Dr. Kate Beaven-Marks, clinical hypnotist, hypnotherapy trainer, international presenter and author, tells SHP how hypnotherapy approaches can be used to improve workplace well-being.
Kate will talk more about hypnotherapy and workplace wellness at Safety and Health Fair on May 17, 2022 at the ExCeL in London.
“Although I have presented at many health and safety related events and conferences, this is the first time that my ‘Hypnotherapy and Workplace Wellness’ presentation actually has ‘Hypnotherapy’ in the title. .”
Kate will talk about how hypnotherapy approaches can be used to improve workplace well-being. His presentation will begin by clarifying the facts and fiction of hypnosis and hypnotherapy. She will then explore some of the powerful benefits of hypnotherapy for mind and body in the workplace, backed by key research.
“From a hypnotherapy perspective, a lot can be done to support mental and physical health at work. While it is true that in recent years much has been done to develop a health and wellness program, a occupational health and well-being survey conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and SimplyHealth, in 2021 the survey indicated that 27% of organizations are even more “responsive” than “proactive” and only 67% of managers consider well-being as important.
“The report also states that mental health is the most common focus of health and wellness activity, with aspects such as stress management, work-life balance, fashion choices of life and physical health which all receive attention. However, while eye testing was generally provided as a wellness initiative (67% of organizations surveyed), only 15% offered access to complementary therapy. It was the least provided of all the health promotion initiatives, with physical health like yoga classes and fitness tracking offerings much more likely to be offered.
“Reactive mental health response would appear to be even more common, with a gradual increase in access to talk therapy from 56% in 2016 to 74% in 2021. This is supported by findings that stress continues to be one of the biggest causes of short- and long-term absence from work, with a staggering 91% of survey respondents reporting stress-related absence during the last year in organizations with more than 250 employees (79% in small businesses), and 21% considered their organization to be ineffective at managing stress.
Can hypnotherapy contribute to well-being at work?
“So can hypnotherapy help? Absolutely! It offers both proactive and reactive measures that can be taught, easily and effectively to employees, so that they are self-reliant in their own mental and physical health care. My presentation will outline a range of approaches that can be adopted organization-wide and can be used as a stand-alone wellness strategy or alongside existing approaches.
Who will find the most beneficial session?
“The session was designed to help any attendee realize how the strategic use of hypnotherapy (and self-hypnosis) and hypnotic language can help anyone in the workplace. Everyone who attends this session will be able to instantly apply some of the helpful strategies presented, either for themselves or to share with others.”
What do you hope will be the main takeaways if they attend your session?
“First, session participants will understand what hypnotherapy is (and is not) as well as the significant contribution that hypnotherapy and self-hypnosis can make to mental health in the workplace. work.
“For those involved in mental health and occupational health, they will discover how they can support and help their employees and colleagues.
“When delegates are in a leadership role or working in health, safety and risk management, they will learn some useful language tips that will improve their communications with staff.”
What do you personally look forward to most from speaking and generally attending a face-to-face event?
“I’m really excited to attend a face-to-face event and generally talk to people about their experiences, and attend some of the awesome sessions that are scheduled. Between these sessions, strolling among the vast array of exhibitors is sure to keep me interested and busy, as well as being a great way to get updates on what’s new!
“Interestingly, many of the speakers have messages that will resonate with hypnotherapy practitioners and those interested in hypnosis. One of the other speakers is Louis Theroux, the documentary filmmaker, producer and writer, who will talk about his diverse television experience and his investigations that have included alcohol addiction, dementia care and a look at America’s psychiatric treatment centers.
Attend Kate’s session, Hypnotherapy and Workplace Wellbeing, 2.15-2.45pm, at the Keynote Theater on Tuesday 17th May at ExCeL London.
Safety & Health Expo takes place May 17-19 at ExCeL London and is co-located with FIREX International, Facilities Show, Intelligent Building Europe and IFSEC International.
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