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.
About this event
- Date and time Mon 9 Mar 2020 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
- Location Royal Society of Medicine
- Organised by Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine
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.
Learning outcomes include:
- Comprehension of a range of methods and approaches to help patients manage their skin
- How to help manage underlying psychological issues in the field
- Knowledge of psychological approaches such as CBT and hypnosis
- Understand how skin reactions can influence individuals with the world around them
- Knowledge of how to help explore and challenge unhelpful behaviours in which the patient might be engaging
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Key speakers
Ms Phyllis Alden
Retired Consultant Clinical psychologist.
Speaker's biography
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.
Agenda
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Registration, tea and coffee
Introduction and welcome
Dr Deborah Mairs-Houghton, President, Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine Section, Royal Society of Medicine.
The brain and the Skin
Dr Mhairi McKenna, Semi-retired GP with specialist interest in Dermatology
Skin problems and behaviour a two way impact part 1
Mrs Phyllis Alden, semi-retired Clinical Psychologist
Skin problems and behaviour a two way impact part 2
Dr Mhairi McKenna
The application of Cognitive Behaviour therapy in dermatology
Phyllis Alden
Tea and coffee break
The application of hypnosis in dermatology
Dr Mhairi McKenna
Panel discussion
Closing remarks
Close of meeting
Location
Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
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