Paramedics

Hypnotherapy has a highly valuable role to play in naturally-occurring states of crisis and shock, when the subconscious level of the mind is particularly open to instructions and information from individuals in trusted roles. In an emergency situation, where a patient is helpless and/or in pain, paramedical staff have a unique opportunity to provide appropriate and beneficial communications enhanced by hypnotherapy skills, to reassure patients and maximise their resources for survival and recovery. The methods taught have been shown in research studies to be highly effective in helping patients deal with the initial emergency and procedures and prepare for subsequent treatment, including surgery.

Paramedics can also use hypnotherapy to assist themselves to deal with the psychological impact of dealing with emergency scenes, and ongoing stress management.