Dr Mhairi McKenna
Retired GP with a specialist interest in dermatology.
Speaker's biography
Dr McKenna has vast experience in the application of hypnosis to range skin conditions in a busy general practice setting.
This unique event will explore the psychological impacts and potential patient interventions for those suffering from a range of skin conditions, resulting in the improved physical and mental wellbeing of this population.
Speakers will present their knowledge of the link between skin and the brain, examine the hypnotic techniques that can be used to help manage skin reactions, explore ways in which skin conditions can influence psychological wellbeing and behaviours, and give detailed explanations on the impact of life events on the skin.
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Retired GP with a specialist interest in dermatology.
Dr McKenna has vast experience in the application of hypnosis to range skin conditions in a busy general practice setting.
Retired Consultant Clinical psychologist.
Ms Alden has extensive knowledge and training in both hypnosis and cognitive behavioural therapy and their application to a range of chronic and acute physical health conditions.
Dr Deborah Mairs-Houghton, President, Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine Section, Royal Society of Medicine.
Dr Mhairi McKenna, Semi-retired GP with specialist interest in Dermatology
Mrs Phyllis Alden, semi-retired Clinical Psychologist
Dr Mhairi McKenna
Phyllis Alden
Dr Mhairi McKenna
Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
This webinar will provide the opportunity for professionals to explore the rationale for the use of the term hypnosis or hypnotherapy in their work, and explore the application and promotion of hypnosis to improve patient care and wellbeing in the NHS.
This event has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
This event is postponed. The webpage will be updated as soon as we have a new date. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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