The IHC 2027 workshop programme is designed to move beyond theory into practice. Led by experienced clinicians and researchers, each session offers hands-on learning, case-based discussion, and immediately applicable skills — whatever your specialism or stage of career.

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Parallel Tracks

Saturday 17 April · 14:30–16:00

Three simultaneous workshop streams run concurrently on Saturday afternoon. Choose the track that best fits your practice focus — full descriptions and presenter biographies will be published closer to the conference date.

Track A — Clinical Practice

Advanced Pain Management Techniques

Presenter TBC

Liffey Suite

An evidence-informed workshop exploring hypnotic approaches to acute and chronic pain, including direct suggestion, metaphor, and neuroscience-based frameworks for explaining change to clients.

Track B — Research & Evidence

Translating Research into Practice

Presenter TBC

Valley Suite

A practical guide to reading and applying current hypnotherapy research — including how to communicate efficacy to clients and GPs, and common pitfalls when interpreting study findings.

Track C — Business & Growth

Building a Thriving Hypnotherapy Practice

Presenter TBC

Salon A

From referral networks and pricing strategy to online presence and client retention — a practical session for practitioners looking to grow or restructure their practice with confidence.

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Morning Intensives

Sunday 18 April · 09:30–11:00

Two in-depth morning sessions run in parallel on Sunday, providing extended time to explore specialist topics with a smaller group. Places are limited — included in all 3-Day and Platinum VIP passes.

Intensive · 90 min

Hypnosis for Trauma-Informed Care

Various Speakers · Liffey Suite

A careful, supervised exploration of working with trauma histories in a hypnotherapeutic context. Covers screening, pace-setting, safe language, and when to refer. Suitable for practitioners with at least two years of clinical experience.

Intensive · 90 min

Advanced Ericksonian Techniques

Various Speakers · Valley Suite

A deep-dive into Erickson's indirect suggestion, confusion techniques, and utilisation approaches — with live demonstrations and supervised practice. Participants will leave with expanded induction and intervention repertoire.

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Choosing Your Track

All workshop streams are designed to be accessible to both newer and experienced practitioners. If you are unsure which track to attend, consider:

  • Track A (Clinical Practice) — best suited to those seeking new client-facing techniques and clinical frameworks
  • Track B (Research & Evidence) — ideal for practitioners wishing to deepen their academic literacy or engage with referral networks
  • Track C (Business & Growth) — recommended for those building, scaling, or repositioning their practice
  • The Sunday Intensives are open to all 3-Day Pass and Platinum VIP holders — no separate booking required