more present in the therapeutic setting where you can operate from flow states and be more fearless in your approach. One analogy Jørgen provides is that of ‘being hypnotic instead of just doing hypnosis’.
The Psychological Illusion Model is constantly evolving as Jørgen, and others using the model, refine following real word use. In this training Jørgen will share his very latest thinking and experience of using the remarkably effective approach.
Unlike many workshops, where you only see things demonstrated in the physical or virtual classroom context, this programme gives you the opportunity to see Jørgen working with real clients. This provides a unique and often overlooked perspective as it is acknowledged that working with real life clients entails a different dynamic and can be more unpredictable and require the ability to adapt, troubleshoot and adjust to whatever arises.
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"I'm looking forward to studying Jørgen's work again, again, and again. I use his work every day with clients and achieve amazing results. Since starting to work with PIM, I don't advertise anymore; I get all my clients through word of mouth. I will be studying everything thoroughly. I highly recommend anyone working with people to study PIM.”
Peter Jakobsen - Hypnotherapist and Metacognitve Therapist and a PIM-ist
"Anyone serious about leading their clients towards meaningful and lasting change should consider training with Jørgen Rasmussen. And it goes without saying that Pete Dalton is hosting one of the best platforms for change workers through Aether and Alchemy, making it an excellent resource for professionals in the field".
Thomas Wood
“It was Jørgen's books, which I discovered by accident, that sparked my desire to discover more. I signed up for his weekend seminar in search of personal transformation techniques that were different and outside the box, in order to resolve myself and others. But what I discovered was quite extraordinary. My experience was truly life-changing, embodying a knowledge that goes far beyond the intellect.
Jørgen's commitment to this model, which he has created throughout his practice, is evident. The stories he introduces are countless and each one has a real purpose. I recommend this experience in Aether and Alchemy without any hesitation".
Natasha Gallo, Clinical Psychologist
Jørgen has worked professionally as an agent of change for over twenty five years.
He is the author of the books “Provocative Hypnosis” and “Provocative Suggestions” which have been widely acclaimed.
John Grinder (co-creator of NLP) says of his work… “This is the stuff of genius”.
For eight years, Jørgen ran what he describes as an ‘impossibles practice’. Working with those whom all other therapists said, "couldn't be helped".
The Psychological Illusion Model (PIM) is an evolving model. At this event Jørgen will share his latest thinking about PIM and how he has subsequently refined and simplified his approach over the years, so that it is simpler and more effective and more transferable to other contexts.
Jørgen’s work draws on a number of influences including: hypnosis, NLP, meditation and eastern and western approaches to psychology. He is also an experienced self defence instructor.
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This training is for individuals who want to develop exquisite conversational skills that work equally well in coaching, therapy, business, and personal change. In my experience, most of this material is never referenced in training courses and is the antithesis of approaches that rely on techniques and preprogrammed sequences. We’ll also be looking at how to run a practice, from pre-client intake forms, structuring a session, marketing dos and don’t and dealing with problem clients from 10 – 90 years old.
This training includes –
Nick Kemp, has pioneered Provocative Change Works (PCW) as a groundbreaking approach for personal development and effective communication strategies. With an impressive track record spanning over three decades in the realm of personal transformation, Nick is a seasoned expert in Hypnosis, Provocative Therapy, and NLP techniques. He brings this wealth of knowledge to life through engaging workshops, personalized individual sessions, and dynamic business trainings.
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This is a unique opportunity to explore how hypnosis is used in the PCW model and how it radically differs from what is classed as “standard hypnosis.”
This course has homework exercises designed to develop your skills to a whole new level.
Nick writes: "I’ll be sharing 25 years of insights, including how I created the acclaimed Human Alchemy series of hypnosis products that were described as Anglo-American Books as":
“We are sent many CDs and audiotapes from therapists for review, but it is truly unusual to come across a product that is as effective and professional as this offering from Nick Kemp. As well as being a useful tool it should be of great interest to those who wish to use the more complex language techniques inherited from Milton Erickson’s great work. Highly recommended!”
Included in this program
Nick Kemp, has pioneered Provocative Change Works (PCW) as a groundbreaking approach for personal development and effective communication strategies. With an impressive track record spanning over three decades in the realm of personal transformation, Nick is a seasoned expert in Hypnosis, Provocative Therapy, and NLP techniques. He brings this wealth of knowledge to life through engaging workshops, personalized individual sessions, and dynamic business trainings.
Register your interest using the form below and we will update you on dates and early booking offers.
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“To me, comedy is just twisting reality. It's commenting or observing or twisting life.”
Steven Wright
This one-off live (not recorded) training explores comedic and stand-up patterns and strategies. We’ll examine the delivery and expression of several successful comics and artists who have influenced my PCW work and how these patterns can be significantly used in client sessions.
This is not about “being funny” or telling jokes…
Included in this workshop
This is not for the faint-hearted or those who will live only for one night only.
Nick Kemp, has pioneered Provocative Change Works (PCW) as a groundbreaking approach for personal development and effective communication strategies. With an impressive track record spanning over three decades in the realm of personal transformation, Nick is a seasoned expert in Hypnosis, Provocative Therapy, and NLP techniques. He brings this wealth of knowledge to life through engaging workshops, personalized individual sessions, and dynamic business trainings.
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Register your interest for the next training with Bob Register your interest using the form at the foot of this page and we'll keep you posted on the next dates and offers.
Take 5 minutes, watch below and find out why Bob Burn’s, ‘The SWAN’ is now actively used by therapists and healers in more than 85 countries around the world…
In this clip, Bob explains what the SWAN is… and how he deals with people when they first arrive for a session. Enjoy…
Bob’s work is inspirational, experimental and practical – all at the same time – a feat not many people manage. In these packed two days, Bob will share content covering hypnosis, the Swan protocol and some other areas covering the exploration of consciousness that he has not shared very often until recently.
In this content-packed workshop you will learn:
Plus Bob will share:
The Perfect Consultation
The door opens and a stranger walks in…. to be met by another stranger. One is a nervous client, the other a therapist, who can ‘go with the flow’, but that is only because they own and are highly trained in: a process. A magical template which takes them from station to station in an incredible journey whereby the client now possesses no more nerves. Rather in their place is now the knowledge that this is indeed the therapist. This is the one who is about to help them. And not just because this therapist knows exactly what to do and say, but also how to deliver these skills in this… ‘The Perfect Consultation’
And in order to possess The Perfect Consultation one has to know how to break down ‘The Wall’
The Wall is a total and complete description of the consultation Bob Burns has built up in his therapy room in over 40 years. It has been said by many full time therapists around the world that if a new student only learned:
The Bob Burns Wall Template … they could literally walk into a therapy room and begin healing patients (something Bob does NOT advocate!). However, it is taught in such a way by Bob Burns himself that all students will possess the full and complete knowledge of its power, AND be shown how to deliver it in a full consultation. The student will leave with every single word (hard copy) Bob uses and his entire repertoire exactly the way he presents it.
The Swan
A full demonstration will take place of The Swan Process. Bob will reveal how to make instant contact with the subconscious in a full wakened state without any form of hypnosis. He will also revea why The Swan is NOT an Ideo-Motor Response.
Bob will explain and demonstrate every single word, movement and hesitation (and why) of how The Swan should be presented. Students will leave with the hard copy of every ‘little difference that makes the big difference’ with regard to the presentation of the Swan. And yes, this will be workshopped by the students during the 2 days, giving them the knowledge and confidence to deliver this fascinating process for the rest of their lives.
Five Point Rebuttal Formula
Designed by Bob Burns in the 80’s this is a full formula whereby the therapist can handle any given challenge by any member of the public in either the therapy room, street or
impromptu. This ensures the hypnotist will never fear any challenge from any person with regard to their hypnotic skills. Bob will demonstrate this in full so that you will be able to use it thereafter.
Group Presentations
Here the student will be shown how to story-tell, how to test the audience for both imagination and response tests. Students will also be shown how to demonstrate hypnosis (or the power of suggestion) where there can be NO failure. And of course Bob’s now world famous teaching of ‘how to present a simple business card’ in a way the recipient will never forget you!
Smoking Cessation
Bob has never had a desire to charge high monies for his therapy, and yet his fees for Smoking Cessation are among the highest in the UK. This is for a very important reason, which will of course be fully explained. He believes his record in Smoking Cessation can sit with any other therapist anywhere in the world. A full demonstration of The Bob Burns Smoking Cessation protocol will be provided as will a full ‘evidence based’ breakdown of the facts and treatment behind cigarette smoking over the last 20 years.
Doctors Referrals
Bob will explain the method he uses to make contacts with doctors and how to gain referrals (copies of letters will be included).
Colour Protocol
Bob works with some of the finest marksmen, snooker players and golfers in the world (including World Champion and ‘The Open’ winners). Here he will show his complete consultation on exactly what he does with each one.
Pendulum Power
Bob will reveal the real fascinating facts of ‘Chevreul’s Pendulum’, in ways that Cheveul himself probably never considered possible! In this exercise Bob reveals WHY different parts (real or imagined) within the subconscious can agree but also argue with each other! But in the hands of a therapist who understands…. mini miracles can seem possible! This WILL make you giggle! And maybe squirm just a little….
Mentalism in Hypnosis
As a fulltime professional stage hypnotist and mentalist/magician over many years Bob will be revealing several of the very best things that crossover from mentalism to hypnosis, including work he uses in his actual therapy rooms. At the end of this section the students will have that ability and the knowledge in how to present these. This is something you WILL use, again and again and again!
Lucid Dreaming
You spend a third of your lives asleep. And it is in this state where some of your finest work can be done. Bob has been a Lucid Dreamer for most of his life and in this workshop Bob will speak about what he does.
The most Important Therapy Questions Answered
Bob will also honestly answer what he considers to be 6 of the most important questions any therapist could ask, and needs to know!:
Do I NEED to talk to the Subconscious
If I fix them will they stay fixed
Do they need to be in hypnosis for me to help them
Do scripts work (one of the biggest arguments in hypnotherapy)
Do I need to do phenomena in the therapy room
Is it true that a somnambulists (someone who enters hypnosis easily) gets fixed better than a non-somnambulist
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The human brain is hungry for stories.
And when we think of the most influential speakers throughout history, they all used an abundance of metaphors, parables and anecdotes to illustrate what they were saying.
The right story, at the right moment can create profound changes in the listener, where whatever problem or issue they were dealing with suddenly feels so much simpler to deal with.
This training is all about how to develop your confidence and skill in speaking metaphorically, and in telling compelling stories that captivate people's attention.
You'll learn how to expand your own repertoire of stories, so that you have a richer, broader inner library of anecdotes, which you can draw upon and adapt for any situation.
We'll be exploring the strategic use of stories for seeding ideas, for evoking states, and for helping people to see the patterns of their problem from the outside.
And you'll learn performance skills and vocal development techniques to help you to become more naturally engaging and charismatic as a storyteller.
Watch Joe discussing the workshop here:
Joe Kao DHypPsych(UK) is a hypnotherapist and psychotherapist in Cambridge, UK. He is the head writer for hypnosisdownloads.com, one of the world's largest and most highly-regarded websites for hypnosis recordings, and he has taught numerous workshops on therapeutic metaphors, storytelling and Ericksonian hypnosis to people around the world.
Joe has been named the first official trainer of Provocative Change Works, and he has trained extensively in improv theatre, voice work and performance skills.
"A wonderful course! I learnt so much about how storytelling can be used in therapy and coaching in a subtle and understated way. It’s not all about having huge EMBEDDED MESSAGES in a story! In addition, where do we get our stories from? This course opened up a whole world of story material for me, on ways of building a “library” of relevant stories and metaphors.
Joe Kao is an engaging and subtle presenter and storyteller. Anybody doing this this course will be much better placed to understand the potential impact of stories on the listener and how storytelling can fit perfectly in to a broader coaching or therapeutic framework. It’s the kind of course where you learn a lot and at the same time, have a lot of fun".
Michael Shoolbred, retired academic.
"I highly recommend this course. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and each week the time has flown by. After being a part of this I can say I am more able to develop stories to use in the moment. Transformational stories isn’t something you attend and then it’s done. It’s just the beginning of developing a whole vault full of your own stories. Thanks again Pete and Joe".
Lisa Davenport
"Joe Kao’s course in transformational storytelling really delivered, and in a way I was not expecting. I thought I was in for a theory deep course on story structure and linguistic tricks but instead it was a very practical with immediate application. As I reflect I realise that this is much better as I could have easily drowned in too much theory and it wouldn’t have been useful. I would love to build on these skills with Joe and I look forward to another course.
Thank you Pete and Joe. This is by far the best learning platform for change work that I have come across".
Thomas Wood
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How to use targeted questions, provocation and reframing to help clients find new options and fresh perspectives.
There are many models for coaching and therapy, and many lists of "coaching questions" to ask a client during a session or "sleight of mouth" patterns to bamboozle them with.
But even after training in such approaches, it's very common for coaches and therapists to not know what to ask next in a session. There can often be a sense of searching around for another good question, without there being a clear, focused "through-line" guiding you where to go next.
This new training is all about working with clients' beliefs, assumptions and expectations, and bringing awareness to the choices that they may have been overlooking.
It's about helping people to change the stories they are telling themselves and the meanings they are making out of their current life circumstances.
One of the most beautifully simple responses that can emerge from this way of working is when someone says: "It's like there just isn't a problem anymore". What had felt like a serious, weighty burden can simply vanish over the course of a conversation.
This is a training in how to have more of those kinds of conversations, and how to know precisely where you are heading and what to ask next in therapy and coaching sessions.
Joe Kao DHypPsych(UK) is a hypnotherapist and psychotherapist in Cambridge, UK. He is the head writer for hypnosisdownloads.com, one of the world's largest and most highly-regarded websites for hypnosis recordings, and he has taught numerous workshops on therapeutic metaphors, storytelling and Ericksonian hypnosis to people around the world.
Joe has been named the first official trainer of Provocative Change Works, and he has trained extensively in improv theatre, voice work and performance skills.
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Register your interest for this fascinating online workshop with Joe Kao.
Complete the form at the bottom of this page and once registered we will keep you posted with dates and offers.
How to use hypnotic language congruently and effectively, both for helping others, and for more impactful communication in daily life.
Hypnotic language isn't about reading a script at somebody, or parroting language patterns and hoping they'll have an effect.
It's about communicating naturally and congruently, in a richly engaging way, to evoke powerful, positive experiences in another person.
But it isn't always taught this way.
In this training, Joe will be teaching the principles of hypnotic language from a different perspective, focusing on the core principles that actually matter, real world applications, and how to develop much more fluency and ease as a hypnotic communicator.
You'll learn about the strategic use of hypnotic language for therapeutic hypnosis, and how these exact same principles can make you more engaging and persuasive in your daily life.
Joe Kao DHypPsych(UK) is a hypnotherapist and psychotherapist in Cambridge, UK. He is the head writer for hypnosisdownloads.com, one of the world's largest and most highly-regarded websites for hypnosis recordings, and he has taught numerous workshops on therapeutic metaphors, storytelling and Ericksonian hypnosis to people around the world.
Joe has been named the first official trainer of Provocative Change Works, and he has trained extensively in improv theatre, voice work and performance skills.
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Just about all styles of therapy and coaching have specific techniques and processes, but when we clutch onto these techniques too rigidly, it can get in the way of working with the unique person in front of us.
This course, taught by hypnotherapist and psychotherapist Joe Kao, is about putting more life and spontaneity back into your sessions, so that you can trust your impulses as a coach or therapist, and draw upon your natural creativity as you work with people.
There is nobody who has had your unique life experiences. You have your own stories, perspectives and insights that can make all the difference in the world in helping someone to make a change.
This training is about putting that life experience to good use as you work with clients, spontaneously, creatively and with confidence and conviction.
After all, how can we expect people to change and be open to new possibilities if we're not open to new ideas and insights ourselves, right then and there, as the session is happening?
This doesn't mean throwing all techniques out of the window, but techniques are only ever examples of broader principles of change.
When you relax your grip on specific techniques, and allow the core principles of change to guide you, you'll find you can adapt and adjust your sessions in ways that best fit the client you're working with.
And you’ll also find that your sessions become more liberating, memorable and enjoyable for you and your clients.
Coaches, therapists, hypnotherapists and NLP practitioners who want to move beyond formal techniques, and to work with clients with more ease, creativity and flow.
The course will be delivered online over a number of sessions. Each session will involve a mixture of teaching, demonstration and practice.
Joe Kao DHypPsych(UK) is a hypnotherapist and psychotherapist in Cambridge, UK. He is the head writer for hypnosisdownloads.com, one of the world's largest and most highly-regarded websites for hypnosis recordings, and he has taught numerous workshops on therapeutic metaphors, storytelling and Ericksonian hypnosis to people around the world.
Joe has been named the first official trainer of Provocative Change Works, and he has trained extensively in improv theatre, voice work and performance skills.
"I have had the pleasure of taking Therapeutic Improvisations with Joe Kao.
It was easily the most fun I have had at a workshop and one of the most personally beneficial.
I not only had a great time practicing in the breakout rooms provided; but I also brought the exercises into my personal life and have had a great time practicing with my loved ones.
I think people who are looking to add something to their work will benefit greatly from this workshop. Joe’s generous teaching style alone will make it worth your time".
Ron Gonsalves
Boston, MA. USA
Following a fantastic workshop, we are planning the next Lucid Dreaming workshop with expert Lucid Dreamer Hayden Ebert. This will be a great opportunity to explore the wonderful world of Lucid Dreaming.
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Lucid dreaming is a skill and like any other skill it can be developed and Hayden will teach you how in a safe and supportive environment.
These Include:
A Lucid Dream is much different from a normal dream, it is a hybrid state of consciousness in which you have full waking awareness within the dream state. You have full rational thinking and can direct the course of the dream whilst still within it.
Nothing can compare to the clarity that can be achieved within a Lucid Dream… often Lucid Dreamers report that the state feels ‘More real’ than waking reality!
These trainings are highly experiential which is necessary to develop the mental tools and techniques to become a proficient self-sufficient lucid dreamer. Training s consist of a mixture of teaching, experiential group exercises, exercises to practice alone and support sessions.
When you undertake this training, you can be confident that you will be laying the foundation to become a regular lucid dreamer and you will be learning in a supportive environment from a trainer who has been lucid dreaming for 3 decades. This can be the start of a lifelong practice that can bring you many benefits and enjoyment.