Local Support Groups
Zodiac also run on a voluntary basis two peer support groups to help Therapists:-
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FHT Local Peer Support Group Swansea (Federation of Holistic Therapists is the largest multidisciplinary therapy Association in Europe) at The Rechabite Hall, Church Street, Gowerton, Swansea SA4 3EA. Members and Non Members Welcome. -
Hypnotherapy Peer Support Group in association with the GHSC(General Hypnotherapy Standards Council). The largest Hypnotherapy Association in the UK. The Group meets at Wholly Well Complementary Therapy Centre (above Barclays Bank), 12a Alexandra Road, Gorseinon, Swansea SA4 4NW. Qualified Hypnotherapists only.
Meetings commence at 6pm and finish between 8.30/9pm.
The Supports Groups meet on a bi-monthly basis and give you as a therapist the opportunity to meet other like minded professionals and dispel some of the feelings of isolation that can be prevalent in this industry. It also provides an environment to network and also continue your professional developement listening to speakers who will talk and demonstrate during the evening events. Many of the talks will go on to provide an opportunity to do further training at local workshops. Everyone is welcome to come along to the meetings however, to attend the Hypnotherapy Support Group you will need to be a qualified Hypnotherapist.
Zodiac recently took on this responsibility to:-
- Support local members of the above Associations
- Help promote our local members and the work they do
- Provide an opportunity for networking and meeting other practitioners
- Provide a local opportunity for gaining CPD credits
- Offer a mechanism to get questions from members to the Assocations
- Offer local training opportunities for courses such as First Aid
- Bring local membership together with the general public and other non FHT/GHR Practitioners to meet, discuss and enjoy time together in a safe and friendly environment.
- Raise the profile of FHT and GHSC and perhaps develop links with other professional bodies such as the NHS.
Below is a Calander of Events for the FHT Support Group and shortly the Hypnotherapy Support Group Calendar will also be available. Look forward to seeing you all there and really hope you can make it and support the local Groups - your attendance is greatly appreciated !
FHT Support Group Dates
13th October 2008 - The Rude 'M' Words by Jon Critoph of FHT
8th December 2008 - Holistics and Cancer by Sarah Clarke of The Old Mill Foundation
Hypnotherapy Support Group
Tuesday 21st October 2008 - General discussion meeting - no speaker booked
If you would like to give a talk at one of the above Groups or would like further information please do not hesitate to contact us.