Understanding the DSM-5 (AHC - Master Class)

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5)

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The DSM-5 'Diagnostic and Statistical Manual' for mental disorders

  • Is a diagnose tool, developed over many years by psychiatrists with input from senior psychologists
  • Used world-wide by doctors and psychologists
  • Contains descriptions, symptoms, and other criteria
  • Does not include treatments
  • Counsellors can use as an assessment tool
  • Bring mental health practitioners into awareness of definitions to communicate with other professionals
  • A point of reference to understand diagnosis


Why Should I Learn the DSM-5?

  • Clients will arrive with a variety of diagnosis
  • Become familiar with symptoms'
  • Discuss the medical model with clients
  • Understand holistically the reason for their feelings, emotions and displayed behaviours


 

Your Instructor


Karen and Wayne Phillip
Karen and Wayne Phillip

Karen Phillip is one of Australia's leading Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. She runs a busy Central Coast/Lake Macquarie practice in NSW and works with people around the world. Her experience and qualifications are of the highest standard and she is also a trainer and supervisor of peers. Karen conducts workshops here and overseas.

Karen and her husband Wayne decided to start the Australian Hypnotherapy College after speaking to many graduates struggling to make a living as a therapist. It was hearing so many disappointing stories of how students were unprepared to step out professionally when they finished training, that prompted Karen to start higher quality and broader training to ensure all students were fully prepared and confident in their ability to start a successful practice.

The Quit Smoking and Weight Loss Master Class training teaches students to use the innovative Phillip Method to ensure not only client success but success for the therapist as they build their reputation as a professional and successful hypnotherapist specialising in helping people achieve their desired goal.

The Phillip Method©

The Phillip Method is an advanced therapeutic holistic methodology to empower and enhance client transformation. This is achieved by using dexterity transcending new unique techniques encompassing multiple modalities and innovative strategies to create long-lasting positive change for clients.

Just some of Karen's qualifications include:

- Master’s degree in Counselling - mental health and research

- Master’s degree in Family Studies

- Advanced Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy

- Cert IV Workplace Training & Assessment

- Certified EFT Trainer

- Certified EMDR Trainer

- Certificate in NLP

Karen is also a lead trainer in Communication techniques, a published author and regularly appears on television, on radio and is a consultant for multiple journalists.

Wayne is a qualified teacher who retired from his teaching position to focus on supporting Karen's increasingly busy therapy business and collaborating in developing the Australian Hypnotherapy College. Wayne holds a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, NLP, Psychotherapy and Degree in Teaching.



Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
What exactly is the Hypnotherapy session about?
Hypnotherapy is a natural process in which your mind is more receptive to positive suggestions while releasing negative feelings. It aids the minds ability to rapidly integrate new skills, strategies and strengths to create subconscious change in the way you feel, think and behave. It it designed to release blocks and can create new inner beliefs to empower you forming new and more beneficial responses, thoughts and attitudes. You will simply sit back, relax and listen aiding you to become a more confident, happier and stronger person.

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