CPD Event title: KidsMatters®: Children’s Hypnotherapy Training
Brief Description Of Event:
Children today are growing up in a world that asks more of them than ever before. Anxiety, sleep issues, confidence struggles, emotional overwhelm, exam pressure, habits, and stress-related symptoms are increasingly common topics for families seeking support. As demand rises, practitioners are looking for a specialist skill set that goes beyond “adult techniques, adapted” — a child-centred approach that is developmentally appropriate, ethically sound, and genuinely engaging for young minds. Includes a module for working with Neurodivergent Children.
KidsMatters® is a leading voice in children’s hypnotherapy training, equipping qualified practitioners with the confidence and competence to work safely and effectively with children from around age 5 through to the teenage years. The training provides everything you need to deliver high-quality sessions — not only with children, but also in partnership with parents and caregivers, so change is supported at home as well as in the therapy room.
With a holistic, practical framework, KidsMatters® integrates hypnosis with complementary approaches including NLP, mindfulness, and age-appropriate CBT-hypnosis strategies. The result is a modern toolkit that respects children’s unique developmental stages, supports emotional regulation and resilience, and helps you create sessions that are both effective and enjoyable — for the child, the family, and you as the practitioner.
If you can’t attend the live workshop it’s not a problem – you’ll have access to the video recording of the workshop and client materials.
Learning Objectives:
Tailoring Your Approach to Children
- Working with Imaginative Flow
- How can Hypnotherapy Help Children?
- What Age Can You Work With Children
- Contraindications
Working With Neurodivergent Children
- What is Neurodivergence?
- An Overview of Neurodivergent Conditions
- Adapting your approach for neurodivergent children
- Meeting the Child’s Needs
- Parental Expectations
- Discussing the Possibility of Neurodivergence
Team Working With Parents
- Establishing a Relationship with the Child & Parents
- Therapeutic Boundaries
- Team Working with Schools
Children, Ethics and the Law
- Overview
- Child Protection and Wellbeing
- Confidentiality
- National and Local Laws
- Professional Membership and Insurance
- Implied and Informed Consent
Fun and Games
- Benefits of Therapeutic Games
- Rapport Building
- Discussing Sensitive Issues
- Inner Resources and Solutions
- Explaining Hypnotherapy
- Encouraging Parental Child Interaction
- Drawing and NLP
Inductions
- Child Friendly Inductions
- Example Personalised Inductions
- Quick and Effective Inductions
- Naturalistic inductions
- How to Tell When a Child is Hypnotised
Child-friendly Hypnotic Language, Metaphors & Storytelling
- Hypnotic Language Considerations
- Metaphors and Storytelling
Solution Focused Approach
- The Miracle Question
- Scaling
- Goal Setting
Accessing Inner Resources
- NLP Anchor
- Secret Superhero
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Thoughts, Emotions and Behaviours
- Distorted and Irrational Thinking
- ABCDE Approach
- Combining CBT with Hypnosis
- Tasks
Revisiting Trauma and Letting Go
- Revisiting Trauma
- Letting Go
- Submodalities
Mindfulness
- What is Mindfulness?
- Adapting mindfulness for children
- Emotional Regulation
Self-hypnosis
- Teaching Self-hypnosis
Detailed guidance and protocols for treating:
- Self-esteem and Self-confidence
- Self-confidence
- Self-destructive Behaviour
- Bullying
- Bedwetting
- Anxiety
- “Picky Eating”
- Phobias
- Exam Nerves
- Thumb Sucking and Other Habits
- Concentration Issues
- Chronic Pain
Your course includes: All client scripts, resources, website content, practitioner guides and Certification which equates to 8 hours CPD, externally accredited by the ACCPH.
Course Structure:
The KidsMatters® Children’s Hypnotherapy Training is structured to provide a flexible and comprehensive learning experience for hypnotherapists. Delivered through a combination of video lectures and downloadable resources, including scripts, resources and practitioner guides, the course is divided into clear, self-paced modules. These modules cover the foundation of the KidsMatters® practical hypnosis techniques, client management strategies, and marketing your services. With lifetime access to materials, interactive assignments, and certification upon completion, the course ensures you gain the knowledge and confidence to effectively implement KidsMatters® protocols in your practice.
Date of event: March 01, 2026
Duration of Event: 1 days, 09:30 – 16:30
Venue for event: Live Zoom Workshop (online self-paced option also available)
Name of trainer: Dr. Claire Jack
Tel bookings:
Email bookings: info@academyinnermind.co.uk
Website: www.academyinnermind.co.uk
Maximum number of participants:
Cost of Course: £299
Cost for NCH members: £149
How to claim discount: Use the coupon code NCH0103 during checkout to apply the NCH discount. Click this link to book: https://calendly.com/aimdiploma/kidsmatters-childrens-hypnotherapy-training
Additional information/requirements:
For over 15 years, the Academy of the Inner Mind has been a trusted name in hypnotherapy education. Founded and led by Dr. Claire Jack, a seasoned hypnotherapist, accomplished author, and one of Psychology Today’s in-house experts, the Academy of the Inner Mind blends expertise with a personal commitment to professional growth.
Our training programs are meticulously crafted to provide cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills that address the evolving needs of your clients. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting your journey, our courses are designed to ensure you stay ahead in the field of hypnotherapy.
You will receive everything you need to work confidently with children. You’ll also receive a certificate which is externally accredited by the ACCPH and counts for 8 hours CPD.
If you need any more information about the course or accessing the discount, please contact info@academyinnermind.co.uk